CHICAGO -- As the Bears' coaching search began its second week, a prominent name was added to a lengthy list of candidates.
The Dallas Cowboys announced Monday they will not bring Mike McCarthy back for a sixth season after the two sides failed to agree on terms of a contract extension. Chicago's request to interview McCarthy while he was under contract in Dallas was denied by the Cowboys. Now that McCarthy is a free agent, the Bears can speak with him as early as Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.