Mike McCarthy is the second NFL head coach to be fired this season. Here’s what you need to know about each possible opening.
Seven NFL head-coaching jobs opened up last year, and the 2018 cycle started early, as the Browns dumped Hue Jackson after their Week 8 loss to the Steelers.
NFL Nation rated the job security of every head coach, while our experts picked the hottest coaching candidates for this cycle.
What’s next in the NFL coaching carousel? Here’s everything you need to know about all the movement through hiring-and-firing season.
Quick links: Updated Hot Seat Index| Barnwell: Ranking potential openings
A year ago, Mike McCarthy’s seat was cool. He got a one-year contract extension through 2019 shortly before former general manager Ted Thompson was forced aside. Now, this season has spiraled in a way no one foresaw, culminating in a home loss to the Cardinals on Dec. 2.
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The Browns fired Hue Jackson (and offensive coordinator Todd Haley) in late October after a 2-5-1 start. Jackson finished his tenure in Cleveland with a 3-36-1 record. The Browns had the No.
