Tracking the NFL (and Chiefs’) coaching shuffle: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s next
Key Takeaways
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- NFL coaching carousel 2026 features widespread turnover as teams pursue resets.
- Several veteran head coaches depart, prompting teams to hire new leaders, rebuild staffs.
- Ex-head coaches and assistants, including Matt Nagy, are seeking new jobs.
The 2026 NFL offseason has already been packed with coaching changes as teams shuffle head coaches and staffs in search of a reset.
Several longtime leaders are out, new hires are in and assistants — including now-former Chiefs offensive coordinator and Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy — are working to land their next coaching opportunities.
Where will that be? Let’s take a closer look at the league’s coaching carousel.
This story was originally published January 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM.
Neil Nakahodo
The Kansas City Star