The first 24 hours after the completion of Week 18 brought about four firings in the head-coaching ranks, bringing the total number of vacancies to six. But further changes are still possible, particularly among assistant coaches and coordinators. Meanwhile, the organizations with openings could continue to set their interview slates in the coming days by making requests to speak with various candidates.
USA TODAY Sports will have live updates on all the latest news and rumors on coaching moves and searches, so check back often throughout the day:
Titans to interview Jason Garrett
Add an unusual name to the Tennessee Titans’ coaching search.
Former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current NBC analyst Jason Garrett is interviewing Friday for the Titans’ head job, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Garrett, 59, has not coached in the NFL since 2021, when he was fired as the New York Giants’ offensive coordinator during his second season with the team.
The others on the Titans’ list of scheduled and requested interviews, according to multiple reports: Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, former Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris, former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.
Ravens fire John Harbaugh
The seventh NFL coaching vacancy of this offseason is a doozy.
‘This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach, and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity,’ Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti wrote in a statement.
‘Throughout what I firmly believe is a Hall of Fame coaching career, John has delivered a Super Bowl championship to Baltimore and served as a steadfast pillar of humility and leadership. He and his family have deeply embedded themselves in this community. For these profound contributions, on and off the field, we should all be forever grateful.’
Harbaugh, who had just three losing seasons in 18 years with the Ravens and ranks 14th all-time in regular-season wins, now is in line to become one of the most coveted coaching candidates on the open market. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported he is expected to emerge as a favorite for the Giants’ head-coaching vacancy.
A second chance for Robert Saleh?
In a candidate pool that appears to be heavy on defensive coordinators, Robert Saleh could be among those to get strong consideration for a top job.
Saleh, the San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator and former New York Jets coach, has received an interview request from the Arizona Cardinals, according to SI’s Albert Breer.
Arizona has also requested to speak with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and is scheduled to talk with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.
Browns add a notable name to interview list
The Cleveland Browns are getting their coaching search rolling by looking to a division rival.
The Browns have requested permission to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, according to multiple reports.
Beyond his work with Baltimore, Monken is well acquainted with the Browns, having served in the same role for Cleveland in 2019 under Freddie Kitchens.
Giants add another name to coaching search
The New York Giants’ coaching search is starting to take shape.
The team is requesting to interview Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, according to reports.
Anarumo’s inclusion on the Giants’ list comes as no surprise, as he had been linked to the franchise since it dismissed Brian Daboll in November. The native of Staten Island, New York, spent 2018 as the Giants’ defensive backs coach. His son, Louis Anarumo, is a pro scout for the organization.
The Giants are also expected to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. The latter is set to interview with the team on Wednesday.
Vance Joseph about to make the rounds in interview circuit
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is about to capitalize on his team’s playoff bye.
Joseph is set to interview this week with the Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals for their coaching vacancies, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Joseph is allowed to interview with teams given that the Broncos are off before starting their playoff journey in the divisional round.
A former head coach, Joseph could be a highly in-demand candidate after leading a unit that paced the NFL in sacks while ranking second in yards allowed and third in scoring.
Kliff Kingsbury out as Commanders reset coaching staff under Dan Quinn
Kliff Kingsbury might end up getting head-coaching interviews this cycle, but he won’t have the option of returning to the Washington Commanders.
Kingsbury and the Commanders mutually agreed to part ways on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
Kingsbury was expected to be one of the hottest names in this year’s coaching cycle entering the year. But the Commanders offense wilted with Jayden Daniels missing all but seven games due to multiple injuries.
The Commanders also fired defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., who had been stripped of defensive play-calling duties in November.
Titans setting schedule for head-coaching interviews
The Tennessee Titans are wasting no time in getting their head-coaching search underway.
The Titans will interview Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo on Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on Thursday and former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday.
None of the coaches on the Titans’ established interview list have to wait before speaking with the team, with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph permitted to meet this week given that his team is on a bye. The Titans, however, still must satisfy the league’s Rooney Rule requirements before reaching a decision.
Matt Eberflus fired as Cowboys defensive coordinator
The Dallas Cowboys will have a fourth different defensive coordinator in four years.
The Cowboys on Tuesday fired Matt Eberflus, according to multiple reports, ending the tenure of a coach who oversaw a unit that surrendered a franchise-record 511 points.
Eberflus’ zone-heavy scheme drew significant scrutiny throughout the season, particularly as the offense led by Dak Prescott soared.
Which NFL head-coaching vacancy is best?
With Black Monday over, there are now six head-coaching vacancies throughout the NFL – though that number still could grow.
USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis took an in-depth look at each vacancy and ranked the opportunities from best to worst. With lackluster rosters and limited resources, the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals finished at the bottom.
But what about the No. 1 team? Check out the story for the full breakdown.
Which NFL coaches have been fired?
- The Arizona Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon on Monday after three seasons.
- The Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after one season.
- The Cleveland Browns fired Kevin Stefanski on Monday after six seasons.
- The Atlanta Falcons fired Raheem Morris on Sunday after two seasons.
- The New York Giants fired Brian Daboll in November.
- The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan in October.
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