The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Mike McCarthy to turn out to be their subsequent head coach. That would depart four of the 10 NFL head coaching openings left. McCarthy replaces Mike Tomlin, who resigned on the finish of the Steelers’ season. He would turn out to be the franchise’s fourth head coach since 1969.
Before this transfer from the Steelers, the coaching carousel featured the Baltimore Ravens’ hiring of Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to substitute John Harbaugh. Minter, who’s the fourth head coach in Ravens historical past, agreed to a five-year contract with the staff, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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The Chargers will even have a brand new offensive coordinator, as former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is expected to head to Los Angeles. McDaniel declined to interview for the Buffalo Bills head coach opening Friday however stays within the combine for the Las Vegas Raiders’ prime job.
Another two offensive coordinator positions have additionally been stuffed, because the Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back Eric Bieniemy within the function he held from 2018 to 2022. Former Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson is becoming a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the identical function.
Earlier this week, the carousel featured:
Last weekend’s coaches strikes included:
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The New York Giants and John Harbaugh finalizing their deal, which was anticipated to be 5 years in size and with a complete worth of $100 million — one of many largest contracts within the league — in accordance to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is reportedly anticipated to be a part of Harbaugh on his workers.
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The Atlanta Falcons officially announcing that Kevin Stefanski would be the staff’s subsequent head coach. The former Cleveland Browns coach takes over for Raheem Morris, turning into the Falcons’ third head coach up to now six seasons and twentieth in franchise historical past.
Here’s a rundown of the hirings, firings and buzzy conditions to watch.
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John Harbaugh, New York Giants
Head coaching document: 180-113 common season, 13-11 playoffs (together with a Super Bowl title), 18 seasons with Baltimore Ravens
Why he was employed: The Giants have had 4 full-time head coaches and two interims since Tom Coughlin resigned after the 2015 season, they usually’re fed up with the turnover. Harbaugh is 63, however he has numerous juice left and figures to carry stability to a proud franchise that is fallen on a few of the hardest instances it is ever confronted. (The Giants’ 59 wins since 2015 are the second-fewest within the NFL, forward of solely the Jets).
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There’s expertise to develop on the roster between QB Jaxson Dart (who may sync properly with Harbaugh’s preferred offensive coordinator, Todd Monken), RB Cam Skattebo, WR Malik Nabers, LT Andrew Thomas, and a protection that features DT Dexter Lawrence and edge rushers Brian Burns and Abdul Carter. There’s additionally a normal supervisor in Joe Schoen, as Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson explained, who was apparently prepared to cede personnel decision-making to Harbaugh regardless of the nominal hierarchy contained in the franchise. And staff proprietor John Mara, one of many extra influential voices within the league, revealed he is battling an undisclosed type of most cancers final September, which doubtless emboldened the need for a head coach to are available in and command respect instantly.
The Giants have floundered for years, however touchdown the coach broadly considered as the perfect in the marketplace brings again prompt credibility. Now we’ll see how rapidly they will win collectively.
Kevin Stefanski, Atlanta Falcons
Head coaching document: 45-56 common season, 1-2 playoffs, six seasons with Cleveland Browns
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Why he was employed: Stefanski was one of many prime names in the marketplace, with the NFL at giant taking a look at extra than simply his wins and losses with the Browns while making an attempt to carry a struggling franchise into playoff rivalry. Sound acquainted, Atlanta? Stefanski’s offensive acumen is a hybrid of a number of schemes and coaching bushes, which may help new president of football Matt Ryan type via the expertise the Falcons have on that facet of the ball (together with Kirk Cousins, whom Stefanski coached in Minnesota). They’re additionally retaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich after the Falcons’ protection made large strides this season.
Stefanski as head coach and offensive mastermind, with Ulbrich sticking round to proceed constructing his facet of the ball? That’s a strong recipe going ahead, even when the reply at quarterback and no first-round decide this spring current important challenges. If staff proprietor Arthur Blank is lastly prepared to be affected person and let this challenge play out, Stefanski may finish the Falcons’ eight-year playoff drought earlier than anticipated, particularly in a weak NFC South.
Jeff Hafley, Miami Dolphins
Head coaching document: First job, was Packers defensive coordinator from 2024-25
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Why he was employed: The direct connection is Jon-Eric Sullivan, who was hired as Dolphins general manager on Jan. 9 after spending over 20 years within the Packers’ group, most just lately as vp of participant personnel.
As for the broader match? Well, the Dolphins have proven to be a less attractive option amongst coaching candidates this cycle than beforehand anticipated, Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson reported, based mostly largely on the wage cap cleanup required because the staff strikes on from Tua Tagovailoa. With John Harbaugh off the board, Hafley is probably the most logical subsequent transfer, maybe for each events. Hafley has head coaching expertise at Boston College from 2020-23, he improved Green Bay’s defenses the final two seasons, and Miami would do properly to lean on that facet of the ball — not to point out star RB De’Von Achane and an bettering O-line — while the Dolphins strive to type out the QB scenario in what now seems to be like a multi-season challenge.
Hafley is taken into account to be one of many stronger candidates in the marketplace, and the Dolphins did not fiddle in securing their absolute best consequence.
Robert Saleh, Tennessee Titans
Head coaching document: 20-36, fired 5 video games into fourth season with New York Jets
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Why he was employed: The normal consensus across the league is Saleh’s failures with the Jets have been largely out of his management, and he’s had good defenses wherever he’s been. He’ll reportedly name defensive performs in Tennessee, so it’ll be attention-grabbing to see who the Titans rent on the offensive workers to proceed growing Cam Ward, who regarded increasingly more promising as his rookie season went on.
Most of all, nevertheless, Saleh figures to assist stabilize a Titans franchise that’s on its second normal supervisor and now second head coach (third counting interim) since firing Mike Vrabel after the 2023 season. It’s a bit stunning Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy didn’t get the job, contemplating his availability and ties to GM Mike Borgonzi from their time collectively in Kansas City, however maybe Nagy is in play for a similar place now that Saleh has been tabbed. Either approach, Saleh is the form of agency, even-keeled chief who may go a good distance towards halting all of the shedding in Tennessee.
Jesse Minter, Baltimore Ravens
Head coaching document: First job, was Chargers defensive coordinator from 2024-25
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Why he was employed: The Ravens could have fired John Harbaugh, however they’re staying inside his tree to substitute him. Minter spent 4 seasons as a defensive assistant in Baltimore underneath Harbaugh from 2017-2020 earlier than becoming a member of Harbaugh’s brother Jim because the University of Michigan’s defensive coordinator. After successful a nationwide championship in Ann Arbor, he adopted Jim to the Chargers, the place he has spent the previous two seasons coordinating a protection that is completed top-10 in DVOA each years, incomes leaguewide respect for the unpredictability of his models and his play-calling prowess. Just 42 years previous, Minter was thought of one of many prime candidates in the marketplace, particularly amongst first-time head coaches.
He steps right into a scenario the place the expectations could not be greater. Lamar Jackson is a two-time NFL MVP, the Ravens have top-end expertise pretty much as good as anyone’s, and the one factor left for this iteration of the franchise is to attain the Super Bowl and win it. Minter appears to match the invoice of a man who can try this. Baltimore is infamous for drafting and growing expertise and spending little on free brokers, so a coach like Minter who maximizes his gamers appears ideally positioned. Plus, Jackson ensures a excessive ground on offense, so Minter can focus extra of his efforts on shoring up a protection that fell wanting expectations this previous season.
It’s a wise swing — even when a Lombardi Trophy may be the one approach the franchise gauges its success.
Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh Steelers
Head coaching document: 174-112-2 common season, 11-11 playoffs, 5 seasons with Dallas Cowboys, 13 seasons with Green Bay Packers.
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Why he was employed: Sure, it was a while in the past, however McCarthy has a Super Bowl ring for a purpose — and it occurs to be the one one Aaron Rodgers has received in his stellar profession. McCarthy re-established his bona fides after his Packers run, main Dallas to the playoffs in three of his 5 seasons underneath Jerry Jones. He sat out the final hiring cycle, seemingly ready for the proper job. McCarthy grew up within the Pittsburgh space, so he is no stranger to the franchise’s lore.
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Brian Callahan, Tennessee Titans (in season)
Brian Daboll, New York Giants (in season)
Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons
Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns
Pete Carroll, Las Vegas Raiders
Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals
John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins
Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills
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Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
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John Harbaugh has now discovered his defensive coordinator, too.
The Giants are hiring Dennard Wilson as their subsequent defensive coordinator, in accordance to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Wilson spent the previous two seasons because the Titans’ defensive coordinator. He’s been a defensive assistant within the league for numerous groups since 2009, and he spent a season working with Harbaugh because the Ravens’ defensive backs coach in 2023.
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The New York Giants are reportedly hiring former Baltimore Ravens particular groups coach Chris Horton as their assistant head coach/particular groups coordinator. Horton had been with the Ravens workers underneath John Harbaugh since 2014 and main the particular groups unit since
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The Buffalo Bills will interview Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski for the staff’s head coaching place, in accordance to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
With Udinski simply turning 30 in January, he is likely one of the youngest head coaching candidates. Last season was Udinski’s first season because the Jaguars offensive coordinator underneath head coach Liam Coen.
He spent his earlier three seasons in numerous offensive coaching roles underneath head coach Kevin O’Connell for the Minnesota Vikings. Udinski additionally served as a coaching assistant for the Carolina Panthers and a GA for Baylor.
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Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams is not going to be leaving the staff for a division rival. The Cowboys blocked the Eagles’ request to interview Adams for Philadelphia’s emptiness at offensive coordinator, in accordance to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
In Adams first yr with the Cowboys, the staff was second in whole yards and completed within the prime ten in each passing and dashing yards. Before Adams joined the Cowboys, he was the offensive line coach of the Arizona Cardinals.
Adams has additionally coached with the Colts, University of Colorado, San Jose State, Sacramento State, Western Washington and Boise State.
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The Tennessee Titans add San Francisco 49ers assistant line of defense coach Greg Scruggs because the staff’s line of defense coach, in accordance to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco.
Before becoming a member of the 49ers, Scruggs coached underneath Titans head coach Robert Saleh on the New York Jets. Scruggs, 35, additionally hung out coaching the line of defense on the University of Cincinnati and the University of Wisconsin. He additionally spent 5 seasons taking part in as a defensive finish within the NFL.
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The Las Vegas Raiders expect to meet with Denver Broncos’ passing recreation coordinator and QB coach, Davis Webb, for the staff’s head coach opening, in accordance to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Webb, 31, has rapidly risen in coaching since his taking part in days led to 2022. Webb has spent the final three seasons underneath head coach Sean Payton with the Broncos. He was initially the quarterback coach, serving to in Bo Nix’s growth earlier than including passing recreation coordinator to his tasks final season after John Morton left to turn out to be the Lions’ offensive coordinator.
The Raiders are trying to substitute former head coach Pete Caroll, who was let go after his first season. Owners Mark Davis and Tom Brady and normal supervisor John Spytek have led the coaching search. The Raiders have the primary total decide within the 2026 NFL draft.
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The Tennessee Titans requested to interview Falcons defensive passing recreation coordinator Mike Rutenberg for his or her defensive coordinator opening, in accordance to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Before Rutenberg’s time with the Falcons, he spent the final 4 seasons because the Jets’ linebackers coach underneath new Titans head coach Robert Saleh.
Rutenberg additionally hung out coaching with the San Francisco, Jacksonville, Washington, UCLA, New Mexico State and the University of San Diego.
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The New York Giants interviewed Miami Dolphins vast receiver coach Robert Prince for the staff’s offensive coordinator opening on Friday, in accordance to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The final time Prince was an offensive coordinator was in 2012 for Boise State.
The 60-year-old coach has additionally hung out coaching with the Cowboys, Texans, Lions, Seahawks, Jaguars, Falcons, Colorado Buffaloes, Portland State, Sacramento State, Humboldt State, Montana State and Fort Lewis.
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The Washington Commanders will interview Vikings defensive passing recreation coordinator Daronte Jones for his or her defensive coordinator opening, in accordance to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Jones, 47, has coached with the Vikings for the final 4 seasons.
Before becoming a member of the Vikings, Jones served because the defensive coordinator at LSU. As a former defensive again at Morgan State, Jones brings intensive expertise as a defensive again coach. He has coached groups such because the Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Wisconsin, Hawaii, UCLA, Montreal, Bowie State, Lenoir–Rhyne and Nicholls State.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is trying to substitute former defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
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The Green Bay Packers reportedly discovered their alternative for Jeff Hafley. The staff has reportedly employed former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as its defensive coordinator, per a number of studies.
Gannon, 42, comes to the staff after going 15-36 in three seasons with the Cardinals. Prior to that, he served as a defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Cleveland Browns accomplished an interview with Washington Commanders run-game coordinator Anthony Lynn for the staff’s vacant head-coaching place, the Browns introduced Sunday.
Lynn, 57, has bounced round and labored for a handful of groups since being fired by the Los Angeles Chargers after the 2020 NFL season.
Lynn put collectively a 33-31 document in 4 seasons with the Chargers. He’s labored for the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers and Commanders since leaving Los Angeles.
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After hiring Robert Saleh as their new head coach, the Tennessee Titans will interview Houston Texans defensive backs coach Dino Vasso for his or her defensive coordinator place, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports.
Vasso, 38, has been with the Texans since 2021, progressing from cornerbacks coach to DBs coach. He has additionally had coaching stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles throughout his profession.
Houston had the fifth-ranked go protection within the NFL this season, permitting 3.058 yards (183.5 per recreation), while main the league in whole protection.
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The Arizona Cardinals are bringing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver again for a second interview for his or her head coach opening, NFL Network reports. However, the staff reportedly has three candidates it’s specializing in.
Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, Jacksonville Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile and Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur are considered because the main candidates for the place, in accordance to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
Campanile has had a second interview with the Cardinals, the Arizona Republic reports. Additionally, the staff has carried out digital interviews with LaFleur, Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, Rams DC Chris Shula and Broncos DC Vance Joseph.
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The Buffalo Bills introduced on Saturday that they’ve accomplished an interview with Anthony Lynn for his or her head coach opening.
Lynn, 57, has been the run recreation coordinator and working backs coach with the Washington Commanders for the previous two seasons. He was head coach of the then-San Diego Chargers for 4 seasons from 2017-20.
Additionally, Lynn was the Bills’ interim head coach for one recreation after Rex Ryan was fired through the 2020 season. In two seasons with Buffalo, he was an assistant head coach and working backs coach, and in addition labored as an interim offensive coordinator.
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Miami Dolphins senior passing recreation coordinator Bobby Slowik would be the staff’s offensive coordinator underneath new coach Jeff Hafley, ESPN reported.
Slowik additionally had spoken with the Philadelphia Eagles about their OC emptiness.
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San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak has faraway from himself from head-coaching consideration and is staying in San Francisco, according to The Athletic.
Kubiak has been with the 49ers for the reason that 2021 season. He start his climb up the staff’s workers as a defensive high quality management coach. Then he served because the assistant quarterbacks coach from 2022-23, together with when the Niners drafted Brock Purdy. Kubiak was San Francisco’s offensive passing recreation specialist in 2024.
Ahead of this season, he received the bump to OC, and the Niners navigated a slew of accidents and nonetheless completed averaging 25.7 factors per recreation, good for tenth within the NFL.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are working towards a deal to rent former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
McCarthy, 62, is a Pittsburgh native. He’s liable for 12 playoff journeys in his 18 seasons as a head coach. During that span, he is posted a 174-112-2 document. He received a Super Bowl while coaching the Packers.
Aaron Rodgers was his quarterback on the time.
While the Steelers aren’t hiring McCarthy to persuade Rodgers to come again for one more season in Pittsburgh, per Pelissero, McCarthy’s presence could possibly be attractive for the four-time NFL MVP.
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The Dolphins interviewed Eagles line of defense coach Clint Hurtt for his or her defensive coordinator opening, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Over the previous two seasons with the Eagles, Hurtt helped develop gamers resembling Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis. Previously, he served because the Seattle Seahawks’ defensive coordinator earlier than becoming a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The 47-year-old additionally hung out coaching with the Chicago Bears, Louisville, the University of Miami and FIU. Hurtt is a former Miami Hurricanes defensive sort out.
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Sean Leahy
The 62-year-old Martindale has been in control of Michigan’s protection the previous two seasons. He was beforehand the Giants DC for 2 seasons and labored with the Ravens’ linebackers and protection from 2012-2021.
Steve Wilks was employed by the Jets as a part of Aaron Glenn’s workers, however he was fired following Week 15,
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Weaver has been the Dolphins’ DC for the previous two seasons. He has additionally drawn curiosity from the Bills and Steelers for his or her head coaching positions.
Weaver was additionally a candidate for the Ravens job earlier than they employed Jesse Minter.
