NFL.com is tracking all of the latest news, interviews and developments concerning coach and GM vacancies around the league as the 2026 hiring cycle kicks into gear. The information below -- sourced from NFL Media reports and official team announcements -- will be updated in real time during the coming weeks.
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PARTING WAYS
Note: Coach and GM partings are listed below in chronological order with the most recent moves listed first.
- General manager Chris Grier
Grier and the Dolphins mutually parted ways on Oct. 31 amid his 10th season as GM. Miami compiled a 77-80 record with Grier at the helm, appearing in the playoffs three times but achieving no postseason wins. Champ Kelly served as interim GM after Grier's departure.
FIRINGS
Note: Coach and GM firings are listed below in chronological order with the most recent moves listed first.
- Rams special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn
Los Angeles fired Blackburn on Dec. 20 after the Rams dropped to 11-4 with an overtime loss to the rival Seahawks.
- Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks
Wilks was fired on Dec. 15 after New York dropped to 3-11. Passing game coordinator Chris Harris took over as interim DC.
- Head coach Brian Daboll
- Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen
Daboll was fired on Nov. 10 after a 2-8 start to his fourth season as Big Blue's head coach. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka took over as interim coach. Daboll led the Giants to a 20-40-1 record and one playoff appearance in his three-plus years in New York. Bowen was fired two weeks later, with Charlie Bullen serving out the season as interim DC.
- Head coach Brian Callahan
Callahan was fired on Oct. 13 after a 1-5 start to his second season as head coach of the Titans. Mike McCoy took over as interim coach. Callahan ended his career in Tennessee with a 4-19 record.
