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).
Monday, Jan. 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints: The Saints late Monday night announced they’ve completed a second interview, this time in-person, with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The team says it has interviewed Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for the same role on Liam Coen’s new staff. Graham was a finalist for the head-coach role.
Dallas Cowboys: Former 49ers assistant Nick Sorensen will become the Cowboys’ special teams coordinator, Tom Pelissero says.
Houston Texans: Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon interviewed on Monday for the Houston OC vacancy. Nixon has worked for several NFL teams, most recently the Giants in 2023.
Green Bay Packers: Special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia has signed a contract extension, per Tom Silverstein. Additionally, the Packers have hired former Raiders OC Luke Getsy as a senior offensive assistant.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nick Caley completed an OC interview with the Bucs on Monday. Caley is the Rams’ pass game coordinator and tight ends coach.
New Orleans: Nick Underhill reports a New Orleans contingent is flying to Philadelphia on Monday night to interview Eagles OC Kellen Moore for the Saints’ head-coach position. Underhill adds that the Saints plan to interview Mike McCarthy at the end of the week.
Detroit Lions: Adam Schefter says John Morton is headed to Detroit where the Lions are “working to hire” him as offensive coordinator. The Denver pass game coordinator worked with the Lions previously.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Doug Samuels reports Liam Coen is expected to retain special teams coordinator Heath Farwell.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Nate Scheelhaase, Sean McVay’s pass game specialist and offensive assistant, has completed his offensive-coordinator interview with the Bucs, the team announces.
Houston Texans: Houston has hired Mike Tomon as team president, Ben Fischer reports.
San Francisco 49ers: Brant Boyer is the 49ers’ new special teams coordinator, the organization announces. Boyer worked in a similar capacity most recently with the Jets.
Tennessee Titans: Tennessee on Monday confirmed the addition of John Fassel as special teams coordinator. The Titans also announced they’ve hired Tony Oden as cornerbacks coach/pass game coordinator and promoted Luke Stocker to tight ends coach. Oden spent the past four years with the Jets. Rayna Stewart will join Fassel as special teams assistant. Anthony Levine will not be retained.
Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore is finalizing a contract extension for offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Jeremy Fowler reports.
New England Patriots: Jonathan Jones says Drew Wilkins is not expected to return to the Patriots. He had served as New England’s outside linebackers coach.
Dallas Cowboys: Matt Eberflus is flying to Dallas for a Monday interview. The former Bears head coach is expected to be named Cowboys defensive coordinator this week.
Kansas City Chiefs: Dru Grigson, who most recently served as Arizona’s director of player personnel, has joined the Kansas City front office, which lost assistant GM Mike Borgonzi to the Titans earlier in January.
Cincinnati Bengals: Under new defensive coordinator Al Golden, Cincinnati has named Jerry Montgomery defensive line coach and Mike Hodges linebackers coach. Montgomery joins the Bengals from New England while Hodges spent nearly a decade on the Saints’ staff.
New England Patriots: Former Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown is joining Mike Vrabel’s staff as tight ends coach and pass game coordinator. Following Brown from Chicago is assistant offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling, who worked under Vrabel in Tennessee. Also, Mark Daniels reports that linebackers coach Dont’a Hightower will not be retained.
Denver Broncos: DBs coach Jim Leonhard is declining at least three defensive-coordinator interviews to remain with Sean Payton in Denver, Ian Rapoport says.
New England Patriots: Joseph Pasteris says the Patriots are hiring Milton Patterson to their staff from Florida A&M, where he’d served as defensive coordinator and LBs coach.
Tennessee Titans: In addition to Dave Ziegler, Tennessee is expected to hire another former Raiders GM in a star-studded front office: Reggie McKenzie. The 2016 NFL Executive of the Year, McKenzie had been with the Dolphins the last several seasons.
New Orleans Saints: Ian Rapoport reports the Saints could fly to Philadelphia as soon as Monday to conduct a second interview with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. The team first met with Moore virtually Jan. 18.
Detroit Lions: Denver pass game coordinator John Morton has surfaced as a name to watch in Dan Campbell’s search for a new offensive coordinator. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero expect him to interview in Detroit.
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys, who will introduce new head coach Brian Schottenehimer on Monday, have interviewed Kerry Joseph for a quarterbacks coach role on Schottenheimer’s new staff (per Jonathan Jones). Joseph worked with Caleb Williams in Chicago. Also, Cardinals offensive line coach Klayton Adams is a candidate for the Cowboys’ OC role, Jonathan Jones reported Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens: Jamison Hensley writes that head coach John Harbaugh is entering the final year of his current contract. Baltimore has never allowed Harbaugh to begin a season entering a contract year but Harbaugh isn’t worried.
New England Patriots: Per Jordan Schultz, the Patriots are hiring Doug Marrone most likely to coach their offensive line.
Las Vegas Raiders: Karl Scott, the Seahawks’ pass game coordinator/DBs coach, will interview to become the first Raiders defensive coordinator under Pete Carroll, Jonathan Jones says.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Jacksonville is conducting a defensive-coordinator interview with Daronte Jones, Minnesota’s passing-game coordinator/DBs coach, on Monday morning, Tom Pelissero says.
Reported interview lists as of Monday, 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 Jan. 24…
- 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 — agreed to terms as head coach, Jan. 24)
Jacksonville Jaguars: Head coach interviews as of Jan. 24…
- 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 Monday morning…
- (none as of 8 a.m. ET, Monday)
Las Vegas Raiders: Head coach interviews as of Jan. 24…
- Pete Carroll, former Seahawks HC (completed, Jan. 13 — agreed to terms as head coach, Jan. 24)
- 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 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 Monday morning…
- Joe Brady, Bills OC (completed, Jan. 17; removed name from consideration for second interview, Jan. 25)
- 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 completed, Jan. 25)
- 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 completed, Jan. 24)
- Davis Webb, Broncos QB coach (reported interest)
New York Jets: Head 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 Jets: General manager interviews as of Saturday 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; named general manager, Jan. 25)
- 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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