Mike McCarthy has pulled himself out of the Saints head coach search. NFL Network reports he’s taking the year off and will look for work in 2026:

McCarthy has reportedly decided to focus on next year's coaching cycle and will take a year off from coaching in the NFL.

The 12th-winningest head coach in NFL history will reportedly spend 2025 focusing on the 2026 hiring cycle. It’s a tactic he’s used before.

Kellen Moore missed out on landing the Cowboys job but could be the front-runner for the New Orleans Saints after the Eagles dismantled the Commanders on Sunday afternoon, and Mike McCarthy decided to focus on 2026.

The New Orleans Saints are the last team with a vacant head coaching position, and their search is reportedly set to pick up in the coming week. ESPN's

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy will reportedly take a year away from the sidelines, according to a report from the NFL Network. Ian Rapoport

It looks like the former Cowboys coach will be following in the footsteps of previous high-profile sideline bosses, clearing the way for one of his protege.

After a tumultuous run with the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has reportedly made a decisive move regarding his future in the NFL. The Saints have the only vacancy left.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport was quite stunned that the Dallas Cowboys hired OC Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, promoting from within. Rapoport wasn’t alone as fan sentiment was generally confused if not angry.

With Mike McCarthy out in New Orleans, all eyes turn to Kellen Moore. While the #Saints have not made a firm decision, Moore is the name to watch. — Ian Rap

With Kliff Kingsbury returning to the Washington Commanders and Mike McCarthy reportedly pulling his name out of contention for the New Orleans