One NFL head coach has already been fired in 2025, as the Tennessee Titans parted ways with head coach Brian Callahan earlier this season. But more firings could be on the way on Sunday. Week 9 of the 2025 regular season is in full swing.

It's a far cry from where the Patriots were at this point last season: 3-8 after 11 games. This year, they've already clinched a winning record, which means they're guaranteed to finish above .500 for the first time since 2021.

Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden called on the league to "dump" Thursday night games on Monday after the slog that was the Denver Broncos' win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

The NFL is a tough business to get into, and a former Super Bowl champion has had even more challenging time getting back into head coaching after his legal dispute with the league has taken a toll on his career recently.

Thursday night football games have been criticized by players and coaches alike for the short turnaround for preparation and the visiting team getting one day less than the home team because of travel. Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden is among those calling for the early-week games to be eliminated.

A look at the most deserving candidates to win the NFL’s Coach of the Year award through the first 10 weeks of the season.

Who might be the top head coach candidates this offseason? We asked league executives and staffers on the names to watch in the coaching carousel this offseason.