2026 NFL Teaching/GM Tracker: Colts Retaining Shane Steichen, Chris Ballard

The 2026 NFL coaching carousel technically started months ago, but now it’s in full swing.

Following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL regular season on Sunday, several coaches, coordinators and executives have started to learn about their futures across the league.

Here’s a closer look at which coaches, coordinators and front office executives have been let go around the league. 

Firings/Departures

• The Falcons fired both head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot shortly after the 2025 regular season ended. Morris was fired after two years at the helm, while Fontenot’s tenure ended after five seasons.

• The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly on Nov. 23 following a 2-9 start to the season.
• Special teams coordinator Tom McMahon was fired by the Raiders on Nov. 7.

• The Rams fired special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn on Dec. 20, following their Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

• Dolphins general manager Chris Grier stepped down from his role on Oct. 31 amid his 10th season with the team. Miami went 77-80 over Grier’s tenure.

• The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Nov. 10 following a 2-8 start to the season. Daboll went 20-40-1 during his four seasons as New York’s head coach. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka took over for Daboll on an interim basis.
• The Giants fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Nov. 24, a move that was made by Kafka.

• The Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Dec. 15 following their 3-11 start. New York’s defense is one game away from becoming the first team to not record an interception in a season in NFL history.

• The Titans were the first team to fire their head coach this season, dismissing Brian Callahan on Oct. 13 following a 1-5 start.

Staying put

Cincinnati Bengals (HC, director of participant personnel)

• The Bengals will keep head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin, the team announced Monday. Cincinnati’s decision to retain two of its top leaders came after the team finished the 2025 season with a 6-11 record, missing the playoffs for a third consecutive year.

• The Browns will keep Andrew Berry on as general manager after firing head coach Kevin Stefanski, the team announced. Berry will lead the search to find the team’s next head coach.

• The Colts aren’t making any changes at head coach or general manager this offseason. Indianapolis will retain head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard despite losing its last seven games of the season, ESPN reported. The Colts had gotten out to a promising 8-2 start, making a big swing at the trade deadline by trading two first-round picks for cornerback Sauce Gardner. However, quarterback Daniel Jones’ Achilles tear in early December seemed to put to bed any hopes of making the postseason, with 44-year-old Philip Rivers playing at quarterback in their final three games before getting eliminated from postseason play.

• General manager Joe Schoen will remain in his role entering the 2026 offseason, ESPN reported. Schoen had been expected to remain as general manager following the decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll in November. The Giants have gone 22-55-1 in Schoen’s four seasons as general manager.

New York Jets (HC)

• The Jets are expected to keep head coach Aaron Glenn for the 2026 season, FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer reported.

Interviews

Tennessee Titans (HC)

• Requested to interview Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (source)
• Requested to interview Broncos’ defensive coordinator Vance Joseph (source)

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