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Cowboys Fire McCarthy; Zimmer Contemplates Coaching Future

1/14/2025

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In a shocking turn of events, Mike McCarthy has been dismissed as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, leaving fans and players alike in a state of uncertainty. Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, at 68, is weighing his future—torn between retirement and the possibility of rejoining the Cincinnati Bengals, a team he once led to defensive success from 2008 to 2013.

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In a shocking turn of events, Mike McCarthy has been dismissed as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, leaving fans and players alike in a state of uncertainty. Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, at 68, is weighing his future—torn between retirement and the possibility of rejoining the Cincinnati Bengals, a team he once led to defensive success from 2008 to 2013.