The NFL regular season has come to an end, and it’s time for each team to begin preparations for next season. Several teams have already made decisions to change key positions within their organizations, including general managers, head coaches, and coordinators.
Rather than sifting through scattered reports across social media, CBSSports.com brings together all the reports you’re interested in in one place. Below, we track all of the coordinator, head coach, and general manager candidates and where they were asked to interview.
New England Patriots, head coach, GM
In what has been rumored for days, weeks actually, to be happening with Bill Belichick and the Patriots. we broke up on thursday. It will be difficult for a legendary coach to succeed him in New England, and the team will also need to find a new general manager.
Seattle Seahawks, head coach
In a shocking move, Pete Carroll will resign as Seahawks head coach, according to CBS Sports Lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Carroll, the NFL’s oldest coach, signed a five-year contract extension in 2020. He finished his career with Seattle with a regular season record of 137-89-1 in 14 seasons. Seahawks president Jody Allen said the team and Carroll have agreed to move into an advisory role.
Tennessee Titans head coach
titans Mike Vrabel fired after six seasons at Tennessee. The Titans suffered back-to-back losses and finished in last place in the AFC South with 6 wins and 11 losses. Vrabel reached the postseason in three of his first four seasons and won back-to-back district titles in 2020 and 2021. In 2019, they advanced to the AFC title game with a total record of 54 wins and 45 losses. The candidates the Titans have requested interviews for are:
Atlanta Falcons, head coach
After three losing seasons, the Falcons parted ways with Arthur Smith. The season-ending loss to New Orleans ended Atlanta’s third consecutive 7-10 season under coach Smith, who was acquired from the Tennessee Titans before the 2021 season.
After replacing Matt Rhule as head coach at Carolina, Frank Reich lasted less than one full season with the Panthers. Owner David Tepper withdrew his commitment to the union after the team opened the season with a 1-10 record. Special teams coach Chris Tabor has been promoted interim. The candidates the Panthers have requested interviews for are:
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC (CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones)
- Todd Monken, Ravens OC (CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones)
- Dave Canales, Buccaneers OC (NFL Media)
- Bobby Slowik, Texans OC (NFL Media)
- Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC (The Athletic)
- Mike McDonald, Ravens DC (The Athletic)
- Frank Smith, Dolphins OC (The Athletic)
- Raheem Morris, Rams DC (The Athletic)
- Brian Callahan, Bengals OC (The Athletic)
- Brian Johnson, Eagles OC (ESPN)
Josh McDaniels’ second tenure as head coach ended much like the first. McDaniels, who had a stellar career as Bill Belichick’s assistant, spent two years in Las Vegas, compiling a 9-16 record. Owner Mark Davis made changes on Halloween. Former Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce has been promoted interim.
Former head coach Brandon Staley compiled a 24-25 record in his two-plus seasons as the Chargers’ head coach, including 0-1 in the postseason. Owners elected to make changes on December 15th after the team started 5-9. Interim assistant coach Giff Smith has been promoted. The candidates the Chargers have requested interviews for are:
- Giff Smith, Chargers interim HC (CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones)
- Steve Wilkes, 49ers DC (CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones)
- Todd Monken, Ravens OC (NFL Media)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (NFL Media)
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC (NFL Media)
- Patrick Graham, Raiders DC (NFL Media)
- Dan Quinn, Cowboys DC (NBC Sports)
- Patrick Graham, Raiders DC (NBC Sports)
- Raheem Morris, Rams DC (NFL Media)
- Brian Callahan, Bengals OC (NFL Media)
- Kellen Moore, Chargers OC (CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones)
- Leslie Frazier, former Bills DC (CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones)
Washington Commanders, head coach
Ron Rivera compiled a 26-40-1 record in four seasons as Washington’s head man, but was fired the day after the Commanders’ Week 18 loss to Dallas and was put on the offensive under a new ownership group led by Josh Harris. The season is ready for a major overhaul.
The following individuals were requested to be interviewed by the commander:
General Manager/Head of Football Operations
Las Vegas Raiders, GM
Dave Ziegler played various roles in New England for nine years before following Josh McDaniels to Las Vegas. Ziegler spent two seasons with the Raiders, but his final season was disappointing as they left the organization in the hands of veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Champ Kelly will serve as interim general manager. The candidates the Raiders have requested interviews are:
Carolina Panthers, GM
The Panthers fired general manager Scott Fitterer on Monday, two months after firing Frank Reich as head coach. By team, below are all of the general manager interview candidates the Panthers have requested permission to interview.
- Brandon Brown, Giants assistant general manager
- Ed Dodds, Colts assistant general manager
- Mike Greenberg, Buccaneers assistant general manager
- Alec Halaby, Eagles assistant general manager
- Kai Hurley, Saints Vice President of Football Administration
- Champ Kelly, Raiders interim general manager
- Nick Mateo, Ravens Vice President of Football Administration
- Brant Tillis, Chiefs Vice President of Football Operations
- Dan Morgan, Panthers assistant GM
- Mike Disner, Lions COO
Los Angeles Chargers, GM
In addition to parting ways with head coach Brandon Staley, they have also stepped down from general manager Tom Telesco, who held the position for nearly 11 full seasons. He joined the organization as a transfer from San Diego. JoJo Wooden has been named interim general manager.
Director of Football Operations, Washington Commanders
On Monday, the commanders Announces hiring of former Warriors GM Bob Myers and former Vikings GM Rick Spielman To help find a new head coach and head of football operations. Candidates who have already requested interviews for the position of Head of Football Operations are:
According to CBS Sports Read’s NFL insider Jonathan Jones, managers have narrowed the field down to Cunningham and Peters. They will complete a second interview and a decision is expected within the next few days.
