Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson looks on during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Three NFL coaches were fired during the season, and another five to seven may be informed in coming days that it’s time to depart the premises.
Getting word to meet with ownership won’t be a surprise to a few coaches, as they don’t have any real chance of swaying anybody’s mind. A couple others could find themselves in the dreaded “time for a change” dilemma.
One of these coaches might be telling his bosses that he’s going elsewhere.
Let’s examine the coaches who are on the hot seat.
Doug Pederson, Jaguars
There is zero chance that Pederson won’t be shown the door with Jacksonville (4-12) experiencing a disastrous season. The Jaguars are 5-17 dating back to their 2023 late-season collapse as they enter Sunday’s finale. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence also has taken backward steps during Pederson’s tenure. That Super Bowl crown Pederson won with the Eagles in the 2017 season isn’t going to save him.
Brian Daboll, Giants
Brian Daboll. source: Getty Images Antonio Pierce, Raiders
Dec 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce celebrates after the Raiders made a play against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Mike McCarthy, Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy appears to be safe from an in-season move by owner Jerry Jones. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Shane Steichen, Colts
Dec 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen prior to a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Jerod Mayo, Patriots
Oct 8, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo during the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium. credits: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports Kevin Stefanski, Browns
May 14, 2021; Berea, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski (left) watches camp with general manager Andrew Berry during rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports Real long shots but worth mentioning: Zac Taylor (Bengals), Kyle Shanahan (49ers)
Coaches fired during the season: Robert Saleh (Jets), Dennis Allen (Saints), Matt Eberflus (Bears)
