Grading all 6 NFL head coach openings

Grading all six NFL head coach openings, from the Bears to the Jets
A quick assessment of the coaching opportunities available to Ben Johnson, Mike Vrabel and the other candidates
2025 NFL head coach and General Manager change tracker
For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.
Tracking every NFL head coach interview
With six head coach openings the interviews are coming fast and furious. We’re tracking them all here
Former NFL head coach's name has popped up in Saints' search
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach and Washington Commanders play caller Kliff Kingsbury popped up in the New Orleans Saints’ search, but there are more conflicting reports:
Factors that influence NFL head coach decisions
Chase Daniel stops by the Dan Patrick Show to discuss key factors in coaching changes, including when teams choose to move on from coaches, and which teams are shaped well for playoffs, with Wild Card predictions.
Ranking NFL head coach vacancies, from best to worst
There are six head coach vacancies to be filled, including the Bears and Patriots. We ranked them from best to worst.
Raiders head coach interview tracker
Two days after the 2024 NFL season came to a close, the Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce. Thus making GM Tom Telesco’s first priority this offseason to find the team’s next head coach. Here are a the candidates who have been rumored or reported so far:
NFL coaching carousel: who will fill in the vacant NFL head coaching jobs?
USA Today's NFL reporter Tyler Dragon shares his thoughts on who will fill the coaching vacancies in the NFL this year.
NFL coaching carousel: Updating what head coach jobs are open, which coaches are on hot seat
The NFL coaching carousel is in full motion, with the Cowboys and Giants among teams with undetermined futures at head coach.
Cowboys, NFL Head Coaching Tracker: Update on Mike McCarthy, league openings
A look at all of the latest news on head coaching firings, interviews and retentions around the NFL, with all eyes on Mike McCarthy.
Who got fired today in NFL? What to know about latest fates of head coaches, general managers
Here's the latest on who's been a causality of one of the toughest days in the NFL: Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Raiders change mind, move on from general manager Tom Telesco After originally being safe following the departure of head coach Antonio Pierce almost 48 hours ago,

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NFL head coach, GM firings today: Live updates, latest news as Raiders part ways with GM Tom Telesco
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Antonio Pierce latest NFL head coach to be fired after one season or less with team
Over the past decade, there have been 11 non-interim head coaches who were fired after one season (or less) at the helm.
NFL head coach interview process: What to know about league policies, Rooney Rule
The New York Jets, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have openings.
NFL coach, GM interview tracker, updates: Full list of candidates for every vacancy during 2025 hiring cycle
NFL regular season complete, it's time to move into offseason mode for 18 of the NFL's 32 teams. Realistically, some of them ...
Fired Jets head coach ‘expected’ to receive offer from former team
The Jets’ defense, which is supposed to be the team’s best unit, suffered a noticeable decline after their coordinator’s ...
Possible head coach candidate thinks Drake Maye will be top-five QB
One of the alluring factors for the New England Patriots in their ongoing head coaching search is the fact that they have a talented young quarterback already in place. In fact, one head coaching ...
Jets to interview Aaron Glenn for head coach, Ray Farmer for G.M. on Thursday
The Jets are moving forward with both their head coach and General Manager searches on Thursday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they will interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for ...