Follow us as we track all the coaching carousel news here.

With the end of the NFL regular season comes changes, as teams let go of head coaches and general managers in search of a fresh start. Black Monday is typically when the coaching carousel starts, since it’s the day that most teams fire underachieving coaches.

It can start earlier, such as when Ben McAdoo got released in December, but for the most part teams don’t start making moves until the regular season is done.

As coaching rumors and news heats up, we’ll be tracking all the action here. Follow us from the first job opening up, to the last one getting filled.

Head coaches

Firings/Retirements

Arizona Cardinals

• Bruce Arians made it official Monday morning: He is retiring.

Baltimore Ravens

• Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees said he will retire following a 45-year coaching career.

Chicago Bears

• John Fox was fired in Chicago after three seasons that didn’t really go very well.

Dallas Cowboys

• Cowboys wide receivers coach Derek Dooley left to become the offensive coordinator and QBs coach for Missouri. Tight ends coach Steve Loney also plans to retire.
• QBs coach Wade Wilson’s contract will not be renewed, per Alex Marvez.

Denver Broncos

• The Broncos are keeping Vance Joseph, but they fired six coaches: Jeff Davidson (OL), Johnnie Lynn (assitant DBs), Brock Olivo (special teams coordinator), Fred Pagac (OLB), Eric Studesville (assistant head coach/RBs) and Tyke Tolbert (WRs).

Detroit Lions

• Jim Caldwell is out. The Lions’ move was reported earlier Monday morning.

Green Bay Packers

• The Packers fired longtime defensive coordinator Dom Capers, according to multiple reports.
• Green Bay continued turning over its coaching staff on Wednesday, dismissing offensive coordinator Edger Bennett and QB coach Alex Van Pelt.

Houston Texans

• The Texans have mutually parted ways” with special teams coordinator Larry Izzo, according to the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain. Ian Rapoport reported that defensive backs coach John Butler and running backs coach Charles London also won’t return.

Indianapolis Colts

• Head coach Chuck Pagano was relieved of his duties following the Colts’ Week 17 win over the Texans.

New York Giants

• The Giants fired Ben McAdoo after a 2-10 start and numerous controversies, most notably benching Eli Manning and ending his starting games streak. Steve Spagnuolo was named interim coach.

Oakland Raiders

• Jack Del Rio was fired by the Raiders after Oakland’s 30-10 loss to the Chargers in Week 17. This opens the door for a Jon Gruden return to Oakland.

Rumors

Arizona Cardinals

• Bruce Arians has been hounded by retirement rumors most of the season, and he’s vehemently denied them every time. The latest report came from Pro Football Weekly, which Arians decried as “fake news.”
• He’ll likely retire after the season, according to a Sunday morning report from Adam Schefter. However, the team may try to convince him to stick around one more year. Update: Arians decided to retire.
• The Cardinals have requested an interview with Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo, per Schefter.
• Following Arians’ retirement, the Cardinals have also asked to interview Eagles DC Jim Schwartz and Patriots DC Matt Patricia, according to Rapoport.
• The Cardinals also want to interview Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores, per Schefter.
• The Cardinals requested an interview with former Titans head coach and current Steelers offensive line coach Mike Munchak, according to Rapoport.
• Defensive coordinator James Bettcher is set to interview for the head coaching job as soon as Wednesday, Jan. 3, per Rapoport.
• The Cardinals will talk to Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong about the head coaching job, according to Sam Farmer.
• Vikings OC Pat Shurmur will meet with the Cardinals on Thursday, Jan. 4, per Mike Garafolo.
• The Cardinals’ brass made a trip to Philadelphia to meet interview John DeFilippo and Jim Schwartz on Friday, Jan. 5, according to Jeff McLane.
• The Cardinals interviewed Patriots LBs coach Brian Flores, and Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
• Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong interviewed with the Cardinals on Monday, Jan. 8, per Vaughn McClure.
• Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will interview with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to Josina Anderson.
• Cardinals interests include: James Bettcher, John DeFilippo, Brian Flores, Mike Munchak, Matt Patricia, Jim Schwartz, Pat Shurmur.

Baltimore Ravens

• The Ravens have targeted Chuck Pagano, who had a stint as their DBs coach, to be their new defensive coordinator, according to The Baltimore Sun.

