The Washington Commanders have promoted David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator, replacing fired coach Kliff Kingsbury, amidst a series of coaching staff changes.
Terry Pluto argues that Kevin Stefanski was not merely a scapegoat for the Browns' organizational issues but may have simply run out of gas in his role, with his firing seen as potentially beneficial for both him and the team, amid criticisms of coaching decisions and roster challenges.
The NFL sees a high turnover of head coaches each year, with many teams firing coaches to appease fans and attempt quick fixes, though deeper organizational issues often persist, except in Cleveland where the owner claims the team is not dysfunctional.
The Detroit Lions have fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season, citing issues with offensive consistency and leadership, leading to a search for a new OC to better utilize their talented roster and improve team performance.
The Washington Commanders will not retain offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury or defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. in 2026, as part of a coaching reshuffle under head coach Dan Quinn, following a disappointing 2025 season and internal discussions about the team's direction.
The Washington Commanders are parting ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. after a disappointing 5-12 season, seeking significant changes to improve future results. Kingsbury's departure is notable given the offense's success in 2024, while Whitt's exit follows defensive struggles and a shift in coaching responsibilities. The team aims to rebuild its coaching staff to enhance performance.
The Dallas Cowboys have parted ways with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after a poor defensive season that contributed to missing the playoffs, marking the fourth coaching change in that role in four years, with the team seeking a long-term solution for their defense in 2026.
Six NFL head coaching positions are now open after four recent firings, including the Cardinals, Raiders, Browns, Falcons, Giants, and Titans, reflecting a significant coaching shakeup following the season's end.
Several NFL teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans, have fired their head coaches following the end of the 2025 season, as part of the league's annual coaching carousel known as 'Black Monday.'
The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot after finishing the 2025 season with an 8-9 record, citing the need for new leadership to meet organizational expectations. The team will begin simultaneous searches for their replacements.
Kevin Stefanski's tenure as head coach of the Cleveland Browns is expected to end after the final game of the season, amid organizational turmoil and a disappointing record, raising questions about his future coaching prospects and the team's next steps.
The article discusses key NFL storylines for Week 18, including Myles Garrett's pursuit of the single-season sack record, coaching hot seats for Harbaugh and Tomlin, debates over playoff seeding formats, and the importance of resting players versus competing for better seeding, with a focus on the implications of these factors for the postseason and coaching futures.
The article discusses potential NFL head coaches who might be fired on Black Monday, including Mike McDaniel, Pete Carroll, Kevin Stefanski, Zac Taylor, Jonathan Gannon, John Harbaugh, and Aaron Glenn, based on their teams' performances and future prospects.
Clemson has parted ways with offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn after a disappointing season, with Clemson struggling offensively and defensively, leading to a coaching shakeup as the team aims to improve in future seasons.
Clemson announced the departure of offensive coordinator Garrett Riley and safeties coach Mickey Conn after a 7-6 season, marking a period of reflection for the program as it seeks to improve following a series of less successful seasons.