Despite frequent links between Sean Payton and the Dallas Cowboys, the veteran coach doesn't believe Mike McCarthy's job will be available this offseason.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network provided the latest on the Cowboys' status:
Ian RapoportFrom <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLGameDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFLGameDay</a>: With an eye toward Monday night, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cowboys?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cowboys</a> owner Jerry Jones was clear about Mike McCarthy's job status, while <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bucs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bucs</a> QB Tom Brady will be one of the most interesting free agents in 2023. <a href="https://t.co/MuPsUiey91">pic.twitter.com/MuPsUiey91</a>
"Even Sean Payton doesn't consider this to be a potential opening," Rapoport said. "It seems Mike McCarthy is safe.