NFL 2026 coaching tracker: Titans request Steve Spagnuolo interview

Starting with Black Monday, we’re tracking the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel — especially as it relates to the Kansas City Chiefs — right here:

Monday, January 5

• 10:16 a.m. Raiders have fired head coach Pete Carroll after one season, per report.

• 9:00 a.m. Bengals are bringing back head coach Zac Taylor for the 2026 season, per team president Mike Brown.

• 8:49 a.m. Titans request interview with Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their HC position, per report.

• 8:41 a.m. Titans request interview with Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their HC position, per report.

• 8:00 a.m. Browns relieve head coach Kevin Stefanski of his duties.

News from the run-up to Black Monday

• January 4 Falcons dismiss head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot from their roles.

• January 3 Michigan hires Chiefs’ defensive line assistant coach Alex Whittingham as its linebackers coach under his father Kyle Whittingham.

• January 2 Report: Titans will interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their head coaching opening.

• November 10 Giants relieve head coach Brian Daboll of his duties.

• October 13 Titans part ways with head coach Brian Callahan.