At a Glance
- Nine NFL teams replaced head coaches for the 2026 season
- Kevin Stefanski moves from Browns to Falcons as head coach
- John Harbaugh leaves Ravens to coach Giants
- Why it matters: Coaching carousel reshapes playoff contenders before free agency
The NFL’s annual coaching carousel has spun again, with nine franchises swapping head coaches and front-office leaders ahead of the 2026 campaign. Marcus L. Bennett of News Of Los Angeles compiled every confirmed hire, from ex-analyst Matt Ryan taking Atlanta’s president of football role to Jon-Eric Sullivan jumping from Green Bay to Miami as general manager.
Falcons Lead Front-Office Overhaul
Atlanta made the splashiest combined moves of the cycle. The club tabbed former CBS analyst Matt Ryan-the franchise’s all-time passing leader-to oversee football operations. Ryan will work alongside new head coach Kevin Stefanski, fired last month by Cleveland after five seasons and two playoff wins.
New Falcons leadership
- President of football: Matt Ryan
- Head coach: Kevin Stefanski
Giants, Dolphins Add Veteran Decision-Makers
New York lured John Harbaugh from Baltimore, ending his 18-year run with the Ravens that included a Super Bowl XLVII title. Harbaugh’s first task will be rebooting an offense that ranked 28th in scoring in 2025.
Miami opted for internal promotion in the front office, hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan away from Green Bay where he served as vice president of player personnel since 2021. Sullivan helped the Packers draft back-to-back Pro Bowl receivers in 2023 and 2024.
New power brokers
- Giants head coach: John Harbaugh
- Dolphins general manager: Jon-Eric Sullivan
Commanders Promote From Within
Washington kept its head coach but elevated David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Blough, 31, spent the past two seasons working with rookie quarterback Sam Hartman and will now craft the entire attack.
Coordinator on the rise
- Commanders offensive coordinator: David Blough
Coaching Carousel Still Spinning
The league has confirmed only four of the nine expected head-coaching hires. Clubs typically finalize staffs before the NFL Scouting Combine in late February, leaving roughly six weeks for remaining vacancies to close.
Key Takeaways
- Nine head-coach openings remain partially filled
- Former Browns coach Stefanski lands in Atlanta
- Ex-Ravens coach Harbaugh takes over Giants
- Ryan transitions from broadcast booth to executive suite
- News Of Los Angeles will update as hires become official
