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Raiders: Signs are pointing toward another reset in Las Vegas, where Pete Carroll’s status is very much in doubt. It would be, at this point, a major surprise if Carroll returns for a second season.
Browns: Everyone in Cleveland has been frustrated with the results over the past two seasons. But owner Jimmy Haslam has planned to wait for the final results – including Sunday’s game against Cincinnati – before finalizing any decisions (…) The expectation is that Browns brass will regroup on Monday before deciding how to proceed.
Cardinals: Gannon, though, said this past week that he felt "good” about his job status. While owner Michael Bidwill has made no public statement, and there are no guarantees until he does, the general sense has been that Gannon will get another year – this time with a QB that he’s involved in selecting along with GM Monti Ossenfort.
Falcons: However, the team has a thorough process for evaluating leadership, staff and players every year and no changes, or additions, will be put in motion until the season ends. The team has been keeping the focus on Sunday’s game against the Saints and trying to finish strong.
Colts: Irsay-Gordon and those in charge in Indy have remained tight-lipped, not offering any indication into which direction they will go. And while there are no outward signs of major changes on the horizon, there’s also no track record to indicate how Irsay-Gordon might proceed.
Dolphins: Chairman Stephen Ross has made no public statement on the future of head coach Mike McDaniel, who is under contract through 2028. But signs continue to point towards McDaniel returning for a fifth season.
Commanders: After a frustrating 4-12 campaign, the Commanders are expected to retain the football leadership that helped them reach the NFC Championship game last January, including coach Dan Quinn and GM Adam Peters. But other changes could be coming. Quinn took over defensive play-calling duties from Joe Whitt Jr. in November and it’s likely Washington will have a new DC. Although Whitt is a trusted confidante and has worked with Quinn for years, a new defensive voice would make sense, and Washington has done research to that effect. Changes on offense also are possible, though it’s not yet clear how, or when, those could come about. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is expected to get head coach interviews and could be headed elsewhere.
Bengals: Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is not going anywhere. Since being eliminated from playoff contention, Cincinnati has blown out the Dolphins and Cardinals, reminding everyone how their offense can look like with Joe Burrow and his receivers healthy and available. The question is what Cincinnati will do on the defensive side of the ball. Al Golden’s unit has been a source of frustration all season. Yet the Bengals’ defense has slowly and steadily improved, hitting pause on any discussions of moving on. Taylor and the team’s brass will go through their decisions once the season ends.
Jets: The Jets are bringing back Aaron Glenn for a second season as head coach. The question is, how significant will changes be to his staff? Glenn already has fired his defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Homework on replacements has already begun, with a search to follow as soon as the season ends. Changes to the rest of the staff are certainly possible. Glenn has said on multiple occasions the past two weeks that he was going to evaluate his staff
Cowboys: While the Cowboys are out of the playoff chase at 7-8-1, there were enough bright moments in the season’s second half to earn coach Brian Schottenheimer a second season. But other staff changes could be coming. Owner Jerry Jones has repeatedly expressed public disappointment with the defense, casting doubt on the future of his hand-picked coordinator, Matt Eberflus.
Vikings: Kevin O’Connell’s status, of course, remains on firm ground. In other years, he’d be a Coach of the Year candidate for somehow guiding this team to a 8-8 record with injuries hitting hard at quarterback and elsewhere. The most pressing issue is defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ contract, which is set to expire after the season. The Vikings have been hopeful about working out a new deal, and when Flores last spoke to reporters this past Tuesday, he expressed his love for Minnesota.
Chiefs: Andy Reid confirmed this week what we previously reported: He’ll be back for 2026. But there are other questions surrounding next year’s Chiefs. With offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s contract up, several scenarios are in play – including Nagy getting a head coaching job. He’ll be among the top candidates, a rare one this cycle with experience and a background on offense. If he doesn’t get a head job, leaving to take over as a primary play-caller elsewhere is also possible.
Lions: Head coach Dan Campbell will evaluate changes as he moves into offseason mode. But the focus figures to be – again – on finding a new offensive coordinator. Campbell took over play-calling duties during the season from good friend John Morton, who said this week, “I’d like to be here,” which could mean staying in a diminished role. But after losing Ben Johnson to a head coaching job last year, Campbell appears set to search for a new OC again.
Giants: Interim head coach Mike Kafka is expected to get an interview. Others potentially on the radar include ex-NFL head coaches Vance Joseph, Kliff Kingsbury, Mike McCarthy, Matt Nagy and Antonio Pierce; current assistants Lou Anarumo, Joe Brady, Matt Burke, Jesse Minter, Chris Shula and Davis Webb; and current head coaches that become available.