Mike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL's last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints. A person familiar with McCarthy's decision disclosed it to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because McCarthy and the Saints have not discussed it publicly.

Does anyone want to coach the New Orleans Saints? The former Dallas Cowboys coach decided he will focus on the 2026 hiring cycle, according a report from the NFL Network.

Earlier in the day, Kliff Kingsbury pulled out of the search as well, decided to remain as offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders. Previously, Aaron Glenn and Joe Brady rebuffed overtures from the Saints with Glenn choosing the New York Jets head coaching position while Brady opted to remain as offensive coordinator in Buffalo.