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Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the 3rd quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Jan. 11, 2026. Sarah Stier/Getty Images
The NFL coaching carousel has more riders than open horses, or the reverse, depending on how you look at it.
A league-record 10 head coach openings have arisen, in addition to numerous open coordinator positions. Even a few playoff teams have made changes after being eliminated in the past two weeks.
Matthew Davis is an experienced, award-winning journalist who has covered major professional and college sports for years. His writing has appeared on Heavy, the Star Tribune, and The Catholic Spirit. He has a degree in mass communication from North Dakota State University.
