NFL.com is tracking all of the latest news, interviews and developments concerning coach and general manager vacancies around the league as the 2023 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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HIRINGS
- Monti Ossenfort, general manager
- Jonathan Gannon, head coach
- Drew Petzing, offensive coordinator
- Nick Rallis, defensive coordinator
The Cardinals hired Ossenfort, who spent the past three seasons as the Titans director of player personnel, on Jan 16. The Cardinals hired Jonathan Gannon, who has been with the Eagles as defensive coordinator since 2021, as the team's next head coach, on Feb. 14, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources. On Feb. 18, Gannon reportedly made the first big addition to his coaching staff, hiring Eagles LB coach Nick Rallis as the Cardinals' new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per sources. The Cardinals continued adding to their coaching staff a day later, Feb. 19, by hiring Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing as offensive coordinator, per Pelissero, according to sources.
- Ryan Nielsen, defensive coordinator
The Falcons hired Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator on Jan. 27. Nielsen spent the past six seasons in New Orleans as an assistant coach, and was the Saints co-DC last season under Dennis Allen.
- Todd Monken, offensive coordinator
The Ravens hired Monken, who had been the OC at the University of Georgia since 2020, to replace Greg Roman on Feb. 14. Monken has NFL coordinating experience, leading offenses in Tampa Bay and Cleveland prior to joining the Bulldogs' staff.
- Frank Reich, head coach
- Thomas Brown, offensive coordinator
- Ejiro Evero, defensive coordinator
The Panthers hired Reich on Jan. 26. Reich was fired as Colts HC on Nov. 7 following a 3-5-1 start to the 2022 season. Reich generated a 40-33-1 regular-season record in four and a half seasons in Indy with a 1-2 postseason record. Carolina hired Evero as their new defensive coordinator on Feb. 5. Evero spent one season as the Broncos defensive coordinator. The Panthers hired Brown on Friday, Feb. 17. Brown was previously the Rams assistant head coach.
- Jim Schwartz, defensive coordinator
The Browns hired Schwartz as their new defensive coordinator on Jan. 17, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero. This is not Schwartz's first stint in Cleveland as he got his NFL start with the Browns under Bill Belichick as a personnel scout from 1993-1995.
- Brian Schottenheimer, offensive coordinator
Schottenheimer was named Dallas' offensive coordinator on Feb. 4. The veteran assistant replaces Kellen Moore, who parted ways with the Cowboys on Jan. 29 and joined the Chargers as the same capacity.
- Sean Payton, head coach
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator
- Joe Lombardi, offensive coordinator
The Broncos and Saints agreed to a trade that will make Payton the next head coach in Denver, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 31. New Orleans will receive a 2023 first-round draft pack and an second-round pick in the 2024 draft as part of the trade, while Denver will also receive a third-round draft pick. The team officially named Payton as head coach on Feb. 3. Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager reported on Feb. 23 that Vance Joseph will return to Denver as Payton's new defensive coordinator. Joseph previously was Broncos' head coach from 2017-2018. The Broncos announced on Feb. 25 that Joe Lombardi will be reuniting with Sean Payton as the team's new offensive coordinator, along with many other coaching hires.
- DeMeco Ryans, head coach
- Bobby Slowik, offensive coordinator
- Matt Burke, defensive coordinator
The Texans have hired Ryans, the former 49ers defensive coordinator, to be their next head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 31. It's a return to Houston for Ryans, a former linebacker who began his NFL career as a second-round selection by the Texans in 2006. Ryans spent six seasons in Houston. The team has since announced Ryans' hiring. On Feb. 10, Ryans reportedly made the first big addition to his coaching staff, hiring Cardinals DL coach Matt Burke as the Texans' new defensive coordinator. On Feb. 12, Ryans made another addition to his coaching staff, hiring 49ers offensive passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik as the Texans' new offensive coordinator.
- Shane Steichen, head coach
- Jim Bob Cooter, offensive coordinator
The Colts hired Steichen, the former Eagles offensive coordinator, as their next head coach on Feb. 14. Indianapolis turns to a rookie head coach after Steichen helped forge a high-powered offense during his two year-stint in Philadelphia, which culminated in an appearance in Super Bowl LVII. The Colts are finalizing a deal to hire Cooter as their OC, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Feb. 20. Indianapolis is also retaining Gus Bradley as its defensive coordinator.
- Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator
The Chiefs promoted Nagy to offensive coordinator on Feb. 24 after previous OC Eric Bieniemy left the position to become the Commanders' OC. Nagy, who spent four years as the head coach of the Chicago Bears, spent the 2022 season as the Chiefs' senior offensive assistant.quarterbacks coach.
