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Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh has his first publicly announced interview of the 2026 coaching cycle, meeting with the Atlanta Falcons as a crowded market eyes his services after his firing; he is expected to interview with multiple teams later this week, with Giants, Dolphins and Titans among potential suitors and Harbaugh viewed as a top candidate for several openings.
Detroit Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are in high demand, with both the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons requesting second interviews with them for their head coaching positions. Johnson, the Lions' offensive coordinator, is considered a frontrunner for the Washington job, while Glenn, the defensive coordinator, has ties to the Falcons' general manager. The coordinators cannot meet with teams until after the NFC championship game, and the Lions' season must end before they can be officially hired. Both coordinators had multiple virtual interviews last week and are being sought after for their coaching abilities.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson guided the team to their first NFC title game berth since 1991 before completing a virtual interview with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coach position just before the deadline. The Falcons have been conducting a thorough search for their next head coach, with multiple candidates being considered for second interviews, including Johnson, should the Lions advance to the Super Bowl. The coaching carousel in the NFL continues as teams look to fill their head coach positions.
The Carolina Panthers completed their 11th interview for the head coaching position, meeting virtually with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who was previously the passing game coordinator before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022. At 37, Johnson would be the youngest head coach in the NFL if hired. The Panthers have also interviewed several other candidates, including Dave Canales, Bobby Slowik, Brian Callahan, Ejiro Evero, and others.
The Washington Commanders are in the midst of a head coach search and restructuring their front office after introducing Adam Peters as the new GM. They have conducted virtual interviews with several coaching candidates, including Raheem Morris, Dan Quinn, and Ben Johnson, with more interviews scheduled. Meanwhile, the Raiders are expected to hire Antonio Pierce as their head coach, and other NFL teams are also making coaching decisions, such as Mike McCarthy's continuation with the Dallas Cowboys and Bill Belichick's second interview with the Falcons.
The Las Vegas Raiders have completed in-person interviews with former NFL assistant coaches Kris Richard and Leslie Frazier, satisfying the Rooney Rule and leaving them free to potentially hire interim coach Antonio Pierce, who is the only other candidate they have interviewed. Kris Richard, who most recently coached with the Saints, and Leslie Frazier, who was the Bills' defensive coordinator, are both being considered for the head coaching position.