Four NFL teams dismissed their head coaches on Black Monday, January 5, 2026, following the 2025 regular season, joining two in-season firings for a total of six changes. The Arizona Cardinals (Jonathan Gannon), Las Vegas Raiders (Pete Carroll), Cleveland Browns (Kevin Stefanski), and Atlanta Falcons (Raheem Morris) made moves amid disappointing finishes, reflecting a league-wide push for renewal.
The 2025 NFL regular season ended with significant coaching upheaval. On Black Monday, Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill fired Jonathan Gannon after three seasons (15-36 record), capped by a 3-14 finish and nine straight losses. Bidwill praised Gannon's intelligence but stressed, "This is a league about wins and losses." GM Monti Ossenfort will lead the replacement search.
The Las Vegas Raiders parted with 74-year-old Pete Carroll after one season's 3-14 disaster—the worst in franchise history, including an 11-game losing streak. Owner Mark Davis announced the change, with GM John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady overseeing the search. The Raiders hold the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Carroll, a former Super Bowl winner with Seattle, voiced disappointment but no retirement intentions.
Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam relieved Kevin Stefanski after six seasons (45-56 overall), including a 5-12 mark in 2025—his third straight losing year. Despite two Coach of the Year awards (2020, 2023) and two playoff trips, recent results fell short. GM Andrew Berry will conduct the search, spotlighting the young core like Shedeur Sanders and Quinshon Judkins.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank fired Raheem Morris after two 8-9 seasons (despite a late four-game win streak) and GM Terry Fontenot, signaling a full overhaul including a new president of football operations role—former QB Matt Ryan is a candidate.
In-season, the Tennessee Titans dismissed Brian Callahan after a 1-5 start (4-19 overall) on October 13, and the New York Giants let go Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start (20-40-1 overall). These six openings kick off the coaching carousel, with teams like the Bengals (Zac Taylor) and Dolphins (Mike McDaniel) standing pat. Interviews for candidates such as Klint Kubiak and Brian Flores are underway.
