The Cowboys on Monday finally moved on from head coach Mike McCarthy, as the two sides could not come to terms on an extension.

As the Dallas Cowboys continue their search for a new head coach to replace Mike McCarthy, a favorite has reportedly emerged for the job. According to

The Dallas Cowboys have completed a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in the first formal step in the search to replace former coach Mike McCarthy.

Most notably, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is in the midst of scheduling an in-person interview with the Saints, according to Nick Underhill. The former Super Bowl champion interviewed with the Bears before they settled on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson,

and that’s former Jets head coach Robert Saleh — Graziano predicts Jerry Jones will ultimately hire Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as his replacement for Mike McCarthy.

Mike McCarthy wanted this, Jerry Jones wanted that ... The current offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles is well respected throughout the Cowboys organization, and they have known him since he played for the team in 2015.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles. / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images "For instance, I might say, 'Look, I'm going to pay you this much, but then [I won't pay you] any more. And I know you want twice that ...

The New Orleans Saints will hold a second interview with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's

The Mike McCarthy era is over in Dallas. McCarthy will not return as the Cowboys HC for the 2025 season as the two sides could not come to terms on an agreement on the length of a new contract, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday.

There is a new favorite atop the oddsboard. Could you have guessed? See the latest odds in this wild coaching search.

On Sunday, it felt like the Cowboys were keeping McCarthy. By Monday morning, the tenor in Frisco had changed. Welcome to working for Jerry Jones — which coach will learn that next? And could it be Deion Sanders?

Brian Schottenheimer appears to be furthest along the road to a job offer, but Kellen Moore is more widely regarded around the league as a play-caller who is adapting to league trends.