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Mike McCarthy to undergo surgery for appendicitis

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 12/6/23

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy had a medical issue on Wednesday that will require surgery.

The Cowboys said in a statement that McCarthy experienced abdominal pain on Wednesday morning. He was diagnosed with an acute case of appendicitis, which will require surgery.

Just in from Cowboys: Mike McCarthy experiencing acute appendicitis, scheduled for surgery this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/RDqpOWK7yh

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 6, 2023

McCarthy is anticipating a quick recovery. The Cowboys say he expects to be available to coach when the team hosts the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

The 9-3 Cowboys have won four straight games and six of their last seven. McCarthy’s offense had been firing on all cylinders, so you can understand why he wants to be back with the team as quickly as possible.

McCarthy, 60, is in his fourth season with Dallas.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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