Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints’ coaching search and won’t coach in 2025, AP source says
Report: Mike McCarthy not in Saints' plans, focused on '26
Mike McCarthy Out Of Consideration For Saints Head Coach Position
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Mike McCarthy makes surprising decision in relation to Saints coaching search
Does anyone want to coach the New Orleans Saints? The former Dallas Cowboys coach decided he will focus on the 2026 hiring cycle, according a report from the NFL Network.
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Social media reactions to Mike McCarthy withdrawing from Saints HC search
Many fans took to social media following news of Mike McCarthy backing out of the New Orleans Saints coaching search:
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Mike McCarthy makes final decision on New Orleans Saints head coaching job
Mike McCarthy spent five seasons as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. He led the team to three playoff appearances but only went 1-3 in the postseason. That lack of postseason success seemingly did McCarthy in,
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And now Mike McCarthy has pulled himself out of the Saints head coach search
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:
Kliff Kingsbury to remain with Commanders, Mike McCarthy out for Saints’ coaching vacancy: Reports
Kliff Kingsbury will remain the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator despite interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams during this head-coaching cycle, according to multiple reports. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy also will not be the Saints’ new head coach this season, according to multiple reports.
Mike McCarthy's decision could impact the Broncos
Mike McCarthy won’t join the Saints. Now all eyes turn to Darren Rizzi, who is a candidate for the Broncos’ special teams job.
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Mike McCarthy tells Saints no, so coaching search is down to Kellen Moore: Dattitude, Ep. 338
Were Mickey Loomis and McCarthy playing a game of chicken and Saints lost, or is Moore (or someone else) the real target, anyway?
Saints Insider Believes Mike McCarthy Had Interest in Interviewing For Head Coach Job
New Orleans Saints insider Nick Underhill believes ex-Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was actually interested in interviewing for the team's vacant head coaching position, despite dropping out of the running last night.
Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints' coaching search, will sit out 2025 season
McCarthy is the third high-profile candidate to pull out of the Saints' search, joining Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.
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New Orleans Saints’ Mike McCarthy negotiations ‘have not gone well’
The New Orleans Saints have the NFL's only head coaching vacancy left. They're talking to Mike McCarthy, but negotiations aren't going well.
NFL rumors: Kellen Moore becomes Saints top HC option after Mike McCarthy withdraws
Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints, who also covers the NBA and MLB. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, ran his own website, and had bylines at FanSided and the Basketball Network.