Mike McCarthy's future with the Dallas Cowboys remains uncertain after the team denied the Chicago Bears' interview request.

A look at all of the latest news on head coaching firings, interviews and retentions around the NFL, with all eyes on Mike McCarthy.

The Bears have reportedly asked permission to speak with Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. Imagine McCarthy returning to Lambeau Field each season.

"Coach Mike McCarthy and the Dallas Cowboys part ways. After courting Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn and Jon Gruden, the Saints announce the hiring of McCarthy ...'' - Prediction from New Orleans media.

A Cowboys source close to the ongoing contract extension discussions occurring here in Frisco as you read this tells CowboysCountry.com there is "no animosity'' between Jerry Jones and coach Mike McCarthy.

Mike McCarthy says he absolutely wants to return as the coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Jerry Jones has dropped multiple hints that McCarthy would be back, but the team owner was far from definitive about McCarthy’s future after a 23-19 loss to Washington finished a 7-10 season.

Yahoo Sports' Jason Fitz, senior NFL reporter Jori Epstein and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss the options for the Cowboys head coach. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

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Jerry Jones and his Cowboys have flirted often before with Bill Belichick. And outcomes word that the all-time great coach has a contract that could allow more flirtation to occur.

The Las Vegas Raiders need to inject some hope into the quarterback position in 2025, and one NFL analyst believes the team could do just that by trading for a young quarterback who was drafted in 2024.

Mike McCarthey could be the next best thing to bringing Sean Payton back. But which other targets could New Orleans be after?