Keep up to date with all the latest news and rumors regarding the latest in the numerous head coaching searches with our 2022 tracker. With nine head coaches having moved on during or after the 2021 NFL season, there has certainly been plenty of intriguing around the NFL.
2022 NFL Head Coach Tracker
Please note that we will be updating this tracker with more news and rumors when we get them. As head coach vacancies open up, we will add them to the tracker. To jump around from team to team, use these links for quick access.
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Chicago Bears hired Ryan Poles as general manager and Matt Eberflus as head coach
The Bears made sweeping changes to their franchise, moving on from both Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace. Nagy’s departure had long been discussed, but the Bears maintained their record of not firing coaches during the season intact in 2022.
On January 25, the Bears hired Ryan Poles as general manager. It did not take long after being hired as GM for Poles to select his new head coach. On January 27, it was announced that Colts’ defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus had been hired as the next Chicago Bears head coach.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Dennis Allen – Hired by Saints
Saints defensive coordinator
Tuesday, Jan. 25 - Todd Bowles
Buccaneers defensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 22 - Jim Caldwell
Former Colts, Lions head coach
Saturday, Jan. 15 - Brian Daboll – Hired by the Giants
Bills offensive coordinator
Sunday, Jan. 16 - Matt Eberflus – Hired by the Bears
Colts defensive coordinator
Monday, Jan. 17 (first); Wednesday, Jan. 26 (second) - Brian Flores
Former Dolphins head coach
Friday, Jan. 14 - Leslie Frazier
Bills defensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21 - Nathaniel Hackett – Hired by Denver
Packers offensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 15 - Byron Leftwich
Buccaneers offensive coordinator - Doug Pederson
Former Eagles head coach
Wednesday, Jan. 12 - Dan Quinn
Cowboys defensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 22 (first), Wednesday, Jan. 26 (second)
Confirmed General Manager Interviews
- Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Browns vice president of football operations
Thursday, Jan. 13 - Morocco Brown
Colts director of college scouting
Monday, Jan. 24 - Ran Carthon
49ers director of player personnel
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Ed Dodds – Withdrew from consideration
Colts assistant general manager
Monday, Jan. 17 - Glenn Cook
Browns vice president of player personnel
Wednesday, Jan. 12 - Ryan Poles – Hired
Chiefs director of player personnel
Friday, Jan. 21 (first); Tuesday, Jan. 25 (second) - Jeff Ireland
Saints assistant general manager
Friday, Jan. 14 - Champ Kelly
Bears assistant director of player personnel
Thursday, Jan. 13 - Omar Khan
Steelers vice president of football and business administration
Monday, Jan. 24 - Reggie McKenzie
Dolphins senior personnel executive
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Monti Ossenfort
Titans director of player personnel
Saturday, Jan. 15 - Joe Schoen – Hired by the Giants
Bills assistant general manager
Sunday, Jan. 16 - Eliot Wolf
Patriots director of scouting
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Denver Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett to replace Vic Fangio
The Denver Broncos announced on Sunday (January 9) morning that they were parting ways with HC Vic Fangio. The decision to fire Fangio wasn’t an easy one for GM George Paton, who likes and respects the former head coach.
But a change became necessary after the Broncos finished in the bottom 10 in scoring in each of the last three seasons. On January 27, the Broncos hired Nathaniel Hackett to be their next head coach.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Eric Bieniemy
Chiefs offensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21 - Brian Callahan
Bengals offensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Jonathan Gannon
Eagles defensive coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Luke Getsy
Packers QB coach/passing game coordinator
Friday, Jan. 14 - Aaron Glenn
Lions defensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 13 - Nathaniel Hackett – Hired
Packers offensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 13 (first); Monday, Jan. 24 (second) - Jerod Mayo
Patriots LB coach
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Kellen Moore
Cowboys offensive coordinator
Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Kevin O’Connell
Rams offensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Dan Quinn
Cowboys defensive coordinator
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Houston Texans fired David Culley
The Houston Texans fired David Culley on Thursday after one year even though when they hired him, they knew he’d be saddled with a terrible roster, no quarterback, and even less of a chance to succeed.
PFN’s NFL Insider Aaron Wilson reports that Josh McCown was a serious contender for the Texans head coach position. However, late Sunday [February 06] night, new candidate Lovie Smith emerged as the new favorite for the position. ESPN’s Adam Schefter then confirmed that the Texans were hiring Smith as their new head coach.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Brian Flores
Former Dolphins head coach
Friday, Jan. 14 (first), Monday, Jan. 31 (second) - Jonathan Gannon
Eagles defensive coordinator
Tuesday, Jan. 18 (first), Saturday, Jan. 29 (second) - Joe Lombardi
Chargers offensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 15 - Kevin O’Connell
Rams offensive coordinator
w/c Jan. 24 (first), Monday, Jan. 31 (second) - Josh McCown
Former NFL QB
Thursday, Jan. 20 (first), Friday, Jan. 28 (second) - Hines Ward
Florida Atlantic special assistant to the head coach
Saturday, Jan. 15 - Lovie Smith – Hired
Texans defensive coordinator
Sunday, Feb. 06
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Doug Pederson as their next head coach
The Jaguars decided to move on from Urban Meyer just 13 games into his rocky Jacksonville tenure. Now, they’re in the market for a new head coach and as the second team with an NFL head coach vacancy, they’ve wasted little time trying to find the next person to lead their team.
