NFL Coaching Carousel Reaches Historic Levels as Divisional Round Ends

With the Divisional Round complete, the NFL coaching market has surged to rare territory, as ten franchises have already made head coaching changes ahead of the 2026 offseason.

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The NFL’s postseason continued to reshape the league’s offseason landscape as the Divisional Round concluded with another head coaching dismissal, officially pushing the 2026 coaching cycle to at least ten changes. That total ties for the most head coaching turnover in a single offseason, matching previous highs reached in 1978, 1997, 2006, and 2022.

Since the 2022 hiring cycle, instability has defined the league’s sidelines. Of the ten head coaches hired that year, eight have already been dismissed. Only Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell and Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles remain in their roles, and both teams missed the playoffs during the 2025 season, leaving long-term questions unresolved.

Teams That Have Parted Ways With Their Head Coach

• Arizona Cardinals — Jonathan Gannon (three seasons)

• Atlanta Falcons — Raheem Morris (two seasons)

• Baltimore Ravens — John Harbaugh (eighteen seasons)

• Buffalo Bills — Sean McDermott (nine seasons)

• Cleveland Browns — Kevin Stefanski (six seasons)

• Las Vegas Raiders — Pete Carroll (one season)

• Miami Dolphins — Mike McDaniel (four seasons)

• New York Giants — Brian Daboll (three-plus seasons)

• Pittsburgh Steelers — Mike Tomlin (nineteen seasons)

• Tennessee Titans — Brian Callahan (one-plus season)

Latest Coaching Developments

Atlanta confirmed continuity on the defensive side, retaining Jeff Ulbrich on a three-year extension. Baltimore continued its expansive search, scheduling second interviews with Miami defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Buffalo formally moved on from Sean McDermott after nine seasons, while Cleveland advanced its process with a second interview of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

Las Vegas completed interviews with Joe Brady and San Francisco offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, while Miami finalized a five-year agreement with Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley. Pittsburgh remains active, with Anthony Weaver expected to receive a second interview, and Tennessee is nearing a deal with San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.

Atlanta Falcons

• Retained Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator on a three-year deal.

Baltimore Ravens

• Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver scheduled for a second interview.

• Bills OC Joe Brady scheduled for a second interview.

Buffalo Bills

• Fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons.

Cleveland Browns

• Completed a second head coach interview with DC Jim Schwartz.

Las Vegas Raiders

• Bills OC Joe Brady completed an interview.

• 49ers OC Klay Kubiak completed an interview.

Miami Dolphins

• Agreed to terms with Packers DC Jeff Hafley on a five-year deal to become head coach.

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver expected to have a second interview.

Tennessee Titans

• Expected to hire 49ers DC Robert Saleh as head coach.

With so many franchises hitting reset, this offseason could reshape the league quickly. Which coaching move surprised you the most, and which team do you think made the right call? Let’s Talk About It!