Cowboys and Mike McCarthy Face Uncertain Future as Contract Deadline Nears

With McCarthy's contract expiring in three days, Jerry Jones has yet to finalize negotiations, leaving the coach's future in Dallas unresolved.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy's contract is set to expire on January 14, 2025, with no substantial negotiations finalized yet.
Team owner Jerry Jones and McCarthy have held extensive discussions about football operations but have not reached an agreement on a new deal.
McCarthy has reportedly drawn interest from other NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints, though Dallas blocked an earlier interview request from Chicago.
If no agreement is reached by the January 14 deadline, McCarthy will become a free agent and free to pursue other coaching opportunities.
Jones has publicly expressed confidence in McCarthy despite the team's 7-10 record in 2024, but unresolved issues like contract length and decision-making power remain sticking points.