Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy Tested Positive for COVID-19 and Won’t Coach Thursday

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is seen on the field before the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 3, 2021. Tim Heitman/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will miss Thursday night’s game after becoming the latest member of the organization to test positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

McCarthy will not be on the sidelines in New Orleans but will help the Cowboys (7–4) prepare for the Saints (5–6) on a virtual basis.