2026 NFL Teaching/GM Tracker: Commanders Discover DC on Vikings’ Employees

The 2026 NFL teaching carousel technically began months in the past, however now it is in full swing.

Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL common season on Sunday, a number of coaches, coordinators and executives have began to find out about their futures throughout the league.

Here is a better take a look at which coaches, coordinators and entrance workplace executives have been let go across the league. 

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Hirings

The Falcons employed former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan because the staff’s president of soccer, the place he’ll “oversee all elements of Falcons soccer for the group” and can assist “guarantee alignment of your entire enterprise and soccer areas of the group.”The Falcons employed former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski to develop into their subsequent head coach after firing Raheem Morris.The Falcons will rent former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to be their subsequent offensive coordinator.The Falcons will rent Miami Dolphins particular groups coordinator Craig Aukerman for a similar function.The Cowboys are set to rent Eagles passing recreation coordinator Christian Parker as their subsequent defensive coordinator.The Ravens have employed Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to be their subsequent head coach.The Lions have discovered their subsequent offensive coordinator. They’re set to rent former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to interchange John Morton, in keeping with a number of stories. Petzring labored in that function in all three seasons that head coach Jonathan Gannon was with the staff, with Arizona rating nineteenth in complete offense this previous season.The Packers will rent former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon to develop into their subsequent defensive coordinator. Gannon replaces Jeff Hafley, who grew to become the pinnacle coach of the Miami Dolphins. Gannon beforehand labored because the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive coordinator for 2 seasons, serving to them win a Tremendous Bowl in 2022.The Chiefs have employed Bears operating backs coach Eric Bieniemy to be their offensive coordinator. Bieniemy was beforehand the staff’s offensive coordinator from 2018 by 2022.The Chargers are hiring former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to be their subsequent offensive coordinator.The Dolphins employed Packers vp of participant personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan as their new normal supervisor. Sullivan spent a mixed 23 seasons with the Packers.The Dolphins employed Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to develop into their subsequent head coach.The Giants have employed former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to develop into their subsequent head coach.The Giants will reportedly rent former Titans defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson to be their defensive coordinator. Previous to working for Tennessee, Wilson labored underneath John Harbaugh with the Ravens as their defensive backs coach for the 2023 season.The Steelers are hiring former Cowboys and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy (supply)The Buccaneers are hiring Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson (supply)The Titans employed 49ers defensive coordinator and former Jets head coach Robert Saleh to be their subsequent head coach.Washington promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator.Washington employed Vikings defensive backs coach and move recreation coordinator Daronte Jones as its new defensive coordinator (supply)

Firings/Departures

The Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon following a 3-14 season.The Falcons fired each head coach Raheem Morris and normal supervisor Terry Fontenot shortly after the tip of the 2025 common season. Morris was fired after two years, whereas Fontenot’s tenure ended after 5 seasons.Head coach John Harbaugh and the Ravens agreed to half methods after 18 seasons.Head coach Sean McDermott was fired after 9 seasons following the Payments’ divisional spherical loss to the Broncos.The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season within the wake of a 7-9-1 season that noticed Dallas’ protection give up essentially the most factors within the NFL and end thirtieth in opponent complete yards.The Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton after one season. Morton, who changed Ben Johnson after he grew to become the Bears’ head coach, had misplaced his playcalling duties midseason, with head coach Dan Campbell assuming that function. Detroit missed the postseason in 2025 for the primary time in three years, going 9-8.The Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll after one season, dismissing him following a 3-14 yr.Beforehand, the Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Nov. 23 following a 2-9 begin to the season and particular groups coordinator Tom McMahon on Nov. 7.The Chargers reportedly fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman simply two days following their wild-card loss to the Patriots. Whereas the Chargers handled accidents to key gamers on the offensive aspect of the ball for a lot of the yr, they completed twentieth in scoring within the common season and solely put up three factors of their playoff loss. Chargers proper guard Mekhi Becton criticized Roman’s offense on Monday as nicely.The Rams fired particular groups coordinator Chase Blackburn on Dec. 20 following their Week 16 loss.Dolphins normal supervisor Chris Grier stepped down from his function on Oct. 31 amid his tenth season with the staff. Miami went 77-80 over Grier’s tenure.The Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel after lacking the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, ending his four-year stint within the place.The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Nov. 10 following a 2-8 begin to the season. Daboll went 20-40-1 throughout his 4 seasons in New York. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka took over for Daboll on an interim foundation.The Giants fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Nov. 24, a transfer that was made by interim HC Kafka.The Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Dec. 15 following their 3-11 begin. New York’s protection is one recreation away from changing into the primary staff to not file an interception in a season in NFL historical past.The Eagles relieved Kevin Patullo from his duties as offensive coordinator following the 2025 season.Mike Tomlin stepped down because the Steelers’ head coach after 19 seasons following their first-round playoff loss.Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is anticipated to develop into the subsequent offensive coordinator at Ohio State.The Buccaneers fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after one season within the place and two seasons on head coach Todd Bowles’ employees following the staff lacking the playoffs for the primary time in six years.The Titans have been the primary staff to fireplace their head coach this season, dismissing Brian Callahan on Oct. 13 following a 1-5 begin.The Commanders mutually parted methods with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury after two seasons. After reaching the 2024 NFC Championship Sport, Washington missed the playoffs and went 5-12 this season.The Commanders fired defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. after two seasons on the job. The Commanders’ protection surrendered essentially the most complete yards within the NFL and was twenty seventh in opponent factors.

Staying put

Arizona Cardinals (GM)

Common supervisor Monti Ossenfort will stay in his function following the firing of head coach Jonathan Gannon.

Atlanta Falcons (DC)

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich shall be retained on new Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski’s employees.

Buffalo Payments (GM)

Common supervisor Brandon Beane will stay with the Payments following head coach Sean McDermott’s firing. He is additionally been promoted to president of soccer operations.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (HC)

Head coach Todd Bowles revealed that he is staying in his place.

Cincinnati Bengals (HC, director of participant personnel)

The Bengals will maintain head coach Zac Taylor and director of participant personnel Duke Tobin. Cincinnati’s determination to retain two of its prime leaders got here after the staff completed the 2025 season with a 6-11 file, lacking the playoffs for a 3rd consecutive yr.The Browns will maintain Andrew Berry on as normal supervisor after firing head coach Kevin Stefanski, the staff introduced. Berry will lead the search to seek out the staff’s subsequent head coach.The Packers prolonged each head coach Matt LaFleur and normal supervisor Brian Gutekunst.The Colts aren’t making any adjustments at head coach or normal supervisor this offseason. Indianapolis will retain head coach Shane Steichen and normal supervisor Chris Ballard regardless of shedding its final seven video games of the season, ESPN reported. The Colts had gotten out to a promising 8-2 begin, making a giant swing on the commerce deadline by buying and selling two first-round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner. Nevertheless, quarterback Daniel Jones’ Achilles tear in early December appeared to place to mattress any hopes of constructing the postseason, with 44-year-old Philip Rivers enjoying at quarterback of their last three video games earlier than getting eradicated from postseason play.

Las Vegas Raiders (GM)

Common supervisor John Spytek will stay with the Raiders and lead their soccer operations as they seek for their subsequent head coach following Pete Carroll’s firing.Common supervisor Joe Schoen will stay in his function coming into the 2026 offseason, ESPN reported. Schoen had been anticipated to stay as normal supervisor following the choice to fireplace head coach Brian Daboll in November. The Giants have gone 22-55-1 in Schoen’s 4 seasons as normal supervisor.

New York Jets (HC)

The Jets are conserving head coach Aaron Glenn for the 2026 season, per FOX Sports activities NFL insider Jay Glazer.

Interviews

Arizona Cardinals (HC)

Interviewed Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (supply)Will interview 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh (supply)Requested to interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver (supply)Will interview former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris (supply)Will interview Patriots passing recreation coordinator Thomas Brown (supply)Will interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (supply)Will interview Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (supply)Interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (supply)Requested to interview Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (supply)Will interview Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur for a second time (supply)

Atlanta Falcons (GM)

Interviewed Bears assistant normal supervisor Ian Cunningham (supply)Interviewed Panthers govt vp of soccer operations Brandt Tilis (supply)Interviewed 49ers director of scouting and soccer Josh Williams (supply)

Baltimore Ravens (OC)

