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Jan 26, 2024, 03:32 PM ETThe 2024 NBA trade deadline is Feb. 8, and expect to see plenty of movement as teams look to shake up their rosters.
Which moves will impact the landscape of the NBA heading into the 2024 playoffs? And what deals will affect teams looking to rebuild ahead of the draft in July?
Get all of the news, intel and analysis from our experts here, including trade grades and destinations for every player who could be on a new team.
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Jan. 26 3:30 p.M. ET: The Washington Wizards are set for a rebuild after team moved Wes Unseld Jr. To the Wizards' front office and Brian Keefe taking over as interim coach.
Speaking on the "Hoop Collective," ESPN senior insider Brian Windhorst said the team will be looking to add draft picks before the Feb. 8 trade deadline -- with point guard Tyus Jones attracting the most interest.
Windhorst adds Kyle Kuzma will unlikely be moved as the team wants two first-round draft picks in exchange.
Jan. 252:30 p.M ET: Speaking on Sportscenter, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst gave the lowdown on the Los Angeles Lakers' ongoing search for a new guard. The Lakers remain interested in Atlanta Hawks' Dejounte Murray, but will need to involve a third team to cover D'Angelo Russell's long-term salary, if he were to be part of a deal.
Windhorst added that the Philadelphia 76ers can also add up to three players ahead of the Feb. 8 deadline through trades and expiring contracts. Specifically, they continue to seek out a player like guard Kyle Lowry, who could be bought of his contract after being traded to Charlotte to Miami earlier this week. Other players the Sixers could look at are Toronto's Bruce Brown and Detroit's Bojan Bogdanovic.
Jan. 239:30 p.M. ET: Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations and general manager Mitch Kupchak said the team will look toward the future and begin collecting draft assets.
"I can't discount the fact that we're a team that is trying to build something that can sustain something going forward, and ... We will look for opportunities," Kupchak said Tuesday.
Kupchack's statements came after the Hornets received a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Miami Heat and 37-year-old Kyle Lowry -- who they are hoping to move before the deadline -- in exchange for Terry Rozier, who was averaging a career-best 23.2 points per game on 46% shooting.
6:45 p.M. ET: Speaking on the "Woj Pod," ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski said teams have contacted the Washington Wizards about Kyle Kuzma, but the team is hesitant to engage in any talks and will be in no rush to move on from him.
Another veteran player on a struggling team who is attracting interest is the Portland Trail Blazers' Malcolm Brogdon, but the team likes having the guard's presence on a young squad.
Wojnarowski also details how the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers remain interested in Bruce Brown, but the Toronto Raptors will also be patient with the forward who arrived last week from the Indiana Pacers in the Pascal Siakam trade.
6:15 p.M. ET: Now that the trade that sends Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat in exchange for Kyle Lowry is official, what's next for the Charlotte Hornets?
Speaking on the "Lowe Post," ESPN insiders Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks break down how Charlotte might not be done dealing ahead of the trade deadline.
LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are unlikely to go anywhere, but others -- including Lowry -- could be part of subsequent trades. Gordon Hayward, Miles Bridges and P.J. Washington are also options as the Hornets commence a rebuild under their first-year ownership group.
Be sure to also check out Marks' ultimate trade deadline preview on what all the Eastern Conference teams can do (and need) ahead of Feb. 8.
10:10 a.M. ET: The Miami Heat acquired guard Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran guard Kyle Lowry and a protected 2027 first-round pick.
The trade was first reported by Wojnarowski, with sources telling him that Hornets will work to move Lowry, 37, onto another team before the deadline. Short of finding a deal for him and his $29.6 million expiring contract, he could eventually become a contract buyout candidate, sources said.
Jan. 225:30 p.M. ET: ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski said on "NBA Today" the Los Angeles Lakers will continue to talk with the Toronto Raptors over Bruce Brown, who nearly joined L.A. In the summer before signing the Indiana Pacers.
Brown was traded to Toronto last week in the deal that sent Pascal Siakam to Indiana.
The Lakers have also held talks regarding Dejounte Murray, but the Atlanta Hawks want to recoup what they initially gave up to bring Murray from the San Antonio Spurs.
Any trade would be dependent on finding a destination for D'Angelo Russell, whose player option next season means the Lakers would have to attach more assets to make a potential deal attractive.
