NFL head coach interview requests tracker: Updates, news and rumors
The end of the regular season doesn’t just close the book on another year in the NFL. For some franchises, this also coincides with a re-evaluation of the entire organization, which may result in various layoffs. While some clubs have made changes mid-season, the most common time we see head coaches and general managers being fired comes the day after the regular season ends, better known as Black Monday.
At this point, we’ve seen six teams leave their head coaches: the Falcons, Browns, Cardinals, Raiders, Ravens and Dolphins. Most recently, the Steelers entered the coaching carousel after Mike Tomlin has resigned. Add to that the two head coaching vacancies (Giants and Titans) that were already open due to layoffs during the season, and you have over 25% of the league looking for a new head coach. The Falcons and Dolphins also entered this period looking for a new general manager.
So who occupies all these positions?
With the band-aid ripped off, these teams now begin the process of finding their next leader. Below, we’ll chronicle that quest by tracking each team’s latest interview requests.
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Head coaches
Arizona Cardinals
Former head coach: Jonathan Gannon
After three seasons at the position, the Cardinals have decided to move on from Jonathan Gannon. He went 15-36 as the organization’s head coach, including a 3-14 season in 2025. Arizona finished the year on a nine-game losing streak. The Cardinals have made the playoffs once in the last 10 seasons.
Request
Atlanta Falcons
Former head coach: Raheem Morris
After two seasons of work, the Falcons fired Morris in the wake of a disappointing 2025 campaign. Atlanta finished 8-9 for the second straight season and finished third in the NFC South.
Completed interviews
Interview requests
- Vance Joesph – Broncos defensive coordinator (The Athletic)
- Jeff Hafley – Packers defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Robert Saleh – 49ers defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Ejiro Evero – Panthers defensive coordinator (NFL Media)
- Antonio Pierce – former Raiders head coach (NFL Media)
Baltimore Ravens
Former head coach:John Harbaugh
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, Baltimore chose to part ways with John Harbaugh after 18 seasons on the job. Harbaugh was the second-longest-tenured NFL head coach after Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, who eliminated him from the playoffs with a Week 18 victory that could have justified his departure. Although it’s the end of an era in Baltimore, the Ravens suddenly become the best position available in the NFL simply due to the presence of two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.
Completed interviews
Interview requests
- Robert Saleh – 49ers defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Joe Brady – Bills Offensive Coordinator (NFL Media)
- Mike McDaniel – former Dolphins head coach (NFL Media)
- Nate Scheelhaase – Rams Passing Game Coordinator (ESPN)
- Chris Shula – Rams defensive coordinator (Sports Illustrated)
- Joe Brady – Bills Offensive Coordinator (NFL Media)
Cleveland Browns
Former head coach: Kevin Stefanski
Cleveland moved on from Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 season in 2025 that saw the franchise finish last in the AFC North. Stefanski coached the Browns the past six seasons and won two Coach of the Year awards, but he was 45-56 in his 101 regular season games.
Completed interviews
Interview requests
- Nate Scheelhaase – Rams Passing Game Coordinator (NFL Media)
- Jesse Minter – Chargers Defensive Coordinator (NFL Media)
Las Vegas Raiders
Former head coach:Pete Carroll
Pete Carroll proved unique in Las Vegas after the 74-year-old failed to elevate the organization to respectability in 2025. The Raiders finished with the worst record in the NFL (3-14) and now own the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady are expected to lead the coaching search.
Completed interviews
Interview requests
- Nate Scheelhaase – Rams Passing Game Coordinator (NFL Media)
- Mike LaFleur – Rams offensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Mike LaFleur – Rams offensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Ejiro Evero – Panthers defensive coordinator (NFL Media)
- Jesse Minter – Chargers Defensive Coordinator (Sports Illustrated)
- Jeff Hafley – Packers defensive coordinator (NFL Media)
Miami Dolphins
Former head coach: Mike McDaniel
The Dolphins waited a little longer to make a decision regarding Mike McDaniel’s future with the organization. fire him on Thursday after the regular season. Initially, it looked like McDaniel had saved his job, but Stephen Ross, after a meeting this week to discuss the season, decided to cut bait and do a total reset. The offseason should be transformative for Miami, as it now needs a new head coach and general manager and is likely to move on from Tua Tagovailoa.
