Prescott: McCarthy deserves new contract

If it were up to Dak Prescott, Mike McCarthy would continue to be head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 2025.

"I believe in him wholeheartedly," Prescott told Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein. "I don't want to necessarily get into the nuts and the screws of it all obviously, but I think he definitely deserves a chance, another contract and a chance to coach this team amongst more influence. 'On his terms' may be a good way to say it."

McCarthy is in his final year under contract. After three consecutive 12-win seasons and playoff appearances, McCarthy's squad has struggled to a 5-7 record in 2024. Injuries have hampered Dallas, with Prescott lost for the season due to a hamstring injury. Micah Parsons, DeMarcus Lawrence, Trevon Diggs, and DaRon Bland have also missed time.

Prescott added he feels "helpless" that he can't help his coach on the field.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones left the door open last week for an extension for McCarthy.

A former Super Bowl winner, McCarthy has made the postseason in three of his four seasons in Dallas, though the Cowboys have failed to advance past the divisional round.