BREAKING: Cowboys Make Massive Decision With Head Coach Mike McCarthy

January 13, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have fired head coach Mike McCarthy after five seasons, marking the end of a tenure defined by regular-season success but postseason disappointments. 

McCarthy, who compiled a 49-35 record and led the team to three playoff appearances, was unable to guide the Cowboys to the NFC Championship Game, a drought that dates back to 1995. 

His dismissal comes after a 7-10 season in 2024, which included a season-ending injury to quarterback Dak Prescott and an offense that struggled with inconsistency. 

Despite winning four of the final six games, the team finished third in the NFC East and missed the playoffs, prompting owner Jerry Jones to make a change.

Contract negotiations between McCarthy and Jones reportedly broke down over the length and structure of a new deal. McCarthy, who earned $8 million annually on his initial five-year contract, faced an unusual proposal from Jones, who suggested an "incentive plan" tied to playoff success. 

"If you get to the playoffs or win a Super Bowl, I'll give you five times that [salary]," Jones told reporters. Talks ultimately stalled, and with interest from other teams like the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints, the Cowboys opted to move on rather than risk further uncertainty.

The Cowboys will now have to find McCarthy's replacement for one of the most high-profile coaching jobs in sports. 

Jones is expected to target a leader capable of meeting the franchise's immense expectations, managing a star-studded roster led by Prescott and Micah Parsons, and delivering the postseason success that has eluded the team for nearly three decades.

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