While Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy waits on his future in Dallas as his contract nears expiration, he could have another suitor in the Chicago Bears, according to multiple reports.

The Chicago Bears are off and running in their search for a new head coach, and another candidate has entered the mix. The Bears sought permission to interview Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and are awaiting Dallas' response to the request,

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 Bears have been studying potential coaching hires for two months. On Monday, they announced their interest in the Cowboys HC.

The Bears will have to wait to talk to Mike McCarthy — if they talk to him at all.

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.

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

According to ESPN and other outlets, the Chicago Bears have some interest in Mike McCarthy as a candidate to become their next head coach. The Bears have reached out to the Dallas Cowboys for permission to interview McCarthy.

With the Bears active in looking for their next head coach, former Packers QB Brett Favre named who he thought was a 'perfect fit' for them.

The Dallas Cowboys are running back with head coach Mike McCarthy in 2025. Did McCarthy really even have a choice to return?

The Dallas Cowboys exited a bitter 2024 and enter 2025 with renewed expectations and a lot of things to tick off their list to accomplish their offseason goals.