And would the team's struggles potentially affect LeBron James and his decision to pick up his $50 million option next year? ESPN senior writer Brian Windhorst said it could depend on if Bronny James does enter the upcoming NBA draft and where the USC freshman ultimately lands.
4:00 p.M. ET: The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks remain the faves coming out of the Eastern Conference, so what can teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks do ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline to keep up?
The 76ers could use more role players and depth, but Wojnarowski said the team won't likely make a big move ahead of the trade deadline.
The Sixers' trade assets include three first-round picks, six second-round picks and 12 players on expiring deals, but Wojnarowski said the team may be best served to wait and keep those in place. The team also will have as much as $60 million in cap space in the summer, which could go toward signing a new player to a max deal.
ESPN front office expert Bobby Marks added that players on expiring deals that could help Philly include Detroit's Bojan Bogdanovic, Toronto's Bruce Brown (traded from Indiana last week) and Charlotte's Miles Bridges.
As for the Heat, it could be about finding another point guard after missing out on Damian Lillard at the start of the season. Windhorst said to keep an eye out on Charlotte's Terry Rozier, especially after Miami coach Erik Spoelstra decided to bench Kyle Lowry (whose on an expiring deal) last week.
Marks warned that adding a player like Rozier (and his $24.9 million salary) to a $159 million payroll could inhibit Miami as the team approaches the $190 million second apron, set by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Regarding the Knicks, Wojnarowski said they already made their big midseason move by trading for guard OG Anunoby and don't want to compromise their pursuit of a big summer signing. Wojnarowski added the Knicks could make a deal in the short-term (options include Toronto's Brown, Utah's Jordan Clarkson, Detroit's Alec Burks) and have Evan Fournier's expiring contract as an incentive.
Jan. 197:50 p.M. ET: Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will miss at least one week with a sprained right ankle, the team announced Friday. LaVine has been linked with a move ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, and the sprain is the latest setback for him in a season disjointed by injuries.
7:45 p.M. ET: The Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks are among the teams interested in forward Bruce Brown, according to ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
Having just joined the Toronto Raptors earlier this week in the trade that sent Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown there is a "big market" for Brown.
Brown had signed a two-year, $45 million deal with Indiana in the offseason, and his veteran leadership could bode well for a rebuilding Toronto team. He nearly signed with the Lakers this summer, but instead chose the bigger offer from the Pacers.
7:15 p.M. ET: The Boston Celtics host the Denver Nuggets on Friday in what could be a preview of the NBA Finals. The clash at TD Garden could also be a litmus test for both teams on potentially making a move before the trade deadline.
"They're not making trades that will impact their starting five, they can't improve on that. But [both teams could use] more size up front and more bench scoring, and both teams have the assets to go out at the trade deadline," Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown. "Boston and Denver will be competing for a lot of the same players around the edges."
Jan. 179:00 p.M. ET: According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin as mentioned on SportsCenter, the Los Angeles Lakers are surveying the market for a point guard leading up to the trade deadline.
The Lakers could look at Washington Wizards' Tyus Jones, who is on a $14 million expiring contract, or Collin Sexton of the Utah Jazz. With Gabe Vincent out with a knee injury, a guard could be what helps this team down the stretch.
2:18 p.M. ET: The Indiana Pacers are finalizing a trade to acquire All-Star forward Pascal Siakam in a deal that will send Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to the Toronto Raptors, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
New Orleans will be a third team in the deal, sending Kira Lewis Jr. To the Raptors. Indiana is sending two 2024 first-rounders and a 2026 first to the Raptors, sources said. New Orleans sends a second-round pick to Indiana.
Jan. 164:00 p.M. ET: What can the Philadelphia 76ers or the New York Knicks do to stay in contention in the Eastern Conference?
On "NBA Today," ESPN senior writer Zach Lowe said the Sixers need to go all-in for this season and need to find another player ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
Philly has plenty of assets to play with: three first-round picks and up to three first-round swaps, along with six second-round picks and $105 million in expiring contracts.
What about the Knicks? ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski said the Knicks are in the market for a "big-time NBA star" but that move won't happen this season.
The Knicks traded for forward OG Anunoby from Toronto in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick in December. Knicks center Mitchell Robinson could also return from ankle surgery ahead of the postseason.
3:30 p.M. ET: The Golden State Warriors are in need of shaking things up ahead of the trade deadline, but it might not be simple as going out for a player they like.
