2026 NFL Coaching/GM Tracker: Steelers Request First HC Interviews

The 2026 NFL coaching carousel technically started months ago, but now it’s in full swing.

Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL regular season on Sunday, several coaches, coordinators and executives have started to learn about their futures across the league.

Here’s a closer look at which coaches, coordinators and front office executives have been let go around the league. 

Hirings

Atlanta Falcons (President)

• The Falcons hired former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan as the team’s president of football, where he will “oversee all aspects of Falcons football for the organization” and will help “ensure alignment of the entire business and football areas of the organization.”

Miami Dolphins (GM)

• The Dolphins hired Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new general manager. Sullivan spent a combined 23 seasons with the Packers.

New York Giants (HC)

• The Giants are finalizing an agreement with former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to make him the team’s next head coach, according to a report from ESPN. A deal is expected, barring a setback, per the report.

Firings/Departures

Arizona Cardinals (HC)

• The Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon following a 3-14 season.

Atlanta Falcons (HC, GM)

• The Falcons fired both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot shortly after the end of the 2025 regular season. Morris was fired after two years, while Fontenot’s tenure ended after five seasons.

Baltimore Ravens (HC)

• Head coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens agreed to part ways after 18 seasons, NFL Media reported.

Dallas Cowboys (DC)

• The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season in the wake of a 7-9-1 season that saw Dallas’ defense surrender the most points in the NFL and finish 30th in opponent total yards.

Detroit Lions (OC)

• The Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season. Morton, who replaced Ben Johnson after he became the Bears’ head coach, had lost his playcalling duties midseason, with head coach Dan Campbell assuming that role. Detroit missed the postseason in 2025 for the first time in three years, going 9-8.

Las Vegas Raiders (HC, OC, ST)

• The Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll after one season, dismissing him following a 3-14 year.
• Previously, the Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Nov. 23 following a 2-9 start to the season and special teams coordinator Tom McMahon on Nov. 7.

Los Angeles Chargers (OC)

• The Chargers reportedly fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman just two days following their wild-card loss to the Patriots. While the Chargers dealt with injuries to key players on the offensive side of the ball for much of the year, they finished 20th in scoring in the regular season and only put up three points in their playoff loss. Chargers right guard Mekhi Becton criticized Roman’s offense on Monday as well.

Los Angeles Rams (ST)

• The Rams fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn on Dec. 20 following their Week 16 loss.

Miami Dolphins (GM, HC)

• Dolphins general manager Chris Grier stepped down from his role on Oct. 31 amid his 10th season with the team. Miami went 77-80 over Grier’s tenure.
• The Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel after missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, ending his four-year stint in the position.

New York Giants (HC, DC)

• The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Nov. 10 following a 2-8 start to the season. Daboll went 20-40-1 during his four seasons in New York. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka took over for Daboll on an interim basis.
• The Giants fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Nov. 24, a move that was made by interim HC Kafka.

New York Jets (DC)

• The Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Dec. 15 following their 3-11 start. New York’s defense is one game away from becoming the first team to not record an interception in a season in NFL history.

Pittsburgh Steelers (HC)

• Mike Tomlin stepped down as the Steelers’ head coach after 19 seasons following their first-round playoff loss.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OC)

• The Buccaneers fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after one season in the position and two seasons on head coach Todd Bowles’ staff following the team missing the playoffs for the first time in six years.

Tennessee Titans (HC)

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• The Titans were the first team to fire their head coach this season, dismissing Brian Callahan on Oct. 13 following a 1-5 start.

Washington Commanders (OC, DC)

• The Commanders mutually parted ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after two seasons. After reaching the 2024 NFC Championship Game, Washington missed the playoffs and went 5-12 this season.
• The Commanders fired defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. after two seasons on the job. The Commanders’ defense surrendered the most total yards in the NFL and was 27th in opponent points.

Staying put

Arizona Cardinals (GM)

• General manager Monti Ossenfort will remain in his role following the firing of head coach Jonathan Gannon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (HC)

• Head coach Todd Bowles revealed that he’s staying in his position.

