NFL.com is tracking all of the latest news, interviews and developments concerning coach and GM vacancies around the league as the 2026 hiring cycle kicks into gear. The information below -- sourced from NFL Media reports and official team announcements -- will be updated in real time during the coming weeks.
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HIRES
Note: Coach and GM hires are listed below in chronological order with the most recent moves listed first.
- Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel
ï»żLos Angeles is expected to hire McDaniel, 42, as its next offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 20.
- Special teams coordinator Danny Smith
Tampa Bay is hiring Smith, 72, to be its special teams coordinator, the Buccaneers announced on Jan. 20.
- Head coach Robert Saleh
Tennessee is expected to hire Saleh, the 49ers' defensive coordinator, as their next head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Jan. 19.
- Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing
Detroit hired Petzing, who was the Cardinals OC for the past three seasons, as its new offensive coordinator on Jan. 19, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.
- Head coach John Harbaugh
New York officially hired Harbaugh, the former Ravens HC, to be their next head coach, on Jan. 17.
- Offensive coordinator David Blough
The Commanders promoted assistant quarterbacks coach Blough to offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 9.
FIRINGS
Note: Coach and GM firings are listed below in chronological order with the most recent moves listed first.
- Head coach Sean McDermott
The Bills fired McDermott on Jan. 19 aftter nine seasons with the team, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported. McDermott went 98-50 in the regular season but 8-8 in the playoffs.
- Offensive coordinator Greg Roman
The Chargers fired Roman on Jan. 13, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported.
- Offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard
- Special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey
Tampa Bay fired Grizzard and McGaughey on Jan. 8, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported.
- Offensive coordinator John Morton
The Lions fired Morton on Jan. 6, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Morton was in his first year as Detroit's OC after replacing Ben Johnson, who became the Bears' head coach last offseason.
- Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
Whitt Jr. was fired after two seasons as Commanders DC, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Jan. 6.
- Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus
Dallas fired Eberflus on Jan. 6 after just one season at the helm. Eberflus' defense ranked 30th in yards allowed per game and 32nd in points allowed per game in 2025.
- Head coach Jonathan Gannon
Arizona fired Gannon on Jan. 5 after three seasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. Gannon went 15-36 during his tenure including a 3-14 season in 2025.
- Head coach Pete Carroll
- Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly
- Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon
Carroll was fired on Jan. 5 after generating a 3-14 record in his first season as coach. Kelly was fired on Nov. 23 after the Raiders fell to 2-9. Las Vegas fired McMahon on Nov. 7, with Derius Swinton II taking over interim duties.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski
The Browns fired Stefanski on Jan. 5 after Cleveland finished the 2025 season 5-12.
- Head coach Raheem Morris
- General manager Terry Fontenot
The Falcons fired Morris and Fontenot on Jan. 4 after Atlanta finished the 2025 season 8-9. The Falcons went 8-9 in back-to-back seasons under Morris and did not make the playoffs during Fontenot's five-year tenure as GM.
- Rams special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn
Los Angeles fired Blackburn on Dec. 20 after the Rams dropped to 11-4 with an overtime loss to the rival Seahawks.
- Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks
Wilks was fired on Dec. 15 after New York dropped to 3-11. Passing game coordinator Chris Harris took over as interim DC.
- Head coach Brian Daboll
- Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen
Daboll was fired on Nov. 10 after a 2-8 start to his fourth season as Big Blue's head coach. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka took over as interim coach. Daboll led the Giants to a 20-40-1 record and one playoff appearance in his three-plus years in New York. Bowen was fired two weeks later, with Charlie Bullen serving out the season as interim DC.
- Head coach Brian Callahan
Callahan was fired on Oct. 13 after a 1-5 start to his second season as head coach of the Titans. Mike McCoy took over as interim coach. Callahan ended his career in Tennessee with a 4-19 record.
PARTING WAYS
Note: Coach and GM partings are listed below in chronological order with the most recent moves listed first.
- Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo
The Eagles announced on Jan. 13 that Patullo will no longer be the team's offensive coordinator. The news comes two says after the Eagles suffered a home loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round.
- Head coach Mike Tomlin
Tomlin stepped down on Jan. 13 as Pittsburgh's head coach after 19 years with the organization. Tomlin's decision came one day after the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round.
- Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury
Kingsbury and the Commanders mutually agreed to part ways after two seasons, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 6, per a source.
- General manager Chris Grier
Grier and the Dolphins mutually parted ways on Oct. 31 amid his 10th season as GM. Miami compiled a 77-80 record with Grier at the helm, appearing in the playoffs three times but achieving no postseason wins. Champ Kelly served as interim GM after Grier's departure.
RETURNING FOR 2026
Note: Coaches and GMs returning for 2026 are listed below in chronological order with the most recent moves listed first.
- Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
Ulbrich will remain as the Falcons defensive coordinator under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 18. Ulbrich and Atlanta agreed to terms on a new three-year deal, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Jan. 19.