According to PFN’s Aaron Wilson, Byron Leftwich was reportedly in contract discussions with the Jaguars to become their ninth head coach in franchise history. However, talks fell apart with GM Trent Baalke a major sticking point in the negotiations.
Now, Doug Pederson, who won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, will be the next head coach of the Jaguars and tasked with developing second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Darrell Bevell
Jaguars interim head coach
Tuesday, Jan. 11 - Rich Bisaccia
Raiders 2021 interim head coach
Monday, Jan. 31 - Todd Bowles
Buccaneers defensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 3 (Jan. 7 has also been reported) - Jim Caldwell
Former Colts and Lions head coach
Tuesday, Jan. 4 - Matt Eberflus – Hired by Chicago
Colts defensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 15 (first); Thursday, Jan. 20 (second) - Nathaniel Hackett – Hired by Denver
Packers offensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 14 (first); Thursday, Jan. 27 (planned) - Byron Leftwich
Buccaneers offensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 7 (first); Monday, Jan. 24 (second) - Kellen Moore
Cowboys offensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 7 - Bill O’Brien
Alabama offensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 13 - Doug Pederson
Former Eagles head coach
Thursday, Dec. 30 - Vic Fangio
Former Broncos head coach
Monday, Jan. 24
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
The Las Vegas Raiders hired Josh McDaniels as their next head coach
The Raiders officially moved on from GM Mike Mayock right before Monday Night Football during the Wild Card Round. As PFN’s Tony Pauline mentioned on PFN’s Between the Hashes podcast in October, there were plans to fire Mayock after the draft. Yet, over the summer, there was a mass exodus of front office personnel in the organization, including team president Marc Badain, who had been with the organization since 1991.
The Raiders also made it into the playoffs under interim head coach Rich Bisaccia. He remains with the team, but Las Vegas has put in requests to interview other candidates.
On January 31, the Raiders hired Josh McDaniels as their next head coach and Dave Ziegler as their GM, as first reported by PFN’s NFL Insider Aaron Wilson.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Todd Bowles
Buccaneers defensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 27 - Jerod Mayo
Patriots inside linebackers coach
Tuesday, Jan. 25 - Josh McDaniels – Hired
Patriots offensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 29
Confirmed General Manager Interviews
- Trey Brown
Bengals scout
Friday, Jan. 21 - Champ Kelly
Bears assistant director of player personnel
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Brandon Hunt
Steelers pro scouting coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 26 - Ruston Webster
Former Titans general manager and Falcons national scout
Wednesday, Jan. 26
- Dave Ziegler – Hired
Patriots director of player personnel
Friday, Jan. 21
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores
In a somewhat surprising move, the Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores. According to the report from ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, the relationship between Flores, Tua Tagovailoa, and Chris Grier had deteriorated. The Dolphins kept Grier in place and will now embark on a search for a new head coach.
PFN’s NFL Director Adam Beasley noted early on in the process that San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was a leading candidate to be the next head coach of the Dolphins. Miami officially announced that McDaniel would become their new head coach on February 06, 2022.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Thomas Brown
Rams assistant head coach
Friday, Jan. 21 - Brian Daboll – Hired by the Giants
Bills offensive coordinator
Sunday, Jan. 16 - Leslie Frazier
Bills defensive coordinator
Sunday, Jan. 16 - Vance Joseph
Cardinals defensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21 - Mike McDaniel – Hired
49ers offensive coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 19 (first); Thursday, Feb. 3 (second) - Kellen Moore
Cowboys offensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 20 (first); Saturday, Feb. 5 (second) - Dan Quinn
Cowboys defensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 20
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Minnesota Vikings hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM and will hire Kevin O’Connell as their next head coach
After missing the playoffs yet again, the Vikings have unsurprisingly decided that a change is required. When the team added Kirk Cousins, they felt they were just a QB away from going all the way. However, it has not played out that way. Now, with one year remaining on Cousins’ contract, Minnesota appears to be starting fresh.
On Wednesday, Jan. 26, the Minnesota Vikings hired Browns vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager.
Now, it appears they have identified Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as their next head coach after Jim Harbaugh decided to return to Michigan.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Todd Bowles
Buccaneers defensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21
- Nathaniel Hackett – Hired by Denver
Packers offensive coordinator
Sunday, Jan. 16 - Jonathan Gannon
Eagles defensive coordinator
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Patrick Graham
Giants defensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 29 (first); Tuesday, Feb. 1 (second) - Jim Harbaugh
Michigan head coach
Saturday, Jan. 29 (first); Wednesday, Feb. 2 (second) - Kellen Moore
Cowboys offensive coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - Raheem Morris
Rams defensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21; Monday, Feb. 31 (second) - Kevin O’Connell – Rumored to have job at end of Rams season
Rams offensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21 (first); Monday, Feb. 31 (second) - Dan Quinn
Cowboys defensive coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 19 - DeMeco Ryans
49ers defensive coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Confirmed/Requested General Manager Interviews
- Kwesi Adofo-Mensah – Hired
Browns vice president of football operations
Monday, Jan. 17 - Brandon Brown
Eagles director of player personnel
Tuesday, Jan. 18 - Glenn Cook
Browns vice president of player personnel
Thursday, Jan. 20 - Monti Ossenfort
Titans director of player personnel
Sunday, Jan. 16 - Ryan Poles – Hired by Chicago
Chiefs director of player personnel
Tuesday, Jan. 18 (first); Wednesday, Jan. 26 (second, tentative) - Catherine Raîche
Eagles vice president of football operations
Monday, Jan. 17 - John Spytek
Buccaneers vice president of player personnel
This week - Eliot Wolf
Patriots player personnel consultant
Thursday, Jan. 20
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
Sean Payton informs the New Orleans Saints he is stepping away
While it had been speculated since the 2021 season ended, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed that Sean Payton has informed the New Orleans Saints that he will be stepping away after 15 seasons as their head coach. Over that time, Payton has led New Orleans to a 152-89 record, including a 9-8 postseason record and a Super Bowl victory in just his fourth year on the job.
PFN Insider Aaron Wilson reported on February 3 that the Saints requested Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for an interview, according to a league source.
Ultimately, the Saints decided to remain in-house and promoted Dennis Allen as the successor to now-retired Sean Payton.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Dennis Allen – Hired
Saints defensive coordinator
Wednesday, Feb. 2, or Thursday, Feb. 3 - Eric Bieniemy
Chiefs offensive coordinator
Saturday, Feb. 5 - Doug Pederson – Hired by Jaguars
Former Eagles head coach
Sunday, Jan. 30 - Brian Flores
Former Dolphins head coach
Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Aaron Glenn
Lions defensive coordinator
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Requested/Planned Head Coach Interviews
- Byron Leftwich
Buccaneers offensive coordinator
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants
New York Giants hired Joe Schoen as GM and Brian Daboll as head coach
After it appeared as though Joe Judge was set to remain in New York, the Giants fired him in early January. In his two seasons with the team, Judge won just 10 games, going 4-13 in 2021. Judge fired his offensive coordinator, Jason Garrett, during the season. However, the team remained stagnant and the offense remain unimaginative right through to Week 18.
The Giants were set on getting their GM in place before hiring a head coach. Therefore, the GM process took priority initially and then shifted to a head coaching search after they hired Bills assistant GM Joe Schoen as their next GM.
On January 28, the Giants announced that they had agreed to terms with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.
Confirmed Head Coach Interviews
- Lou Anarumo
Bengals defensive coordinator
Sunday, Jan. 23 - Brian Daboll – Hired
Bills offensive coordinator
Friday, Jan. 21 (first); Tuesday, Jan. 25 (second) - Patrick Graham
Giants defensive coordinator
Wednesday, Jan. 26 - Brian Flores
Former Dolphins head coach
Thursday, Jan. 27 - Leslie Frazier
Bills defensive coordinator
Saturday, Jan. 22 (first); Friday, Jan. 28 (second) - Dan Quinn
Cowboys defensive coordinator
Monday, Jan. 24
Confirmed General Manager Interviews
- Ran Carthon
49ers director of pro personnel
Monday, Jan. 17 - Ryan Cowden
Titans vice president of player personnel
Friday, Jan. 14
- Quentin Harris
Cardinals vice president of player personnel
Thursday, Jan. 13 - Joe Hortiz
Ravens director of player personnel
Saturday, Jan. 15 - Monti Ossenfort
Titans director of player personnel
Friday, Jan. 14 - Adam Peters
49ers assistant general manager
Monday, Jan. 17 (first), Thursday, Jan. 20 (second) - Ryan Poles – Hired by Chicago
Chiefs executive director of player personnel
Thursday, Jan. 13 (first), Wednesday, Jan. 19 (second) - Joe Schoen – Hired by Giants
Bills assistant general manager
Wednesday, Jan. 12 (first), Tuesday, Jan. 18 (second) - Adrian Wilson
Cardinals vice president of pro personnel
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders
Miami Dolphins
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
New York Giants