Ranking Top NFL Head Coach Openings

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.
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
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.
Former NFL head coach's name has popped up in Saints' search
Here's another name for the New Orleans Saints head coach search: Kliff Kingsbury, per NFL insider Josina Anderson. The Washington Commanders offensive coordinator and former Arizona Cardinals head coach has shown a knack for developing talented quarterbacks,
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.
Every NFL head coach that has been traded
Check out some of the stats and history behind each of the head coaches that have been traded in NFL history.
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,
Tracking every NFL head coach interview
With six head coach openings the interviews are coming fast and furious. We’re tracking them all here
NFL coaches share what they learned after getting fired
The coaching carousel has begun to spin. On average, 6.5 NFL teams per season have changed their head coach in the Super Bowl era.
Ranking The Top NFL Head Coach Openings
The NFL coaching carousel is spinning once again, and six franchises are hunting for their next leader. Each vacancy offers its own mix of challenges and opportunities, and prospective coaches are weighing their options.

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NFL owners show their ineptitude and impulsivity with quick coach, GM firings
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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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Deion Sanders says he would only coach in the NFL to lead his sons: Is this realistic? | Speak
Paul Pierce reacts to Deion Sanders' bold statement that he would only consider coaching in the NFL if it’s to lead his sons.
NFL Coaching Candidates: What Are The Odds For Next Head Coach Of Raiders, Saints, Jaguars, Jets, Patriots And Bears?
The interviews are in full swing for a number of NFL teams as at least six teams are interviewing candidates for their vacant head coaching position. List of coaches and candidates with odds to each ...
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 ...
NFL Black Monday updates: Latest rumors, news, analysis on coach firings
As "Black Monday" in the NFL spurs more coach firings from around the league, keep track of all the latest rumors and news ...
Legendary NFL coach visits top N.J. football teams in college recruiting trip
New North Carolina head coach, and former New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick visited some of the top New Jersey ...
Lions coach Dan Campbell has gone for it on 4th down an NFL-record 151 times in a 4-season span
Dan Campbell has redefined four-down territory. The Detroit Lions go for it on fourth down almost anywhere on the field under ...