NFL rumors tracker for head coach openings with latest updates and reports

Jan 7, 2026 - 03:15

The NFL coaching carrousel is in full swing, with a bloody Black Monday and Tuesday creating five new head coach openings around the league. The New York Giants and Tennessee Titans had already fired their head coaches in-season, meaning there’s seven top jobs available right now. There have already been some shocking moves, and not every team is going to get their top candidate.

The surprising move the coaching cycle happened when the Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh after 18 seasons on the job. Harbaugh will be 64 years old at the start of next season, but he’s already garnering significant interest around the league. Expect this cycle to include some “retreads” who have been fired by other teams, as well as young coaches who will get their first shot at leading a team.

The Ravens, Giants, Titans, Falcons, Cardinals, Browns, Raiders all have head coach openings right now. Teams like to cast a wide net during a head coaching search, and that leads to some wild rumors. We’ll be updating you on the most significant rumors of this coaching cycle with this post.

John Harbaugh is a favorite to land New York Giants job

Sources: John Harbaugh is expected to emerge as a favorite for the head coaching job of the New York Giants.

Harbaugh will be in demand for many teams, not just the Giants.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026

He should get to pick the GM too if this happens. Harbaugh reportedly wants to coach in 2026.

John Harbaugh drawing interest from “mystery team” without a current job opening

In the first 45 minutes after John Harbaugh was fired this afternoon, his agent Bryan Harlan said he received calls from seven NFL teams expressing interest in his client.

There currently are seven NFL head coach openings, including Baltimore’s. pic.twitter.com/ey5vYsLcrZ— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026

Get your guesses in in the comments. I’ll go with the Miami Dolphins.

Kliff Kingsbury is a “name to watch” as Ravens’ head coaching candidate

Amid recent leaguewide buzz about Kliff Kingsbury’s future, many believe Baltimore, paired with Lamar Jackson, would be an ideal landing spot for the now former Commanders offensive coordinator.

That will be a name to watch.— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 6, 2026

Kingsbury was fired as the offensive coordinator of the Washington Commanders on Tuesday. Could he already be in for a promotion? This one seems like a stretch.

Jason Garrett to interview for Titans head coaching job

Sources: Former Cowboys HC and NBC analyst Jason Garrett is interviewing Friday for the Titans head coaching job. pic.twitter.com/7mAWFJMLfB— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026

This is stunning, and quite frankly, hilarious. Garrett lasted 9.5 seasons as the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach before being fired following the 2019 season.

Browns require to interview Ravens OC Todd Monken

Monken’s offense looked a lot better in 2024 than 2025, but he’s still a head coaching candidate for the Cleveland Browns.

Browns to interview Seahawks DC Aden Durde

The #Browns have requested permission to interview #Seahawks DC Aden Durde for their vacant HC job, source said.

The native of England came to the NFL as a #Cowboys coaching intern and has risen quickly.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2026

A British head coach could be fun.

Broncos DC Vance Joseph to interview for 4 head coach openings

Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is expected to interview this week for the Raiders, Cardinals, Giants and Titans head coaching vacancies, per sources. pic.twitter.com/W7Ij89Lu3c— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 6, 2026

The Broncos’ defense is incredible, and it makes sense to try to steal some of that magic away from Denver. Joseph has an 11-21 head coaching record after previously holding the top job with the Broncos.

Kevin Stefanski to interview with Falcons, Giants, Titans

Sources: Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski currently is expected to speak with the Falcons, Giants and Titans about their HC vacancies. pic.twitter.com/prpXsuC5t5— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2026

Stefanski’s Giants interview is Wednesday. He feels well positioned to land another head coaching job in this cycle.

Titans line up five coaching candidates for interviews

The Titans interview schedule …

• Wednesday: Colts DC Lou Anarumo, Broncos DC Vance Joseph.

• Thursday: Chiefs OC Matt Nagy.

• Friday: ex-Cowboys coach Jason Garrett.

• Saturday: ex-Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. https://t.co/A3UZowGmeY— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 6, 2026

Matt Nagy sounds like a legit candidate for the Titans

Nagy says he doesn't plan to be a play caller as a HC. And this from @danpompei: "The culture he hopes to foster will encourage players to feel loose and free in their assignments and not be sabotaged by details, as he now knows his Bears sometimes became." https://t.co/fRLQ2F9re3— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 6, 2026

"I don't believe Matt Nagy is going to be back." – Nate Taylor— Mark Gunnels (@MarkAGunnels) January 6, 2026

The Chiefs’ passing game offense took a big downturn after hiring Nagy, so it’s surprising that he’s getting another look after his failed stint as Chicago Bears head coach.