Mike McCarthy has decided that he will not coach in the NFL in the 2025 season, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, as the former Cowboys and Packers head coach has decided to instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.

McCarthy, whose contract expired with the Cowboys and wasn't signed to an extension, will sit out the 2025 season, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. McCarthy removed his name from consideration for the New Orleans Saints' vacancy. The Saints are the last team to have a head coaching job open this offseason.

Last year, the Packers stormed into the postseason, wiped the floor with the Dallas Cowboys to open the playoffs and nearly upset the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round. In 2024, the Packers improved in many areas statistically but ended up losing three straight games during a highly disappointing finish.

Mike McCarthy reportedly will not be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday

Over the years, Hyde established himself as one of the league's most reliable and versatile defenders. His retirement brings an end to a remarkable career that began with the Green Bay Packers. The post Former Packers Star Announces His Retirement After Crushing Playoff Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

"Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season, sources tell me and @RapSheet," Pelissero wrote on X. "McCarthy, who has made the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons, is expected to be a strong candidate a year from now."

Al Harris comes to the Chicago Bears after serving as the Dallas Cowboys' defensive backs coach the last five seasons.

Former #Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season, sources tell me and @RapSheet. McCarthy, who has made the playoffs 12 times in 18 seasons, is expected to be a strong candidate a year from now. pic.twitter.com/Vr8mMijIkq

Green Bay Packers assistant head coach and special team coordinator Rich Bisaccia has not been contacted by the Dallas Cowboys for an interview

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Chicago.(Nam Y. Huh / AP) A familiar face will call defensive plays for the Dallas Cowboys this season.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur has hired Luke Getsy as a senior offensive assistant and extended the contract of special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia