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Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025

New Orleans Saints: NFL Media is reporting the Saints will meet in-person with Giants OC Mike Kafka (Tuesday) and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver (Wednesday) for second head-coach interviews.

New York Jets: Rich Cimini said Sunday on the Anita Marks Show (ESPN New York) that three GM candidates have generated the most buzz: Jon-Eric Sullivan, Alec Halaby and Mike Greenberg. The team is expected to schedule second interviews this week.

Chicago Bears: Chicago has completed its head-coach interview with Tennessee State HC Eddie George, the team announced.

Las Vegas Raiders: Ian Rapoport says the Raiders are flying in Chad Alexander, the Chargers’ assistant GM, for a second general-manager interview scheduled for Monday. Alexander interviewed virtually last week.

Dallas Cowboys: Adam Schefter says on Postseason NFL Countdown that Anthony Lynn is a potential head-coach candidate in Dallas. The former Chargers HC, Lynn helped the Commanders upset Detroit on Saturday night. He serves as Dan Quinn’s run game coordinator and running backs coach in Washington. Schefter adds that while things could change, the Cowboys seem to be operating in their own universe in pursuit of a different slate of candidates while the other five teams pursue either Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn or both. Former players Alex Smith and Tedy Bruschi support Deion Sanders as the next Dallas head coach. Schefter explains that Sanders would not need to interview with Jerry Jones before being offered the role.

Dennis Allen: Now that Atlanta has hired Jeff Ulbrich to lead the Falcons’ defense, Tom Peliserro names former Saints head coach Dennis Allen as a strong candidate to join a Ben Johnson staff as his defensive coordinator either in Chicago, Jacksonville or Las Vegas. Allen is also a former head coach of the Raiders and should he land in Las Vegas would follow in the footsteps of Denver DC Vance Joseph, who returned to take over the Broncos’ defense after previously serving as head coach.

New York Jets: After helping the Commanders to stun Detroit on Saturday night, Washington DC Joe Whitt completed a head-coach interview on Sunday morning with New York, the team announced.

Las Vegas Raiders: Ian Rapoport says now that Detroit’s season is over, the Raiders will work to schedule an in-person interview with Ben Johnson, although Johnson will have options. Rapoport says the Raiders are still enamored with Johnson.

Chicago Bears: Jay Glazer reports the Bears will interview Tennessee State HC Eddie George for Chicago’s head-coaching role on Monday. Courtney Cronin adds that George can interview in-person per NFL rules and, if so, would make the Bears’ search Rooney Rule compliant. George spent time working with Bears players during the 2023 offseason program.

Las Vegas Raiders: Adam Schefter reports the Raiders are interviewing Washington assistant GM Lance Newmark for the vacant Las Vegas GM position on Sunday. Newmark has strong ties to both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn from the executive’s time in Detroit, Schefter adds. The Jets completed a GM interview with Newmark on Jan. 11.

Reported interview lists as of Sunday, 8 a.m. ET

Chicago Bears: Head coach interviews as of Sunday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Thomas Brown, Bears interim HC (completed, Jan. 13)
  • Pete Carroll, former Seahawks HC (completed, Jan. 9)
  • Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 18)
  • 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 (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 (completed, Jan. 18)
  • Mike Tomlin, Steelers HC (reported interest)
  • Mike Vrabel, former Titans HC (completed, Jan. 8)
  • Anthony Weaver, Dolphins DC (completed, Jan. 9)

Dallas Cowboys: Head coach interviews as of Sunday morning…

  • Leslie Frazier, Seahawks assistant HC (scheduled, Monday)
  • Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (reported interest)
  • Ben Johnson, Lions OC (reported interest)
  • Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (completed, Jan. 18)
  • Deion Sanders, Colorado HC (reported interest)

Jacksonville Jaguars: Head coach interviews as of Sunday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 18)
  • Liam Coen, Buccaneers OC (completed, Jan. 15)
  • Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 11)
  • Patrick Graham, Raiders DC (requested)
  • Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 11)
  • Todd Monken, Ravens OC (completed, Jan. 16)
  • Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (completed, Jan. 14)
  • Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)

Las Vegas RaidersHead coach interviews as of Sunday 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 (completed, Jan. 16)
  • Todd Monken, Ravens OC (requested)
  • Robert Saleh, former Jets DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)

Las Vegas RaidersGeneral manager interviews as of Sunday morning…

  • Chad Alexander, Chargers assistant GM (completed, Week of Jan. 13)
  • 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 Sunday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 (completed, Jan. 18)
  • Darren Rizzi, Saints interim HC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 JetsHead coach interviews as of Sunday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
  • Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 9)
  • Brian Griese, 49ers QB coach (requested)
  • Jeff Hafley, Packers DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Vance Joseph, Broncos DC (completed, Jan. 15)
  • Mike Locksley, Maryland HC (completed, Jan. 10)
  • Luke McCown, Vikings QB coach (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 (completed, Jan. 16)
  • Arthur Smith, Steelers OC (completed, Jan. 16)
  • 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 JetsGeneral manager interviews as of Sunday 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 Jan. 17…

  • Matt Berry, Seahawks assistant GM (completed, Jan. 11)
  • Mike Borgonzi, Chiefs assistant GM (first interview completed, Jan. 12; second interview completed, Jan. 15 — hired as general manager, Jan. 17)
  • 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 completed, Jan. 16)
  • Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers VP of player personnel (first interview completed, Jan. 13; second interview completed, Jan. 16)

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons are hiring former Jets interim HC Jeff Ulbrich as their new defensive coordinator.

