2025 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker

Five teams have made coaching changes so far during this year’s cycle. Here are the candidates connected to each of the now-HC-needy franchises. If more teams make changes, they will be added to the list.

Updated 1-6-25 (10:23pm CT)

Chicago Bears

• Bill Belichick, head coach (North Carolina): Expressed interest
• Joe Brady, offensive coordinator (Bills): Mentioned as candidate
• Thomas Brown, interim head coach (Bears: Interview expected
• Pete Carroll, former head coach (Seahawks): Interested in job
• Brian Flores, defensive coordinator (Vikings): Interview requested
• Aaron Glenn, defensive coordinator (Lions): Interview requested
• Ben Johnson, offensive coordinator (Lions): Interview expected
• Mike Kafka, offensive coordinator (Giants): Interview requested
• Kliff Kingsbury, offensive coordinator (Commanders): Interview expected
• Mike McCarthy, head coach (Cowboys): Interview requested
• Todd Monken, offensive coordinator (Ravens): Interview requested
• Drew Petzing, offensive coordinator (Cardinals): Interview requested
• David Shaw, senior personnel executive (Broncos): Interview requested
• Arthur Smith, offensive coordinator (Steelers): Interview requested
• Mike Vrabel, former head coach (Titans): Mentioned as candidate
• Anthony Weaver, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Interview requested

Jacksonville Jaguars

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

New York Jets

• Bill Belichick, head coach (North Carolina): Showed interest; meeting never scheduled
• Joe Brady, offensive coordinator (Bills): Interview requested
• Brian Flores, defensive coordinator (Vikings): Interview requested
• Aaron Glenn, defensive coordinator (Lions): Interview requested
• Brian Griese, quarterbacks coach (49ers): Interview requested
• Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Broncos): Interview requested
• Josh McCown, quarterbacks coach (Vikings): Interview requested
• Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator (Chiefs): Interview requested
• Ron Rivera, former head coach (Commanders): Interviewed
• Rex Ryan, former head coach (Bills): To interview 1/7
• Bobby Slowik, offensive coordinator (Texans): Interview requested
• Arthur Smith, offensive coordinator (Steelers): Interview requested
• Jeff Ulbrich, interim head coach (Jets): To interview
• Mike Vrabel, former head coach (Titans): Interviewed 1/3