There have been connections between the New Orleans Saints and Mike McCarthy. NFL insider Josina Anderson reported that while the Saints may talk to McCarthy, he isn't expected to leap over the Saints top candidates.

DALLAS (AP) — Mike McCarthy is not returning as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, owner Jerry Jones said in a statement Monday. Jones said the organization and McCarthy mutually agreed to part ways. The team’s search for its next coach begins immediately, he says.