The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy are parting ways, the Cowboys announced on Monday via a statement from Jerry Jones. The Cowboys hired McCarthy to be their head coach in 2020. During his five-year tenure, the Cowboys had a 49-35 record.

Dallas star linebacker Micah Parsons, who's entering the final season of his rookie deal, said, "Losing a great coach like Mike hurts."

The Dallas Cowboys became late entrants to the head coach carousel, which isn't typically a wise idea. After initially turning down the Chicago Bears' request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys and McCarthy mutually parted ways over the weekend,

After parting ways with Mike McCarthy earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new head coach is reportedly beginning to take shape. Per