January 29, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak over the weekend and then make a decision on their head-coaching vacancy, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. "It's probably (Kubiak's) job to lose," one candidate predicted. Kubiak's interview with the Raiders will be his second with the organization. The Raiders cannot officially hire Kubiak until after Super Bowl LX is played on Sunday, Feb. 8. The Raiders are also looking at Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator
Davis Webb and Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for the head-coaching job, but Kubiak appears to be the clear front-runner. Under Kubiak in 2025, Seattle finished third in points per game (28.4) and eighth in total yards per game (351.4). If hired by the Raiders, Kubiak will likely be tasked with developing Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
January 28, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers talked with former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott to check about joining head coach Todd Bowles' staff, but he's expected to take this year off and reassess his options in 2027, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. McDermott overlapped with Bucs general manager Jason Licht during their time from 2003 to 2007 with the Philadelphia Eagles, and McDermott interviewed for Tampa's head-coaching job back in 2016. Buffalo surprisingly fired McDermott after nine years with the organization. He led the franchise to eight playoff wins during that time, but he was never able to get over the hump in the postseason and lead them to a Super Bowl appearance. Given his success with the Bills, McDermott should be one of the best head-coaching candidates in 2027 for the next coaching carousel.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
January 28, 2026
The Cleveland Browns are hiring former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 59-year-old spent the last three years running the Ravens' offense under head coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore. Monken served as the offensive coordinator for the Browns in 2019 under head coach Freddie Kitchens. This will be Monken's first head-coaching job in the NFL, although he did serve as the head coach in college at Southern Mississippi from 2013 to 2015. The Browns fired previous head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons at the helm after the team finished 5-12 in 2025. Monken will have his work cut out for him in his first head-coaching gig in the NFL. First and foremost, on the offensive side of the ball, the Browns must decide who their quarterback will be.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
January 27, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera in-person for their head-coaching vacancy, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Rivera is currently the general manager for the football team at the University of California. The 64-year-old coached the Panthers from 2011 to 2019, which included a Super Bowl appearance and two NFL Coach of the Year awards. He wasn't as successful in a shorter stint as the Commanders' head coach from 2020 to 2023, as he never had a winning record in D.C. Rivera hasn't coached in the NFL for the last two seasons, but he's on Arizona's radar as they look to replace Jonathan Gannon. Rivera has plenty of experience in the NFL as a head coach, but it's believed that Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the favorite to be named the Cardinals' next head coach.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 27, 2026
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who won eight Super Bowls, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, according to Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham of ESPN. Belichick fell short of the 40 of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility, according to four sources with first-hand knowledge of the outcome. Sources who spoke with the coach over the weekend described Belichick as "puzzled" and "disappointed." "Politics kept him out. He doesn't believe this is a reflection on his accomplishments," a source familiar with Belichick's thinking said. Per Ari Meirov, former Bills and Colts general manager and long-time Patriots rival Bill Polian told some voters that he thought Belichick should "wait a year" as penance for the Spygate and Deflategate scandals. Most fans considered Belichick to be a lock as a first-ballot Hall of Famer with an NFL coaching record of 333-178, including the playoffs.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham
January 27, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Tuesday that both offensive coordinator Grant Udinski and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile will remain with the team for the 2026 season. Both Udinski and Campanile interviewed for multiple head-coaching openings this cycle, so they will return to Duval next season. The Jaguars excelled on both sides of the ball in 2025 under first-year head coach Liam Coen, which led to the team winning the AFC South. Jacksonville was unable to advance past the Buffalo Bills in the Wild-Card round of the playoffs, but they are a rising organization with the coaching staff staying intact. Under the 30-year-old Udinski, the offense ranked in the top 10 in points per game (27.9), scoring margin, first downs, and total touchdowns. Under Campanile, the Jags had the best run defense in the NFL and also set franchise records with 102 pass breakups, 31 takeaways, 22 interceptions, and a plus-13 turnover differential.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jaguars PR
January 27, 2026
Houston Texans assistant general manager James Liipfert and Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham are the two finalists for the Atlanta Falcons' GM position, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Both Liipfert and Cunningham will be in Atlanta this week for second interviews. Liipfert is a Georgia native and had a strong first interview with the team. Cunningham has been viewed as "the" favorite for the job for a while now, and he also interviewed for the team's president of football job before it went to former quarterback
Matt Ryan. Whoever is hired for the job to replace Terry Fontenot will be working closely with both Ryan and new head coach Kevin Stefanski to try to turn the organization around after eight straight losing seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
January 27, 2026
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz seems to be gaining momentum to become the Browns' next head coach, a league source told Mark Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Schwartz has previous head-coaching experience with the Detroit Lions from 2009 through 2013, going 29-51, although he did lead them to a playoff appearance. The 59-year-old joined the Browns in 2023, the same year that the Browns had the top defense in the league. The Browns really don't want to lose Schwartz as a coach, but the only way they might be able to retain him is to promote him to head coach. In addition to Schwartz, the Browns' finalists are Baltimore Ravens OC Todd Monken and Los Angeles Rams pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. Cleveland's defense has been strong in recent years under Schwartz, but they'd need a strong OC candidate if Stefanski gets the job as head coach.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
January 27, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Brady, who has spent the last four years on Buffalo's coaching staff, will be replacing Sean McDermott after his nine-year run as the Bills' head coach. Brady took over as the OC for Ken Dorsey and has been in the role the last two seasons, developing a close relationship with star quarterback
Josh Allen. All along, the Bills wanted their new head coach to be offensive-minded and someone who could develop a strong relationship with Allen. Brady already has a strong working relationship with Allen, so the move makes plenty of sense. He'll have big shoes to fill, as McDermott led the team to eight playoff victories in his nine years at the helm. Ultimately, the move to promote Brady to head coach is great news for Allen's fantasy outlook in the years to come.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
January 27, 2026
ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that the New York Jets still believe in head coach Aaron Glenn and are optimistic that he can turn things around in 2026 after a miserable 3-14 season in his first year on the job. It won't be easy, as only four head coaches out of 23 since 2000 to win three or fewer games in their first season have rebounded to make the playoffs during their tenure, so Glenn could be fighting an uphill battle. A former general manager with four decades in personnel said he thinks Glenn's first-year decisions were very poor. "He did nothing with the culture," the former GM said. Jets players praised Glenn for being consistent and a good communicator, but that just didn't translate on game days. Owner Woody Johnson said Glenn is "the real deal." The Jets may believe in Glenn, but he'll have to turn things around quickly if he's going to last beyond Year 2. New York's defense was the first in league history to go the entire season without an interception, and the Jets also became the first team in NFL history to lose five straight games by 23 or more points.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
January 26, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have opened as 3.5-point favorites over the New England Patriots for Super Bowl LX, according to Doug Greenberg of ESPN. The Seahawks then quickly jumped up to 4.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings odds. If the Patriots close as underdogs for the big game in two weeks, it will break a streak of eight straight Super Bowls in which they've been favored. The last time New England was an underdog in a Super Bowl was in 2002, when they upset the St. Louis Rams for the franchise's first title. This year's Patriots and Seahawks both entered the year at +6000 to win the Super Bowl. The Patriots were as long as 120-1 to win it all in 2025 after Week 3, when they started 1-2. Underdogs have won the last three Super Bowls outright and have covered the spread in five straight. Against the spread in Super Bowls all time, underdogs are 30-27-2.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Doug Greenberg
January 26, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase for their head-coaching job, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Scheelhaase is also a finalist for the head-coaching job with the Cleveland Browns and is interviewing with them on Monday. In addition to the Bills and Browns, Scheelhaase had head-coaching interviews with the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens and Steelers have since hired new head coaches, but Scheelhaase, one of the fastest-rising young coaches in the NFL, is still in play with the Raiders, Browns, and now the Bills. The 35-year-old has only two years of coaching experience in the NFL, both with the Rams. Before joining the NFL, he coached at Illinois and Iowa State. The Bills are looking to replace former head coach Sean McDermott, who was with the franchise for nine years.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
January 26, 2026
Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is scheduled to meet with the Arizona Cardinals for a second, in-person interview on Monday and Tuesday for the head-coaching job, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. LaFleur has worked as the Rams' offensive coordinator under head coach Sean McVay for the last three seasons. Before that, he had an unsuccessful two-year stint as the New York Jets' OC. LaFleur hasn't generated a ton of interest -- probably because he was not the one calling plays in L.A. for the Rams' offense -- but he's also a head-coaching candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders. The 38-year-old has also coached with the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Cleveland Browns under head coach Kyle Shanahan. He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
January 26, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are interviewing former Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver a second time on Monday for their head-coaching job, sources told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Weaver was a finalist for the head-coaching jobs with the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers this cycle, and he was also a finalist for the New Orleans Saints' head-coaching gig last year. The 45-year-old was the Dolphins' defensive coordinator the last two years and also worked for the Ravens from 2021 to 2023 under head coach John Harbaugh. Weaver could be an ideal fit for the Cardinals organization as they look to replace Jonathan Gannon. The Buffalo Bills are also in play for Weaver, but the Cardinals appear to be making the bigger push for him. The Bills seem to prefer an offensive-minded head coach to pair with quarterback
Josh Allen, so Weaver might be more of a long shot there.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
January 26, 2026
Former Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who was surprisingly fired after his ninth year in Buffalo, is likely to take a year off from coaching, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. McDermott would be one of the top head-coaching candidates for any of the remaining NFL jobs, but to Rapoport's knowledge, he has not expressed interest in any of the openings around the league. Former QB
Philip Rivers was among those who interviewed for the Bills' vacant head-coaching job last week, but he has since withdrawn his name from the search. Quarterback
Josh Allen is firmly involved in the team's search for a new head coach and will have a big say on who the organization eventually goes with to replace McDermott. In his nine years as head coach, McDermott led Buffalo to eight playoff wins, but his failure to advance to the Super Bowl ultimately cost him his job.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
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