Two days after their divisional round loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday, the Buffalo Bills shocked the league byfiring their head coach, Sean McDermott. GM Brandon Beane will reportedly retain his job and find McDermott's replacement.
The move follows a busy weekend that saw the two biggest names on the NFL head coaching market officially find new teams to lead.
After about two days of curious silence since news broke of their pending union, theNew York Giants and John Harbaugh finalized their dealSaturday, and theGiants made the hire official.The deal is expected to be five years in length and with a total value of $100 million — one of the largest contracts in the league — according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.
Harbaugh becomes the Giants' fifth head coach (seven counting interims) since Tom Coughlin resigned in January 2016. Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is reportedly expected to join Harbaugh on his staff.
Also on Saturday, the Atlanta Falconsofficially announcedthat Kevin Stefanski will be the team's next head coach. The former Cleveland Browns coach takes over for Raheem Morris, becoming the Falcons' third head coach in the past six seasons and 20th in franchise history.
Green Bay, meanwhile, is standing pat with its leadership.Head coach Matt LaFleur is reportedly get a contract extension,as is general manager Brian Gutekunst. There was some question if LaFleur would return after the Packers lost their last five games, including blowing an 18-point lead against the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round, but the Packers' braintrust ultimately chose to bring them back after injuries ravaged what looked at times like a Super Bowl team this season.
There was another monumental shift in the coaching ranks last week, as longtimePittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stepped awayfrom the team after a 19-year run. His decision came less than 24 hours after theSteelers lost 30-6against the Houston Texans in the wild-card round. With the move, the Steelers will look to hire their third coach since 1969.Tomlin reportedly isn't looking to coach in 2026,and any team that wants to hire him before his contract runs out in 2027 will likely have towork out a trade with Pittsburgh.
Here's a rundown of the hirings, firings and buzzy situations to watch.
HIRED
John Harbaugh, New York Giants
Head coaching record:180-113 regular season, 13-11 playoffs (including a Super Bowl title), 18 seasons with Baltimore Ravens
Why he was hired:The Giants have had four full-time head coaches and two interims since Tom Coughlin resigned after the 2015 season, and they're fed up with the turnover. Harbaugh is 63, but he has a lot of juice left and figures to bring stability to a proud franchise that's fallen on some of the hardest times it's ever faced. (The Giants' 59 wins since 2015 are the second-fewest in the NFL, ahead of only the Jets).
There's talent to develop on the roster betweenQB Jaxson Dart(who might sync well withHarbaugh's preferred offensive coordinator, Todd Monken), RB Cam Skattebo, WR Malik Nabers, LT Andrew Thomas, and a defense that includes DT Dexter Lawrence and edge rushers Brian Burns and Abdul Carter. There's also a general manager in Joe Schoen, asYahoo Sports' Charles Robinson explained,who was apparently willing to cede personnel decision-making to Harbaugh despite the nominal hierarchy inside the franchise. And team owner John Mara, one of the more influential voices in the league, revealed he's battling an undisclosed form of cancer last September, which likely emboldened the desire for a head coach to come in and command respect immediately.
The Giants have floundered for years, but landing the coach widely viewed as the best on the market brings back instant credibility. Now we'll see how quickly they can win together.
HIRED
Kevin Stefanski, Atlanta Falcons
Head coaching record:45-56 regular season, 1-2 playoffs, six seasons with Cleveland Browns
Why he was hired:Stefanski was one of the top names on the market, with the NFL at large looking at more than just his wins and losses with the Browns while trying to lift a struggling franchise into playoff contention. Sound familiar, Atlanta? Stefanski's offensive acumen is a hybrid of multiple schemes and coaching trees, which can helpnew president of football Matt Ryansort through the talent the Falcons have on that side of the ball (including Kirk Cousins, whom Stefanski coached in Minnesota). They're alsoretaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrichafter the Falcons' defense made big strides this season.Stefanski as head coach and offensive mastermind, with Ulbrich sticking around to continue building his side of the ball? That's a solid recipe going forward, even if the answer at quarterback and no first-round pick this spring present significant challenges. If team owner Arthur Blank is finally willing to be patient and let this project play out, Stefanski could end the Falcons' eight-year playoff drought sooner than expected, especially in a weak NFC South.
