2026 NFL head coach openings: Ranking the best available jobs

The NFL is in a period of significant coaching changes as teams that failed to make the playoffs are reevaluating their leadership. The New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, and Las Vegas Raiders have all parted ways with their head coaches following disappointing 2025 seasons.

The Giants, finishing with a 4-13 record, are seeking a coach to lead promising quarterback Jaxson Dart and are considered the most attractive opening due to their respected ownership and draft position. The Browns, with a 5-12 record, have fired Kevin Stefanski and are looking for a coach to address their quarterback challenges. The Falcons, despite an 8-9 finish, have dismissed Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot, with owner Arthur Blank hiring consulting firms to assist in the search for their replacements.

The Titans, also at 3-14, will be looking to leverage a high draft pick and significant salary cap space to attract coaching candidates, though they face pressure to