2025 NFL Black Monday Tracker: Coaches fired and changes

Now that the 2024 NFL regular season is over, the coaching carousel is complete.

Let’s take a look at who is staying and who is leaving, and in those teams with vacancies across the league, who are looking forward to the program.

They are not employed

San Francisco 49ers (OC)

• The 49ers will promote Klay Kubiak from offensive lineman to offensive coordinator, Kyle Shanahan said at his end-of-season press conference. Kubiak will be the first official OC under Shanahan since Mike McDaniel in 2021, although Shanahan will still call the plays.

Shooting

Chicago Bears (HC)

• The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after two-plus seasons in Nov. 29. Chicago went 14-32 during Eberflus’ tenure, including a 4-8 record in 2024. Thomas Brown, the team’s interim coordinator for the time being, serves as interim coach.

The Cincinnati Bengals (DC, LB, DL, OL)

• The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who has held the position since 2019. They also fired linebackers coach James Bettcher, defensive backs coach Marion Hobby and offensive line coach Frank Pollack.

Cleveland Browns (OC, OL)

• The Browns fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson. The Browns, who finished 3-14, finished last in points (15.2 per game) and 28th in total yards (300.8) per game this season.

The Indianapolis Colts (DC)

• The Colts announced they have parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley one day after their season ended. Bradley, a longtime NFL defensive coordinator and former coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, had been with the Colts since 2022. Indianapolis’ defense ranks 29th in yards allowed in 2024.

Jacksonville Jaguars (HC)

• The Jaguars have decided to let go of coach Doug Pederson after a disappointing second season. Jacksonville went 4-13 this year, and Pederson has lost 18 of his last 23 games.

Las Vegas Raiders (HC)

• The Raiders parted ways with head coach Antonio Pierce. The 46-year-old was hired by the team in 2022 to serve as linebackers coach, but was promoted to interim coach in 2023, following the firing of Josh McDaniels. The Raiders went 4-13 this season under Pierce in 2024, finishing fourth in the AFC West.

The New England Patriots (HC)

• The Patriots are parting ways with coach Jerod Mayo after one season under Bill Belichick. New England finished the season 4-13, last in the AFC East.

New Orleans Saints (HC)

• The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen after two-plus seasons on Nov. 4. New Orleans went 18-25 during Allen’s tenure, losing seven straight games to fall to 2-7 before parting ways with their head coach. Saints assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi is serving as interim coach.

New York Jets (HC, GM)

• The Jets fired head coach Robert Saleh after three-plus seasons on Oct. 8. New York went 20-36 during Saleh’s tenure, going 2-3 to start the 2024 season before firing him. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich serves as interim coach.
• The Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas after five-plus seasons on November 19. New York failed to make the postseason once during Douglas’ tenure, holding a losing record in each season. Senior staff advisor Phil Savage is serving as interim general manager.

San Francisco 49ers (DC, ST)

• The 49ers fired special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, who held the job through 2022. San Francisco ranked last in the league in expected points added on special teams, and kicker Jake Moody connected on just 70.6 percent of his field goals.
• The Niners have a defensive coordinator vacancy for the third straight season. They are from DC Nick Sorensen, according to multiple reports. However, they still want to keep Sorensen, who has special teams coaching experience, on the job.

Seattle Seahawks (OC)

• The Seahawks fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season on Jan. 6. Seattle’s offense ranked 14th in yards and 18th in scoring during the season, but has struggled somewhat in the home game of the season. The Seahawks also rank 28th in rushing.

The Tennessee Titans (GM)

• The Titans fired vice president/general manager Ran Carthon after two seasons on Jan. 7. Tennessee’s decision came after the franchise received the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Titans were one of the worst teams in the league during Carthon’s two seasons at the helm, going 9-23. Last season, he was given the additional position of executive vice president, which allows him to oversee all football operations. Brian Callahan, hired by Carthon to replace Mike Vrabel, will continue as head coach after going 3-14 in his first season.

Who is sitting

Cleveland Browns (HC, GM)

• Despite finishing last in the AFC North, the Browns are expected to bring back both head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry, according to ESPN. Stefanski, a two-time AP Coach of the Year, brought the Browns to the playoffs twice in his five seasons in Cleveland.

The Indianapolis Colts (HC, GM)

• The Colts closed out their season with a 26-23 overtime win against the Jaguars, finishing with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs for the fourth straight year. Soon after, team owner Jim Irsay confirmed his commitment to head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard. Both will return to Indianapolis next season.

The Miami Dolphins (HC, GM)

• The Dolphins will be running with their coach and general manager following a disappointing 8-9 season. Head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier will remain in their roles through the 2025 season, the team announced on Jan. 5.

New York Giants (HC, GM)

• The Giants announced that head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen will return for the 2025 season.

Head coach interview

Chicago Bears

• Bears interim coach Thomas Brown (to be interviewed)
• Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn (will discuss)
• Lions coordinator Ben Johnson (to be interviewed)
• Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver (interview requested)
• Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy (interview requested declined) Note: Dallas has a special window for negotiations with McCarthy until Jan. 14, when his contract expires..
• Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores (interview requested)
• Steelers coordinator Arthur Smith (interview requested)
• Bully consultant Mike Kafka (interview requested)
• Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing (interview requested)
• Ravens coordinator Todd Monken (interview requested)
• Former Stanford coach/Broncos CEO David Shaw (interview requested)
• Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel (to be interviewed)
• Former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll (to be interviewed)

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen (interview requested)
• Lions coordinator Ben Johnson (interview requested)
• Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn (will discuss)
• Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (interview requested)
• Credit consultant Joe Brady (interview requested)
• Offensive defensive coordinator Patrick Graham (interview requested)
• Former Jets coach Robert Saleh (interview requested)

Las Vegas Raiders

• Lions coordinator Ben Johnson (interview requested)
• Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn (interview requested)
• Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo (interview requested)

The New England Patriots

• Lions coordinator Ben Johnson (to discuss)
• Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel (to be interviewed)
• Former Buckeyes coordinator Byron Leftwich (interview)
• Former Texans coordinator Pep Hamilton (interview)

New Orleans Saints

• Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore (interview requested)
• Credit consultant Joe Brady (interview requested)
• Former Stanford coach/Broncos CEO David Shaw (interview requested)
• Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn (will discuss)
• Bully consultant Mike Kafka (interview requested)
• Broncos QBs coach Davis Webb (interview requested)

New York Jets

• Former Titans coach Mike Vrabel (interview)
• Former Panthers/Commanders coach Ron Rivera (interview)
• Former Jets/Bills head coach Rex Ryan (interview)
• Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores (interview requested)
• Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown (interview requested)
• Credit consultant Joe Brady (interview requested)
• Chiefs linebacker Matt Nagy (interview)
• Steelers coordinator Arthur Smith (interview requested)
• 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese (interview requested)
• Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn (will discuss)
• Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (interview requested)
• Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik (interview requested)
• Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi (interview requested)
• Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo (interview requested)

General manager interviews

New York Jets

• Former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff (interview)
• Former Titans general manager Jon Robinson (interview)
• Bowl executive director/NFL analyst Jim Nagy (interview)
• Former Commanders/Eagles director of pro personnel Louis Riddick (interview)
• Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby (interviewed)
• Chiefs deputy general manager Mike Borgonzi (interview requested)
• Bengals chief personnel officer Trey Brown (interview requested)
• Buckeyes assistant general manager Mike Greenberg (interview requested)
• Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan (to be interviewed)

The Tennessee Titans

• Brown’s assistant general manager Catherine Hickman (to be discussed)

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