Chicago Bears

• Chicago has requested an interview with Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, per Rapoport.
• The team would reportedly like to find a coach with experience developing quarterbacks to work with Mitchell Trubisky.
• Look for the Bears to look into Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael as a potential head coach candidate, according to Rapoport.
• The Bears have asked to interview Panthers DC Steve Wilks, per Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager.
• The Bears plan to interview Eagles QB coach John DeFilippo, according to Mike Garafolo.
• The Bears have requested interviews with Patriots OC Josh McDaniels and Vikings OC Pat Shurmur, according to Rapoport.
• Vikings OC Pat Shurmur interviewed with the Bears on Friday, Jan. 5.
• GM Ryan Pace met with Josh McDaniels on Friday, Jan. 5.
• GM Ryan Pace interviewed Eagles quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo on Saturday, Jan. 6.
• GM Ryan Pace is interviewing Chiefs OC Matt Nagy on Jan. 7. Nagy will be the next Bears coach.

Bears interests include: Pete Carmichael, John DeFilippo, Matt Nagy, Josh McDaniels, Pat Shurmur, Steve Wilks.

Cincinnati Bengals

• Marvin Lewis may or may not be stepping down, but the Bengals are primed to move on without him no matter his next move. The club has reportedly begun vetting in-house candidates for his job. Lewis said after Sunday’s win, which knocked the Ravens out of playoff contention, that he’d like to coach the Bengals next year, but it’s complicated. On Monday, he said it shouldn’t take long for him to make a decision and on Tuesday, the decision came: he’s ... staying. For some reason.
• Lions DC Teryl Austin interviewed for the defensive coordinator position on Friday, Jan. 5, according to Josina Anderson. Former DC Paul Guenther will join the Raiders under Jon Gruden.
• The Bengals are closing in on hiring Teryl Austin as their new defensive coordinator, per Ian Rapoport. Josina Anderson said Austin has accepted the job, which should be official soon.

Cleveland Browns

• The Browns will interview Texans quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan for their OC job. Bill O’Brien says he wants Ryan to stay, per the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain.
• Former Bengals OC Ken Zampese, who was fired after the team’s disastrous 0-2 start to the year, will interview for an offensive assistant job, according to Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot.
• Sean Ryan will interview for the OC job on Wednesday, Jan. 10, according to Ian Rapoport.

Dallas Cowboys

• Backup quarterback Kellen Moore plans to retire and become the Cowboys’ new QBs coach, according to The Sporting News’ Alex Marvez.

Denver Broncos

• Vance Joseph is looking like a one-and-done case in Denver. Broncos GM John Elway will meet with Joseph on Monday morning. His first season with the Broncos included regression on both sides of the ball. Update: Joseph is staying.
• The Broncos hired three assistants for Joseph: quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan, running backs coach Curtis Modkins, and interior offensive line coach Sean Kugler.

Detroit Lions

• The Lions submitted a request to interview Patriots DC Matt Patricia for their head coaching job, according to Schefter.
• Detroit has asked to interview Texans DC Mike Vrabel, according to MMQB’s Albert Breer. Vrabel’s interview is set for Wednesday, Jan. 3.
• The Lions have requested permission to interview Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Joe Person and confirmed by Wilks.
• Packers assistant head coach/linebackers coach Winston Moss will interview Tuesday, Jan. 2, per Ian Rapoport.
• Vikings OC Pat Shurmur will meet with the Lions on Thursday, Jan. 4, per Mike Garafolo.
• The Lions interviewed defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
• The Lions interviewed offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
• The Patriots are prepared for Matt Patricia to leave, most likely for the Lions, according to sources of Mike Florio.

Lions interests include: Teryl Austin, Jim Bob Cooter, Winston Moss, Matt Patricia, Pat Shurmur, Mike Vrabel, Steve Wilks.

Green Bay Packers

• The Packers tried to interview Lions DC Teryl Austin for their defensive coordinator position, but Detroit blocked them, according to Ian Rapoport. They will interview in-house candidate Darren Perry for the job, per Rapoport.

Houston Texans

• According to a report from the Houston Chronicle, Bill O’Brien and GM Rick Smith are in a “toxic” and “dysfunctional” relationship, leaving open the possibility of O’Brien seeking a job elsewhere.
• The Texans are expected to keep O’Brien, Schefter reported Sunday morning, but it’s not a done deal. There are still issues to workout between the two sides.
• With Rick Smith taking an extended leave of absence due to his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis, O’Brien is scheduled to meet with owner Bob McNair on Monday to discuss direction of personnel department.

