Packers head coach Matt LaFleur checks his play sheet against the Philadelphia Eagles during a game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Nov. 10, 2025. Patrick McDermott/Getty Images
In the aftermath of the New York Giants’ firing of head coach Brian Daboll, multiple NFL teams could follow suit in the coming weeks or months.
Daboll once won the NFL Coach of the Year award, so even accomplished head coaches aren’t immune to an owner’s willingness to change direction. Here’s a look at eight head coaches who are also on the hot seat despite prior success.
Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins
McDaniel has a career record of 31–30, and this season hasn’t been pretty at 3–7.
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