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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).

Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

Dallas Cowboys: Multiple outlets report the Cowboys have agreed to terms to promote offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach. Also, former Bears HC Matt Eberflus is considered a top candidate to become defensive coordinator. Eberflus spent seven years (2011-17) on the Dallas coaching staff as linebackers coach and passing game coordinator.

San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco has officially named Robert Saleh defensive coordinator. The former Jets head coach returns to the 49ers, where he served as DC from 2017-20.

Chicago Bears: Detroit WR coach Antwaan Randle El is finalizing a contract to become assistant head coach/wide receivers coach on Ben Johnson’s new staff, per Adam Schefter. … Also, longtime Mike McCarthy assistant Al Harris will join the Bears as passing game coordinator, per Patrik Walker, and JT Barrett will move from Lions assistant QB coach to Bears quarterbacks coach, per Brad Biggs.

New York Jets: Connor Hughes says he’s spoken to sources tied to each of the three finalists for the Jets’ GM role — Trey Brown, Darren Mougey and Lance Newmark — and none of them have been told whether they’ll be offered the job.

Miami Dolphins: Tom Peliserro reports the Dolphins are hiring Robert Prince as wide receivers coach.

Detroit Lions: Detroit is promoting Hank Fraley to run game coordinator and offensive line coach, Tom Pelissero says.

New England Patriots: Clinton McMillan has left Tennessee to join the Patriots in a TBD defensive role; he had been an assistant DL coach and pass rush specialist with the Titans…Mike Vrabel has hired John “Stretch” Streicher as vice president of football operations and strategy. Streicher assisted Sean McVay last year in Los Angeles. … Pete Thamel reports Riley Larkin will leave national champion Ohio State for an offensive role on the new Patriots staff.

New Orleans Saints: The team announced a completed second HC interview with Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, who met the Saints in person on Friday.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The team has officially named Liam Coen its next head coach.

Houston Texans: John McLain suggests Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as a potential OC in Houston, where his father Gary served as Texans head coach.

Green Bay Packers: Rob Demovsky reports Luke Getsy is expected to return to Green Bay’s coaching staff in a TBD role. Bobby Slowik could also land on the Packers’ staff, looking to replace retired QB coach Tom Clements.

Dallas Cowboys: Ed Werder drops a potential scenario in which Mike McCarthy returns as head coach to the Cowboys.

Houston Texans: The Texans have fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser, multiple outlets report. Ian Rapoport notes that DeMeco Ryans will give his new OC, once hired, the opportunity to evaluate the remainder of Houston’s offensive coaches.

New York Jets: Josina Anderson reports the Jets have selected Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey as their new GM.

Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson will not retain DBs coach Jon Hoke and RBs coach Chad Morton, Patrick Finley reports.

Atlanta Falcons: Former Houston assistant DL coach Nate Ollie is the new Atlanta defensive line coach, the team announced Friday … Former Jets linebackers coach Mike Rutenberg is joining the Falcons as defensive pass game coordinator, Jeremy Fowler says. He reunites with new Atlanta defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Las Vegas Raiders: Multiple outlets report the Raiders have agreed to terms with new head coach Pete Carroll. Adam Schefter reports the deal is a three-year contract with a team option for the fourth. Pro Football Post made the case for Carroll earlier in the week.

San Francisco 49ers: Former Jets special teams coordinator Brant Boyer is an interview candidate for the same role on Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco staff, Matt Maiocco says.

New England Patriots: Jonathan Jones says former Browns QB coach Ashton Grant is joining Mike Vrabel’s first Patriots staff in a similar capacity.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jeremy Fowler reports Liam Coen called several Bucs assistant coaches on his way home Thursday night to personally deliver news that he’s leaving for Jacksonville.

Reported interview lists as of Friday, 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 Friday morning…

  • Rich Bisaccia, Packers STC (reported interest)
  • Pete Carroll, former Seahawks HC (reported interest)
  • 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 (first interview completed, Jan. 21; second interview completed, Jan. 22)

Jacksonville Jaguars: Head coach interviews as of Friday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 18)
  • Liam Coen, Buccaneers OC (first interview completed, Jan. 15; second interview scheduled, Jan. 22 — withdrawn for new contract in Tampa Bay, Jan. 22; reversed course following firing of Trent Baalke and agreed to terms as Jaguars head coach, Jan. 23)
  • 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 completed, Jan. 23)
  • 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, Jan. 24/did not occur)
  • Steve Spagnuolo, Chiefs DC (completed, Jan. 10)

Jacksonville Jaguars: General manager interviews as of Friday morning…

  • (none as of 8 a.m. ET, Friday)

Las Vegas RaidersHead 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 (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 Jan. 22…

  • Chad Alexander, Chargers assistant GM (first interview completed, Week of Jan. 13; second interview completed, Jan. 22)
  • 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 (agreed to terms as general manager, Jan. 22)
  • 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 Friday morning…

  • Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17; reported interest for second interview, TBD)
  • Aaron Glenn, Lions DC (first interview completed, Jan. 10; scheduled second interview didn’t occur/took Jets job, Jan. 22)
  • Mike Kafka, Giants OC (first interview completed, Jan. 9; second interview rescheduled, Saturday)
  • Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders OC (requested)
  • Mike McCarthy, former Cowboys HC (scheduled, next week)
  • Kellen Moore, Eagles OC (completed, Jan. 18, reported interest for second interview, TBD)
  • 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 rescheduled, Friday)
  • Davis Webb, Broncos QB coach (reported interest)

New York JetsHead coach interviews as of Jan. 22…

  • 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; hired as head coach, Jan. 22)
  • 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 JetsGeneral manager interviews as of Friday morning…

  • Mike Borgonzi, Chiefs assistant GM (completed, Jan. 8)
  • Trey Brown, Bengals senior personnel executive (first interview completed, Jan. 11; second interview completed, Jan. 23)
  • 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 (first interview completed, Jan. 11; second interview completed, Jan. 23)
  • 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)

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 | Jan. 18-19 | Jan. 20 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 22 | Jan. 23


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By Zak Gilbert

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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