Grab your coffee, friend. Let’s talk about the NFL coaching carousel. You know the one—where grown men in visors get yeeted out of buildings faster than you can say “fourth-quarter collapse.”
So, how many head coaches have been fired this season?
As of right now, the number is five. Yes, five head coaches have already gotten the pink slip. That’s nearly 17% of the league.
And we’re not even done with December yet. The NFL holiday season is just chaos, but instead of ugly sweaters, we get ugly firings.
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Meet the unlucky five (so far)
First up: Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears. That one was like watching a car crash in slow motion—for three years. He got the axe after a baffling clock-management disaster on Thanksgiving. You know you’re in trouble when even turkey gets more mercy than you.
Then you have Robert Saleh from the Jets. Fired mid-season, which is always a bad sign. The Jets’ season imploded faster than a cheap firework. Saleh was a defensive mastermind, but apparently, that doesn’t save you when your offense looks like a confused toddler with a tablet.
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Next, Dennis Allen of the Saints. He got the boot after a brutal losing streak. The Saints were supposed to be competitive, but they looked more like a team trying to avoid the DMV than the playoffs. Oof.
And let’s not forget Josh McDaniels of the Raiders. Again. Yes, he got fired mid-season for the second time in his career. That’s like getting divorced twice by the same person—a real eyebrow-raiser. The Raiders’ season went from “maybe” to “nah” real quick.
Finally, Brandon Staley of the Chargers. He was shown the door after a historically bad defensive game—against the Raiders, of all teams. It’s like they all wanted out of Los Angeles at the same time.
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Is this a normal number?
Honestly? Not really. Five firings is on the high side for this point in the season. Usually, teams wait until “Black Monday” (the day after the regular season ends) to do the deed. But this year? Owners got impatient. They were like, “Why wait until January to ruin someone’s holidays?”
And yes, there will probably be more. There are always rumors about teams like the Giants, Patriots, and Panthers cleaning house. The carousel is still spinning, friend.
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Why do teams do this mid-season?
Great question—you really are a thoughtful coffee buddy. Teams fire coaches mid-season for a few reasons. Sometimes it’s to send a message: “We’re tired of losing, and we’re allergic to patience.” Other times it’s to audition an interim coach.
But really, it’s often because the locker room has checked out. When players start rolling their eyes at the head coach, you’re done. It’s like when your cat stops purring at your lap—you know you messed up.
What happens to the coaches after?
They get paid. That’s the funny part. Most NFL contracts are guaranteed, so getting fired is basically a very stressful vacation with pay. Some coaches become coordinators again. Others become TV analysts, where they get to judge their replacements. It’s the circle of NFL life, baby.
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And for the hired coaches? They get a shiny new opportunity—until next year’s carousel. Because in the NFL, you’re only as safe as your last win.
So, what’s the takeaway?
The NFL is a cruel business. Five coaches lost their jobs this season, and more are probably sweating. But hey, as fans, we get fresh drama, new press conferences, and at least one coach screaming into a headset on camera.
So drink up, friend. The carousel is still spinning, and it’s only going to get wilder. Pour another cup. We’ve got Black Monday coming, and I bet we’ll be talking about number six super soon.