FIRED
Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills
Record with team:105-57 (including playoffs), nine seasons
Why he was fired:Quite simply, McDermott didn't reach a Super Bowl with Josh Allen, who won NFL MVP in 2024 and is arguably the best quarterback in the league. Even with Allen playing an uncharacteristically sloppy game in Saturday's divisional-round loss to the Denver Broncos, there were ample chances to win, and McDermott's Bills couldn't get it done. No team has arguably been victimized more by the recent Chiefs dynasty than the Bills, who lost to Kansas City four times in the playoffs, and in every way imaginable — from the infamous 13 seconds game in the 2021 season, to at home in the divisional round in the 2023 season, to both a blowout (2020 season) and a close game (2024 season) at Arrowhead. But there have been other gut-wrenching losses too, including Saturday's, and the Bills decided they had enough of a coach who helped the defense constantly overperform its talent but went just 8-8 in the playoffs, and ceded the AFC East to the rising New England Patriots this season.
STEPPED DOWN
Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
Record with team:201-126-2 (including playoffs), 19 seasons
Why he stepped down:After nearly two decades of success in Pittsburgh, Tomlin faced criticism in recent seasons for his failure to make deep postseason runs. It's possible those demands began to weigh on Tomlin after such a long time coaching. It's also possible he was simply ready to take a break after nearly 20 years in a high-stress role. Since Tomlin is leaving — and was not fired — the Steelers still hold his rights should he want to return to coaching. Tomlin also could opt to take a gap year or two before returning to the game. If he decides to get back into coaching, he would presumably be a highly sought-after target for teams.
FIRED
Brian Callahan, Tennessee Titans (in season)Brian Daboll, New York Giants (in season)Raheem Morris, Atlanta FalconsKevin Stefanski, Cleveland BrownsPete Carroll, Las Vegas RaidersJonathan Gannon, Arizona CardinalsJohn Harbaugh, Baltimore RavensMike McDaniel, Miami DolphinsSean McDermott, Buffalo Bills
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Kevin Stefanski retains Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
After the Falcons announced Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach Saturday, he's moved quickly to build his coaching staff. He'll keep Jeff Ulbrich in Atlanta as his defensive coordinator.
Kansas City reportedly requests to interview Eric Bieniemy for head coaching job
The Kansas City Chiefs could be preparing to see a familiar face back in the facility soon, requesting to interview Chicago Bears running backs coach (and former Chiefs OC) Eric Bieniemy for their offensive coordinator position, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
Bienemy was previously with the Chiefs from 2013 to 2022, working for five years as their running backs coach before being promoted to offensive coordinator for his final five seasons with the organization. The Chiefs' offense ranked in the top six in points and yards in each of his five seasons as OC.
The team doesn't technically have an opening at their offensive coordinator, but it appears they're getting ahead of things, as current OC Matt Nagy has garnered interest in the head-coaching market. Nagy has interviewed for head coaching jobs with the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans. Nagy will reportedly have a second interview with the Titans this week.
AFC East has seen quite a shakeup
Mike Vrabel, Aaron Glenn...and with Mike McDaniel and Sean McDermott fired, there isn't much continuity in the division currently.
Mike Vrabel was hired 372 days ago and is now technically the longest-tenured coach in the AFC East.
Bills reportedly fire head coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons
Sean McDermott has been fired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The 51-year-old McDermott was hired in 2017 and led the Bills to five AFC East division titles and eight playoff appearances in nine seasons.
Despite regular-season success — seven double-digit win seasons — it was a lack of success in the playoffs that led to the Bills making a change. McDermott's Bills won only eight games in the postseason, including a pair of losses in the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver to have second interview with Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers liked what they heard from Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. The 45-year-old will reportedly get another interview with the Steelers this week, this one in-person, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Weaver spent the past two seasons as the Dolphins' defensive coordinator. Prior to that, Weaver also served as the defensive coordinator with the Houston Texans in 2020.
