Yes, they technically have one in place in Mike McCarthy, but his contract runs out ... several days discussing the 2024 campaign and the team's future, NFL Media reports that Jones and McCarthy are expected to open up contact talks that would keep ...

Jerry Jones still hasn't made a definitive decision about Mike McCarthy's future with the Dallas Cowboys, but he could be moving closer to keeping him as

Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys are set to begin discussing a potential contract extension.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys denied a request from the Chicago Bears to interview McCarthy for their head coaching vacancy. Now one day later, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that talks between McCarthy and the Cowboys are ongoing, a sign they want to continue to work together.

McCarthy‘s future remains uncertain at this point as the expiration of his current contract draws nearer. Further signs point to him remaining in place in place as the Cowboys’ head coach, though.

If you’ve followed the Cowboys over the past year, then you’re aware that Dallas’ front office tends to move at a glacial pace, very often to its detriment, and to the detriment of the team. That’s been the case with coach Mike McCarthy, who is wrapping up the last year of his contract and will be a full-fledged free agent in just four days.

The Dallas Cowboys are currently in head-coaching purgatory. Yes, they technically have one in place in Mike McCarthy, but his contract runs out on Tuesday, making him eligible to negotiate with other teams by early next week.

Mike McCarthy's future with the Dallas Cowboys remains uncertain after the team denied the Chicago Bears' interview request.