Mike McCarthy's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys came to an end in part because he couldn't agree to terms on a new contract, but it hadn't been clear until

After five seasons as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy parted ways from the team earlier this month. Now, more information is coming out as to why McCarthy and the Cowboys couldn't agree on a contract extension.

After careful consideration, Mike McCarthy has made a decision on his future. The former Dallas Cowboys ' head coach has decided to forego coaching in the NFL next season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. MORE: Cowboys' VP Will McClay emphasizes organizational alignment with Brian Schottenheimer

It was always about control. Always has been, always will be, for as long as Jerry Jones has a breath in his body and a pulse in his trigger finger. The Dallas

With options thin on both sides, could Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys decide to run it back for the 2025 season?

Mike McCarthy has pulled himself out of the Saints head coach search. NFL Network reports he’s taking the year off and will look for work in 2026:

Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL’s last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints.

The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back tight ends coach Lunda Wells, the first holdover officially joining Brian Schottenheimer’s staff after the club parted ways with Mike McCarthy.

Details have emerged on how the McCarthy talks went south, the Cowboys OL gives the NFC a win, Cam Newton’s tank plan to get Arch to Dallas.

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is coaching in the Super Bowl this week in New Orleans. He's also going to be asked again and again about the Saints' head coaching job.

So what was the sticking point as the Cowboys’ Jerry Jones and coach Mike McCarthy mutually agreed to part ways?