- Kellen Moore, offensive coordinator
- Derrick Ansley, defensive coordinator
The Chargers hired Moore as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 30. The news came one day after Moore and the Cowboys mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons as OC in Dallas. Ansley was officially promoted to DC by the club on Feb. 27 after two seasons directing the secondary.
- Mike LaFleur, offensive coordinator
The Rams hired LaFleur as their next OC, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Jan. 27. LaFleur and the Jets mutually parted ways on Jan. 11 after two seasons. Los Angeles confirmed the hiring later on Jan. 27.
- Vic Fangio, defensive coordinator
Fangio agreed to terms with Miami on a three-year deal to become its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Jan. 29. The Dolphins formally announced the hire on Feb. 15. Fangio was formerly the Broncos head coach from 2019-21.
- Brian Flores, defensive coordinator
The Vikings are hiring Brian Flores as their next defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Feb. 6. Flores was the Steelers senior defensive assistant and LBs coach.
- Bill O'Brien, offensive coordinator
The Patriots have hired O'Brien as their next offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported the news on Jan. 24, and New England confirmed the hiring Jan. 26.
- Joe Woods, defensive coordinator
The Saints are expected to hire Woods as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Feb. 6, per sources. Woods replaces Kris Richard and Ryan Nielsen, who were New Orleans' co-DCs in 2022.
- Nathaniel Hackett, offensive coordinator
The Jets hired Hackett, the former Broncos head coach, on Jan. 26 to replace the departed Mike LaFleur. Hackett was fired on Dec. 26 after a 4-11 start to his first season in Denver. LaFleur and the Jets mutually parted ways on Jan. 11 after two seasons.
- Steve Wilks, defensive coordinator
The 49ers plan to hire Wilks as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported on Feb. 7. Wilks, most recently the Panthers' interim coach, replaces DeMeco Ryans, who was hired by the Texans as their next head coach.
- Ran Carthon, general manager
- Tim Kelly, offensive coordinator
The Titans finalized the hire of Carthon as their new general manager on Jan. 17, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported. Carthon was previous the 49ers director of player personnel. Tennessee promoted Kelly to offensive coordinator on Feb. 7.
- Eric Bieniemy, offensive coordinator
The Commanders are hiring Bieniemy as their new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Friday, Feb. 17. Bieniemy was the OC with the Kansas City Chiefs for the past five seasons, which included two Super Bowl wins. Bieniemy will also carry an assistant head coach title on Ron Rivera's staff.
COACHING/GM INTERVIEWS
Head coach:
- Lou Anarumo, Bengals defensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Brian Callahan, Bengals offensive coordinator (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired by Panthers as DC)
- Brian Flores, Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach (hired by Vikings as DC)
- Jonathan Gannon, Eagles defensive coordinator (hired)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator (completed)
- Vance Joseph, Cardinals defensive coordinator (hired by Broncos as DC)
- Mike Kafka, Giants offensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Sean Payton, former Saints head coach (hired by Broncos)
- Dan Quinn, Cowboys defensive coordinator (staying with Cowboys)
- Frank Reich, former Colts head coach (hired by Panthers)
- DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator (hired by Texans)
General manager:
- Ian Cunningham, Bears assistant general manager (completed)
- Quentin Harris, Cardinals VP of player personnel (completed)
- Joe Hortiz, Ravens director of player personnel (completed)
- Monti Ossenfort, Titans director of player personnel (hired)
- Jerry Reese, former Giants general manager (completed)
- Adrian Wilson, Cardinals VP of pro personnel (completed)
Offensive coordinator:
- Drew Petzing, Browns QBs coach (hiring)
- Joel Thomas, Saints RB coach (requested)
- Drew Terrell, Commanders WRs coach (requested)
Defensive coordinator:
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired by Panthers)
- Vic Fangio, former Broncos head coach (completed)
- Brian Flores, Steelers senior defensive assistant/LB coach (hired by Vikings)
- Al Holcomb, Panthers interim defensive coordinator (completed)
- Ryan Nielsen, Saints co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach (hired)
- Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (requested)
- Dave Canales, Seahawks quarterbacks coach (second interview scheduled)
- Todd Monken, Georgia offensive coordinator (hired)
- Chad O'Shea, Browns WRs coach/pass game coordinator (completed)
