The NFL regular season has come to a close, and with it, the beginning of the search for new head coaches. Several teams have parted ways with their head coaches, and others are likely to follow suit in the coming weeks.
One of the most notable teams searching for a new head coach is the Houston Texans. The team has not had a winning season since 2019, and after finishing with a 4-12 record this season, it was only a matter of time before they made a change. Former defensive coordinator Lovie Smith has been rumored as a potential candidate for the job.
Another team on the hunt for a new head coach is the Atlanta Falcons. After finishing with a 7-9 record this season, the Falcons have decided to part ways with head coach Arthur Smith. While no official candidates have been announced, former quarterback Matt Ryan’s former coordinator Kyle Shanahan is rumored to be a top candidate for the job.
The New Orleans Saints are also searching for a new head coach after the team parted ways with Dennis Allen. Allen’s tenure with the Saints was marked by inconsistency, and the team finished with a 9-8 record this season. Rumors have swirled about potential candidates such as former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and current Saints defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen.
The Minnesota Vikings are another team searching for a new head coach. After a disappointing 8-9 finish this season, the Vikings have decided to part ways with head coach Kevin O’Connell. While no official candidates have been announced, rumors have swirled about potential candidates such as former Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
The Carolina Panthers are also searching for a new head coach after the team parted ways with Frank Reich. Reich’s tenure with the Panthers was marked by inconsistency, and the team finished with a 7-10 record this season. Rumors have swirled about potential candidates such as former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and current Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
With the NFL regular season now over, the search for new head coaches is likely to continue over the coming weeks. As the teams continue their searches, expect to see many familiar faces make the rounds for potential head coaching jobs.
