Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy ‘will NOT obtain an extension and coach 2024 on an expiring deal’ after Dallas retained coach following playoff loss to Packers.
Mike McCarthy will not be given a contract extension as he prepares for a do-or-die 2024 with the Cowboys, according to a new report.
The Cowboys, the NFC’s No. 2 seed in this year’s playoffs, lost to the Packers at home in the first round, prompting rumors that McCarthy might be dismissed. McCarthy’s comeback was revealed later by owner Jerry Jones.
Still, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, McCarthy will coach next season on an expiring contract in order to keep his job.
The move is unusual, as coaches are typically extended or sacked before their contracts expire.
According to Schefter, McCarthy’s predecessor, Jason Garrett, coached in Dallas twice on an expiring contract, in 2014 and 2019.
Some sources informed ESPN that McCarthy’s unclear future in Dallas may make it difficult to fill any coaching positions.
McCarthy has led Dallas to a 42-25 record over four seasons, but he has only one playoff win and a 1-3 postseason record with the Cowboys.
In a statement made on Wednesday, Jones stated that “the best step forward for us will be with Mike McCarthy as our head coach.”
‘There is significant advantage in maintaining the team’s success under Mike’s direction as our head coach. Specifically, Mike’s approach to managing the club has resulted in several layers of success this season, both with individual players and with our entire team.
Jones also accepted responsibility for the Packers’ loss, stating that the outcome is “shared by everyone here, not just Coach McCarthy.”
The Cowboys’ previous Super Bowl victory occurred in 1995.