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Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile interviewing with Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are casting a wide net after firing John Harbaugh. The team will reportedly add a new name to its search Monday, as it is interviewing Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
Campanile, 43, just finished his first season as a defensive coordinator. He helped lead the Jaguars to an eighth place finish in points against in 2025.
Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile is interviewing today for the Baltimore Ravens head coach job.
Prior to joining the Jaguars, Campanile served as a linebackers coach with the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers.
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Rams pass-game coordinator Matt Scheelhaase will interview with Browns again
Los Angeles Rams pass-game coordinator Matt Scheelhaase will receive a second interview with the Cleveland Browns ... but not this week.
With the Rams' win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Scheelhaase will not be eligible to interview for teams until next Monday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase will be getting a second head coaching interview with the Cleveland Browns. But with the Rams win on Sunday night, the Browns cannot talk with him until next Monday.
He won't be the only member of the staff forced to wait. Chris Shula and Mike LaFleur are also expected to have head-coaching interviews that will need to be pushed to next Monday following the win.
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Raiders interview schedule revealed ahead of AFC/NFC championship games
The Las Vegas Raiders have a busy week ahead. The team will perform four interviews over the next three days, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Those interviews include Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter, Ejiro Evero and Jeff Hafley.
Raiders current head coach interview schedule:
🏈Monday: former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel
🏈Tuesday: Chargers DC Jesse Minter, Panthers DC Ejiro Evero
Of those four, McDaniel is the only one with a backup in offense. Minter, Evero and Hafley have all excelled as defensive coordinators. Additionally, only McDaniel has previous head-coaching experience, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 35-33 record over the past four years.l
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Eagles request interview with Bobby Slowik, Dolphins pass game coordinator, for OC position
The Philadelphia Eagles have requested to interview Bobby Slowik for their offensive coordinator opening, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Slowik was the Miami Dolphins' passing game coordinator under former head coach Mike McDaniel this past season.
Eagles requested to interview Dolphins senior passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik for their offensive coordinator position. pic.twitter.com/8vTMYqG94W
Slowik was highly regarded as an offensive coordinator after the Houston Texans finished with the third-best offense in the AFC (and seventh in the NFL) for the 2023 season. Quarterback C.J. Stroud won Offensve Rookie of the Year honors, passing for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns.
However, the Texans' offensive production plummeted to No. 22 the following season and Stroud took a step back in his development, resulting in Slowik being fired.
The Eagles have interviewed former Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson and former New York Giants OC Mike Kafka for their opening. Additionally, they have requested interviews with Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter and plan to talk to former Giants head coach Brian Daboll.
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Dolphins interview Bills OC Joe Brady for head coach opening
The Miami Dolphins announced on Sunday evening that they completed an interview with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coach opening.
Brady has run Sean McDermott's offense for the past three seasons. He was the team's QB coach before being promoted to offensive coordinator when Ken Dorsey was fired in 2023. The Bills ranked No. 4 in NFL total offense this season and led the league with 2,714 yards rushing.
Prior to joining the Bills, Brady was the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator on Matt Rhule's staff. He may be best known as LSU's passing game coordinator and receivers coach when the Tigers won the national championship in 2019.
Criss Partee
Ravens have completed interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh for HC position
The Baltimore Ravens have completed their interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for the head coach position. Saleh's 49ers were eliminated from the playoffs on Saturday night.
Saleh spent the previous four years as head coach of the New York Jets. He began his second stint as Niners DC this season.
We have completed an interview with Robert Saleh for our head coach position. pic.twitter.com/YtI9ZcqC0n
Titans have reportedly narrowed HC search down to three finalists
The Tennessee Titans have narrowed their search down to three known finalists for the head coach position. San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley are among those finalists, reports Adam Schefter.
Tennessee's three known HC finalists are Robert Saleh, Matt Nagy and Jeff Hafley. https://t.co/SMDz2N6qGx
Browns working on setting up multiple second-round interviews for HC opening
The Cleveland Browns are working on conducting second interviews (in-person) with Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase for the head coach job.
The #Browns are working on in-person, second interviews with #Chargers DC Jesse Minter and #Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase for their HC job, sources say.
49ers DC Robert Saleh to interview for Ravens HC position on Sunday
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh will interview with the Baltimore Ravens for their open head coach position. The Niners were eliminated from the postseason on Saturday, losing to division rival Seattle, 41-6. Saleh's defense allowed the Seahawks to score 34 points on 52 offensive plays. The other touchdown came on the opening kickoff when return man Rashid Shaheed took it back 95 yards for the scor
Veteran OL coach Bill Callahan is expected to join Kevin Stefanski's staff in Atlanta
Offensive line coach Bill Callahan is likely to join the Atlanta Falcons, working under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. Callahan worked on Stefanski's coaching staff with the Cleveland Browns before leaving to join his son Brian with the Tennessee Titans in 2023.
Callahan was head coach of the Oakland Raiders for two years in the early 2000s and won an AFC Championship during the 2002 campaign.
Veteran OL coach Bill Callahan is likely to join new #Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski in Atlanta, sources tell The Insiders. Callahan was on Stefanski's coaching staff with the #Browns before leaving to join his son Brian with the #Titans in 2023. pic.twitter.com/w249JF8ZUe
Mike McDaniel to have in-person interview with Browns
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will interview in-person with the Cleveland Browns this week, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
McDaniel has a number of interviews on his schedule for the week, including meetings with the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.
Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is scheduled to interview in-person Wednesday for the Browns head coaching job, per source.
Another busy week for McDaniel, who will interview for the Raiders' HC job Monday in Miami and the Chargers OC job Tuesday in L.A. pic.twitter.com/HDaDjHskhv
McDaniel posted a 35-33 record in four seasons with the Dolphins before being fired this offseason.
Criss Partee
Eagles expected to interview former Giants HC Brian Daboll for OC position
Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll is expected to interview for the Eagles' offensive coordinator job, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He's already interviewed for the Titans head coach job and is expected to have other interview opportunities as well.
Former Giants HC Brian Daboll is expected to interview for the Eagles offensive coordinator job, per sources. He already has interviewed for Titans HC job, and is expected to have other interviews as well. pic.twitter.com/vDOcgZrlmQ
Eagles special teams coordinator Michael Clay agrees to terms on new deal in Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles and special teams coordinator Michael Clay have agreed to terms on a new deal for him to stay in Philly. Clay had drawn interest around the league as one of the premier special teams coaches, but decided to stay with the Eagles.
The #Eagles and special teams coach Michael Clay have agreed to terms on a new deal for him to return to Philly, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
One of the more coveted ST coaches around, Clay drew significant interest around the league. But he elected to remain home. pic.twitter.com/lTyKegDVLR
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to talk to former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy about the team's head-coaching vacancy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
McCarthy did not coach in 2025 after being fired by the Cowboys following the 2024 NFL season.
Steelers are expected to speak with former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy about their head coach vacancy. McCarthy is from Pittsburgh, and worked with Steelers GM Omar Khan in New Orleans in 2000. pic.twitter.com/mR3nOMxWCA
McCarthy has ties to the organization, as he's worked with Steelers general manager Omar Khan before.
While McCarthy has a strong regular-season record, going 174-112-2 over 18 seasons, he's received criticism for his in-game management and early playoff exits.
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Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski as new head coach
Kevin Stefanski interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday for their head coach opening, and that meeting ended with an agreement.
The team announced Saturday night that Stefanski will become Atlanta's next head coach, the 20th person to hold the job in franchise history.
"We're thrilled to land a lead-by-example leader in Kevin Stefanski who brings a clear vision for his staff, our team and a closely aligned focus on building this team on fundamentals, toughness and active collaboration with every area of the football operation," said new president of football Matt Ryan. "Coach Stefanski is a team-first leader who puts a premium on accountability for everyone and a player-driven culture."
This is the second hire of the current coaching cycle, after the New York Giants grabbed former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Seven NFL head coaching positions remain open, including Stefanski's and Harbaugh's former AFC North homes.
