NFL coaching, GM tracker: Latest news, interviews, developments in 2024 hiring cycle

NFL.com is tracking all of the latest news, interviews and developments concerning coach and GM vacancies around the league as the 2024 hiring cycle kicks into gear. The information below — sourced from NFL Media reports and official team announcements — will be updated in real time during the coming weeks.

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HIRINGS
FIRINGS
RESIGNATIONS
PARTING WAYS
HC/GM INTERVIEWS
OC/DC INTERVIEWS

HIRINGS

Atlanta Falcons

Head coach Raheem Morris
Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson
Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake

The Falcons hired Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their next head coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 25, per sources. Atlanta hired Rams quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Zac Robinson to be their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 27. The team announced Rams assistant head coach Jimmy Lake as the new defensive coordinator on Jan. 29. On Feb. 22, the Falcons announced they have hired Jacquies Smith to be their linebackers coach, including six other assistants to the staff.

Baltimore Ravens

Defensive coordinator Zach Orr

The Ravens promoted Zach Orr to the role of defensive coordinator on Feb. 1. Orr replaces Mike Macdonald after the Seahawks hired Macdonald to be their next head coach. Orr previously spent the past six seasons on Baltimore’s defensive staff following the conclusion of his playing career.

Buffalo Bills

Offensive coordinator Joe Brady
Defensive coordinator Bobby Babich

The Bills promoted Brady as their full-time offensive coordinator on Jan. 28. Brady took over as interim OC midseason after Buffalo fired Ken Dorsey. Babich was promoted to DC from his position as linebackers coach on Jan. 30.

Carolina Panthers

Head coach Dave Canales
Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik
Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith
Executive VP of football operations Brandt Tilis
General manager/president of football ops Dan Morgan
Assistant head coach/run game coordinator Harold Goodwin
Running backs coach Bernie Parmalee
Wide receivers coach Rob Moore
Offensive line coach Joe Gilbert

The Panthers hired Dave Canales as their new head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 25. The Panthers hired Dan Morgan on Jan. 22 as their new general manager/president of football operations. Carolina hired Buccaneers assistant head coach and run game coordinator Harold Goodwin as its new assistant HC and run game coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Rapoport reported on Jan. 30. The Panthers announced on Jan. 31 the hiring of Brandt Tilis as the new executive vice president of football operations. Brad Idzik and Tracy Smith were hired on Feb. 8 as offensive coordinator and special teams coordinator, respectively.

Chicago Bears

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron
Defensive coordinator Eric Washington
Quarterbacks coach Kerry Joseph
Passing game coordinator Thomas Brown

The Bears are hired former Seahawks OC Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 22. Chicago hired former Buffalo Bills assistant head coach and defensive line coach Eric Washington as its new defensive coordinator on Jan. 27. The Bears are hiring former Panthers OC Thomas Brown to be their new passing game coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 30. Chicago announced Kerry Joseph as the new quarterback coach on Jan. 31.

Cincinnati Bengals

Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher

The Bengals promoted quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher to offensive coordinator on Jan. 25.

Cleveland Browns

Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey
Defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire

The Browns hired former Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 28. The team has since announced Dorsey’s hiring. Cleveland hired Jacques Cesaire as their next defensive line coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 27.

Dallas Cowboys

2023 · 12-5-0

Mike Zimmer, defensive coordinator

The Cowboys are expected to hire former Vikings HC Mike Zimmer to be their next defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Feb. 8.

Green Bay Packers

Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley

The Packers hired Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 31.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen
Linebackers coach Matt House

The Jaguars hired Nielsen, who spent the 2023 season as the Falcons defensive coordinator, on Jan. 22. Jaguars fired Mike Caldwell on Jan. 8 after two years as the team’s DC. The Jaguars are hiring Matt House as their linebackers coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 24.

Las Vegas Raiders

Head coach Antonio Pierce
General manager Tom Telesco
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

The Raiders hired Antonio Pierce as their new head coach on Jan. 19. Pierce, who led Las Vegas to a 5-4 finish to the 2023 season as the interim head coach, becomes just the third interim HC to become that team’s full-time coach the following year. The Raiders hired Telesco as their new GM, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 23. Telesco previously spent 11 seasons as Chargers GM, for whom he went 84-92 with three playoff appearances. Las Vegas is expected to hire Luke Getsy to be its next offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Feb.4.

Los Angeles Chargers

Head coach Jim Harbaugh
General manager Joe Hortiz
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman
Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter

The Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh to become their next head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Jan. 24. Harbaugh led the University of Michigan to a national championship in January and received an offer from Michigan that would have made him the highest-paid coach in college football, but chose to helm the Chargers. The Chargers are hired Joe Hortiz as their new general manager, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 29. Hortiz had previously been the Ravens’ director of player personnel since 2019. Los Angeles hired former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman as its new OC, Rapoport reported, and hired Michigan defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as the team’s next DC, per Rapoport and Pelissero. The team later announced Roman and Minter’s hiring.

Los Angeles Rams

Defensive coordinator Chris Shula

The Rams promoted pass rush coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Shula to be the next defensive coordinator.

Miami Dolphins

Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver
Linebackers coach/run game coordinator Joe Barry

The Dolphins hired Ravens assistant head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver as their next defensive coordinator, the team announced of Feb. 3. Miami is hiring former Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry to be their linebackers coach/run game coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Feb. 6.

New England Patriots

Head coach Jerod Mayo
Defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington
Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt

The Patriots hired Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as their new head coach on Jan. 12. Mayo, who had served as a linebackers coach the past five seasons on Belichick’s staff, had been strongly considered as the heir apparent. The 37-year-old becomes the first Black head coach in franchise history and is now the youngest HC in the NFL. The Patriots hired defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington as the team’s next defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 27. The Patriots hired former Browns OC Alex Van Pelt as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Feb. 1.

New Orleans Saints

Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak

The Saints are expected to finalize a deal to hire 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Feb. 11.

New York Giants

Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen
Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial
Tight ends coach Tim Kelly

The Giants hired Shane Bowen as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Feb. 5. New York hired Michael Ghobrial as its special teams coordinator on Jan. 25. Ghobrial previously was the assistant special teams coach for the Jets. The Giants are hiring former Titans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly as tight ends coach, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported on Feb. 6.

Philadelphia Eagles

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio
Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore

The Eagles are set to hire Fangio as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 25. Fangio and the Miami Dolphins parted ways on Jan. 24 after just one season. The team announced Fangio’s hiring on Jan. 27. Philadelphia hired Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for its OC position, Pelissero and NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 27. The Eagles announced Moore’s hiring on Feb. 5.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith

The Steelers hired Arthur Smith on Jan. 30. Smith previously spent the past three seasons as head coach of the Falcons, for whom he compiled a 21-30 record.

Seattle Seahawks

Head coach Mike Macdonald
Defensive coordinator Aden Durde
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb
Quarterbacks coach Charles London
Wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson

The Seahawks hired Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 31. Seattle his also hiring former Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde as its defensive coordinator, Pelissero reported Feb. 9. Later on Feb. 9, Rapoport reported the Seahawks are expected to hire Alabama offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb as their next OC. On Feb. 22, the Seahawks announced they hired Charles London to be their quarterbacks coach, including 14 assistants to the coaching staff.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offensive coordinator Liam Coen

The Buccaneers are hired Liam Coen as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Feb. 2, per a source. The team announced that they had agreed to terms on Feb. 3.

Tennessee Titans

Head coach Brian Callahan
Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson
Offensive coordinator Nick Holz
Special teams coordinator Colt Anderson

The Titans hired Brian Callahan to succeed Mike Vrabel, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero on Jan. 24. Callahan will take on his first head coaching job after previously serving as the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator. Tennessee hired Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson as its defensive coordinator, Pelissero reported on Jan. 31, per sources. The Titans hired Jaguars pass-game coordinator Nick Holz as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Feb. 2, per a source.

Washington Commanders

Head coach Dan Quinn
General manager Adam Peters
Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury
Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.
Special teams coordinator Larry Izzo

The Commanders hired Quinn as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Feb. 1. Washington hired former 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as its new GM on Jan. 15. The Commanders also agreed to terms with former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their next offensive coordinator, NFL Network’s Peter Schrager reported on Feb. 4, per a source. On the same day as Kingsbury, Washington was reported to be hiring Cowboys secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr. as its defensive coordinator, per NFL Network’s Steve Wyche. The Commanders have since announced the hiring of Kingsbury and Whitt. Washington officially announced Izzo as ST coordinator on Feb. 15.

FIRINGS

Atlanta Falcons

Head coach Arthur Smith

The Falcons fired Smith on Jan. 7 after Atlanta’s season ended in a blowout loss to the rival Saints. Smith finished his three-year tenure with a 21-30 record. The Falcons finished under .500 in each campaign, going 7-10 each year.

Buffalo Bills

Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsesy

The Bills fired Dorsey on Nov. 14, a day after Buffalo’s loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Dorsey was elevated from his role as Bills passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2022 when Brian Daboll left to take the New York Giants head coaching job.

Carolina Panthers

Head coach Frank Reich
General manager Scott Fitterer
Assistant head coach/RBs Duce Staley
QBs coach Josh McCown

The Panthers fired Reich on Nov. 27 just 11 games into his first season in Carolina. Reich, who was hired in the offseason after more than four seasons as the head coach for the Colts, went 1-10 with the Panthers before his ouster. The Panthers fired Fitterer on Jan. 8, following the conclusion of a 2-15 season.

Chicago Bears

Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy
Quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko
Receivers coach Tyke Tolbert
Running backs coach Omar Young
Assistant tight ends coach Tim Zetts

The Bears fired Getsy and four other assistant coaches on Jan. 10 after two seasons. Getsy joined Chicago’s staff when Matt Eberflus was hired as head coach during the 2022 offseason.

