McCarthy, Chicago and the Bears

Chicago Bears request to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching position
The Super Bowl-winning coach is the latest candidate for the Chicago Bears' head coaching vacancy. Here's everything you need to know.
Mike McCarthy Removes Himself From Saints Head Coaching Race
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers headman removed himself from the New Orleans Saints head coaching race last night. McCarthy’s intentions will now be on the 2026 head coaching cycle.
Here's how Mike McCarthy's Chicago Bears head coaching interview stood out from the rest of the candidates
The Chicago Bears have been criticized during the early phase of their head coaching search because of their preference to conduct the first round of interviews virtually rather than in person.That is,
Chicago Bears snub Mike McCarthy for flashy head coaching candidate
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy appeared to be a front-runner for the Chicago Bears head coaching gig, but the team ultimately went a different way.
Bears pass on Mike McCarthy, land Ben Johnson for new head coach
The Bears didn’t pick former Packers coach Mike McCarthy, but Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is now staying inside the NFC North.
Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy won't coach this season, will focus on 2026 hiring cycle
Mike McCarthy has decided that he will not coach in the NFL in the 2025 season, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday, as the former Cowboys and Packers head coach has decided to instead focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.
Report: Mike McCarthy not in Saints' plans, focused on '26
Mike McCarthy is out of the running for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job and no longer plans to coach in 2025, ESPN reported late Tuesday. The Dallas Cowboys didn't renew the contract of McCarthy following a 7-10 season in 2024.
Report: Former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy to take season off to prepare for 2026
Mike McCarthy spent a year away from the NFL sidelines before taking the head coaching job in Dallas in 2020. He'll apparently take another year off now that he's moved on from the Cowboys. The 61-year-old has removed himself from consideration for the open head
Chicago Bears' pursuit of Mike McCarthy has big red flag everyone is missing
None of the other teams that have head coach openings seem to be as interested in Mike McCarthy as the Chicago Bears.
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Chicago Bears insider: Mike McCarthy ‘expected’ to be a finalist
The Chicago Bears have a real interest in Mike McCarthy Per Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network , McCarthy wanted job security in Dallas. However, owner Jerry Jones was not willing to give ...
Schefter: McCarthy 'Legitimate Candidate' for Bears, Saints HC After Cowboys Exit
ESPN's Adam Schefter believes former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is a "legitimate candidate" to coach either the ...
Adam Schefter dishes update on Mike McCarthy and Chicago Bears head coach situation
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter provided a significant update on Mike McCarthy and the Chicago Bears head coaching situation.
Bears’ coaching search is about to intensify. Mike McCarthy, Ben Johnson or the field?
Stability can be gained by adding experience. Similar to 2015, the Bears’ search feels purposeful after the team failed with Eberflus, who lacked previous head coaching experience. In 2022, the Bears ...