The Dallas Cowboys parted ways with head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after five seasons. McCarthy wrapped up the final year of his contract at the end of the regular season, and the two sides did not come to an agreement on a new deal.

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The Dallas Cowboys and coach Mike McCarthy parting ways on Monday came as somewhat of a surprise given team owner and general manager Jerry Jones' final words about McCarthy at the conclusion of the 2024 regular season.

Dallas has reportedly requested an interview with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who would seem a favorite for the open job.

Moore, undrafted out of Boise State, played for the Cowboys from 2015 to 2017 before transitioning into the team's quarterbacks coach in 2018. He was then given the OC responsibilities from 2019 to 2022 and was a holdover from Jason Garrett's staff to McCarthy's.

The Dallas Cowboys' coaching search is set to officially begin this week after parting ways with Mike McCarthy following five seasons. Yes, owner and general manager Jerry Jones d

In most years, they left the Dallas Cowboys richer — but also worse for wear when it came to the NFL’s appetite for their next head coaching job. Chan Gailey. Dave Campo. Wade Phillips. Even Jason Garrett.

The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday that the team had completed an interview with McCarthy just two days after he parted ways with Dallas.

Dallas star linebacker Micah Parsons, who's entering the final season of his rookie deal, said, "Losing a great coach like Mike hurts."