Cleveland Browns

Running backs coach Stump Mitchell

The Browns fired Mitchell on Jan. 17, while tight ends coach TC McCartney will not be retained.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell
Running backs coach Bernie Parmalee

The Jaguars fired Caldwell and several members of his staff on Jan. 8. Caldwell served as the team’s defensive coordinator for two seasons.

Las Vegas Raiders

Head coach Josh McDaniels
General manager Dave Ziegler
Offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

The Raiders fired McDaniels and Ziegler on Halloween night after a 3-5 start to the season. Las Vegas hired McDaniels and Ziegler away from New England ahead of the 2022 season, but neither was able to complete his second season in the desert. The two oversaw a franchise that produced a 9-16 record through 25 games.

Los Angeles Chargers

Head coach Brandon Staley
General manager Tom Telesco

The Chargers fired Staley and Telesco on Dec. 15, following a 63-21 loss to the Raiders on Thursday Night Football. Staley finished his tenure in L.A. with a 24-24 record, two winning seasons and one playoff berth, which ended in a historic loss to the Jaguars. Telesco was hired in 2013.

New Orleans Saints

Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael
Senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell
Wide receivers coach Kodi Burns

The Saints fired Carmichael on Jan. 16 after 15 seasons as offensive coordinator. Carmichael joined New Orleans as quarterbacks coach when Sean Payton was first hired and then became OC in 2009.

New York Giants

Special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey
Offensive line coach Bobby Johnson

The Giants fired McGaughey and Johnson on Jan. 8.

Philadelphia Eagles

Defensive coordinator Sean Desai

The Eagles fired Desai on Jan. 21, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Desai saw his role on the Eagles diminished in December when assistant coach Matt Patricia took over defensive play calling duties.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Offensive coordinator Matt Canada

The Steelers fired Canada on Nov. 21 after just over two and a half seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator. Canada joined the Steelers as quarterbacks coach in 2020 and was elevated to OC in 2021, replacing Randy Fichtner.

San Francisco 49ers

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks

The 49ers fired Wilks on Feb. 14 just two days after San Francisco lost 25-22 in overtime in Super Bowl LVIII.

Tennessee Titans

Head coach Mike Vrabel

The Titans fired Vrabel on Jan. 9 after six seasons. Vrabel went 54-45 in Tennessee with three trips to the playoffs and one AFC Championship Game appearance.

Washington Commanders

Head coach Ron Rivera
Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio
Defensive backs coach Brent Vieselmeyer

The Commanders fired Rivera on Jan. 8 after four seasons with the team. Rivera won one NFC East title (albeit with a 7-9 record) during his tenure. The Commanders fired Del Rio and Vieselmeyer on Nov. 24 following Washington’s blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Del Rio joined Washington’s staff with Rivera in 2020.

RESIGNED

Chicago Bears

Defensive coordinator Alan Williams

Williams resigned on Sept. 20, citing a need to take a “step back to take care of my health and my family.” Williams joined the Bears as DC in 2022 and has coached in the NFL since the 2001 season and previously was the Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach from 2018-2021 before joining the Bears.

PARTING WAYS

Carolina Panthers

Passing game coordinator Parks Frazier

The Panthers announced it has informed Frazier that he will not continue with the team.

Green Bay Packers

Defensive coordinator Joe Barry

Barry will not return as the Packers’ defensive coordinator following three seasons in the role, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 24, per sources. The team announced the decision shortly after.

Miami Dolphins

Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio
Offensive assistant coach Ricardo Allen
Offensive assistant coach Mike Judge
Assistant special teams coach Brendan Farrell

The Dolphins announced on Jan. 24 that they had parted ways with Fangio after one season. Miami has parted ways with offensive assistants Ricardo Allen and Mike Judge, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported on Jan. 25. Assistant special teams coach Brendan Farrell won’t return for the 2024 season, per Wolfe.

New England Patriots

Head coach Bill Belichick

The Patriots and Belichick mutually agreed to part ways on Jan. 11, per NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Belichick was the head coach in New England for 24 seasons where he won six Super Bowl championships and appeared in three others.

New York Giants

Defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale

The Giants announced on Jan. 10 that they had officially parted ways with Martindale. The announcement came two days following reports that Martindale had resigned from the position as Giants defensive coordinator after two seasons.

Philadelphia Eagles

Offensive coordinator Brian Johnson

Johnson will not be returning to the Eagles in 2024 after one year as the team’s offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 23, per a source. Johnson served as Philadelphia’s quarterbacks coach from 2021-2022 before being promoted to OC in 2023.

Seattle Seahawks

2023 · 9-8-0

Head coach Pete Carroll

The Seahawks announced on Jan. 10 that Carroll will no longer be the franchise’s head coach after 14 seasons. Per a statement from Seahawks chair Jody Allen, the team amicably agreed with Carroll “that his role will evolve from Head Coach to remain with the organization as an advisor.”