On "NBA Today," Wojnarowski said that the team is open to moving any player aside from Stephen Curry but that the team needs to first find flexibility on a roster that has some big contracts.
"The decision might be as simple for the Warriors as: 'Among our big-money players, who do we like the least, who do we value the least, and we're going to trade that player at the deadline,' and start then to be able to build back a salary cap structure that gives you flexibility and maybe there's one more run with Steph Curry," Wojnarowski said.
Lowe called the Warriors' season struggles "a death of the dynasty" and said any deal has to be geared toward next season and the future to help build a team around Curry.
Among the players who could provide trade value is guard Chris Paul, but with a hand injury that is expected to keep him out past the deadline, it might be difficult to move on from him.
Jan. 1410:30 a.M. ET: The Detroit Pistons are sending Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and two second-rounds picks (2025 and 2026) to the Washington Wizards for forwards Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Livers, Gallinari and Muscala are all on expiring contracts.
Jan. 125:45 p.M. ET: The Golden State Warriors are in desperate need of a trade and have interest in Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam, ESPN and Andscape senior writer Marc J. Spears said Friday on "NBA Today."
Any such trade for Siakam would likely have to involve Jonathan Kuminga and another player, such as Andrew Wiggins or Chris Paul. As one general manager told Spears, there isn't a lot of trade value in just sending Wiggins.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski said any team trading for Siakam would have to make sure he wants to stay, since he will be a free agent at the end of the season. A team such as the Warriors therefore would need to consider payroll and willingness to hand the two-time All-Star forward a max deal.
Wojnarowski said that a team such as the Indiana Pacers could be involved, as they have the salary cap flexibility, but that Siakam will have a lot of say in where he ultimately lands.
3:00 p.M. ET: The Atlanta Hawks are engaged with a lot of teams about trading Dejounte Murray -- specifically the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on "NBA Today" on Friday.
The Hawks gave up two first-round picks, a pick swap and a third first-round pick for Murray in 2022. According to Wojnarowski: "The chances of him moving before the deadline are very high."
12:30 p.M. ET: The LA Clippers are one of the NBA's hottest teams, having gone 21-6 since a Nov. 27 loss to the Denver Nuggets. More importantly, the team signed Kawhi Leonard on Tuesday to a new extension that sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is worth $153 million over three years.
The early-season trade for James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers has worked out well for the Clippers, but is the team looking to make another move ahead of the postseason push?
Speaking on the "Lowe Post," ESPN's Zach Lowe and Ohm Youngmisuk debate what the Clips could do to solidify their top-four spot in the Western Conference.
The team could use someone like Dorian Finney-Smith or fellow Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale to help stretch the floor, especially after losing Robert Covington and Nicolas Batum in the Harden trade.
The Clippers have a first-round draft pick that could be used in any deal, plus players such as forward P.J. Tucker and center Mason Plumlee (who is working back from an MCL sprain).
Jan. 115:05 p.M. ET: The Chicago Bulls are on a three-game winning streak and are in the chase for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference. Would this recent run change any thoughts about trading Zach LaVine?
Don't count on it. ESPN's Brian Windhorst said Thursday on "NBA Today" that if the Bulls could move on from the two-time All-Star, they would do it.
"If they could trade Zach LaVine in the next five minutes, they would trade him and Zach would happily go to the airport," said Windhorst, who added that Chicago should be looking to restructure its roster despite some improved play.
LaVine is in the second season of a five-year, $215 million deal with the Bulls. He is averaging 20.3 points per game and previously missed 17 games due to a foot injury.
2:05 p.M. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies signed guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. To a three-year, $7.9 million guaranteed contract, including a team option on a fourth season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.
Williams -- who has developed into an outstanding wing defender -- gets the most guaranteed money given to a player who had been on a two-way contract. The Grizzlies waived center Bismack Biyombo to create the roster spot, sources said.
Jan. 101:30 p.M. ET: What does the future hold for the Atlanta Hawks' backcourt? According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hawks are "talking [Dejounte] Murray deals -- and others -- throughout the league."
"I think the Hawks are open to ALMOST anything at the trade deadline, but there's no question that they've gone as far as they'll probably go on Dejounte Murray's pairing with Trae Young in the backcourt," Wojnarowski wrote on Threads.
Wojnarowski also added the Charlotte Hornets have no intention of trading LaMelo Ball or Brandon Miller before the deadline.
Meanwhile, is there a possibility Jarace Walker could be included in a Pascal Siakam deal if he went to the Indiana Pacers? Wojnarowski wrote that the Pacers are very determined not to include Walker in any trade.
10 a.M. ET: What will the Golden State Warriors do at the deadline? On the "Brian Windhorst & Hoop Collective" podcast, Windhorst, Kevin Pelton and Marc J. Spears discussed the Warriors' need for a No. 2 scorer behind Stephen Curry.
The trio reviewed the possibility of Golden State adding Toronto Raptors forward Siakam, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan or guard Zach LaVine as options for the 2022 NBA champions. The Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen was also briefly mentioned, but the Jazz currently sit above the Warriors in the Western Conference standings.
Some Golden State players mentioned that could be involved in a potential trade: Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and veteran All-Star guard Chris Paul.
Meanwhile, will the Memphis Grizzlies make trades after Ja Morant's season-ending injury? The Collective also brought up possible moves for the Grizzlies, including moving Luke Kennard and former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.
Jan. 812:15 p.M. ET: Will the Golden State Warriors be active ahead of the trade deadline, and what kind of deal could they actually make? Speaking on "The Lowe Post," ESPN's Zach Lowe and Kendra Andrews discussed the Warriors' limited options in trying to salvage the season.
While Siakam could be a target for the Warriors, there may not be much of an appetite to give up a player like Kuminga or Moses Moody in order to bring the two-time All-Star -- who could become a free agent this offseason -- to the Bay.
Jan. 63:10 p.M. ET: The Indiana Pacers will continue to look at Siakam, wrote Wojnarowski on Threads.
Jan. 57:00 p.M. ET: The Chicago Bulls might have trouble finding a new home for two-time All-Star LaVine if they decide to move him before the trade deadline, according to Wojnarowski.
"There is not a market for Zach LaVine right now in the NBA, and that's not because Chicago has not tried to find it," Wojnarowski said on "NBA Countdown."
Jan. 31:30 p.M. ET: According to Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks are open to trades leading up to the February trade deadline, and general manager Landry Fields seems determined to make changes to the roster.
Dec. 3012:25 p.M. ET: The New York Knicks acquired forward OG Anunoby in a trade that sent RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick to the Toronto Raptors, the teams announced. The Knicks also got forward Precious Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn in the deal.
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NFL Coaching Changes 2023: Latest Firings, Hirings And Rumors
Eight NFL teams decided to move on from their head coaches either during or after the 2023 NFL regular season. Six of those jobs have since been filled -- most recently Michigan's Jim Harbaugh decided to return to the NFL as the Chargers' new coach, the Panthers hired Dave Canales and the Falcons made Raheem Morris their next coach.
The Raiders started the coaching carousel Nov. 1, parting ways with 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. The Commanders then fired coach Ron Rivera on Monday morning, and on Tuesday the Titans fired Mike Vrabel.
News broke after the season that the Seahawks had relieved Pete Carroll of head-coaching duties but are keeping him in the organization as an adviser. Later in the week after the season ended, the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick agreed to part ways, ending their 24-year run that included six Super Bowl championships. New England shortly afterward promoted Jerod Mayo to be its coach.
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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Head-coach openings 
Former coach: Pete Carroll (fired Jan. 10)Record with Seahawks: 137-89-1 over 14 seasons
What happened: The Seahawks announced that Carroll will no longer be the team's head coach after a 9-8 season in which Seattle missed out on the playoffs for the second time in three years, a span in which they went 25-26. Carroll, the most successful coach in franchise history, is ostensibly transitioning into an advisory role with the Seahawks, but he made it clear during his farewell news conference that he wanted to remain Seattle's coach and that, at 72, he still has the juice for the job. Which suggests he'd entertain another head-coaching job should the right opportunity arise.
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Pros of the job: The Seahawks have arguably the best roster of any of the eight teams with vacancies at head coach, with on-the-rise young players such as Devon Witherspoon, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Boye Mafe and Kenneth Walker III. Receiver DK Metcalf, who just finished his fifth season, is still only 26. They've also got a world-class practice facility and perhaps the loudest stadium in the NFL.
Cons of the job: Seattle is no longer flush with draft capital and cap space like it was after the Russell Wilson trade. It has the 16th overall selection but no second-rounder after giving it up for Leonard Williams, who will be a free agent in March. The Seahawks are projected to be a few million over the 2024 salary cap, and while they'll free up money with cuts and restructures, they probably won't have enough to be big players in free agency. There's also a long-term ownership question. Jody Allen is eventually going to sell the team in accordance with her late brother Paul's wishes, although it's not expected to happen until 2025 at the earliest.
Latest intel: The list of candidates with whom the Seahawks have requested an interview include Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Panthers DC Ejiro Evero, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler. Eviro's interview is set for Wednesday, per Fowler. All of Seattle's reported candidates are under contract with other NFL teams, meaning those interviews can only take place virtually this week. In his first comments to reporters since Carroll's ouster last week, Seahawks GM John Schneider said Tuesday that the directive from ownership is to maintain the team's "positive culture." Schneider also confirmed that he will have final say over personnel decisions regardless of which coach is hired.
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.
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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 draft pick and five selections in the top 100. Plus based on early salary cap projections, they'll have the most space in the NFL.
Cons of the Washington job: Washington needs to rebuild both lines and find a quarterback. The roster needs work, which it can address in the draft. The stadium needs upgrades and the team will be there for at least another six years. The team facility is small and, despite recent improvements, considered outdated. They might not build a new one for several more years.
Latest intel: The Commanders will have second interviews next week with Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and Ravens' associate head coach/defensive line Anthony Weaver. They also interviewed Houston offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik Jr., in person last week. Washington spoke with its offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy two weeks ago, but he would be a longshot candidate. Multiple league sources said they anticipate Johnson getting the job, but the Commanders have been mum throughout the process. Washington hired general manager Adam Peters two weeks ago to lead the search. The Commanders also have former NBA executive Bob Myers and former NFL general manager to assist in finding the next coach. -- John Keim
Head-coach jobs that have been filled 
Former coach: Arthur Smith (fired Jan. 7)New coach: Raheem Morris (Jan. 25)
What happened: Atlanta hired Morris as its coach on Thursday, making him the first former NFL head coach owner Arthur Blank has hired in his 20-plus-year tenure. He's also the first full-time Black head coach in the franchise's history.
Morris' hire comes after an extensive search that featured 14 candidates, including former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and ex-Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel.
This marks a return to Flowery Branch, Georgia, for Morris, who was Atlanta's interim coach for 11 games in 2020 after it fired Dan Quinn midway through the season. Morris went 4-7 but was not given the full-time job. Instead, the Falcons hired Arthur Smith. -- Michael Rothstein
Former coach: Frank Reich (fired Nov. 27)New coach: Dave Canales (Jan. 25)
What happened: The Panthers have hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as head coach, the team announced. Terms of the deal were not announced, but a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the contract is for six years.
The Panthers hope Canales, 42, can do for Bryce Young what he did for quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield. -- David Newton
Former coach: Brandon Staley (fired Dec. 15)New coach: Jim Harbaugh (Jan. 24)
What happened: Harbaugh is leaving the national champion Michigan Wolverines to coach the Chargers, the team announced Wednesday. Harbaugh's deal is for five years, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Chargers fired coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Dec. 15, following a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15. The Chargers held an extensive search after firing Staley, interviewing a league-high 15 candidates.
As a collegiate coach, Harbaugh has a 144-42 record, winning three Big Ten championships and Michigan's first national title since 1997.
Harbaugh also spent four seasons (2011-14) as the coach of the 49ers, where he was named the NFL's Coach of the Year in his first season. Harbaugh led the 49ers to the Super Bowl XLVII, where they lost to the Ravens who were coached by his brother John.
Harbaugh left the 49ers after the 2014 season with a 44-19-1 regular record. -- Kris Rhim
Former coach: Mike Vrabel (fired Jan. 9)New coach: Brian Callahan (hired Jan. 22)
What happened: The Titans fired Vrabel, who led Tennessee to four consecutive winning seasons after arriving in 2018. But the Titans experienced back-to-back frustrating seasons in 2022 and 2023, finishing multiple games under .500 both times. They finished 6-11 this past season, resulting in Vrabel's dismissal.
According to a league source, they are hiring Callahan, who has served as the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive coordinator the past five seasons. Callahan becomes the sixth coach for the Titans' franchise since it moved from Houston to Tennessee prior to the 1997 season.
In five seasons as the Bengals offensive coordinator, Callahan helped establish an offense that fueled Cincinnati to two AFC North Division championships and a Super Bowl appearance following the 2021 season.
He broke into the NFL as an offensive assistant for the Denver Broncos in 2010. Callahan served in various roles including coaching assistant, offensive quality control coach and offensive assistant through 2015, when Peyton Manning quarterbacked the Broncos to a Super Bowl-winning season. He's also worked with Matthew Stafford, Derek Carr and Joe Burrow and will be tasked with helping develop young Titans quarterback Will Levis. -- Turron Davenport
Former coach: Josh McDaniels (fired Nov. 1)New coach: Antonio Pierce (hired Jan. 19)
What happened: The Raiders fired McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler one day after losing 26-14 at Detroit on "Monday Night Football," their second consecutive defeat in which the team's offense could get no traction. With the defeat, the Raiders dropped to 3-5.
The Raiders named linebackers coach Pierce as their interim coach and assistant general manager as their interim GM. Raiders players bought into Pierce's leadership style, with All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams saying he would "run through a wall for that man." Three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby, who had a career-high 14.5 sacks this season, also voiced support for Pierce. Pierce led the Raiders to a 5-4 record as an interim coach, highlighted by a Christmas Day win at the Chiefs. The Raiders' defense led the league in fewest points allowed per game (16.0), most defensive touchdowns (4) and fewest penalties received (31) after Pierce took the reins.
"It's legendary," Crosby said after the season finale. "When you have the right culture, a guy like A.P. That embraces the history of the Raiders, it's special. ... A ton of legends [visit] consistently because the amount of respect they have for him. So it makes you, as a player, want to go out there and show who you are. You know what I mean? You want to be at that level one day."
Many saw the removal of the interim tags from Kelly and Pierce as a fait accompli, with their public appearance during Las Vegas' MLK Day Parade further signaling they would be hired full-time. -- Paul Gutierrez
Former coach: Bill Belichick (agreed to parts ways Jan. 11)New coach: Jerod Mayo (hired Jan. 12)
What happened: Moving swiftly one day after parting ways with Belichick, the Patriots hired Mayo as his successor and the 15th coach in franchise history, the team announced. Mayo, 37, will be the youngest coach in the NFL, taking over a title that Sean McVay has held since being named Los Angeles Rams coach in 2017; Mayo is a month younger than McVay.
A linebacker for the Patriots from 2008 to 2015 after being selected in the first round of the draft out of Tennessee, Mayo joined Belichick's coaching staff in 2019, serving as linebackers coach. The Patriots were able to forgo the standard NFL hiring process and immediately hire Mayo because they established a succession plan in the contract extension he signed last offseason, similar to what the Baltimore Ravens did with their general manager position when Eric DeCosta succeeded Ozzie Newsome in 2019.
Coordinator openings 
Former offensive coordinator: Dave Canales (became Panthers HC)
The Panthers hired Canales as their head coach, leaving a vacant spot for the Buccaneers at offensive coordinator.
Former defensive coordinator: Vic Fangio (parted ways on Jan. 24)
Fangio is out after just one season with the team. Under Fangio, the Dolphins' defense improved from 18th in yards allowed per game in 2022 to 10th this season. Miami was one of the best defensive teams in the NFL during the second half of the season, notably after the return of CB Jalen Ramsey.
Former offensive coordinator: Shane Waldron (hired as Bears' OC on Jan. 22)
With Carroll's departure as coach, the future of the Seahawks' entire coaching staff is unclear. Typically when a new coach is hired, they form their own staff. Waldron didn't wait for a new coach to be hired before he took the Bears' offensive coordinator job after three years in Seattle.
Former offensive coordinator: Pete Carmichael Jr. (fired Jan. 16)
Carmichael was the longest tenured offensive coordinator in the NFL and had been with the Saints since Sean Payton hired him as part of his first staff in 2006. Carmichael was a key part of the Saints' Super Bowl in the 2009 season and the most successful offenses in franchise history. However, the offense has faced inconsistency since Carmichael took over as playcaller following Payton's departure after the 2021 season. The team struggled in the red zone for a large part of the season and had trouble getting the offense on the same page as quarterback Derek Carr.
Former defensive coordinator: Wink Martindale (parted ways Jan. 10)
A source had told ESPN on Monday that Martindale was expected to resign from his job. That decision came after the team fired two of his closest assistants, moves that prompted Martindale to curse out coach Brian Daboll, a source confirmed to ESPN. Martindale is free to sign elsewhere without restrictions, a source told ESPN. The Giants will keep the $3 million he was owed, according to the agreement by both parties, the source said.
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Former defensive coordinator: Jack Del Rio (fired Nov. 24)
The Commanders fired Del Rio after a 45-10 loss to the Cowboys, which was their eighth loss in 10 games. They had hoped the defense would be a consistent force, but instead, the defense became an albatross, as the team ranked worst in points allowed. Coach Ron Rivera took over the defensive playcalling for the rest of the season.
Former offensive coordinator: Matt Canada (fired Nov. 21)
Citing offensive inconsistencies and lack of improvement, the Steelers fired Canada, who had been the Steelers' offensive coordinator since 2021. Pittsburgh's offense struggled through Canada's tenure as offensive coordinator, never eclipsing 400 yards of offense in his 45-game career, including the playoffs. Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner took over offensive coordinator duties, but quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will take the "bulk" of the playcalling responsibilities.
Former offensive coordinator: Mick Lombardi (fired Nov. 1)
When the Raiders parted ways with coach McDaniels and general manager Ziegler, they also fired Lombardi, with quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree being promoted to offensive coordinator. At the time, the Raiders had the No. 31 total offense in the NFL, ranked No. 32 in rushing yards per game (70) and ranked No. 30 in points per game (15.8).
Former offensive coordinator: Alex Van Pelt (exited Jan. 17)New OC: Ken Dorsey (Jan. 28)
Dorsey was the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator the past two seasons before being fired in November. He will replace Van Pelt, who mutially parted ways with the Browns earlier this month. It is unclear if Dorsey will call plays for Cleveland but head coach Kevin Stefanski has been the team's primary playcaller since taking over before the 2020 season.
Former defensive coordinator: Jerod Mayo (became head coach)New DC: DeMarcus Covington (Jan. 27)
The Patriots are moving forward with plans to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday. The Patriots have informed other candidates that Covington is the choice, a source relayed to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
The move was expected as Covington, 34, enters his eighth season with the Patriots. He has worked closely with first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, first as outside linebackers coach in 2019 and the past four seasons as defensive line coach.
Former offensive coordinator: Brian Callahan (became Titans HC)New OC: Dan Pitcher (Jan. 24)
The Bengals didn't wait long to fill an important vacancy, promoting Pitcher to offensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.
The promotion was made one day after Callahan, who previously held the position, was announced as the Titans' new head coach.
Former offensive coordinator: Ken Dorsey (fired Nov. 14)New OC: Joe Brady (elevated from interim OC role Jan. 28)
Brady, who was elevated from his role as quarterbacks coach when Dorsey was fired, had his interim tag removed as expected one week after Buffalo's playoff road ended against the Chiefs.
Brady, who received high marks for his work with an attack that was consistent during a season-saving, six-game winning streak, also received an endorsement from quarterback Josh Allen. "I love Joe. I love what he brings to this team, to our offense, the juice that he has, the passion he has for football ... He's got my vote," Allen said last week.
Former defensive coordinator: Mike Caldwell (fired Jan. 8)New DC: Ryan Nielsen (Jan. 22)
One day after the Jaguars failed to make the playoffs after starting the season with an 8-3 record, they fired Caldwell. The Jaguars are now set to hire Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Nielsen spent the past season as the Falcons' DC after spending the previous six seasons with New Orleans as a defensive line coach, assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator.
Former defensive coordinator: Alan Williams (parted ways Sept. 20, Matt Eberflus called plays rest of season)New DC: Eric Washington (hired Jan. 27)
Washington has spent 20 seasons as an NFL coach, including the past four with Buffalo. He comes to Chicago after serving as the Bills' assistant head coach and defensive line coach during the 2023 season. Buffalo's defense allowed the fourth fewest points (18.7) per game and generated the fourth-most sacks (54) in 2023.
Former offensive coordinator: Luke Getsy (fired Jan. 10)
New OC: Shane Waldron (Jan. 22)
The Bears' offense showed improvement in Getsy's second season in Chicago, but it was ultimately not enough for the team to move forward with the 39-year-old offensive coordinator. Chicago's offense ranked 17th in offensive points per game (20.4), which is its highest mark since ranking 11th in 2018, according to ESPN Stats & Information. The Bears are finalizing a deal to make Waldron their next offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN. He comes to Chicago after spending the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Seahawks.
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