Mike McCarthy's surprising exit from the Dallas Cowboys stems from unresolved contract negotiations, leaving questions about his coaching future.

Now that he is no longer with the Dallas Cowboys, Mike McCarthy may be in the mix for the only other NFL head-coaching vacancy still left. Appearing Friday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Adam Schefter of ESPN indicated that McCarthy could be in play for the New Orleans Saints' head-coaching job.

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys held an introductory press conference for new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. At the press conference, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explained the organization’s decision to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy.