With six days to go in the exclusive negotiating window, all eyes are on what the Dallas Cowboys decide on Mike McCarthy’s future. He coached this season in the final year of his contract, and the spotlight grew even bigger after the franchise denied the Chicago Bears’ request to interview him for their head coach position.

Dallas isn’t ready to relinquish their rights to their head coach, but it doesn’t have to mean he’s returning in 2025.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently spoke about the future of head coach Mike McCarthy, stating that he was fine with McCarthy seeking interviews elsewhere. That elsewhere was revealed when the Chicago Bears formally requested to interview the Cowboys coach for their head coaching vacancy.

Chicago Bears have sought permission to interview Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting a response from Dallas, sources tell me and @toddarcher. If the Cowboys don't allow permission this week, the Bears could interview McCarthy after his exclusive negotiating window... pic.twitter.com/zoS7vHO5mF

Tuesday’s decision from Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys may tell us the intention of the front office with Mike McCarthy.

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly denied the Chicago Bears permission to interview head coach Mike McCarthy despite no word on a contract extension for the veteran coach.

The Dallas Cowboys and Jerry Jones have finally stopped dragging their feet and gave the Chicago Bears a response on their request to interview Mike McCarthy. After more than 24 hours of ignoring the Bears' request,

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly denied the Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

If one and one equals two, it looks like Mike McCarthy will be back as head coach of the Dailas Cowboys in 2025. Adam Scheftere reported Tuesday Jerry Jones’ team has denied the Chicago Bears permission to speak to the current Cowboys coach about their opening.