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.

A potential deal between the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy is reportedly not close to coming to a resolution.

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

ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg suggests the Dallas Cowboys could go after a high-profile college coach if Mike McCarthy is fired or moves on as head coach.

On Monday, the Bears did log that interview request, and it’s typical that a team will reply quickly. Because McCarthy’s contract is not up quite year, he is not free to chat with the Chicagoans at his leisure–he needs the team’s permission.

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 have denied the Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move sends a strong message as to what their plans for him and their head-coaching position might be.

The Cowboys have denied the Bears' request to interview MIke McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. What comes next?

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

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 denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview coach Mike McCarthy, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Multiple sources said Monday that the Bears had ...