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Coaching Shakeup: NFL Teams Fire Key Coaches

1/6/2026

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Coaches Fired Adjustments

The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing after Black Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons fired Raheem Morris, with Mike LaFleur cited as a potential replacement.
The Cleveland Browns parted ways with Kevin Stefanski.
The New York Giants fired Brian Daboll, while considering Kevin Stefanski and Mike McCarthy.
The Arizona Cardinals let go of Jonathan Gannon, with Klint Kubiak among the reported replacements.

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Browns Fire Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Kevin Stefanski after a 5-12 season, ending his six-year tenure.
Stefanski's tenure included two playoff appearances and a 45-56 record.
The team used four starting quarterbacks this season.
Andrew Berry will remain general manager as the Browns seek a new head coach.
The Browns thanked Stefanski for his leadership after four of the last five years missed the postseason.

History

Historical Context

The NFL introduced the Rooney Rule in 2003 to address the lack of diversity among head coaches, following the firings of Tony Dungy and Dennis Green. Despite this initiative, minority representation remains low, exemplified by the 2020 hiring cycle, where only one of five vacancies was filled by a non-White coach. Ongoing scrutiny highlights the need for effective reforms to enhance diversity in coaching positions.

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Coaches Fired Adjustments

The NFL coaching carousel is in full swing after Black Monday.
The Atlanta Falcons fired Raheem Morris, with Mike LaFleur cited as a potential replacement.
The Cleveland Browns parted ways with Kevin Stefanski.
The New York Giants fired Brian Daboll, while considering Kevin Stefanski and Mike McCarthy.
The Arizona Cardinals let go of Jonathan Gannon, with Klint Kubiak among the reported replacements.

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