The New Orleans Saints head coaching search might take a little longer than the team initially hoped after their early round of interviews. The Saints were the second team to fire a head coach in 2024,

Now that he is no longer with the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy may be in the mix for the only other NFL head-coaching vacancy still left. Appearing Friday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” NFL insider Adam Schefter indicated that McCarthy could be in play for the New Orleans Saints' head-coaching job.

Between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy has been coaching in the NFC for 18 years, and he's accrued a record of 174-112-2 in that time. Despite three consecutive 12-5 seasons in the middle of his tenure with the Cowboys, a 7-10 campaign in 2024 was all Jerry Jones needed to see before deciding to go in a different direction.

Mike McCarthy’s addition to the coaching cycle could impact a lot of teams. His coaching resume could enamor a team and push other candidates down the board:

With Mike McCarthy free to interview for other openings, NFL fans believe McCarthy will ultimately wind up with the Bears.

The Chicago Bears have opened the door for Mike McCarthy to interview for their heading coaching position after his exit from the Cowboys.

Report: The New Orleans Saints plan to interview former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy this week, pending visit with Eagles OC Kellen Moore:

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reporting the New Orleans Saints to interview former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy this week.