Realistic Goals for All 10 NFL Head Coaches With New Teams in 2026 Here’s what every new coaching hire can realistically achieve in their first season. Sports Illustrated · Feb 13
Albert Breer’s Notes: Analyzing the NFL Coaching Carousel’s Lack of Diversity The number of minority coaches dropped significantly in the league's latest cycle. Plus, an inside look at how new coaches are putting together their staffs. Sports Illustrated · Feb 3
Robert Saleh Hires Ex-Jaguars Coach Gus Bradley to Be Titans Defensive Coordinator Saleh and Bradley worked together on the 49ers this past season. Sports Illustrated · Feb 2
Conor Orr Grades All 10 NFL Head Coaching Hires for 2026 Two teams earned an A+ while one got a D+, as we rank teams based on the candidates chosen and the processes behind the searches. Sports Illustrated · Feb 2
49ers to Hire Raheem Morris as Next DC After Robert Saleh’s Departure The 49ers are tabbing Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator. Sports Illustrated · Feb 1
Titans Fan Had No Idea He Was Talking With New Coach Robert Saleh on the Phone The head coach’s phone call with a passionate Titans season ticket holder went viral. Sports Illustrated · Jan 31
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak to Interview for NFL's Two Remaining HC Jobs Before Super Bowl Kubiak is reportedly considered the lead candidate for both gigs. Sports Illustrated · Jan 29
Titans Set to Hire Brian Daboll As Robert Saleh’s Offensive Coordinator Daboll is still in the running for the Raiders head coaching job. Sports Illustrated · Jan 27
Titans Star Had Classy Message for Mike Vrabel After Leading Patriots to Super Bowl Two years after the Titans fired Mike Vrabel, he’s coaching a different team in the Super Bowl. Sports Illustrated · Jan 26
Albert Breer’s NFL Mailbag: Favorites to Land the Dolphins’ OC Job Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich’s name has drawn buzz this hiring cycle. Plus, what Mike McDaniel brings to the Chargers. Sports Illustrated · Jan 21
Why Jarrett Stidham Gives the Broncos a Chance Against the Patriots Plus, analyzing the Titans' hiring of Robert Saleh along with the Bills' front office situation in this week's NFL Fact or Fiction. Sports Illustrated · Jan 21
Five Takeaways From John Harbaugh's First Press Conference With Giants Five Takeaways From John Harbaugh's First Press Conference With Giants Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
Buccaneers Add Longtime Mike Tomlin Assistant to Todd Bowles's Coaching Staff Danny Smith is joining the Buccaneers after over a decade on the Steelers’ coaching staff. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
Predicting the Outcome for Six Remaining NFL Head Coaching Jobs Conor Orr takes a new look at the market after Jeff Hafley and Robert Saleh landed jobs. Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
Sports Illustrated · Jan 20 One Big Move That Could Lure Aaron Rodgers Back to Steelers in 2026 Perhaps the 42-year-old won’t be calling it a career just yet.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 20 Video Resurfaces of Liam Coen Confronting New Titans Coach Robert Saleh Robert Saleh and Liam Coen just made the Titans and Jaguars rivalry interesting again.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 20 Titans Finalizing Agreement to Hire Robert Saleh As Next Head Coach After one season as the defensive coordinator in San Francisco, Saleh is returning to the head coaching ranks.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 How Sean McDermott’s Firing Affects the Coaching Cycle, Plus Bills’ Top Candidates The Buffalo job opening up will have ripple affects across the NFL, while the team likely seeks an offensive mind to work with Josh Allen.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 17 What We’re Hearing Around the NFL Coaching Carousel Before the Divisional Round The Giants finalized a deal with John Harbaugh on Saturday, but what took so long? Plus, the latest on the searches for the Dolphins, Falcons and more.
The Guardian - US · Jan 15 Each NFL playoff team’s fatal flaw: the Bills’ run defense to the Sam Darnold problem The eight remaining teams all have elements of brilliance. But they also have weaknesses that could send them crashing out of the postseason
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14 Ranking the NFL Head Coach Openings With the Steelers’ Job Now Available Plus, our best guesses for each hire, and other candidates to fill all nine positions.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 9 Ranking Every 2026 NFL Coaching Vacancy, From Best to Worst Plus, making first guesses and listing other possibilities for each new hire. Which open jobs will attract the best candidates?
Sports Illustrated · Jan 7 Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How John Harbaugh’s Firing Could Impact Lamar Jackson The quarterback may have leverage if he signs a new deal with the Ravens. Plus, how the 2026 QB class stacks up and coaching news from around the league.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 6 49ers DC Robert Saleh Interviewing for Head Coaching Job One Year After Jets Firing Saleh could be eyeing a second head coaching stint.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 5 Why the Raiders Fired Pete Carroll, and Seven Candidates to Replace Him The former Super Bowl–winning coach is a one-and-done, but Las Vegas has options with the No. 1 pick in the draft and Tom Brady connections.