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Six NFL Teams Shake Up Coaching Staffs on Black Monday
1/16/2026
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Story summary
- Six teams—Falcons, Browns, Cardinals, Raiders, Ravens, and Dolphins—fired head coaches on Black Monday.
- John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens departed after 18 seasons.
- The Cleveland Browns let Kevin Stefanski go after a 5-12 season.
- Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins parted ways, initiating a complete organizational reset.
- Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers stepped down after 19 years, leaving over 25% of the league seeking new leadership.
