Your tracker for the latest developments with interviews, news and rumors on NFL head coaches, coaching staffs, general managers and front offices (coach & GM carousel will be updated daily throughout the hiring cycle and scouting combine).
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025
Green Bay Packers: The Packers will interview Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton for the same role on the Green Bay staff, Ian Rapoport says.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The team announced a completed HC interview with Ravens OC Todd Monken.
Green Bay Packers: The Packers have fired defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich, Rob Demovsky reports.
Atlanta Falcons: The team has interviewed Packers pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley for its vacant DC role, Atlanta announced.
Washington Commanders: Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has decided to wait on all requested head-coach interviews until after his team’s season ends, Mike Florio reports.
Atlanta Falcons: Lou Anarumo has completed his interview for the Falcons’ vacant defensive-coordinator role, the team announced.
Tennessee Titans: Jonathan Jones reports that after the team concluded its second round of GM interviews Thursday with Green Bay’s Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Titans are expected to decide their next general manger in coming days.
Dallas Cowboys: Jori Epstein says Sean Payton is a key factor in Jerry Jones’ head-coaching search.
New York Jets: The team announced a completed HC interview with Texans OC Bobby Slowik, the 12th individual the team has interviewed for the role. Brian Flores and Luke McCown are reportedly on deck this week.
Dallas Cowboys: Jane Slater notes this regarding Deion Sanders: “Two people with knowledge of the situation tell me Sanders approached Colorado AD Rick George Tuesday about additional money for NIL and his staff. He was met with resistance. The University of Colorado would neither confirm or deny the information when I reached out. Deion Sanders didn’t respond when reached multiple times for comment.”
Chicago Bears: Jordan Schultz tells Colin Cowherd on The Herd that the Bears are a “two-horse race” between Mike McCarthy and Ben Johnson. Schultz says he’s not willing to say Johnson is the favorite with the Raiders.
Minnesota Vikings: Head coach Kevin O’Connell‘s contract expires after the 2025 season. On Thursday, the coach said he’s had great dialogue with ownership and said he wants to stay in Minnesota.
Dallas Cowboys: Ed Werder adds that Jason Witten has a high probability of joining the 2025 coaching staff in some capacity, depending on the HC Jerry Jones chooses. Dianna Russini reports the Cowboys have scheduled a virtual HC interview with Kellen Moore for Friday.
New York Jets: The team announced a completed HC interview with Steelers OC Arthur Smith. Mike Garafolo reminds fans that Smith was a leading candidate for the Jets before they hired Robert Saleh.
Tennessee Titans: John Spytek has completed an in-person GM interview, his second meeting with the Titans, the team announced.
Seattle Seahawks: The team has scheduled a second in-person interview with Saints OC Klint Kubiak for Friday, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo say. Kubiak is a strong candidate to replace Ryan Grubb as Seahawks offensive coordinator.
Kellen Moore: The Eagles OC is scheduled to interview virtually for the Jaguars’ head-coach role on Friday, according to Albert Breer. Moore will then interview with the Saints on Saturday and is expected to interview with Dallas before kickoff on Sunday.
New Orleans Saints: Nick Underhill reports sources familiar with Aaron Glenn‘s thinking say rumors of his preference for the Jets isn’t a fair characterization. Glenn is still a solid candidate for the Saints.
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys have submitted an interview request for Eagles OC Kellen Moore, a former Cowboys play-caller and quarterback. Adam Schefter reports the virtual interview is expected to take place prior to Philadelphia’s Sunday playoff game.
Dallas Cowboys: Ed Werder’s sources say Deion Sanders almost certainly would accept a head-coach offer from Jerry Jones and those around Sanders are encouraging him to pursue the Cowboys. Jones is enamored with the idea. Meanwhile, Werder says Kellen Moore meets a lot of the criteria Jones values, including familiarity with Dak Prescott, and won’t infringe on “Jerry being Jerry.”
Bill Belichick: Jonathan Jones reports that Bill Belichick has yet to sign his contract at North Carolina, not uncommon but also leaving uncertain financial implications should he leave for the NFL.
Robert Saleh: Dianna Russini clarifies that the former Jets HC will meet with the Raiders on Friday, not Thursday. Saleh is also expected to interview in Dallas this week. Saleh completed a head-coach interview with Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Dallas Cowboys: Former Jets HC Robert Saleh (Saturday) and Seahawks assistant HC Leslie Frazier (Monday) will interview for the Cowboys’ head-coach position in person, Jonathan Jones tweets.
Todd Monken: Ravens OC Todd Monken will interview with the Jaguars on Thursday and the Bears on Friday for their respective head-coach roles.
Atlanta Falcons: Steve Wilks, former Panthers interim head coach, will interview in-person for the Falcons’ DC role next week, Jonathan Jones reports.
Chicago Bears: According to Brad Biggs, the team has fired Krithi Chandrakasan, director of analytics.
New York Jets: Texans OC Bobby Slowik is scheduled for a remote head-coach interview with the Jets on Thursday, Jonathan Jones reports. Houston plays on Saturday.
