NFL Black Monday: Multiple Head Coaches Fired as Regular Season Ends

NFL Black Monday: Multiple Head Coaches Fired as Regular Season Ends

By Marcus Bennett

January 7, 2025 at 01:30 AM

The NFL's annual coaching carousel is in full swing as teams make critical decisions following the regular season's end. Here's a comprehensive look at the latest coaching changes and developments:

Already Fired:

Jerod Mayo (New England Patriots)

  • Fired after 4-13 season
  • Struggled with QB Drake Maye
  • Mike Vrabel rumored as replacement

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo

Doug Pederson (Jacksonville Jaguars)

  • Dismissed after three seasons
  • Team went 5-18 in last 23 games
  • GM Trent Balke retained
  • Ben Johnson (Lions' OC) considered potential replacement

Pending Decisions:

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Antonio Pierce's future uncertain despite player support
  • Mike Vrabel potentially in mix with Tom Brady connection

New York Jets

  • Vrabel interviewed
  • Rex Ryan interviewing, previous Jets record: 46-50

Dallas Cowboys

  • Mike McCarthy (49-34 record) wants to return
  • Playoff record: 1-3
  • Jerry Jones' decision pending

Surprisingly Retained:

Brian Daboll (NY Giants)

  • Kept despite 3-14 record
  • Team holds No. 3 draft pick
  • Daniel Jones contract proves costly mistake

Shane Steichen (Indianapolis Colts)

  • Retained with GM Chris Ballard
  • 8-9 season record
  • Struggling with QB Anthony Richardson

Super Bowl Odds (BetMGM):

  • Lions: +280 (14.9% tickets, 16.0% handle)
  • Chiefs: +350 (12.7% tickets, 15.9% handle)
  • Ravens: +600 (8.4% tickets, 11.6% handle)

Biggest liability teams remain Lions, Chiefs, and Ravens.

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