If the Dallas Cowboys want to pursue Bill Belichick as the team's next head coach, the door has been opened with an interesting UNC contract development.

After Bill Belichick was fired by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, after 24 seasons as head coach of the team and six Super Bowl trophies in nine appearances, the expectation around the NFL was that the legendary coach would have little trouble finding a new job at the helm of a different NFL franchise.

Bill Belichick reportedly had interest in Cowboys before becoming new North Carolina HC, but he did not think the job was available

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick signed his term sheet to be the next coach at the University of North Carolina. However, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones, he has yet to sign his final contract with the school.

Bill Belichick has been linked with an NFL return ever since he was named head coach at the University of North Carolina, and the rumors are showing no signs of stopping.

Belichick has routinely been named as a potential head-coaching candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders due to his close relationship with Raiders minority owner Tom Brady.