Reported interview lists as of Thursday, 8 a.m. ET
Chicago Bears: Head coach interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
- Thomas Brown, Bears interim HC (completed, Jan. 13)
- Pete Carroll, former Seahawks HC (completed, Jan. 9)
- Brian Flores, Vikings DC (scheduled, Saturday)
- Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame head coach (reported interest)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 11)
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 11)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos DC (reported interest)
- Mike Kafka, Giants OC (completed, Jan. 9)
- Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC (requested)
- Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys HC (requested/denied, Jan. 7…completed, Jan. 15)
- Todd Monken, Ravens OC (requested)
- Drew Petzing, Cardinals OC (completed, Jan. 8)
- Ron Rivera, former Commanders HC (completed, Jan. 12)
- David Shaw, Broncos senior personnel executive and former Stanford HC (completed, Jan. 14)
- Arthur Smith, Steelers OC (completed, Jan. 15)
- Adam Stenavich, Packers OC (requested)
- Mike Vrabel, former Titans HC (completed, Jan. 8)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins DC (completed, Jan. 9)
Dallas Cowboys: Head coach interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Leslie Frazier, Seahawks assistant HC (requested)
- Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (scheduled, later this week)
- Deion Sanders, Colorado HC (reported interest)
Jacksonville Jaguars: Head coach interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
- Liam Coen, Buccaneers OC (completed, Jan. 15)
- Brian Flores, Vikings DC (scheduled, Friday)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 11)
- Patrick Graham, Raiders DC (requested)
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 11)
- Todd Monken, Ravens OC (requested)
- Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (requested)
- Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (completed, Jan. 14)
- Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)
Las Vegas Raiders: Head coach interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Pete Carroll, former Seahawks HC (completed, Jan. 13)
- Brian Flores, Vikings DC (reported interest)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 10)
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 10)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos DC (scheduled, Thursday)
- Todd Monken, Ravens OC (requested)
- Robert Saleh, former Jets DC (scheduled, Thursday)
- Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)
Las Vegas Raiders: General manager interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Brandon Brown, Giants assistant GM (requested)
- John Spytek, Buccaneers assistant GM (requested)
- Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers VP of player personnel (requested)
- Sheldon White, Steelers director of pro personnel (requested)
New England Patriots: Head coach interviews as of Jan. 12…
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (requested/declined)
- Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 10)
- Byron Leftwich, former Buccaneers OC (completed, Jan. 7)
- Pep Hamilton, former Texans OC (completed, Jan. 7)
- Mike Vrabel, former Titans HC (completed, Jan. 9 — hired as head coach, Jan. 12)
New Orleans Saints: Head coach interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 10)
- Mike Kafka, Giants OC (completed, Jan. 9)
- Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC (requested)
- Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys HC (reported interest)
- Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (requested)
- Darren Rizzi, Saints interim HC (scheduled, this week)
- David Shaw, Broncos senior personnel executive and former Stanford HC (requested)
- Mike Vrabel, former Titans HC (requested)
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins DC (completed, Jan. 8)
- Davis Webb, Broncos QB coach (reported interest)
New York Jets: Head coach interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
- Brian Flores, Vikings DC (scheduled, Friday)
- Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 9)
- Brian Griese, 49ers QB coach (requested)
- Jeff Hafley, Packers DC (requested)
- Vance Joseph, Broncos DC (completed, Jan. 15)
- Mike Locksley, Maryland HC (completed, Jan. 10)
- Luke McCown, Vikings QB coach (scheduled, this week)
- Matt Nagy, Chiefs OC (completed, Jan. 8)
- Ron Rivera, former Panthers and Commanders HC (completed, Jan. 2)
- Darren Rizzi, Saints interim HC (completed, Jan. 11)
- Rex Ryan, former Jets and Bills HC (completed, Jan. 7)
- Bobby Slowik, Texans OC (requested)
- Arthur Smith, Steelers OC (scheduled, Thursday)
- Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)
- Jeff Ulbrich, Jets interim HC (completed, Jan. 13)
- Mike Vrabel, former Titans HC (completed, Jan. 8)
- Joe Whitt, Commanders DC (requested)
New York Jets: General manager interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Mike Borgonzi, Chiefs assistant GM (completed, Jan. 8)
- Trey Brown, Bengals senior personnel executive (completed, Jan. 11)
- Thomas Dimitroff, former Falcons GM (completed, Dec. 16)
- Ray Farmer, Rams senior personnel executive (completed, Jan. 9)
- Brian Gaine, Bills assistant GM (completed, Jan. 14)
- Mike Greenberg, Buccaneers assistant GM (completed, Jan. 10)
- Ryan Grigson, Vikings senior VP of player personnel (completed, Jan. 11)
- Alec Halaby, Eagles assistant GM (completed, Jan. 8)
- Darren Mougey, Broncos assistant GM (completed, Jan. 11)
- Jim Nagy, Reese’s Senior Bowl president and former NFL scout (completed, Dec. 19)
- Lance Newmark, Commanders assistant GM (completed, Jan. 11)
- Louis Riddick, ESPN analyst and former NFL executive (completed, Jan. 2)
- Jon Robinson, former Titans GM (completed, Dec. 17)
- Chris Spielman, Lions executive (completed, Jan. 11)
- Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers VP of player personnel (completed, Jan. 14)
Tennessee Titans: General manager interviews as of Thursday morning…
- Matt Berry, Seahawks assistant GM (completed, Jan. 11)
- Mike Borgonzi, Chiefs assistant GM (first interview completed, Jan. 12; second interview completed, Jan. 15)
- Ian Cunningham, Bears assistant GM (first interview completed, Jan. 12; second interview completed, Jan. 15)
- Thomas Dimitroff, former Falcons GM (completed, Jan. 10)
- Ed Dodds, Colts assistant GM (first interview completed, Jan. 11; second interview completed, Jan. 14)
- Terrance Gray, Bills director of player personnel (first interview completed, Jan. 11; second interview completed, Jan. 14)
- Catherine Hickman, Browns assistant GM (completed, Jan. 11)
- Reggie McKenzie, Dolphins senior personnel executive (completed, Jan. 10)
- John Spytek, Buccaneers assistant GM (first interview completed, Jan. 10; second interview scheduled, Thursday)
- Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers VP of player personnel (first interview completed, Jan. 13; second interview scheduled, Thursday)
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