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