- Justin Outten, Broncos offensive coordinator (second interview scheduled)
- Zac Robinson, Rams pass game coordinator (completed)
Head coach:
- Jim Caldwell, former Lions and Colts head coach (completed)
- Ken Dorsey, Bills offensive coordinator (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired as DC)
- Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator (staying with Lions)
- Mike Kafka, Giants offensive coordinator (completed)
- Jerod Mayo, Patriots linebackers coach (requested)
- Kellen Moore, Cowboys offensive coordinator (completed)
- Sean Payton, former Saints head coach (hired by Broncos)
- Frank Reich, former Colts head coach (hired)
- DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator (hired by Texans)
- Shane Steichen, Eagles offensive coordinator (completed)
- Steve Wilks, Panthers interim coach (second interview completed)
Offensive coordinator:
- Jim Bob Cooter, Jaguars passing game coordinator (requested)
- Thomas Brown, Rams assistant head coach (hired)
Defensive coordinator:
- Ejiro Evero, current Broncos defensive coordinator (hired)
- Kris Richard, former Saints co-defensive coordinator
Other:
- Duce Staley, Lions assistant head coach (requested)
Defensive coordinator:
- Sean Desai, Seahawks associate head coach for defense (completed)
- Brian Flores, Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach (hired by Vikings)
- Jerod Mayo, Patriots linebackers coach (requested)
- Jim Schwartz, Titans senior defensive assistant (hired)
- Dennard Wilson, Eagles defensive pass game coordinator (completed)
Special teams coordinator:
- Bubba Ventrone, Colts special teams coordinator (requested)
- Leon Washington, Jets special teams assistant coach (interviewed)
Head coach:
- Jim Caldwell, former Lions and Colts head coach (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired by Panthers as DC)
- Jim Harbaugh, University of Michigan head coach (staying at Michigan)
- Raheem Morris, Rams defensive coordinator (completed)
- Sean Payton, former Saints head coach (hired)
- Dan Quinn, Cowboys defensive coordinator (staying with Cowboys)
- DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator (completed)
- David Shaw, former Stanford University head coach (completed)
Defensive coordinator:
- Sean Desai, Seahawks associate head coach for defense (requested)
- Brian Flores, Steelers senior defensive assistant (hired by Vikings)
- Vance Joseph, former Cardinals defensive coordinator (hired)
- Matt Patricia, Patriots senior football advisor/offensive line coach (completed)
- Kris Richard, former Saints co-defensive coordinator (interviewed)
- Rex Ryan, former Jets, Bills head coach (completed)
Offensive coordinator:
- Joe Lombardi, former Chargers offensive coordinator (hired)
Head coach:
- Thomas Brown, Rams assistant head coach (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired by Panthers as DC)
- Jonathan Gannon, Eagles defensive coordinator (completed)
- Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator (staying with Lions)
- Mike Kafka, Giants offensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Sean Payton, former Saints head coach (hired by Broncos)
- DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator (hired)
- Shane Steichen, Eagles offensive coordinator (completed)
Offensive coordinator:
- Nick Caley, Patriots tight ends coach (completed)
- Kliff Kingsbury, former Cardinals head coach (scheduled)
- Bobby Slowik, 49ers passing game coordinator (hired)
Defensive coordinator:
- Matt Burke, Cardinals defensive line coach (scheduled)
Head coach:
- Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (completed)
- Rich Bisaccia, Packers special teams coordinator (second interview completed)
- Brian Callahan, Bengals offensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired by Panthers as DC)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator (staying with Lions)
- Mike Kafka, Giants offensive coordinator (completed)
- Wink Martindale, Giants defensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Raheem Morris, Rams defensive coordinator (second interview completed)
- Dan Quinn, Cowboys defensive coordinator (staying with Cowboys)
- DeMeco Ryans, 49ers defensive coordinator (hired by Texans)
- Jeff Saturday, Colts interim head coach (second interview completed)
- Shane Steichen, Eagles offensive coordinator (hired)
- Bubba Ventrone, Colts special teams coordinator (completed)
Offensive coordinator:
- Jim Bob Cooter, Jaguars passing game coordinator (hired)
Offensive coordinator:
- Joe Brady, Bills quarterbacks coach (requested)
- Thomas Brown, Rams assistant head coach (completed)
- Jerrod Johnson, Vikings assistant quarterbacks coach (completed)
- Kellen Moore, former Cowboys offensive coordinator (hired)
- Greg Olson, Rams senior offensive assistant (completed)
- Zac Robinson, Rams pass game coordinator (completed)
