The Green Bay Packers plan to discuss a contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur after the season ends, with mutual interest in extending his deal beyond 2026, reflecting their confidence in his leadership despite ongoing NFL coaching uncertainties.
The Division I Basketball Oversight Committees proposed a legislative package to deregulate preseason exhibitions, foreign tours, coaching limitations, and summer access hours, aiming to enhance student-athlete preparation, exposure, and flexibility in recruiting and coaching practices, pending approval by the Division I Cabinet.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers interviewed Brian Callahan virtually for their vacant offensive coordinator position. Callahan, with extensive NFL coaching experience including a recent stint as Bengals' offensive coordinator, has a strong track record of offensive success and developing top-tier quarterbacks like Joe Burrow.
The article ranks the 14 NFL head coaches in the 2026 playoffs, highlighting Kyle Shanahan as the top coach due to his strategic brilliance and resilience, with other notable coaches including Sean McVay, Sean Payton, and Mike Macdonald, while also discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each coach in relation to playoff success.
The Miami Dolphins are set to hire Jon-Eric Sullivan, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, as their new general manager, marking a leadership change after a decade. Sullivan's role will involve addressing key issues like quarterback uncertainty and salary cap challenges, with the team also focusing on hiring a new head coach, potentially from Green Bay's coaching staff.
The Miami Dolphins are in the process of hiring a new head coach and general manager, with interest in John Harbaugh who is weighing multiple offers. The GM search involves several candidates, with decisions expected soon. The Dolphins are navigating NFL rules regarding interviews, especially with playoff-bound coaches, and are considering multiple options for their coaching staff. The firing of coach Mike McDaniel was influenced by the potential availability of Harbaugh, and McDaniel was reportedly shocked by his dismissal.
Jason Witten, a Cowboys legend and Hall of Fame finalist, is expected to join the University of Oklahoma coaching staff as a tight ends coach, reuniting with DeMarco Murray and transitioning from high school coaching.
The traditional path to winning a college football national championship, heavily reliant on top-tier recruiting and blue-chip talent, is evolving. Recent semifinalists demonstrate that a balanced approach involving strategic use of the transfer portal, significant investment, high-quality coaching, and experienced quarterbacks can lead to success, even without the historically dominant rosters of the past. This shift reflects broader changes in college football, including NIL and revenue sharing, making the route to the top more diverse and complex.
Todd Bowles will return as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach for the 2026 season despite a disappointing 8-9 record and missing the playoffs, with the team facing personnel challenges and aiming to improve in the upcoming year.
The NFL coaching hiring process begins with virtual interviews starting January 5, with specific rules based on playoff progress, and includes mandatory in-person interviews with minority and/or women candidates under the Rooney Rule, which aims to promote diversity in team leadership.
The article reviews the top nine candidates for NFL head coaching vacancies, highlighting their backgrounds, strengths, and prospects, with a focus on notable names like John Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, and Kliff Kingsbury, amidst a busy coaching carousel.
Interim Titans coach Mike McCoy expressed gratitude and reflected on his brief tenure leading the team in 2025, acknowledging the support from the organization, players, and fans, while remaining open to future opportunities within the NFL.
The article provides a live tracker of NFL coaching and GM firings following the 2025 season, including details on specific teams like the Cardinals, Falcons, Browns, Raiders, Dolphins, Giants, and Titans, and lists the ongoing interview processes for various coaching vacancies.
Kevin Stefanski, recently fired as Browns head coach, is expected to interview with the Giants, Falcons, and Titans for their head coaching positions, with the Giants considered a top candidate due to Stefanski's coaching credentials and recent availability.
The Atlanta Falcons announced the departure of head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot after a season ending on a four-game winning streak, with players expressing respect and optimism for the future amid organizational changes heading into 2026.