Dallas Cowboys Part Ways with Mike McCarthy

The Dallas Cowboys officially parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy after failing to agree on a new contract. Owner Jerry Jones expressed gratitude for McCarthy's contributions over the past five years but indicated that both parties felt it was best to move in different directions. The decision followed a tumultuous season for the Cowboys, which included a franchise-worst 3-7 start, and raised questions about Jones' management style and timing, particularly as McCarthy was denied a chance to interview with the Chicago Bears just days before his departure. Critics have lambasted Jones for how the situation was handled, calling it disrespectful and lacking class. Amidst the coaching change, both the Bears and New Orleans Saints are reportedly interested in McCarthy, who ended his tenure with a record of 49 wins and 35 losses. The Cowboys now face the challenge of finding their next head coach.