- Luke Steckel, Titans tight ends coach (completed)
Defensive coordinator:
- Mike LaFleur, former Jets offensive coordinator (hired)
- Sean Desai, Seahawks associate head coach for defense (completed)
- Ejiro Evero, Broncos defensive coordinator (hired by Panthers)
- Brian Flores, Steelers senior defensive assistant (hired)
- Ryan Nielsen, Saints co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach (hired by Falcons)
- Mike Pettine, Vikings assistant head coach (completed)
- Nick Caley, Patriots tight ends coach (completed)
- Keenan McCardell, Vikings wide receivers coach (requested)
- Bill O'Brien, University of Alabama offensive coordinator (hired)
- Joe Woods, former Browns defensive coordinator (expected to be hired)
- Joe Brady, Bills quarterbacks coach (requested)
- Marcus Brady, former Colts offensive coordinator (completed)
- Nick Caley, Patriots tight ends coach (completed)
- Nathaniel Hackett, former Broncos head coach (hired)
- Klint Kubiak, Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach (completed)
- Chad O'Shea, Browns pass game coordinator (completed)
- Kevin Patullo, Eagles pass game coordinator (completed)
Offensive coordinator:
- Brian Johnson, Eagles QB coach (expected to be promoted)
Defensive coordinator:
- Vance Joseph, former Cardinals defensive coordinator (hired by Broncos as DC)
- Jesse Minter, Michigan defensive coordinator (completed)
- Chris Shula, Rams DBs coach/pass game coordinator (completed)
- Sean Desai, Seahawks associate head coach (second interview)
- Steve Wilks, Panthers defensive coordinator (expected to be hired)
- Thomas Brown, Rams assistant head coach/tight ends coach (second interview scheduled)
- Dave Canales, Seahawks quarterbacks coach (hired)
- Jim Bob Cooter, Jaguars passing game coordinator (completed)
- Ronald Curry, Saints passing game coordinator/QBs coach (completed)
- Klint Kubiak, Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach (completed)
- Keenan McCardell, Vikings wide receivers coach (completed)
- Todd Monken, University of Georgia offensive coordinator (hired by Ravens)
- Scottie Montgomery, Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach (completed)
- Dan Pitcher, Bengals quarterbacks coach (completed)
- Shea Tierney, Giants quarterbacks coach (completed)
General manager:
- Malik Boyd, Bills senior director of pro personnel (completed)
- Ran Carthon, 49ers director of player personnel (hired)
- Glenn Cook, Browns assistant GM/VP of player personnel (completed)
- Ryan Cowden, Titans VP of player personnel (completed)
- Ian Cunningham, Bears assistant general manager (completed)
- Quentin Harris, Cardinals VP of player personnel (completed)
- Monti Ossenfort, Titans director of player personnel (hired by Cardinals)
Offensive coordinator:
- Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (hired)
- Thomas Brown, Rams assistant head coach (completed)
- Charles London, Falcons quarterbacks coach (completed)
- Anthony Lynn, 49ers assistant head coach/RBs coach (completed)
- Greg Roman, former Ravens offensive coordinator (scheduled)
- Pat Shurmur, longtime NFL offensive coordinator (completed)
- Eric Studesville, Dolphins associate head coach/RBs coach (completed)
- Ken Zampese, Commanders quarterbacks coach (completed)
FIRED
- Head coach Kliff Kinsgbury
Kingsbury was fired on Jan. 9 following a 4-13 season and just one season after he signed a contract extension through the 2027 season. Kingsbury served as Arizona's head coach for four years, going 28-37-1 and reaching the postseason just once.
- Head coach Matt Rhule
- Defensive coordinator Phil Snow
Rhule was fired on Oct. 10, five weeks into his third year with the Panthers. Rhule's time in Carolina produced just an 11-27 record over two-plus seasons, including consecutive five-win campaigns and a 1-4 start in 2022. Steve Wilks served as the Panthers' interim coach, leading Carolina to a 7-10 record and the brink of an NFC South title. Snow was fired along with Rhule.
- Defensive coordinator Joe Woods
- Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer
Woods was relieved of his duties on Jan. 9, one day after the conclusion of the 2022 regular season. Woods had been with the Browns since 2020. Priefer was fired on Jan. 21 after four seasons in Cleveland.
- Head coach Nathaniel Hackett
Hackett was fired on Dec. 26 after a 4-11 start to his first season in Denver. Senior assistant Jerry Rosburg served as the Broncos' interim coach for their final two games.
- Head coach Lovie Smith
Smith was fired on Jan. 8, hours after the Texans' season-ending win over the Colts. Smith served as Houston's head coach for just one season, leading the Texans to a 3-13-1 record. Smith is the second Houston coach in as many years to go one-and-done; David Culley was replaced by Smith during the 2022 offseason after a 4-13 season in 2021.