Cincinnati Bengals (HC, director of player personnel)

• The Bengals will keep head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin. Cincinnati’s decision to retain two of its top leaders came after the team finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for a third consecutive year.

Cleveland Browns (GM)

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• The Browns will keep Andrew Berry on as general manager after firing head coach Kevin Stefanski, the team announced. Berry will lead the search to find the team’s next head coach.

Indianapolis Colts (HC, GM)

• The Colts aren’t making any changes at head coach or general manager this offseason. Indianapolis will retain head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard despite losing its last seven games of the season, ESPN reported. The Colts had gotten out to a promising 8-2 start, making a big swing at the trade deadline by trading two first-round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner. However, quarterback Daniel Jones’ Achilles tear in early December seemed to put to bed any hopes of making the postseason, with 44-year-old Philip Rivers playing at quarterback in their final three games before getting eliminated from postseason play.

Las Vegas Raiders (GM)

• General manager John Spytek will remain with the Raiders and lead their football operations as they search for their next head coach following Pete Carroll’s firing.

New York Giants (GM)

• General manager Joe Schoen will remain in his role entering the 2026 offseason, ESPN reported. Schoen had been expected to remain as general manager following the decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll in November. The Giants have gone 22-55-1 in Schoen’s four seasons as general manager.

New York Jets (HC)

• The Jets are keeping head coach Aaron Glenn for the 2026 season, per FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer.

Interviews

Arizona Cardinals (HC)

• Expected to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)
• Will interview 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh (source)
• Requested to interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver (source)
• Will interview former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris (source)

Atlanta Falcons (HC)

• Requested to interview Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (source)
• Requested to interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver (source)
• Requested to interview Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde (source)
• Interviewed former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (source)
• Interview former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce (source)

Atlanta Falcons (GM)

• Interviewed Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham (source)
• Interviewed Panthers executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis (source)
• Interviewed 49ers director of scouting and football Josh Williams (source)

 Baltimore Ravens (HC)

• Interviewed Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores (source)
• Interviewed Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)
• Interviewed Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (source)
• Interviewed Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb (source)
• Interviewed former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski (source)
• Interviewed Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (source)
• Requested to interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver (source)
• Interviewed former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (source)
• Interviewed Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula (source)

Cleveland Browns (HC)

• Interviewed defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz (source)
• Interviewed Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher (source)
• Interviewed Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde (source)
• Interviewed Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken (source)
• Interviewed offensive coordinator Tommy Rees (source)
• Interviewed Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase (source)
• Interviewed Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (source)

Las Vegas Raiders (HC)

• Expected to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)
• Requested to interview Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb (source)
• Requested to interview former Bears head coach and current Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (source)
• Will interview former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (source)

Miami Dolphins (GM)

• Requested to interview 49ers assistant general manager RJ Gillen (source)
• Requested to interview 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams (source)
• Requested to interview Rams assistant general manager John McKay (source)
• Requested to interview 49ers vice president of player personnel Tariq Ahmad (source)
• Requested to interview Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby (source)

Miami Dolphins (HC)

• Interviewing former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski (source)
• Requested to interview Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (source)
• Interviewed 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh (source)
• Interviewed Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (source)
• Interviewed Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile (source)
• Interviewed Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, the grandson of Dolphins head-coaching legend Don Shula (source)

New York Giants (HC)

• Interviewed interim head coach Mike Kafka (source)
• Interviewed former Raiders head coach and Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce (source)
• Interviewing former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (source)
• Expected to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)
• Will interview former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski (source)
• Requested to interview Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo (source)
• Will interview former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy (source)
• Will interview former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris (source)

Pittsburgh Steelers (HC)

• Requested to interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores (source)
• Requested to interview Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (source)
• Requested to interview Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula (source)
• Requested to interview Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase (source)
• Requested to interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (source)
• Will interview former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy (source)

Tennessee Titans (HC)

• Requested to interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (source)
• Requested to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)
• Requested to interview Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo (source)
• Requested to interview Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo (source)
• Expected to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)
• Will interview former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris (source)
• Will interview former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett (source)
• Will interview former Giants head coach Brian Daboll (source)

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