Mike McCarthy not planning to coach in NFL this year

Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints' coaching search and won't coach in 2025, AP source says
Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL's last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints. A person familiar with McCarthy's decision disclosed it to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because McCarthy and the Saints have not discussed it publicly.
Source: Mike McCarthy not planning to coach in NFL this year
Mike McCarthy, the former Cowboys coach who was in the running for the Saints job, is now not planning to coach this year and will focus on the 2026 hiring cycle instead, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday night.
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McCarthy pulls out of Saints coaching search
Earlier in the day, Kliff Kingsbury pulled out of the search as well, decided to remain as offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders. Previously, Aaron Glenn and Joe Brady rebuffed overtures from the Saints with Glenn choosing the New York Jets head coaching position while Brady opted to remain as offensive coordinator in Buffalo.
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Mike McCarthy's Saints interview set after severe weather delay
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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:
Mike McCarthy Makes Decision On Saints' Coaching Job
Mike McCarthy was a contender for two coaching jobs this cycle, including the New Orleans Saints. Moments ago, we received a significant update on his future in the NFL. Last week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that McCarthy is "in play" for the Saints.
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