Dallas star linebacker Micah Parsons, who's entering the final season of his rookie deal, said, "Losing a great coach like Mike hurts."

McCarthy, who coached 13 seasons with the Packers and five with the Cowboys, is expected to interview with the Bears on Wednesday.

Parsons is expecting dramatic changes in Dallas but believes Cowboys ownership will make the right decision with their next head coach.

When discussing the recent coaching shakeup on his “The Edge with Micah Parsons” podcast, the star linebacker expressed it’s “very sad” to see McCarthy, 61, leave due to the relationships cultivated over the past few years while previewing what’s expected to be an “interesting” offseason in Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys three-time All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons and team owner Jerry Jones had a 1-on-1 chat at the Cotton Bowl on Friday in Jones' suite to discuss the future in Dallas, including Parsons' looming contract extension.

McCarthy and the Cowboys parted ways on Monday after negotiations about a contract extension fell apart, reportedly in part over the length of a new deal. McCarthy spent five seasons leading the franchise, but went just 7-10 in what was a largely disappointing campaign this year.

The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from the Mike McCarthy era after failing to agree to a new contract with the veteran head coach. Not everyone in the organization seems thrilled to see him depart, however.

Parsons was vocal about wanting McCarthy and defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer back in the fold during the final weeks of the season. Despite a meeting with owner Jerry Jones on Friday at the Cotton Bowl that lasted well after the game had finished, his public desire of keeping the two Mike’s will not be fulfilled.

McCarthy's five-year tenure in Dallas ends, but his overall winning record and resume are expected to draw interest across the league.

Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons has reacted to the departure of longtime coach Mike McCarthy, referring to the team as heading for a "complete reset."