Completed interviews
Interview requests
- Patrick Graham – Raiders Defensive Coordinator (NFL Media)
- Jesse Minter – Chargers Defensive Coordinator (Sports Illustrated)
- Robert Saleh – 49ers defensive coordinator (NFL Media)
- Kelvin Sheppard – Lions defensive coordinator (NFL Media)
- Chris Shula – Rams defensive coordinator (NFL Media)
- Anthony Campanile – Jaguars defensive coordinator (ESPN)
New York Giants
Former head coach:Brian Daboll
New York fired Daboll midway through the 2025 season after a 2-8 start to the year. He had been at his position since 2022 and had a 20-40-1 record during his regular season tenure. Executive Director Joe Schoen will remain with the organization and lead research.
Interview requests
- John Harbaugh – former Ravens head coach (The Athletic)
- Mike Kafka – Giants interim head coach and offensive coordinator
- Vance Joseph – Broncos defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Kevin Stefanski – former Browns head coach (NFL Media)
- Klint Kubiak – Seahawks offensive coordinator (Sports Illustrated)
- Mike McCarthy – former Cowboys head coach (ESPN)
- Lou Anarumo – Colts Defensive Coordinator (NFL Media)
- Raheem Morris – former Falcons head coach (ESPN)
- Antonio Pierce – former head coach of the Raiders (ESPN)
- Darren Rizzi – Broncos Special Teams Coordinator (ESPN)
- Chris Shula – Rams defensive coordinator (Sports Illustrated)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Former head coach:Mike Tomlin
It’s the end of an era in Pittsburgh. After falling to the Texans during Wild Card Weekend, Mike Tomlin resigned as head coach after 19 seasons at the helm of the franchise.
Interview requests
- Nate Scheelhaase – Rams Passing Game Coordinator (ESPN)
- Chris Shula – Rams defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Anthony Weaver – Dolphins defensive coordinator (The Athletic)
- Brian Flores – Vikings defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Jesse Minter – Chargers Defensive Coordinator (NFL Media)
Tennessee Titans
Former head coach:Brian Callahan
Tennessee fired Callahan in mid-October after a 1-5 start to the season. The 41-year-old coach was hired in 2024 and went 4-19 during his tenure.
Completed interviews
Interview requests
- Raheem Morris – former Falcons head coach (ESPN)
- Jeff Hafley – Packers defensive coordinator (The Athletic)
- Arthur Smith – Steelers offensive coordinator (The Athletic)
- Robert Saleh – 49ers defensive coordinator (The Athletic)
- Kliff Kingsbury – former Commanders offensive coordinator (NFL Media)
- Jesse Minter – Chargers Defensive Coordinator (ESPN)
- Chris Shula – Rams defensive coordinator (ESPN)
- Mike McCarthy – former Packers and Cowboys head coach (NFL Media)
- Mike McDaniel – former Dolphins head coach (NFL Media)
- Brian Daboll – former Giants head coach (NFL Media)
- John Harbaugh – former Ravens head coach (NFL Media)
General managers
Atlanta Falcons
Previous CEO: Terry Fontenot
Atlanta cleaned house after the 2025 season, not only firing Raheem Morris but also parting ways with general manager Terry Fontenot. He was with the organization in this general manager role since 2021 and was able to add players with intriguing skill sets like Bijan Robinson and Drake London, but was unable to put a concrete plan in place at the quarterback position. A clear plan at the position will likely be the main priority for owner Arthur Blank and newly hired president of football Matt Ryan as they comb through candidates this time around.
Interview requests
Miami Dolphins
Previous CEO: Chris Grier
It was a rather seismic decision for the Dolphins and Grier to part ways during the 2025 season, simply due to the length of his tenure with the organization. He started as a scout in 2000 and has remained with the franchise ever since, becoming general manager in 2016. Miami has only made the playoffs three times in his 10 years as general manager and has been below .500 in each of the last two seasons, due to its inability to put together a stable roster.
HIRING: Jon-Eric Sullivan – Packers Vice President of Player Personnel. Sullivan is a longtime Green Bay Packers executive who started with the team in 2003 and has worked as vice president of player personnel since 2022.
