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.

According to multiple reports, McCarthy has decided not to coach in the NFL in the 2025 season. But was it his choice or was the decision to not coach next season made for him?

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

The updates continue to flood in for the New Orleans Saints, as they continue to search for their next head coach. All of the other HC openings have been filled in recent weeks. One of the most experienced candidates won't land in New Orleans this offseason.

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 and Tom Pelissero jointly noted on Twitter that McCarthy has “decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL this season.

Mike McCarthy took himself out of the running for the Saints job, but what's next for the former Cowboys head coach?

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

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

The Raiders' hiring of Pete Carroll has Maxx Crosby pumped up -- even more than usual. The star defensive end said this week on SiriusXM’s "Let’s Go" podcast with Jim Gray that his mentality matches Carroll’s.

The Chiefs moved All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to left tackle to help cover for issues on Patrick Mahomes' blind side.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard joins 'The Insiders' from the Pro Bowl Games. Wide receiver Pat Bryant shares stories from his Senior Bowl experience so far. Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard joins 'The Insiders' from the Pro Bowl Games.