Dallas Cowboys: Per Brian Howell, Deion Sanders is attempting to add Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to his Colorado staff, a signal he’s likely planning to stay in Boulder.

Chicago Bears: Chicago completed a head-coach interview with Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, the Bears announced.

Dallas Cowboys: Jordan Schultz says Lions DC Aaron Glenn is a name to watch closely in Dallas, that Jerry Jones holds Glenn in high regard. However, the Cowboys aren’t allowed to interview Glenn until the Lions are done playing, possibly as late as the week after Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.

New Orleans Saints: Kellen Moore has completed a virtual head-coach interview, the Saints announced.

Texas: Brett McMurphy reports that Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian has agreed to a contract extension in Austin after declining interviews with two NFL teams.

Dallas Cowboys: Dallas has completed an in-person interview former Jets HC Robert Saleh for the Cowboys’ head-coach vacancy, the team announced.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jacksonville has finished its head-coach interview with Bills OC Joe Brady, the team announced.

Chicago Bears: The team announced a completed head-coach interview with Vikings DC Brian Flores.

Dallas Cowboys: Ian Rapoport says on Gameday Morning that head-coach interviews with Robert Saleh (Saturday) and Leslie Frazier (Monday) will be in-person. The Cowboys also would like to speak to the Lions’ two coordinators, Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, but must wait until Detroit is eliminated in the playoffs or wins the Super Bowl. Regarding Deion Sanders, Rapoport says there’s mutual interest between the Colorado coach and Jerry Jones but they haven’t scheduled an interview. Sanders is in contract-extension negotiations with Colorado, Rapoport says.

Southern California: Rob Ryan, who has spent 24 years in the NFL over a coaching career that began at Western Kentucky in 1987, is now the assistant head coach/defense and linebackers coach on Lincoln Riley’s USC staff.

Atlanta Falcons: Atlanta completed a defensive-coordinator interview with former Bears HC Matt Eberflus, the team announced.

Chicago Bears: Adam Schefter reports the Bears as well as one other unnamed team approached the Steelers offering compensation in return for head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers said no thanks, adding that Tomlin has a no-trade clause in his contract.

Reported interview lists as of Saturday, 8 a.m. ET

Chicago Bears: Head coach interviews as of Saturday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 Saturday morning…

  • Leslie Frazier, Seahawks assistant HC (scheduled, Monday)
  • Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (scheduled, Saturday)
  • Deion Sanders, Colorado HC (reported interest)

Jacksonville Jaguars: Head coach interviews as of Saturday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (scheduled, Saturday)
  • Liam Coen, Buccaneers OC (completed, Jan. 15)
  • Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 11)
  • Patrick Graham, Raiders DC (requested)
  • Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 11)
  • Todd Monken, Ravens OC (completed, Jan. 16)
  • Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (completed, Jan. 14)
  • Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)

Las Vegas RaidersHead coach interviews as of Saturday 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 (completed, Jan. 16)
  • Todd Monken, Ravens OC (requested)
  • Robert Saleh, former Jets DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)

Las Vegas RaidersGeneral manager interviews as of Saturday 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 Saturday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 (scheduled, Saturday)
  • Darren Rizzi, Saints interim HC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 JetsHead coach interviews as of Saturday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
  • Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 9)
  • Brian Griese, 49ers QB coach (requested)
  • Jeff Hafley, Packers DC (completed, Jan. 17)
  • Vance Joseph, Broncos DC (completed, Jan. 15)
  • Mike Locksley, Maryland HC (completed, Jan. 10)
  • Luke McCown, Vikings QB coach (completed, Jan. 17)
  • 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 (completed, Jan. 16)
  • Arthur Smith, Steelers OC (completed, Jan. 16)
  • 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 JetsGeneral manager interviews as of Saturday 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 Jan. 17…

  • Matt Berry, Seahawks assistant GM (completed, Jan. 11)
  • Mike Borgonzi, Chiefs assistant GM (first interview completed, Jan. 12; second interview completed, Jan. 15 — hired as general manager, Jan. 17)
  • 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 completed, Jan. 16)
  • Jon-Eric Sullivan, Packers VP of player personnel (first interview completed, Jan. 13; second interview completed, Jan. 16)

Previous NFL coach & GM carousel updates: Oct. 8-Jan. 4 | Jan. 5 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 7 | Jan. 8 | Jan. 9 | Jan. 10 | Jan. 11-12 | Jan. 13 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 16 | Jan. 17


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Since his freshman year at the University of Colorado, Zak Gilbert has worked 30 years in sports, including 18 NFL seasons. He's spent time with four NFL teams, serving as head of communications for both the Raiders and Browns. A veteran of nine Super Bowls, he most recently worked six seasons in the NFL's New York league office.

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