Head Coaches

• Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith on January 8. They have requested interviews with Brian Daboll, Josh McDaniels, and Kellen Moore.
• Carolina Panthers: The Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich on November 27. They have requested interviews with Brian Callahan, Leslie Frazier, and Ben Johnson.
• Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler on October 31. They have requested interviews with Brian Daboll, Kellen Moore, and Dan Quinn.
• Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on December 15. They have requested interviews with Brian Daboll, Kellen Moore, and Raheem Morris.
• Tennessee Titans: The Titans fired head coach Mike Vrabel on January 9. They have requested interviews with Brian Daboll, Josh McDaniels, and Dan Quinn.
• Washington Commanders: The Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on January 8. They have requested interviews with Brian Daboll, Josh McDaniels, and Dan Quinn.

General Managers

• Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons have requested interviews with Ryan Poles, Ed Dodds, and Omar Khan.
• Carolina Panthers: The Panthers have requested interviews with Ryan Poles, Ed Dodds, and Omar Khan.
• Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders have requested interviews with Ryan Poles, Ed Dodds, and Omar Khan.
• Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers have requested interviews with Ryan Poles, Ed Dodds, and Omar Khan.
• Tennessee Titans: The Titans have requested interviews with Ryan Poles, Ed Dodds, and Omar Khan.
• Washington Commanders: The Commanders have requested interviews with Ryan Poles, Ed Dodds, and Omar Khan.

Notable Candidates

In addition to the candidates listed above, there are a few other notable candidates who could be in the mix for head coaching or general manager jobs. These include:

• Head Coaches:
  • Brian Daboll, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator
  • Josh McDaniels, former New England Patriots head coach
  • Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator
  • Sean Desai, Chicago Bears defensive coordinator
  • Brian Flores, former Miami Dolphins head coach
• General Managers:
  • Ryan Poles, Kansas City Chiefs executive vice president of football operations
  • Ed Dodds, Indianapolis Colts general manager
  • Omar Khan, Pittsburgh Steelers vice president of football and business administration
  • Terry Fontenot, Atlanta Falcons general manager
  • Rick Spielman, former Minnesota Vikings general manager

The Hiring Process

The hiring process for head coaches and general managers typically takes several weeks or even months. Teams will conduct interviews with multiple candidates before making a decision. The process can be competitive, and it is not uncommon for teams to change their minds after interviewing several candidates.

What’s Next?

The hiring process for head coaches and general managers is still in the early stages. Teams will continue to conduct interviews in the coming weeks. It is likely that we will see some decisions made in the next month or two.