ESPN's Todd Archer reported on Thursday that McCarthy was adamant about agreeing to a five-year contract extension with the team. However, owner Jerry Jones apparently was stuck on a three-year deal. Both sides couldn't agree on a deal, although the details of the contract the Cowboys offered McCarthy are unknown.

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys held an introductory press conference for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. At the press conference, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explained the organization’s decision to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy.