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:
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.