With interviews entering late rounds and the new league year inching closer, we are finally seeing some of the coaching and front-office vacancies around the league get filled. To check out every opening around the league, check out our firings list. Tap in for all the latest head coach, coordinator, and general manager hirings.
New position: New England Patriots defensive coordinator
Previous position: New England Patriots defensive line coach
New position: Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator
Previous position: Michigan defensive coordinator
New position: Chicago Bears defensive coordinator
Previous position: Buffalo Bills assistant head coach/defensive line coach
New position: Atlanta Falcons head coach
Previous position: Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator
New position: Carolina Panthers head coach
Previous position: Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator
New position: Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator
Previous position: Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator (2023)
New position: Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator
Previous position: Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach
New position: Los Angeles Chargers general manager
Previous position: Las Vegas Raiders general manager
New position: Tennessee Titans head coach
Previous position: Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator (2019-2023)
Callahan has worked under a long list of highly productive head coaches: John Fox, Gary Kubiak, Jim Caldwell, Jon Gruden, and Zac Taylor.
New position: Chicago Bears offensive coordinator
Previous position: Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator (2021-2023)
New position: Carolina Panthers general manager/president of football operations
Previous position: Carolina Panthers assistant general manager (2021-2023)
Before working under Fitterer, Morgan played major roles in the Seahawks and Bills pro personnel department. He also played seven seasons with the Panthers as a linebacker.
New position: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator
Previous position: Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator/defensive line coach (2023)
In one year, Nielsen helped flip the Falcons from one of the worst defenses in the league (29th in EPA/Play, 31st in success rate allowed) to one of the best (12th in EPA/Play, 5th in success rate allowed) year-over-year.
New position: Las Vegas Raiders head coach
Previous position: Las Vegas Raiders linebackers coach (2022-2023), interim head coach (2023)
Pierce was so beloved by his players after the interim coaching stint that edge rusher Maxx Crosby threatened a trade request if Pierce was not hired long-term.
New position: Washington Commanders general manager
Previous position: San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager (2021-2023)
Peters worked his way up the Denver Broncos scouting department before becoming the 49ers’ VP of player personnel. Peters is touted as especially proficient in late-round draft picks, nailing selections on George Kittle, Fred Warner, Talanoa Hufanga, and Brock Purdy.
New Hire: New England Patriots head coach
Previous Position: New England Patriots linebackers coach (2019-2023)
New England was able to hire Mayo directly to the position after owner Robert Kraft formally laid out a succession plan for the league during Mayo’s 2023 extension.
