NFL coaching, GM tracker: Latest news, interviews, developments in 2021 hiring cycle

NFL.com is tracking all of the latest news, interviews and developments concerning coach and GM vacancies around the league as the 2021 hiring cycle kicks into gear. The information below — sourced from NFL Media reports and official team announcements — will be updated in real time during the coming weeks.

HEAD COACH INTERVIEWS

Atlanta Falcons

  • Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator (more)
  • Raheem Morris, interim Falcons HC (more)
  • Robert Saleh, 49ers defensive coordinator (more)

Detroit Lions

  • Marvin Lewis, former Bengals HC and current Arizona State co-defensive coordinator
  • Robert Saleh, 49ers defensive coordinator (more)
  • Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator
  • Arthur Smith, Titans offensive coordinator
  • Dan Campbell, Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach

Houston Texans

  • Jim Caldwell, former Lions and Colts HC (more)
  • Marvin Lewis, former Bengals HC and current Arizona State co-defensive coordinator (more)
  • Matt Eberflus, Colts defensive coordinator

New York Jets

  • Matt Eberflus, Colts defensive coordinator
  • Eric Bieniemy, Chiefs offensive coordinator

GENERAL MANAGER INTERVIEWS

Atlanta Falcons

  • Morocco Brown, Colts director of college scouting
  • Anthony Robinson, Falcons director of college scouting
  • Rick Smith, former Texans GM
  • Terry Fontenot, Saints VP/assistant GM
  • Brad Holmes, Rams college scouting director

Carolina Panthers

  • Jerry Reese, former Giants GM
  • Ryan Poles, Chiefs assistant director of player personnel

Detroit Lions

  • Thomas Dimitroff, former Falcons GM
  • Brad Holmes, Rams director of college scouting
  • Rob Lohman, Lions director of pro scouting
  • Lance Newmark, Lions director of player personnel
  • Kyle O’Brien, Lions VP of player personnel
  • Scott Pioli, NFL Network analyst and former Chiefs GM
  • Louis Riddick, ESPN analyst and former Eagles director of pro personnel
  • Rick Smith, former Texans GM
  • Terry Fontenot, Saints VP/assistant GM
  • George Paton, Vikings assistant GM

Houston Texans

  • Matt Bazirgan, Texans director of player personnel
  • Louis Riddick, ESPN analyst and former Eagles director of pro personnel

Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Jerry Reese, former Giants GM (more)
  • Louis Riddick, ESPN analyst and former Eagles director of pro personnel
  • Rick Smith, former Texans GM

FIRED

Houston Texans head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien

The Texans fired O’Brien after Houston started the year 0-4. O’Brien was head coach of the Texans for more than six seasons and four AFC South division titles with a 52-48 record. O’Brien officially took over title of general manager during the 2020 offseason and oversaw the controversial trade of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, general manager Thomas Dimitroff

The Falcons fired Quinn in October after a 0-5 start to the season. Quinn notably led the Falcons to Super Bowl LI where Atlanta lost to the New England Patriots after holding a 28-3 lead in the second half. Quinn went 43-42 in over five seasons as Falcons HC. The Falcons fired Dimitroff along with Quinn in October. Dimitroff was GM in Atlanta for more than 12 seasons, drafted Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, and compiled a 113-92 record during his tenure.

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, general manager Bob Quinn, special teams coach Brayden Coombs

The Lions fired Patricia days after a blowout loss to the Texans on Thanksgiving during his third season as HC. Patricia went 13-29-1 during his time in Detroit. The Lions also fired Quinn following the team’s loss to the Texans. Quinn made the playoffs during his first season in Detroit when Jim Caldwell was HC but failed to make the postseason since 2016. Quinn went 32-44-1 with the Lions. The Lions fired Coombs on Dec. 21.

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase

The Jets fired Gase shortly after New York lost its season finale to the New England Patriots to bring the Jets’ record to 2-14. Gase’s time in New York lasted only two seasons for a combined record of 9-23.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone, general manager Dave Caldwell

The Jaguars fired Marrone after a one-win 2020 campaign. He finished with with a 23-43 record over four-plus seasons. The Jags fired Caldwell on Nov. 29 after a loss to the Browns dropped them to 1-10 on the season. Caldwell made the playoffs once during his time in Jacksonville and fell just short of a berth in Super Bowl LII when the Jags lost to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Caldwell went 37-88 in nearly eight seasons as GM.

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney

The Panthers fired Hurney on Dec. 21 amid a 4-10 season. This was Hurney’s second stint as Panthers GM after returning as a interim GM in 2017 and assuming the position full-time in 2018. Hurney went 16-30 in this second stint as Panthers GM and was 106-32 overall.

New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams

The Jets fired Williams on Dec. 7, a day after a controversial all-out blitz call led to a Raiders’ last-second win in New York. Williams was in his second season as Jets DC.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Paul Guenther

The Raiders fired Guenther following a Week 14 loss to the Colts in which Las Vegas gave up 44 points. Guenther was in this third season as Raiders DC.

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