Mike McCarthy’s head coaching future in the NFL just took a major hit, and according to one analyst, it may be over for good. With the New Orleans Saints being the last team yet to fill their head coaching vacancy,

Mike McCarthy took himself out of the running for the Saints job, but what's next for the former Cowboys head coach?

So what was the sticking point as the Cowboys’ Jerry Jones and coach Mike McCarthy mutually agreed to part ways?

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers headman removed himself from the New Orleans Saints head coaching race last night. McCarthy’s intentions will now be on the 2026 head coaching cycle.

Mike McCarthy's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys came to an end in part because he couldn't agree to terms on a new contract, but it hadn't been clear until

After careful consideration, Mike McCarthy has made a decision on his future. The former Dallas Cowboys ' head coach has decided to forego coaching in the NFL next season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. MORE: Cowboys' VP Will McClay emphasizes organizational alignment with Brian Schottenheimer

Mike McCarthy reportedly will not be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday

The Cowboys have moved on from Mike McCarthy and now the veteran head coach has made a decision on his future.

Giants coach Brian Daboll faces an uphill battle to keep his job past 2025, his fourth season in East Rutherford. Co-owner John Mara has said he wants immediate significant improvement. And it’s hard to imagine the Giants being any good in 2025 — while playing the NFL’s toughest schedule.

Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL’s last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints.

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy does not plan to coach this year. The New Orleans Saints are the only team still looking to hire a head coach, with six other franchises previously filling their vacancies.