{"id":596135,"date":"2023-01-10T09:49:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T15:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/10\/nfl-black-monday-tracker-2023-latest-news-rumors-on-kliff-kingsbury-sean-mcvay-sean-payton-and-others-pro-football-network\/"},"modified":"2023-01-10T09:49:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T15:49:59","slug":"nfl-black-monday-tracker-2023-latest-news-rumors-on-kliff-kingsbury-sean-mcvay-sean-payton-and-others-pro-football-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/10\/nfl-black-monday-tracker-2023-latest-news-rumors-on-kliff-kingsbury-sean-mcvay-sean-payton-and-others-pro-football-network\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Black Monday Tracker 2023: Latest News & Rumors on Kliff Kingsbury, Sean McVay, Sean Payton, and Others – Pro Football Network"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Black Monday is a sobering day in the NFL<\/a> \u2014 coaches are fired, families will be uprooted, and changes are made throughout organizations across the league. We\u2019ll be bringing you the latest NFL news and rumors as they happen, so keep coming back throughout the day. The information below is current as of 11:12 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Be sure to also bookmark our 2023 NFL Head Coach and General Manager Interview Tracker<\/a>, which will be updated constantly until every opening is filled.<\/p>\n

Latest Black Monday NFL News and Rumors<\/span><\/h2>\n

Arizona Cardinals<\/span><\/h3>\n

Shortly before 12 p.m. ET, ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported<\/a> that the Arizona Cardinals have fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Just 10 months ago, he signed a contract extension through the 2027 season. Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has been doing extensive research for the past several weeks, per numerous sources. Bidwill also said during his Monday press conference that QB Kyler Murray will have input on the next head coach.<\/p>\n

NFL Media\u2019s Ian Rapoport says<\/a> that current Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will get a long look for the head coach position. We have more on the top Cardinals head coach candidates<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals also announced<\/a> that general manager Seve Keim has decided to step away from his position to focus on his health. Thus far, they\u2019ve requested permission to interview 49ers\u2019 Director of Pro Personnel Ran Carthon, 49ers\u2019 Assistant General Manager Adam Peters, Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham, and Titans Director of Player Personnel Monti Ossenfort. They also completed interviews with in-house candidates, Quentin Harris (VP of Player Personnel) and Adrian Wilson (VP of Pro Personnel).<\/p>\n

Atlanta Falcons<\/span><\/h3>\n

Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees informed players this morning that he was retiring. NFL Media\u2019s Tom Pelissero reports<\/a> that the Falcons expect to cast a wide net and search for their next defensive coordinator.<\/p>\n

In other Falcons news, they named Greg Beadlers their new president. Rich McKay will remain CEO of the Falcons with continued oversight over football operations. Additionally, he will assume CEO duties for AMBSE, the parent company of the Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and MLS Atlanta United.<\/p>\n

Carolina Panthers<\/span><\/h3>\n

With the Panthers\u2019 season now over, they\u2019ll turn their attention to its head coaching search. FOX\u2019s Jay Glazer reported that Jim Harbaugh has already talked to Panthers owner David Tepper. Glazer also reported that they will interview former Colts head coach Frank Reich. Of course, they\u2019ll also interview interim head coach Steve Wilks.<\/p>\n

Late Monday, multiplied media reports noted that the Panthers had requested permission to talk to Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.<\/p>\n

Additionally, CBS Sports\u2019 Josina Anderson reports<\/a> that Jim Caldwell will be interviewing with the team today (Monday, Jan. 9).<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/span><\/h3>\n

On Monday morning, the Cleveland Browns announced that they have relieved defensive coordinator Joe Woods of his duties. The Browns gave up 331.5 yards per game and 22.4 points per game, which ranked them about the middle of the pack in the league.<\/p>\n

Several hours later, ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported<\/a> that the Browns have requested an interview with Patriots linebacker coach Jerod Mayo and former Dolphins head coach and current Steelers LB coach Brian Flores. They\u2019ve also requested permission to interview Seahawks associate head coach for defense Sean Desai and former Lions head coach Jim Schwartz.<\/p>\n

