All articles tagged with #coaching search
Philadelphia is weighing a mix of veteran play-callers (Daboll, Monken, Kingsbury, Stefanski) and rising coordinators (Scheelhaase, Weis Jr., Chambliss) to maximize Hurts, while sidelining less fitting names and avoiding options that could clash with Sirianni’s leadership.
The Cleveland Browns have conducted six head-coach interviews as of Jan. 12, 2026, with candidates including Mike McDaniel, Todd Monken, Aden Durde, Dan Pitcher, Tommy Rees and Jim Schwartz, as the front office evaluates the next leader of the franchise.
Arizona's quest for a new football boss continued as reports linked Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke to the Cardinals, expanding a candidate list that already numbers in the teens. The broader NFL coaching market was further unsettled by Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Steelers, contributing to a rising number of open head coaching jobs, while no hire has been made yet.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti explained firing John Harbaugh as an instinct-driven move to end a multi-season regression, and outlined a collaborative but Bisciotti-led coaching search with four to five finalists. DeCosta, Newsome and Brown will be key decision-makers, with Jackson’s input considered but no veto power. Bisciotti emphasized leadership and player connection, pushed for Jackson’s contract renegotiation to create cap space, and entertained the possibility of Mike Tomlin as a candidate while dodging questions about Justin Tucker; Tyler Loop is expected to be the kicker next year. He also signaled stepping back from the public-facing role and, in the longer term, a possible sale in the 2030s.
The Steelers are beginning a national head-coach search after Mike Tomlin steps down; early discussions reportedly include Marcus Freeman, with other potential candidates such as Brian Flores, Jesse Minter, Klint Kubiak, Arthur Smith, Vance Joseph, Mike McCarthy, Chris Shula and Robert Saleh weighing defensive vs. offensive fit and the franchise’s approach to stability and the Rooney Rule.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti says Lamar Jackson and other veterans didn’t play a large role in firing coach John Harbaugh; Jackson told him he didn’t have a problem with Harbaugh or Monken, and Bisciotti emphasized the decision was leadership-driven (about 80-20). The Ravens are now pursuing a new head coach, with Jackson’s two-time MVP status seen as an asset in the search.
The Ravens have cast a wide net in the search for their next head coach, listing eight confirmed interviews—Brian Flores, Kliff Kingsbury, Matt Nagy, Kevin Stefanski, Klint Kubiak, Davis Webb, Vance Joseph, and Anthony Weaver—and several reportedly scheduled interviews (Jim Schwartz, Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter, Nate Scheelhaase, Chris Shula, Joe Brady, Robert Saleh)—as they continue the coaching search.
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh, released a week ago, has quickly become the NFL’s top coaching free agent, drawing interest from nine franchises and entering a high-stakes recruitment that centers on the New York Giants. Giants officials have engaged with Harbaugh and view him as a CEO-like leader who can blend program support with a quarterback they can grow around, while other candidates like the Titans and Falcons also loom. Harbaugh wants strong organizational alignment and influence over winning ways, plus a quarterback-progression plan, making the Giants the best fit among remaining options. A formal offer could come this week.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expanding their coaching search and have requested an interview with Ejiro Evero, the Panthers’ defensive coordinator, along with other candidates. Evero, 45, brings 17 NFL seasons and former DC roles with the Broncos and Panthers, noted for developing defensive backs but with defenses that have shown mixed run-stopping performance in recent seasons.
The Atlanta Falcons have begun their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Raheem Morris, enlisting search firms and lining up interviews with top candidates (including Jim Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, Aden Durde, Klint Kubiak and Anthony Weaver); the process, which Falcons editorial staff will track in a head coach tracker, is active with interviews scheduled around Jan. 10–12, 2026.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam expressed that Kevin Stefanski should have won more games and emphasized the importance of the upcoming 120 days for the organization, including a thorough head coaching search led by Andrew Berry. The team aims to improve its performance, retain defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, and build a stronger roster through strategic moves and draft picks.
Michigan is focusing on hiring Kyle Whittingham, the former Utah coach, as their new head football coach to stabilize the program after recent turmoil, including the firing of Sherrone Moore and NCAA issues. Whittingham, known for his disciplined teams and success at Utah, is seen as a strong candidate to lead Michigan, which finished 9-3 this season.
Kyle Whittingham, former Utah coach, is emerging as the leading candidate for Michigan's head coaching position, signaling the school's intent to stabilize and move forward from recent scandals, with potential implications for Utah's roster and staff.
Former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham has emerged as the leading candidate for the Michigan football head coaching position, with discussions progressing and major donors supporting the hire, signaling a potential deal soon.
Michigan is in the process of hiring a new head football coach following Sherrone Moore’s firing, with Todd Monken, the offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, emerging as a leading candidate to be considered for the position.