NFL Rumors: Mike McCarthy Eyed by Other Teams If HC Doesn't Sign New Cowboys Contract

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will reportedly receive interest from opposing teams if he isn't re-signed.

According to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, the contracts of the entire Cowboys' coaching staff are set to expire at the end of the season.

"Mike McCarthy is actually on other teams' coaching lists if the Cowboys decide not to re-sign him," Glazer said on Sunday (1:10 mark).

ESPN's Adam Schefter noted on Sunday Countdown that McCarthy also has the opportunity to listen to offers from other teams before deciding to potentially remain in Dallas.

Dianna Russini of The Athletic previously reported that there's a "feeling around the league" that the head coach will be patrolling the sidelines with Dallas in 2025.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport revealed on Saturday that there have been "no substantive talks" regarding a long-term deal between both sides, though.

The Cowboys' 2024 season has been marred by injuries. The list of key players to miss multiple games includes Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, DeMarcus Lawrence, Trevon Diggs and Zack Martin.

CeeDee Lamb has also been ruled out of Dallas' final two regular-season contests due to a shoulder injury.

Prescott started under center in the first eight games of the year before he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn hamstring.

Dallas continued to struggle with backup Cooper Rush, sitting at 3-7 through Week 11.

McCarthy's team has rallied since, winning four of its next five games to climb to 7-8 on the season. While Dallas still won't be competing for a playoff start, it's an impressive stretch that includes victories over teams with postseason aspirations such as the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Over the Cowboys' past five games, they're averaging 27.4 points each week. For the entire season, only seven teams currently own a higher scoring average.

McCarthy's success with Rush could entice Dallas to re-sign him following the 2024 season, but it could also draw the attention of opposing teams searching for a new head coach.