Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy backs out of 2025 hiring window
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Mike McCarthy makes decision for the 2025 season
The New Orleans Saints are the final remaining team to have a head coaching vacancy, and they know at least one name that won't be on their sideline in 2025. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy removed his name from consideration and will be focusing on the 2026 head coaching cycle, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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