Kyler Murray has parting words for his former coach
By Michael BlinnMy guy, genuinely loved going to war with you. Appreciate who you are as a man and a coach. Warpath- pic.twitter.com/MzU2giXvjm
— Kyler Murray (@K1) January 5, 2026
The dreaded day for coaches and personnel is here.
With the NFL regular season officially over, Black Monday has coaches feeling the hot seat. Who is safe and who will be back for the 2026 season?
Six head coaches have already lost their jobs in the Cardinals Jonathan Gannon, Raiders’ Pete Carroll, Browns’ Kevin Stefanski, Titans’ Brian Callahan, Giants’ Brian Daboll and Falcons’ Raheem Morris.
The hot seat has Mike McDaniel as the lone remaining name.
Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest NFL rumors, news and more.
Zac Taylor will be back next season, and said Monday he'll keep the rest of his staff along for the ride. Zac Taylor says he is bringing back his entire coaching staffBengals keeping the band together
By Michael Blinn
Titans to interview Raheem Morris
By Justin TaschFresh off of being fired by the Falcons, Raheem Morris will get a head coach interview with the Titans, per ESPN.
News: The Tennessee Titans will interview Raheem Morris for their vacant HC job later this week, per sources. @ESPNNFL
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 5, 2026
Todd Bowles makes his pitch to stay with Buccaneers
By Justin TaschTodd Bowles believes he's earned the right to continue as Buccaneers head coach.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles has not yet met with the Glazer family about his future but said “I’ve earned the chance. I’ve won three straight division titles so that says at lot as far as I’m concerned.” pic.twitter.com/wxiML3nYsp
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) January 5, 2026
Kevin Stefanski to speak with Giants, Falcons and Titans
By Justin TaschKevin Stefanski may not be out of work for very long.
Sources: Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski currently is expected to speak with the Falcons, Giants and Titans about their HC vacancies. pic.twitter.com/prpXsuC5t5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026
Where Mike McDaniel stands with Dolphins
By Justin TaschNFL Network shares the latest on Mike McDaniel's status as head coach of the Dolphins:
From Up to the Minute: Focusing in on the #Dolphins landscape, the future of coach Mike McDaniel, and whether Quinn Ewers has a role. pic.twitter.com/eqSZRldGV8
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2026
Kevin Stefanski seen departing Browns facility after being fired
By Rob ReeseWKYC Sports reporter Nick Camino captured the moment Kevin Stefanski appeared to leave the team facility in Berea, Ohio after being fired.
Former #Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski leaves team headquarters in Berea for a final time after being fired this morning. @wkyc@WKYCSportspic.twitter.com/0bsm549Vg7
— Nick Camino (@NickCaminoWKYC) January 5, 2026
Browns GM praises Shedeur Sanders, won't commit to starting him in 2026
By Rob ReeseBrowns GM Andrew Berry praised Shedeur Sanders development but noted Cleveland will still do their due diligence on QB options in the draft class.
He also noted that the new coach will have a say in their QB situation.
#Browns Andrew Berry praised Shedeur Sanders' development but noted that they'll do their work in the QB market, #NFL draft, internal etc. to find the right QB. New coach will have a say.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) January 5, 2026
Mike Kafka plans on interviewing for head coaching role
By Rob ReeseInterim head coach Mike Kafka says he does plan on interviewing for the role. They are also expected to interview Mike McCarthy, Kliff Kingsburgy, and Matt Nagy.
“Yeah, I do plan on interviewing.”
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) January 5, 2026
Mike Kafka talks Giants’ HC opening & results of this season. pic.twitter.com/swHBiEBEWW
Jonathan Gannon told players he was fired
By Rob ReeseJonathan Gannon was able to inform his players of his own firing using the opportunity to leave the team with one final message about adversity.
Jonathan Gannon had the opportunity to inform his players he'd been fired, explaining to them that this is another example of adversity. Sounded like it was a powerful final message. https://t.co/YL5mX4nqAh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2026
Cardinals now turn attention to finding new coach, QB situation
By Rob ReeseAs Arizona looks for its next head coach, the team also has a decision to make for its 2026 starting QB. Kyle Murray hasn't lived up to the bill and is set to make $36.8M next season. The Cardinals have two big choices to make.
Along with hiring a new HC, Arizona will have a major QB decision to make this offseason with Kyler Murray, who is guaranteed $36.8 million in 2026. On the fifth day of the new league year in mid-March, another $19.5 million of Murray’s 2027 base salary becomes guaranteed if he… https://t.co/VOLXg5JBzD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026
Update to NFL coaching landscape
By Rob ReeseHaving trouble keeping up with all the coaching changes? Here's the latest breakdown of the NFL coaching carousel courtesy of ESPN's Adam Schefter:
Current NFL landscape:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026
Head coach openings:
🏈Giants
🏈Titans
🏈Falcons
🏈Cardinals
🏈Browns
🏈Raiders
GM openings:
🏈Dolphins
🏈Falcons
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