Will interview Lions assistant head coach/broad receivers coach Scottie Montgomery (supply)Will interview Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski (supply)Interviewed offensive coordinator Joe Brady (supply)Interviewed former Giants head coach and Payments offensive coordinator Brian Daboll (supply)Interviewed Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo (supply)Will interview Commanders run recreation coordinator and former Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn (supply)Will interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver (supply)Interviewed former Colts and Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (supply)Philip Rivers withdrew from Payments’ head-coaching search Jan. 26 (supply)Payments anticipated to interview Broncos QBs coach and passing recreation coordinator Davis Webb (supply)

Cleveland Browns (HC)

Interviewed defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz (supply)Interviewed Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher (supply)Interviewed Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde (supply)Interviewed Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken (supply)Interviewed offensive coordinator Tommy Rees (supply)Will interview Rams offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for a second time (supply)Interviewed Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (supply)Interviewed Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski (supply)Jaguars OC Grant Udinski eliminated himself from consideration Jan. 26 (supply)Will interview former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel for a second time (supply) (Observe: Mike McDaniel has since pulled his identify out of the operating to develop into the Browns’ subsequent head coach)Interviewed Commanders RBs coach Anthony Lynn (supply)Will interview Rams passing recreation coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase (supply)Interviewed Bowns safeties coach Ephraim Banda (supply)Requested to interview Giants interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen (supply)Will interview former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon (supply)Interviewed Vikings defensive move recreation coordinator Daronte Jones (supply)Interviewed Broncos defensive move recreation coordinator Jim Leonhard (supply)

Detroit Lions (OC)

Will interview Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka (supply)Will interview former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (supply)Requested to interview Seahawks passing recreation coordinator Jake Peetz (supply)Will interview former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson (supply)Requested to interview Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (supply)

Las Vegas Raiders (HC)

Anticipated to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (supply)Requested to interview Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb (supply)Requested to interview former Bears head coach and present Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (supply)Interviewed former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (supply)Will interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (supply)Will interview Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (supply)Will interview Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero (supply)Requested to interview 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak (supply)Interviewed former Giants head coach Brian Daboll (supply)Will interview Payments offensive coordinator Joe Brady for a second time (supply)

Los Angeles Chargers (OC)

Requested to interview Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (supply)Anticipated to interview passing recreation coordinator Thomas Brown (supply)Will interview former Giants head coach Brian Daboll (supply)Interviewed Chargers passing recreation coordinator Marcus Brady (supply)Interviewed former Titans head coach Brian Callahan (supply)Interviewed Chargers quarterbacks coach Shane Day (supply)Will interview former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel (supply)

Miami Dolphins (HC)

Interviewing former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski (supply)Requested to interview Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (supply)Interviewed 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh (supply)Interviewed Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (supply)Interviewed Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile (supply)Interviewed Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, the grandson of Dolphins head-coaching legend Don Shula (supply)Interviewed Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard (supply)Interviewed Payments offensive coordinator Joe Brady (supply)

New York Jets (DC)

Interviewed Dolphins cornerbacks coach Mathiew Araujo (supply)Interviewed Browns safeties coach Ephraim Banda (supply)Interviewed Packers defensive position coach DeMarcus Covington (supply)Interviewed Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones (supply)Interviewed Broncos defensive move recreation coordinator Jim Leonhard (supply)Interviewed former Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale (supply)Interviewed Lions defensive assistant and safeties coach Jim O’Neil (supply)Interviewed Jets interim defensive coordinator Chris Harris (supply)Requested to interview

Philadelphia Eagles (OC)

Will interview former Giants head coach Brian Daboll (supply)Requested to interview Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter (supply)Interviewed Dolphins senior passing recreation coordinator and former Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik (supply)Interviewed Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith (supply)

Pittsburgh Steelers (HC)

Requested to interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores (supply)Requested to interview Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter (supply)Requested to interview Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula (supply)Requested to interview Rams passing recreation coordinator Nate Scheelhaase (supply)Requested to interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley (supply)Will interview former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy (supply)Will interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for a second time (supply)Requested to interview Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero (supply)Requested to interview 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak (supply)

Tennessee Titans (HC)

Interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (supply)Interviewed Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (supply)InterviewedChiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo (supply)Interviewed Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo (supply)Interviewed Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (supply)Interviewed former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris (supply)Interviewed former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett (supply)Interviewed former Giants head coach Brian Daboll (supply)Have interviewed former Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy twice (supply)Will interview 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh (supply)Will interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for a second time (supply)