Now that he is no longer with the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy may be in the mix for the only other NFL head-coaching vacancy still left. Appearing Friday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” NFL insider Adam Schefter indicated that McCarthy could be in play for the New Orleans Saints' head-coaching job.

Between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has been coaching in the NFC for 18 years, and he's accrued a record of 174-112-2 in that time. Despite three consecutive 12-5 seasons in the middle of his tenure with the Cowboys, a 7-10 campaign in 2024 was all Jerry Jones needed to see before deciding to go in a different direction.

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys held an introductory press conference for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. At the press conference, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explained the organization’s decision to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy.

With Mike McCarthy free to interview for other openings, NFL fans believe McCarthy will ultimately wind up with the Bears.

Mike McCarthy’s addition to the coaching cycle could impact a lot of teams. His coaching resume could enamor a team and push other candidates down the board:

The Saints currently don't have urgent interest in Mike McCarthy. They may do a due diligence interview. Preexisting familiarity is there as a former assistant Saints coach. At the moment, he’s not being elevated over current options the team is considering.

Mike McCarthy's surprising exit from the Dallas Cowboys stems from unresolved contract negotiations, leaving questions about his coaching future.

After a couple of weeks of identifying top candidates, the Dallas Cowboys have replaced Mike McCarthy with his former offensive