NFL Black Monday 2026 Preview: Who's on the Hot Seat?

[!IMPORTANT] UPDATE (Jan 7, 2026): Black Monday has arrived! John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski have been fired. 👉 Read the full confirmed report here: End of an Era: Ravens Part Ways with John Harbaugh

The Coaching Carousel Spins

With Week 18 upon us, "Black Monday" is looming. The 2026 hiring cycle has already begun with some mid-season moves, but Monday promises to be the day of reckoning for several franchises.

Confirmed Openings

• New York Giants: The Brian Daboll era is officially over. The Giants are casting a wide net for their next leader, with defensive minds like Jeff Hafley (Packers DC) rumored to be in the mix.
• Tennessee Titans: After parting ways with Brian Callahan mid-season, the Titans are restructuring their entire front office. Expect a complete overhaul in Nashville.

The Hot Seat Watch

Who else might be looking for work come Monday morning?

• Kevin Stefanski (Browns)
  • Hot Seat Temperature: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Scorching)
  • Dynasty Implication: If fired, Nick Chubb's usage might finally evolve—or plummet. Hold for now.
• Pete Carroll (Raiders)
  • Hot Seat Temperature: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Toasty)
  • Analysis: The Vegas experiment failed. A defensive-minded replacement hurts Vegas WRs.
• Raheem Morris (Falcons)
  • Hot Seat Temperature: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Gone)
  • Consensus: The fantasy community is begging for an offensive coach to unleash Bijan. A firing is a Buy Signal for all Falcons skill players.

Prediction: Expect at least 5 head coaching changes by Tuesday morning.