CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 06: An aerial view of Bank of America Stadium and the downtown Charlotte skyline ahead of the NFL game between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers on November 6, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
When the final Sunday of the NFL season concludes, the next day is referred to as “Black Monday.” It is the day when coaches find out their fates. Are they being fired, or do they get another year? Well, here is a list of what we know so far.
Fired: Jerod Mayo, Patriots
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Jerod Mayo and Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots speak on the field during the second quarter of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
It’s one and done for Mayo. He never got his footing as a coach and the Patriots should be looking for an offensive mind to work with Drake Maye.
Fired: Doug Pederson, Jaguars
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks toward the video board during a game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 17, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Jaguars 52-6. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
Pederson probably should have lost his job weeks ago but was kept around.
Fired: Ryan Grubb, Seahawks (Offensive Coordinator)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 15: Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb of the Seattle Seahawks prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lumen Field on December 15, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)
Mike McDonald didn’t like Grubb’s pass-first philosophy
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 04: Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo in action during the second half of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on December 04, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)
He’s a player’s coach, but the Bengals defense was a train wreck
Fired: Antonio Pierce, Raiders
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 24: Owner and managing general partner Mark Davis of the Las Vegas Raiders (L) and head coach Antonio Pierce of the Raiders talk before their game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.The Broncos defeated the Raiders 29-19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
This news came out late in the afternoon on Tuesday.
Unlikely To Be Back: Jeff Ulrich, Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Jeff Ulbrich of the New York Jets looks on against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on November 17, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
His interim tag won’t be permanent.
Unlikely To Be Back: Darren Rizzi, Saints
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 17: Head Coach Darren Rizzi of the New Orleans Saints in action against the Cleveland Browns at Caesars Superdome on November 17, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
It’s doubtful his interim tag becomes permanent as the Saints are interviewing around.
Not Fired: Brian Daboll, Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants on the field following their 7-30 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
The Mara family has put Daboll and the GM on notice that it is put up or shut up time.
TBD: Mike McCarthy, Cowboys
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on during the first half against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Jerry Jones wants to keep him, but the Chicago Bears are said to have interest.
TBD: Brian Callahan, Titans
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Head coach Brian Callahan of the Tennessee Titans looks on during the second quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Looks like he is getting one more year to figure it out.
