What is the story about?
Starting
with Black Monday, we’re tracking the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel — especially as it relates to the Kansas City Chiefs — right here:
Monday, January 5
- 10:16 a.m. Raiders have fired head coach Pete Carroll after one season, per report.
- 9:00 a.m. Bengals are bringing back head coach Zac Taylor for the 2026 season, per team president Mike Brown.
- 8:49 a.m. Titans request interview with Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their HC position, per report.
- 8:41 a.m. Titans request interview with Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their HC position, per report.
- 8:00 a.m. Browns relieve head coach Kevin Stefanski of his duties.
News from the run-up to Black Monday
- January 4 Falcons dismiss head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot from their roles.
- January 3 Michigan hires Chiefs’ defensive line assistant coach Alex Whittingham as its linebackers coach under his father Kyle Whittingham.
- January 2 Report: Titans will interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their head coaching opening.
