NFL Coaching Carousel: Cardinals Fire Jonathan Gannon, Raiders Let Go of Pete Carroll
The NFL's coaching carousel is in full swing as the 2025 regular season draws to a close. Here's a breakdown of the latest moves and speculation:
Head Coaching Vacancies:
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- Giants: Open for a new head coach.
- Falcons: Open for a new head coach.
- Browns: Open for a new head coach.
- Raiders: Open for a new head coach.
- Cardinals: Jonathan Gannon fired after a 15-36 record and no playoff appearances.
Speculation and Rumors:
- John Harbaugh: Ravens head coach is rumored to be a candidate for the Titans or Giants.
- Philip Rivers: Colts quarterback is reportedly being considered for a head coaching role.
Recent Firing:
- Pete Carroll: Raiders fired him after a 3-14 record in his first season, ending his tenure with the team.
GM Changes:
- Monti Ossenfort: Retained as Cardinals' GM to lead the coaching search.
- John Spytek: Raiders' new general manager, working closely with Tom Brady.
Notable Statements:
- Michael Bidwill: Cardinals owner confirmed Gannon's firing, citing a disappointing season.
- Jimmy Haslam: Browns owner defended the team's decision to part ways with Kevin Stefanski, refuting claims of dysfunction.
Upcoming Interviews:
- Titans: Considering candidates like Matt Nagy, Vance Joseph, Steve Spagnuolo, and Lou Anarumo.
- Giants: Retaining Joe Schoen as GM, who will lead the search for a new head coach.
The NFL's coaching carousel is a fascinating time, with teams making bold moves and fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in their favorite teams' stories.
