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.

The Dallas Cowboys must realize that ignoring the Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy won't make it disappear.

Dallas brass “still has not responded to Chicago’s request” to speak to current Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy about the Bears’ vacancy, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday, one day after the NFC North club initially sought permission.

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 made headlines by denying the Chicago Bears’ interview request for head coach Mike McCarthy. According to reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, this decision signals a strong likelihood that McCarthy will remain at the helm in Dallas,