NFL coaching changes 2023: Latest firings, hirings and rumors - ESPN

We're less than a month away from the end of the 2023 NFL regular season, and three teams already have fired their head coaches.

The Raiders started the coaching carousel on Nov. 1, parting ways with both coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. On Nov. 27, the Panthers fired Frank Reich, who has now been fired in back-to-back seasons. Then, on Dec. 15, the Chargers dismissed coach Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco, while the Falcons dismissed Arthur Smith after their season finale on Jan. 7 and the Commanders followed in the morning of Jan. 8. Plus, four coordinators have been let go over the past two months, and there will be more openings soon.

Here's everything you need to know about the latest NFL head coach movement, with news and intel on open jobs, pros and cons for each opening and candidates who could be in the mix for interviews. Plus, we have updates on offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator openings.

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Coordinators who have been fired

Former coach: Ron Rivera (fired Jan. 8)
Record with Commanders: 26-40-1 over four seasons

What happened: New Commanders owner Josh Harris made his first major staffing move since buying the franchise last summer, firing Rivera after four seasons with the team. The Commanders finished the 2023 season 4-13 after a loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the season finale Sunday.

Keim: How Josh Harris makes decisions

Pros of the Washington job: Washington has a new owner with a reputation for providing resources and for being patient. The Commanders are in a far better spot under Harris than they were with previous owner Dan Snyder. Also, they have the second overall pick and five selections in the