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.
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.
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 (Jonathan Jones, CBS Sports Senior NFL Insider)
- Todd Monken, Ravens OC (Jonathan Jones, CBS Sports Senior NFL Insider)
- 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 Callahan, Bengals offensive coordinator
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:
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:
panthers gm
The Panthers fired general manager Scott Fitterer on Monday, two months after firing Frank Reich as head coach. Here are all the general manager interview candidates the Panthers have asked for permission to interview.
- Brandon Brown, Giants assistant general manager (NFL Media)
- Ed Dodds, Colts assistant general manager (NFL Media)
- Mike Greenberg, Buccaneers assistant general manager (NFL Media)
- Alec Halaby, Eagles Assistant General Manager (NFL Media)
- Kai Hurley, Saints Vice President of Football Administration (NFL Media)
- Champ Kelly, Raiders interim general manager (NFL Media)
- Nick Mateo, Ravens Vice President of Football Administration (NFL Media)
- Brant Tillis, Chiefs Vice President of Football Operations (NFL Media)
- Dan Morgan, Panthers assistant GM (ESPN)
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.
- Brandon Brown, Giants assistant general manager (NFL Media)
- Terrence Gray, Bills Director of Player Personnel (NFL Media)
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: