Coaching Turnover in the NFL

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.

Current NFL Head Coaches – 2026

Team	Head Coach
Arizona Cardinals	Mike LaFleur
Atlanta Falcons	Kevin Stefanski
Baltimore Ravens	Jesse Minter
Buffalo Bills	Joe Brady
Carolina Panthers	Dave Canales
Chicago Bears	Ben Johnson
Cincinnati Bengals	Zac Taylor
Cleveland Browns	Todd Monken
Dallas Cowboys	Brian Schottenheimer
Denver Broncos	Sean Payton
Detroit Lions	Dan Campbell
Green Bay Packers	Matt LaFleur
Houston Texans	DeMeco Ryans
Indianapolis Colts	Shane Steichen
Jacksonville Jaguars	Liam Coen
Kansas City Chiefs	Andy Reid
Los Angeles Chargers	Jim Harbaugh
Los Angeles Rams	Sean McVay
Las Vegas Raiders	Klint Kubiak
Miami Dolphins	Jeff Hafley
Minnesota Vikings	Kevin O'Connell
New England Patriots	Mike Vrabel
New Orleans Saints	Kellen Moore
New York Giants	John Harbaugh
New York Jets	Aaron Glenn
Philadelphia Eagles	Nick Sirianni
Pittsburgh Steelers	Mike McCarthy
Seattle Seahawks	Mike Macdonald
San Francisco 49ers	Kyle Shanahan
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Todd Bowles
Tennessee Titans	Robert Saleh
Washington Commanders	Dan Quinn

Coaching Changes – 2026

Team	New Coach	Replaced
Arizona Cardinals	Mike LaFleur	Jonathan Gannon
Atlanta Falcons	Kevin Stefanski	Raheem Morris
Baltimore Ravens	Jesse Minter	John Harbaugh
Buffalo Bills	Joe Brady	Sean McDermott
Cleveland Browns	Todd Monken	Kevin Stefanski
Las Vegas Raiders	Klint Kubiak	Pete Carroll
Miami Dolphins	Jeff Hafley	Mike McDaniel
New York Giants	John Harbaugh	Brian Daboll
Pittsburgh Steelers	Mike McCarthy	Mike Tomlin
Tennessee Titans	Robert Saleh	Brian Callahan