BRYAN MURPHY

There is a new head coach that has become available on the market — Mike McCarthy.
The Cowboys and the head coach could not agree to terms for a new deal, leading to the decision for the two sides to part ways. McCarthy’s final year of his five-year contract expired at the end of the 2024 NFL season, and while there were conversations with Dallas about the future, the result ultimately was McCarthy not getting another contract.
McCarthy ended his term in Dallas with three winning seasons and three playoff berths but just one postseason victory to show for it. He was unable to buck the trend of disappointing postseasons in Dallas, but it likely won’t take him long to find a new gig.
The 61-year-old won a Super Bowl during his time with the Packers and has a plethora of coaching experience at the NFL level. Excluding the new opening in Dallas, there are five clubs in the NFL that need a new head coach, and McCarthy could very well find a new home in short order.
The Sporting News breaks down the most logical landing spots for McCarthy in 2025.