As he embarks on the final game of the 2024 season, Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he hasn’t held any discussions with the front office regarding his future. During a Friday conference call, McCarthy noted he expects to meet with team owner and general manager Jerry Jones after the season as he’s done the previous four seasons.

Mike McCarthy’s contract as Cowboys head coach is set to expire Jan. 14, nine days after Sunday’s season finale at home against the Commanders, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

The Cowboys may be in need of a new head coach in a few short days. Here are our final rankings for the preferred candidates.