2025 NFL Head Coach Search Update
Five NFL teams have initiated head coaching changes in this cycle. Below is the list of candidates linked to these franchises. Updates will be made as more teams make changes.
Chicago Bears
- Bill Belichick, HC (North Carolina): Interested
- Joe Brady, OC (Bills): Considered
- Thomas Brown, Interim HC (Bears): Interview anticipated
- Pete Carroll, Former HC (Seahawks): Interested
- Brian Flores, DC (Vikings): Interview requested
- Aaron Glenn, DC (Lions): Interview requested
- Ben Johnson, OC (Lions): Interview anticipated
- Mike Kafka, OC (Giants): Interview requested
- Kliff Kingsbury, OC (Commanders): Interview anticipated
- Mike McCarthy, HC (Cowboys): Interview requested
- Todd Monken, OC (Ravens): Interview requested
- Drew Petzing, OC (Cardinals): Interview requested
- David Shaw, Senior Personnel Exec (Broncos): Interview requested
- Arthur Smith, OC (Steelers): Interview requested
- Mike Vrabel, Former HC (Titans): Considered
- Anthony Weaver, DC (Dolphins): Interview requested
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Joe Brady, OC (Bills): Considered
- Liam Coen, OC (Buccaneers): Considered
- Ben Johnson, OC (Lions): Considered
New England Patriots
- Ben Johnson, OC (Lions): Interview anticipated
- Mike Vrabel, Former HC (Titans): Leading candidate
New Orleans Saints
- Joe Brady, OC (Bills): Interview requested
- Aaron Glenn, DC (Lions): Interview requested
- Mike Kafka, OC (Giants): Interview requested
- Kellen Moore, OC (Eagles): Interview requested
- Matt Nagy, OC (Chiefs): Considered
- Mike Vrabel, Former HC (Titans): Rumored
- Anthony Weaver, DC (Dolphins): Interview requested
New York Jets
- Bill Belichick, HC (North Carolina): Interested but no meeting set
- Joe Brady, OC (Bills): Interview requested
- Brian Flores, DC (Vikings): Interview requested
- Aaron Glenn, DC (Lions): Interview requested
- Brian Griese, QB Coach (49ers): Interview requested
- Vance Joseph, DC (Broncos): Interview requested
- Josh McCown, QB Coach (Vikings): Interview requested
- Matt Nagy, OC (Chiefs): Interview requested
- Ron Rivera, Former HC (Commanders): Interviewed
- Rex Ryan, Former HC (Bills): Interview on Jan 7
- Bobby Slowik, OC (Texans): Interview requested
- Arthur Smith, OC (Steelers): Interview requested
- Jeff Ulbrich, Interim HC (Jets): Interview scheduled
- Mike Vrabel, Former HC (Titans): Interviewed on Jan 3