- General manager Brandon Beane
Beane will remain in Buffalo for a 10th season, despite the Bills' decision to fire HC Sean McDermott on Jan. 19 after another playoff exit, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported.
- Head coach Todd Bowles
Bowles will return for a fifth season as the Buccaneers' head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Jan. 7.
- General manager Monti Ossenfort
The Cardinals are retaining Ossenfort despite a 3-14 season in 2025 that result in HC Jonathan Gannon's firing, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 5. Ossenfort will be part of the search for Gannon's replacement.
- General manager Joe Schoen
The Giants announced on Jan. 5 that Schoen will return for the 2026 season and will lead the search for the franchise's next head coach.
- Head coach Zac Taylor
- Director of player personnel Duke Tobin
Taylor and Tobin are being retained for the 2026 season, Bengals owner Mike Brown announced on Jan. 5.
- Head coach Shane Steichen
- General manager Chris Ballard
Steichen and Ballard will return for a fourth and 10th season, respectively, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 4. The Colts finished 8-9 and out of the playoffs despite starting the season 8-2.
HC/GM INTERVIEWS
Head coach interviews
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator (scheduled)
- Thomas Brown, Patriots passing game coordinator (requested)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator (hired by Dolphins)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos defensive coordinator (completed)
- Klint Kubiak, Seahawks offensive coordinator (scheduled)
- Raheem Morris, former Falcons head coach (scheduled)
- Matt Nagy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (completed)
- Robert Saleh, 49ers defensive coordinator (expected to be hired by Titans)
- Arthur Smith, Steelers offensive coordinator (requested)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator (requested)
Head coach interviews
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator (scheduled)
- Aden Durde, Seahawks defensive coordinator (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Panthers defensive coordinator (requested)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator (hired by Dolphins)
- John Harbaugh, former Ravens head coach (hired by Giants)
- Klint Kubiak, Seahawks offensive coordinator (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (completed)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (completed)
- Antonio Pierce, former Raiders head coach (completed)
- Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach (hired)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator (completed)
General manager interviews
Head coach interviews
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Anthony Campanile, Jaguars defensive coordinator (completed)
- Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator (completed)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos defensive coordinator (completed)
- Kliff Kingsbury, former Commanders offensive coordinator (completed)
- Klint Kubiak, Seahawks offensive coordinator (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (completed)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (completed)
- Matt Nagy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (completed)
- Robert Saleh, 49ers defensive coordinator (expected to be hired by Titans)
- Nathan Scheelhaase, Rams pass game coordinator (completed)
- Jim Schwartz, Browns defensive coordinator (completed)
- Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator (completed)
- Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach (hired by Falcons)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Davis Webb, Broncos quarterbacks coach (completed)
Head coach interviews
- Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator (requested)
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator (scheduled)
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach (requested)
- Anthony Lynn, Commanders run game coordinator (requested)
- Grant Udinski, Jaguars offensive coordinator (requested)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator (requested)
Head coach interviews
- Aden Durde, Seahawks defensive coordinator (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (withdrew from consideration)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Todd Monken, Ravens offensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Dan Pitcher, Bengals offensive coordinator (completed)
- Tommy Rees, Browns offensive coordinator (completed)
- Nate Scheelhaase, Rams passing game coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Jim Schwartz, Browns defensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Grant Udinski, Jaguars offensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
Head coach interviews
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Panthers defensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator (hired by Dolphins)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos defensive coordinator (completed)
- Klay Kubiak, 49ers offensive coordinator (completed)
- Klint Kubiak, Seahawks offensive coordinator (completed)
- Mike LaFleur, Rams offensive coordinator (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (completed)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Matt Nagy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (completed)
- Nate Scheelhaase, Rams passing game coordinator (completed)
- Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator (completed)
- Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach (hired by Falcons)
- Davis Webb, Broncos quarterbacks coach (completed)
Head coach interviews
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator (completed)
- Anthony Campanile, Jaguars defensive coordinator (completed)
- Patrick Graham, Raiders defensive coordinator (completed)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator (hired)
- Klint Kubiak, Seahawks offensive coordinator (completed)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (completed)
- Robert Saleh, 49ers defensive coordinator (expected to be hired by Titans)
- Kelvin Sheppard, Lions defensive coordinator (completed)
- Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator (completed)
- Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach (hired by Falcons)
General manager interviews
- Tariq Ahmad, 49ers VP of player personnel
- Chad Alexander, Chargers assistant GM (finalist)
- RJ Gillen, 49ers assistant GM
- Alec Halaby, Eagles assistant GM
- Champ Kelly, Dolphins interim GM (finalist)
- John McKay, Rams assistant GM
- Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers VP of player personnel (hired)
- Josh Williams, 49ers director of scouting and football ops (finalist)
Head coach interviews
- Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator (completed)
- John Harbaugh, former Ravens head coach (hired)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos defensive coordinator (completed)
- Klint Kubiak, Seahawks offensive coordinator (scheduled)
- Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys and Packers head coach (completed)
- Raheem Morris, former Falcons head coach (scheduled)
- Antonio Pierce, former Raiders head coach (completed)
- Darren Rizzi, Broncos assistant head coach (requested)
- Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach (hired by Falcons)
Head coach interviews
- Ejiro Evero, Panthers defensive coordinator (completed)
- Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator (completed)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator (hired by Dolphins)
- Klay Kubiak, 49ers offensive coordinator (completed)
- Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys head coach (scheduled)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (completed)
- Nate Scheelhaase, Rams passing game coordinator (completed)
- Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator (completed)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
Head coach interviews
- Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator (completed)
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach (completed)
- Jonathan Gannon, former Cardinals head coach (completed)
- Jason Garrett, former Cowboys head coach (completed)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers defensive coordinator (hired by Dolphins)
- John Harbaugh, former Ravens head coach (hired by Giants)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos defensive coordinator (completed)
- Kliff Kingsbury, former Commanders offensive coordinator (requested)
- Mike McCarthy, former Packers, Cowboys head coach (completed)
- Mike McCoy, Titans interim head coach (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (completed)
- Jesse Minter, Chargers defensive coordinator (completed)
- Raheem Morris, former Falcons head coach (completed)
- Matt Nagy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (completed)
- Robert Saleh, 49ers defensive coordinator (expected to be hired)
- Chris Shula, Rams defensive coordinator (requested)
- Arthur Smith, Steelers offensive coordinator (completed)
- Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs defensive coordinator (completed)
- Kevin Stefanski, former Browns head coach (hired by Falcons)
OC/DC INTERVIEWS
Offensive coordinator interviews
- Drew Terrell, Cardinals passing game coordinator/WR coach (completed)
Defensive coordinator interviews
- Ephraim Banda, Browns safeties coach (completed)
- Charlie Bullen, Giants interim defensive coordinator (requested)
- Jonathan Gannon, former Cardinals head coach (scheduled)
- Daronte Jones, Vikings defensive pass game coordinator (completed)
- Jim Leonhard, Broncos defensive pass game coordinator (completed)
- Christian Parker, Eagles passing game coordinator (scheduled)
Offensive coordinator interviews
- David Blough, Commanders assistant quarterbacks coach (hired by Commanders)
- Mike Kafka, Giants interim head coach (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (completed)
- Jake Peetz, Seahawks passing game coordinator (completed)
- Drew Petzing, former Cardinals offensive coordinator (hired)
- Zac Robinson, former Falcons offensive coordinator (completed)
- Arthur Smith, Steelers offensive coordinator (requested)
Offensive coordinator interviews
- Eric Bieniemy, Bears running backs coach (expected to be hired)
Offensive coordinator interviews
- Marcus Brady, Chargers passing game coordinator (completed)
- Thomas Brown, Patriots passing game coordinator (scheduled)
- Brian Callahan, former Titans head coach (completed)
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach (scheduled)
- Shane Day, Chargers quarterbacks coach (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (expected to be hired)
- Arthur Smith, Steelers offensive coordinator (completed)
- Drew Terrell, Cardinals passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach (completed)
Defensive coordinator interviews
- Mathiew Araujo, Dolphins cornerbacks coach (completed)
- Ephraim Banda, Browns safeties coach (completed)
- DeMarcus Covington, Packers defensive line coach (completed)
- Chris Harris, Jets interim defensive coordinator (completed)
- Daronte Jones, Vikings defensive backs coach (completed)
- Jim Leonhard, Broncos defensive pass game coordinator (completed)
- Wink Martindale, former Michigan defensive coordinator (completed)
- Jim O'Neil, Lions defensive assistant and safeties coach (completed)
Offensive coordinator interviews
- Jim Bob Cooter, Colts offensive coordinator (requested)
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach (scheduled)
Offensive coordinator interviews
- Brian Callahan, former Titans head coach (completed)
- Mike Kafka, Giants interim head coach (completed)
- Mike McDaniel, former Dolphins head coach (completed)
- Todd Monken, Ravens offensive coordinator (completed)
- Dan Pitcher, Bengals offensive coordinator (completed)
- Zac Robinson, Falcons offensive coordinator (completed)
- David Shaw, Lions passing game coordinator (completed)
- Israel Woolfork, Cardinals quarterbacks coach (completed)
Special teams coordinator interviews
- Craig Aukerman, former Dolphins special teams coordinator (completed)
- Michael Clay, Eagles special teams coordinator (returning to Eagles)
- Anthony Levine, Ravens assistant special teams coach (completed)
- Jett Modkins, Lions assistant special teams coach (completed)
- Danny Smith, Steelers special teams coordinator (hired)