Indianapolis Colts

• The Colts have requested permission to interview Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Joe Person and confirmed by Wilks.
• The Colts have been given permission to interview Texans DC Mike Vrabel, according to Breer. That interview will happen Saturday.
• The Colts plan to interview Seahawks DC Kris Richard, according to Tom Pelissero. Rapoport reports the interview will take place on Friday, Jan. 5.
• Josh McDaniels will interview with the Colts first, on Thursday, Jan. 4, per Pelissero.
• The Colts will interview Chiefs' offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on Jan. 7.

Colts interests include: Josh McDaniels, Kris Richard, Mike Vrabel, Steve Wilks.

Kansas City Chiefs

• The Chiefs aren’t just losing OC Matt Nagy, who took the Bears’ head coaching gig. Assistant coach Brad Childress also plans to retire, according to James Palmer and Tom Pelissero.
• Chiefs RBs coach Eric Bieniemy is the frontrunner to replace Nagy as OC, per Ian Rapoport.

New York Giants

• Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is expected to interview with the Giants.
• The Giants have submitted requests to interview Patriots DC Matt Patricia and OC Josh McDaniels for their head coaching job, per Adam Schefter.
• The Giants have requested permission to interview Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Joe Person and confirmed by Wilks.
• Former Broncos assistant coach Eric Studesville will be interviewed by the Giants, according to Calvin Watkins of Newsday. He was the team’s running backs coach since 2010 and an assistant head coach in 2017, but was fired along with several other assistants after the season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says the interview will come Friday, Jan. 5.
• Add Vikings OC Pat Shurmur to the list of candidates the Giants will interview, per Jordan Raanan.
• Interim coach Steve Spagnuolo gets the first crack at interviewing for the full-time job. That’s scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 3, according to Garafolo.
• The Giants interviewed Matt Patricia and Josh McDaniels on Friday, Jan. 5.
• Pat Shurmur interviewed with the Giants on Saturday, Jan. 6.
• Jim Schwartz was supposed to interview with the Giants this weekend, but Ralph Vacchiano‏ reported that they couldn’t figure out a time to meet, so they will wait until after the Eagles’ season is over ... unless the Giants have already made a hire then. So yeah, sounds like Schwartz is not really a serious candidate.
• Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will interview with the Giants on Tuesday, Jan. 9, according to Josina Anderson.

Giants interests include: Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia, Jim Schwartz, Pat Shurmur, Steve Spagnuolo, Eric Studesville, Steve Wilks.

Oakland Raiders

• The Raiders might have made Jon Gruden an offer he couldn’t refuse: ownership stake to coach.
• The Raiders are confident Jon Gruden is their coach, but will still call ESPN’s Saturday Wild Card game, according to Ian Rapoport. Gruden plans to call plays, and hire Paul Guenther as his DC.
• Gruden said “I hope I’m a candidate” for the Raiders, a job he is almost certainly going to accept.
• Cowboys special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia will be allowed out of his contract, and is assumed to be joining Jon Gruden’s staff in Oakland, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
• Marvin Lewis confirms Paul Guenther will interview for Raiders’ DC position.
• Tight ends coach Bobby Johnson interviewed for the head coaching job, according to Ian Rapoport. He’s one of two candidates that would satisfy the team’s compliance with the Rooney Rule.
• The rumors from the start were true and the Raiders plan to announce Gruden as the head coach Tuesday.
• As if there were any doubt, ESPN’s Sean McDonough said goodbye to Gruden on their broadcast of the Chiefs-Titans game.

Tennessee Titans

• NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that Titans ownership was at the team's facility all week. And head coach Mike Mularkey is in trouble. The Titans will look at Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
• Rapoport reported on Jan. 6 that Mularkey's job is in jeopardy. If the Titans lose to the Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card round, they could hand Mularkey his walking papers. Tennessee is poised to make a run for Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
• Titans ownership announces after win vs. Chiefs that the team will retain Mike Mularkey as head coach.

Hirings/coaches staying put

Baltimore Ravens

• Former 49ers and Bills offensive coordinator Greg Roman will return to the Ravens as assistant head coach. He was an offensive line assistant for the team in 2006 and 2007.
• The Ravens hired former Bengals WRs coach James Urban as their new QBs coach. In 2017, OC Marty Mornhinweg was also in charge of QBs.

Chicago Bears

• Matt Nagy, the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator in 2017, will be the Bears’ next head coach.

Cincinnati Bengals

• So much for those reports that Marvin Lewis would leave. Instead, he got a two-year extension.

Cleveland Browns

• Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told new GM John Dorsey that Hue Jackson would return as head coach with no debate.

Dallas Cowboys

• Jerry Jones reiterated that Jason Garrett will remain the Cowboys’ head coach. “You pay a price when you make a change at the head coach,” he said on 105.3 The Fan.
• Jerry Jones plans to keep Rod Marinelli and Scott Linehan as coordinators, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Denver Broncos

• Despite rumors that he’d be out after just one year, Vance Joseph will remain coach of the Broncos.
• Joseph confirmed that interim offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave is getting the full-time gig.

Green Bay Packers

• Earlier this season, Mike McCarthy signed a one-year extension through 2019, per Rob Demovsky.

Houston Texans

• Not only is Bill O’Brien staying, but he’s expected to sign an extension, according to the Houston Chronicle’s John McClain.

Miami Dolphins

• The Dolphins hired Dowell Loggains as offensive coordinator. Loggains was formerly the Bears’ offensive coordinator and worked with Adam Gase in Chicago.

New York Jets

• The Jets closed the door on any coaching change this year by signing Todd Bowles to a contract extension.

Oakland Raiders

• The Raiders finally made it official: the team will announce Jon Gruden as the head coach on Tuesday, Jan. 9.

Seattle Seahawks

• As is tradition, talk of Pete Carroll’s retirement have budded up. As is tradition, the NFL’s oldest head coach has denied he’ll leave the sideline.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Despite speculation about a Jon Gruden return to Tampa, the Bucs are reportedly sticking with Dirk Koetter for 2018.

Tennessee Titans

• Rumors were swirling that Mike Mularkey could be out, but ownership says he’s safe after their win against the Chiefs in the Wild Card Round.

Washington

• It appears that Jay Gruden is safe for another year. Ian Rapoport said that there is a “deep understanding” of Washington’s injury woes, and that Gruden isn’t in danger of losing his job.

General managers

Firings

Carolina Panthers

• The Panthers surprisingly fired GM Dave Gettleman just a couple weeks before training camp. They brought back Marty Hurney, who GM’d the team from 2002-12, to serve an interim role.

Cleveland Browns

• The Browns let go of GM Sashi Brown less than two years after hiring him.

Green Bay Packers

• Ted Thompson is transitioning to new role on the team after 13 years as the GM. He’ll now serve as senior advisor to football operations.

New York Giants

• Jerry Reese was fired alongside McAdoo, as the Giants started a complete housecleaning of the front office.

Rumors

Green Bay Packers

• The Packers are attempting to interview Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta to fill their vacancy, according to Pro Football Talk.
• Green Bay’s request to interview assistant Vikings GM George Paton was declined by the Vikings, per Schefter.
• The Packers asked to talk to Seahawks GM John Schneider, but were denied, according to multiple reports.

Houston Texans

• If Bill O’Brien stays, longtime Texans GM Rick Smith could be shown the door. However, as of Sunday afternoon, Smith announced he would be taking an extended leave to focus on his wife’s recent breast cancer diagnosis.
• The Texans are interested in Eagles VP of player personnel and Cowboys VP of player personnel Will McClay, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
• Brian Gutekunst traveled to Houston to interview for the Texans GM job, but left before it took place, according to McClain. Gutekunst, who was the Packers’ director of player personnel, is finalizing a deal to be their new GM.
• Brian Gaine, currently with the Bills as their VP of player personnel, is now the favorite to be hired as the Texans’ new GM, per Ian Rapoport. . Gaine was previously the director of player personnel in Houston.
• Texans VP of football operations/assistant GM Jimmy Raye III interviewed for the GM job on Monday, Jan. 9. Brian Gaine will interview on Tuesday, Jan. 9, per McClain.

Hirings/GM staying put

Chicago Bears

• John Fox is out, but GM Ryan Pace is staying. In fact, the Bears announced Pace has been signed to an extension through 2021.

Cleveland Browns

• On the same day the team fired Sashi Brown, Cleveland tapped John Dorsey as its new general manager.

Green Bay Packers

• The Packers are interviewing Director of Football Operations Eliot Wolf for the GM job on Thursday. He’s one of several in-house candidates for the position, along with Russ Ball and Brian Gutekunst.
• The Packers are hiring Brian Gutekunst as their new GM, per multiple reports.

New York Giants

• New York found its man to replace Reese, hiring former Panthers GM Dave Gettleman. He’ll be tasked with finding a new head coach and repairing a fractured locker room.

New York Jets

• On the same day the Jets extended Todd Bowles, they also gave GM Mike Maccagnan a new contract.

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