- Head coach Frank Reich
- Offensive coordinator Marcus Brady
Reich was fired on Nov. 7 following a 3-5-1 start to the 2022 season. Reich generated a 40-33-1 regular-season record in four and a half seasons in Indy with a 1-2 postseason record. He was replaced by former Colts center and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday as interim coach; Saturday's Colts went 1-7 in eight games. Brady was fired one week before Reich after serving as OC for just over a season.
- Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi
- Passing game coordinator/QBs Shane Day
Lombardi and Day were fired on Jan. 17 just three days after the Chargers' 27-points playoff collapse against the Jaguars.
- Defensive coordinator Josh Boyer
Boyer was fired on Jan. 19 following a season in which Miami's defense ranked 24th in points allowed and 18th in yards allowed.
- Defensive coordinator Ed Donatell
Donatell was fired on Jan. 19 following a season in which Minnesota's defense ranked 28th in points allowed and 31st in yards allowed.
- Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich
The Buccaneers fired Leftwich on Jan. 19 after four seasons in Tampa Bay. Leftwich joined the Bucs as offensive coordinator in 2019 following the hiring of head coach Bruce Arians, under whom Leftwich began his coaching career in Arizona. The Buccaneers also parted ways with five other assistants, while three more, including quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen, have decided to retire.
- General manager Jon Robinson
- Offensive coordinator Todd Downing
Robinson was fired after seven seasons as Tennessee's GM on Dec. 6. The Titans compiled a 66-43 record with Robinson in charge, including zero losing seasons. At the time of Robinson's ouster, Tennessee had generated the ninth-highest winning percentage (.606) in the NFL since 2016. Titans VP of player personnel Ryan Cowden took over Robinson's duties on an interim basis. Downing was fired as OC on Jan. 9. Downing had been with the organization since 2019. He was promoted from tight ends coach to offensive coordinator in 2021.
- Offensive coordinator Scott Turner
The Commanders fired Turner on Jan. 10. Turner had been Washington's offensive coordinator since the 2020 season. The Commanders were never better than 23rd in the league in points scored per game in the three seasons with Turner at the helm.
PARTING WAYS
- Offensive coordinator Greg Roman
Roman and the Ravens are parting ways after six seasons, the team announced on Jan. 19. Roman had been Baltimore's OC since 2019.
- Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
Moore and the Cowboys are parting ways after four seasons, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
- Offensive coordinator Liam Coen
The University of Kentucky on Jan. 10 announced that Coen is returning as the school's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach.
- Co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Kris Richard
Richard and the Saints parted ways on Feb. 1 after two seasons, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.
- Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur
LaFleur and the Jets mutually parted ways on Jan. 11 after two seasons. The Jets ranked 28th and 29th overall in points per games during LaFleur's two seasons in New York.
STEPPING DOWN
- General manager Steve Keim
The team announced on Jan. 9 that Keim is stepping down as GM to "focus on his health." Keim initially took an indefinite, health-related leave of absence from the team on Dec. 14. Keim had been the Cardinals' GM since the 2013 season.
- Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier
The Bills announced on Feb. 28 that Frazier is taking a year off from coaching during the 2023 season. Frazier plans to return for the 2024 campaign. Buffalo hired Al Holcomb as a senior defensive assistant.
RETIREMENTS
- Defensive coordinator Dean Pees
Pees, 73, announced his retirement on Jan. 9 after 50 years of coaching in football. Pees had been Atlanta's DC for the past two seasons.
OFFICIAL INTERVIEW TIMELINE
Below is the official timeline for permitted interviews, per NFL rules:
- Jan. 10: Virtual interviews for open head-coach positions can be conducted with coaches whose clubs are not participating in the postseason or whose clubs have a postseason bye (Kansas City and Philadelphia).
- Jan. 17: In-person and/or virtual interviews may be conducted with head-coach candidates whose teams played on Wild Card Saturday or Sunday.
- Jan. 18: In-person and/or virtual interviews may be conducted with head coach candidates whose teams played on Wild Card Monday.
- Jan. 23: In-person and/or virtual interviews with coaches whose teams won a Wild Card game may begin for coordinator positions through Jan. 28, the Saturday prior to Conference Championship games. A request for a coordinator position must be approved if it is not a "shared" position, and/or if the requesting club does not have an assistant head coach in charge of the side of the ball of the coordinator position (i.e., assistant head coach-offense for an offensive coordinator position.) All other interviews with coaches whose teams are still participating in the playoffs are prohibited until Jan. 30.
- Jan. 30: Assistant coaches whose clubs are participating in the Super Bowl who previously interviewed for another club's head-coach position may have a second in-person or virtual interview with such club no later than Feb. 5, the Sunday prior to the Super Bowl.
- Feb. 13: Second interviews with assistant coaches whose teams were participating in the Super Bowl may resume.
