The Dallas Cowboys officially parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after five seasons leading the franchise. The timing of how everything unfolded was interesting as the Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones now have a late start on their coaching search.

The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy this week, ending a relationship that resulted in multiple playoff appearances, but the same failure to reach a conference championship since the 1990s.

Kellen Moore is reportedly a candidate to become Mike McCarthy's successor according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. While the Cowboys search has just begun, Moore is in the running for the job and he could end up as their coach for the 2025 season.

The Dallas Cowboys are officially in the hunt for a new head coach. Mike McCarthy's deal expired, and he will now pursue other opportunities. Of

Dan Orlovsky, Stephen A. Smith and Elle Duncan discuss the possibility of Mike McCarthy becoming the head coach of the Bears.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job on Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head coaching job

Editor's note: This story was published early Monday. Later, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Mike McCarthy is not expected to return to Dallas and is now set to become a free agent, per source. The two sides engaged in no discussions about a new deal, and McCarthy is expected to be a candidate in Chicago and New Orleans.

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season. Presented by Blockchain.com 1:15 p.m. - The Cowboys liked what they heard in their initial interview with Brian Schottenheimer as they search for the successor to Mike McCarthy.

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According to Smith, Sanders could significantly impact the Cowboys' 2025 fortunes in a positive way. He issued a championship prediction for Dallas should Sanders end up getting the nod from owner Jerry Jones in the wake of Mike McCarthy 's exit from the team.

Stephen A. Smith cites his relationship with ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro as big reason for staying at the network.