Atlanta, Baltimore headline head coaching vacancies

Arizona Cardinals

Departed Head Coach: Jonathan Gannon (3 seasons)

Jonathan Gannon was let go by the Arizona Cardinals after three seasons for finishing 4-13 on the season, and ending the year on a nine-game losing streak.

It’s embarrassing for me to say that it would have been 14 consecutive losses to end the season if they hadn’t managed to defeat the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10.

Gannon should be at the top of many team’s lists for defensive coordinator, and it will be interesting where he ends up.

Atlanta Falcons

Departed Head Coach: Raheem Morris (5 seasons)

Atlanta is another team that massively underachieved in 2025 based on projections.

The Falcons, now led by QB Michael Penix, field a high-powered offense with big names like RB Bijan Robinson, WR Drake London, and TE Kyle Pitts.

Penix was injured early in the season, and the reins were passed back to veteran Kirk Cousins, but even a four game winning streak to end the season wasn’t enough.

Morris should be in the mix for a defensive coordinator position elsewhere.

Baltimore Ravens

Departed Head Coach: John Harbaugh (18 seasons)

In perhaps the most surprising coaching move thus far, Ravens’ owner Steve Bisciotti decided to move on from Super Bowl winning coach, John Harbaugh.

The team was unable to overcome injuries to QB Lamar Jackson and several members of the defense, and failed to qualify for the postseason in a win-and-in scenario against Pittsburgh.

Harbaugh won the Super Bowl in 2012 behind an epic postseason performance from then QB Joe Flacco, but recent failures sealed his fate.

He is a great coach with a special teams background, and is close to signing a five-year deal with the New York Giants.

Cleveland Browns

Departed Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski

The Cleveland Browns have been the laughingstock of the league for decades, so it should come as no surprise that they are searching for a new head coach.

Kevin Stefanski had the benefit of one of the most talented defensive rosters in the NFL, led by All-Pro and new single-season sack leader, Myles Garrett.

Even with that defense, Stefanski’s offense just could not keep up their end of the bargain.

Stefanski should have some head coach interviews, as well as coordinator opportunities.

Coming to Dallas?

Out of the newly available coaches, the Cowboys should have their eyes on a few of them for their defensive coordinator position

The first name on that list out of the names mentioned in this article should be Raheem Morris.

Morris has a track record of solid defensive play with excellent production from the secondary, an area the Cowboys struggled in 2025.

Jonathan Gannon is also reportedly near the top of the Cowboys’ list of candidates, and should be brought in for an interview soon.

Gannon is most known for his role as defensive coordinator for the Eagles team that stymied Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.