DALLAS — Mike McCarthy is not returning as coach of the Dallas Cowboys, who are going on three decades since their last Super Bowl title, a person with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press on Monday.

Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys is about to expire. Here's the timeline fans need to know about a decision on the head coach.

For head coach Mike McCarthy, it was the same things that had plagued his team all season again came home to roost and played a major role in the loss.