Many NFL head coaches begin their journey in the college ranks or as NFL assistants. Coaches like Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer made direct transitions from powerhouse college programs (University of Miami and Oklahoma, respectively) to the NFL — both winning Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys. Even Paul "Bear" Bryant, one of college football’s most iconic figures, was once an NFL assistant for the New York Giants in the 1950s before returning to build his dynasty at Alabama.
While it’s rare for a college coach to find long-term success in the NFL, it’s even rarer for any coach to endure. Of the hundreds of head coaches in NFL history, only a handful have held their position for more than a decade. Bill Belichick (Patriots), Tom Landry (Cowboys), and Don Shula (Dolphins) are among the few to exceed 20 years with a single franchise. Shula still holds the record for most career wins as an NFL head coach, with 347 total victories.
This section explores NFL head coaches season by season, capturing who led each team during a given year. You’ll find coaching changes, historical trends, and links to individual coach profiles. Whether you're studying the revolving door of leadership or celebrating the rare long-tenured legends, this year-by-year view gives a clear snapshot of the league’s coaching landscape.
Team | Head Coach |
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![]() | Jonathan Gannon |
![]() | Raheem Morris |
![]() | John Harbaugh |
![]() | Sean McDermott |
![]() | Dave Canales |
![]() | Ben Johnson |
![]() | Zac Taylor |
![]() | Kevin Stefanski |
![]() | Brian Schottenheimer |
![]() | Sean Payton |
![]() | Dan Campbell |
![]() | Matt LaFleur |
![]() | DeMeco Ryans |
![]() | Shane Steichen |
![]() | Liam Coen |
![]() | Andy Reid |
![]() | Jim Harbaugh |
![]() | Sean McVay |
![]() | Pete Carroll |
![]() | Mike McDaniel |
![]() | Kevin O'Connell |
![]() | Mike Vrabel |
![]() | Kellen Moore |
![]() | Brian Daboll |
![]() | Aaron Glenn |
![]() | Nick Sirianni |
![]() | Mike Tomlin |
![]() | Mike Macdonald |
![]() | Kyle Shanahan |
![]() | Todd Bowles |
![]() | Brian Callahan |
![]() | Dan Quinn |
Team | New Coach | Replaced |
---|---|---|
![]() | Ben Johnson | Matt Eberflus |
![]() | Brian Schottenheimer | Mike McCarthy |
![]() | Liam Coen | Doug Pederson |
![]() | Pete Carroll | Antonio Pierce |
![]() | Mike Vrabel | Jerod Mayo |
![]() | Kellen Moore | Dennis Allen |
![]() | Aaron Glenn | Robert Saleh |