
Falcons part ways with assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis from his role.
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The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis from his role.

The Atlanta Falcons fired assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis following an allegation of violence against a woman and an ongoing investigation by the Ann Arbor Police Department; Lewis had previously coached at Michigan and Toledo before being hired by the Falcons earlier this year.

San Diego is parting ways with men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin after three seasons, a tenure highlighted by a 46–79 overall mark, a 2023-24 18–15 breakthrough that was the program’s best in five years, and a 2024-25 injury-plagued 6–27 season that underscored roster instability. The Toreros now seek stable leadership in the West Coast Conference, while Lavin leaves with a strong coaching résumé from UCLA and St. John’s that includes multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.

Former college basketball broadcaster Steve Lavin has been relieved of his duties as the University of San Diego men's basketball head coach after the Toreros fell to 11-17, capping a four-year tenure that leaves USD at 46-79 overall (18-47 in the West Coast Conference). Lavin's best USD season came in 2023-24 at 18-15, and with extensive TV work behind him, he remains a likely candidate to return to broadcasting or pursue coaching elsewhere.

USD dismissed head coach Steve Lavin with three regular-season games left as athletic director Kimya Massey launches a national search to hire a replacement and reset expectations for a higher-tier program in the West Coast Conference, while leveraging NIL and revenue-sharing to rebuild the roster; Lavin finished 46-79 at USD amid roster turnover and hopes for NCAA Tournament contention.

Packers assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is stepping down after four seasons, following a tumultuous 2025 kicking game that included blocked kicks, missed attempts and poor punt returns. Green Bay confirmed the move, with coach Matt LaFleur praising Bisaccia’s contributions as the team prepares to appoint a new special-teams coordinator for 2026.

Kansas State has fired basketball coach Jerome Tang amid backlash following a fan protest in which attendees wore bags over their heads.
Kansas State fired head coach Jerome Tang for cause with six regular-season games left, as the Wildcats sit last in the Big 12 and have lost six straight. A $18.7 million buyout and Tang’s public comments were cited by athletic director Gene Taylor as reasons for the dismissal; Tang may contest the decision. Tang led the program to an Elite Eight in his first year, but the team has declined since, not reaching the NCAA Tournament since 2022-23. His final game was a 78-64 loss to Houston amid fan protests at Bramlage Coliseum.

Kansas State and Jerome Tang have parted ways after four seasons as the Wildcats sit 10-15 (1-11 Big 12) amid a seven-game skid and likely NCAA Tournament absence; Tang, who led K-State to the Elite Eight in 2023, finishes 71-57. Buyout is rumored around $18 million with terms still being negotiated, following his blistering postgame remarks after a 91-62 loss to Cincinnati.

Klint Kubiak confirmed via NFL Network that he will become the Las Vegas Raiders’ next head coach, giving the team an offensive-minded leader after Seattle’s run to Super Bowl 60. The hire comes amid a multi-year rebuild and quarterback uncertainty, with the Raiders eyeing the 2026 No. 1 pick and weighing roster moves around players like Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers as they build for a brighter future in a competitive AFC West.

The Jets have officially hired Frank Reich as their offensive coordinator to call plays under head coach Aaron Glenn, following the dismissal of Tanner Engstrand. Reich brings extensive NFL and college coaching experience, including OC roles with the Eagles and Chargers and head coaching stints with the Colts and Panthers, plus a former Jets quarterback stint. With Reich in place, the Jets will refine their offseason plan and quarterback options beyond Justin Fields, who remains under contract.

Bills GM Brandon Beane says he ignores public backlash to firing Sean McDermott and hiring Joe Brady, insisting the decision is about the right fit and winning games, not appeasing outsiders; he acknowledges the move could cost him if Brady doesn’t deliver in the playoffs.

The Arizona Cardinals hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to be their next head coach on a five-year contract, replacing Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur, the younger brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, has helped lead high-scoring offenses with the Rams and Jets and is praised for his sharp mind and teaching style as the franchise seeks a new era under his leadership.

Bills players welcomed Joe Brady as the new head coach, praising his high-energy, authentic approach and his stance on players expressing their personalities; Brady stressed being himself and holding players to a high standard, with Josh Allen expressing confidence in the hire and believing he will help unify the team.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced the firing of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and two assistants, wide receivers coach Keary Colbert and cornerbacks coach Addison Lynch, as part of a staff shake-up after the season. Lombardi had a long tenure with Payton and helped develop Bo Nix; Colbert and Lynch joined the Broncos in 2023. With Lombardi out, quarterback coach/offensive passing game coordinator Davis Webb has been discussed as a potential internal promotion, while Denver will conduct a full search for their next OC per reports.