Mike McCarthy's Future with Cowboys in Doubt as Team Struggles

Despite a challenging season, Jerry Jones is unlikely to fire McCarthy mid-season, but his future remains uncertain.

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a disappointing 3-6 record, with injuries to key players like Dak Prescott and DeMarcus Lawrence exacerbating their struggles.
Owner Jerry Jones has historically been reluctant to fire head coaches mid-season, having only done so once with Wade Phillips in 2010.
Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys is set to expire at the end of the 2024 season, and speculation is growing that he may not be retained for 2025.
McCarthy has emphasized staying the course and maintaining positivity, despite the team's poor performance and a four-game losing streak.
The Cowboys' offensive output is the worst in McCarthy's coaching career, with significant declines in points per game and third-down conversions.