NFL Coaching Carousel Heats Up: An Early Look at 2026's Hot Seats

With 10 NFL head coaching vacancies this year, the 2026 cycle promises to be the most active yet, featuring established names like Shane Steichen, Todd Bowles, Aaron Glenn, Zac Taylor and Dan Quinn on the hot seat, a dark-horse push for Panthers’ Dave Canales, plus other high-profile extensions and a wave of first-time head coaches who will be under heavy scrutiny as owners demand playoff success and offensive momentum.