NFL coach & GM carousel, Jan. 22

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).

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

New Orleans Saints: Weather no longer affecting flights, Anthony Weaver will get his second interview in-person with the Saints on Friday. Mike Kafka will get his second interview in New Orleans on Saturday. Mike McCarthy‘s first HC interview with the Saints is now expected next week.

New York Jets: Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey and Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown will get second interviews in person for the Jets’ GM vacancy, both on Thursday.

Dallas Cowboys: Ed Werder explained more on the head-coach profile Jerry Jones is expected to seek, continuity with his quarterback and lower-profile leadership.

Las Vegas Raiders: Albert Breer says not to rule out Pete Carroll or Steve Spagnuolo in the Raiders’ head-coach search.

New Orleans Saints: In addition to Anthony Weaver, Mike Kafka and Mike McCarthy, the Saints are also hoping to schedule second interviews with Joe Brady and Kellen Moore, Ian Rapoport says.

Cincinnati Bengals: Al Golden has already informed officials at Notre Dame, where he served as defensive coordinator, that he’s leaving to become defensive coordinator with the Bengals, Pete Thamel reports.

New York Jets: Aaron Glenn is receiving a five-year deal, through 2029, Adam Schefter reports.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The team has fired GM Trent Baalke. Until the team hires a new GM, Ethan Waugh will fulfill the interim role.

New York Jets: Albert Breer connects Nick Caley, Jerrod Johnson and Josh McCown to the potential Aaron Glenn staff in New York…Jordan Schultz says Glenn’s other targets, in addition to Steve Wilks, are Mark Brunell in a TBD offensive role, Chris Banjo as special teams coach, Thomas Brown, Todd Haley and Mike Westhoff, who is retired.

New Orleans Saints: Having lost out in the Aaron Glenn sweepstakes, New Orleans will focus on Mike Kafka, Anthony Weaver and Mike McCarthy. Darren Rizzi also is a candidate for a second interview. The once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that hit New Orleans this week has hampered travel. Also, should they want a second interview with Bills OC Joe Brady, they can’t speak to him until after Buffalo’s game on Sunday.

New York Jets: Mike Garafolo reports former Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks is a strong candidate to join Aaron Glenn in New York. … Also, Tom Pelissero reports Lance Newmark is still under consideration for the team’s general manager but the Jets are planning to proceed with additional second interviews for that role.

New York Jets: Multiple outlets report the Jets are hiring Aaron Glenn as their next head coach.

Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders are hiring Bucs assistant GM John Spytek as their next general manager, multiple outlets report.

Dallas Cowboys: Multiple reports say that Brian Schottenheimer, offensive coordinator under former head coach Mike McCarthy, is in extended talks on Wednesday with regard to the Cowboys’ head-coach vacancy. Schottenheimer spent nearly four hours in a first interview on Tuesday.

New York Giants: Marquand Manuel is set to join the Giants as defensive backs coach, according to Jeremy Fowler. Manuel served as the safeties coach for the Jets the past four seasons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rick Stroud reports Liam Coen‘s new contract is believed to be similar to Vic Fangio’s deal in Philadelphia.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Liam Coen has withdrawn from consideration for the Jaguars’ head-coaching position and is instead expected to sign a new contract with the Buccaneers, Adam Schefter reports. Rick Stroud notes that no head-coaching assurances were made by the Bucs, but Coen decided that remaining in Tampa Bay offers the best path for his career.

Tennessee Titans: Justin Outten‘s Titans contract has expired and the tight ends coach is now a free agent in the coaching market.

New England Patriots: Terrell Williams will leave Detroit and join Mike Vrabel as Patriots defensive coordinator, Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss report. New England also is hiring Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator and Jeremy Springer as special teams coordinator.

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

Chicago Bears: Head coach interviews as of Jan. 20…

• 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)
• Eddie George, Tennessee State HC (completed, Jan. 19)
• Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 11)
• Ben Johnson, Lions OC (completed, Jan. 11 — named head coach, Jan. 21)
• 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 Wednesday morning…

• Leslie Frazier, Seahawks assistant HC (completed, Jan. 20)
• Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (reported interest)
• Ben Johnson, Lions OC (reported interest)
• Anthony Lynn, Commanders run game coordinator/RB coach (reported interest)
• Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (completed, Jan. 17)
• Robert Saleh, former Jets HC (completed, Jan. 18)
• Deion Sanders, Colorado HC (reported interest)
• Brian Schottenheimer, Cowboys OC (completed, Jan. 21)

Jacksonville Jaguars: Head coach interviews as of Wednesday morning…

• Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 18)
• Liam Coen, Buccaneers OC (first interview completed, Jan. 15; second interview scheduled, Wednesday)
• Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 17)
• Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (completed, Jan. 11)
• Patrick Graham, Raiders DC (first interview completed, Jan. 11; second interview scheduled, Thursday)
• 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 (first interview completed, Jan. 14; second interview scheduled, Friday)
• Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)

Las Vegas Raiders: Head coach interviews as of Wednesday 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 Raiders: General manager interviews as of Wednesday morning…

• Chad Alexander, Chargers assistant GM (first interview completed, Week of Jan. 13; second interview scheduled, Tuesday)
• Brandon Brown, Giants assistant GM (first interview completed, Week of Jan. 13; second interview completed, Jan. 20)
• Lance Newmark, Commanders assistant GM (completed, Jan. 19)
• 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 Wednesday morning…

• Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17)
• Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (first interview completed, Jan. 10; second interview scheduled, TBD/weather)
• Mike Kafka, Giants OC (first interview completed, Jan. 9; second interview TBD/weather)
• Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC (requested)
• Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys HC (scheduled, TBD/weather)
• 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 (reported interest)
• Mike Vrabel, former Titans HC (requested)
• Anthony Weaver, Dolphins DC (first interview completed, Jan. 8; second interview scheduled, TBD/weather)
• Davis Webb, Broncos QB coach (reported interest)

New York Jets: Head coach interviews as of Wednesday morning…

• Joe Brady, Bills OC (requested)
• Brian Flores, Vikings DC (completed, Jan. 17)
• Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (first interview completed, Jan. 9; second interview completed, Jan. 21)
• 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 (completed, Jan. 19)

New York Jets: General manager interviews as of Wednesday 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 (first interview completed, Jan. 11; second interview completed, Jan. 21)
• 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)

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