Denver Broncos<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Denver Broncos are going to be busy as they look for their next head coach. NFL Media\u2019s Ian Rapoport reports that they\u2019re set to interview Jim Harbaugh this week and that they have requested permission<\/a> to interview Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Rapoport also notes that Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will be a candidate for the job.<\/p>\n

MORE: <\/strong>Where Everything Stands With Broncos Head Coach Search<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

But all eyes will be on Sean Payton. Multiple reports, including this one from NFL Media\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/a>, state that the Broncos have received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Payton for their head-coaching vacancy. Further, the two teams appear to understand and agree on what the trade compensation would look like. NFL rules state that Jan. 17 is the first date an in-person interview would be permitted.<\/p>\n

MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>Where Will Sean Payton Coach in 2023?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

There is no deal in place, but the Broncos are expected to meet the Saints\u2019 asking price, which is rumored to be a first-round draft pick and more. Conversations are at their initial stages between the Broncos and Saints, but a prerequisite for the Saints granting permissions to teams to interview Payton was that the other team would need to agree to the compensation first.<\/p>\n

Since Payton is under contract with the Saints, New Orleans controls his rights and, thus, will be a major player in the Payton sweepstakes. Here\u2019s more on Payton and his coaching career<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Houston Texans<\/span><\/h3>\n

Late Sunday evening, the Houston Texans announced that they fired head coach Lovie Smith. Smith follows another one-and-done head coach in Houston after David Culley was fired after the season last year. Houston was 3-13-1 under Smith, including a victory over the Colts in Week 18 that saw them lose the number one pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

Thus far, the Texans have requested to interview the following: Eagles OC Shane Steichen, Lions OC Ben Johnson, 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans, Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon, and Broncos DC Ejiro Evero.<\/p>\n

Here are our top five candidates to replace Lovie Smith<\/a> in Houston, with Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon an early favorite to land the job.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/span><\/h3>\n

Per ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>, the Colts submitted requests to the Lions to interview defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching job. They\u2019ve also requested permission to interview Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen.<\/p>\n

Per multiple reports, the Colts are expected to conduct a wide search for their next head coach. There is no word yet if interim HC Jeff Saturday will be interviewed.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/span><\/h3>\n

According to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>, McVay\u2019s future with the Rams is in doubt. Sources tell Schefter that McVay will take some time after Sunday\u2019s regular-season games against the Seattle Seahawks to figure out if he will return for the 2023 season.<\/p>\n

McVay has had several personal and professional circumstances arise in the past year, all of which are weighing on him during this process. McVay, at just 36 years old, would likely stun many by walking away.<\/p>\n

FOX\u2019s Jay Glazer said that many in the organization expect McVay to leave, and it won\u2019t take too long after the conclusion of the regular season.<\/p>\n

After winning the Super Bowl last year, the Rams were hit with a slew of injuries and do not have a first-round draft pick for the next several years. Plus, they are up against the 2023 salary cap, and changes to the coaching staff are expected. All of this will be in play as McVay considers his future.<\/p>\n

If McVay walks away, the Rams will control his rights through the end of his contract, which is the end of the 2026 regular season.<\/p>\n

New England Patriots<\/span><\/h3>\n

In a press conference earlier this morning, Bill Belichick announced that he\u2019ll be back for his 24th season as the head coach of the New England Patriots. Belichick did not offer any hints about the future of his coordinators, especially on the offensive side with Matt Patricia and Joe Judge.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery decision that we\u2019ve made has always been with the intent to do the best thing for the football team,\u201d Belichick said. \u201cThat\u2019s the way it\u2019s always been, and that\u2019s what it will be going forward,\u201d he said. \u201cAt different decision points, you have different opportunities. As those go along, or come along, we\u2019ll continue to evaluate them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/span><\/h3>\n

On Monday afternoon, the Titans fired four assistant coaches \u2013 OC Todd Downing, OL Coach Keith Carter, Secondary Coach Anthony Midget, and Offensive Skill Assistant Erik Frazier. Tennesse has also begun the process of finding their next general manager. NFL Media\u2019s Ian Rapoport reports that they\u2019ve requested to interview the following:<\/p>\n