{
  "id": 17587316,
  "title": "Why the NFL’s First Head Coach Firing of the Season Is Running Late",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/why-the-nfls-first-head-coach-firing-of-the-season-is-running-late",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/nfl-owners-havent-fired-a-coach-yet-its-coming-agent-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NFL has yet to implement its first head coach firing of the 2024 season. However, certain coaches may face potential dismissal, including Dan Quinn, Shane Steichen, Robert Saleh, and others. Last season, the Titans were the first to fire a head coach, Brian Callahan, on October 13. The Jets followed by dismissing Robert Saleh on October 8, while the Raiders ousted Josh McDaniels on November 1. The longest span without a head coaching change during a season occurred in 2021, when the Jaguars dismissed Urban Meyer on December 16. This delay in the first firing this year is unusual, considering the high turnover in head coaches at the start of the 2023 offseason, with 10 new head coaches joining the league. Factors such as rising coaching salaries and the need for change in team performance may contribute to the delay. The Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn remains in his position despite a recent tie against the Giants, as speculation about his firing has not materialized. Similarly, the Indianapolis Colts are in the process of restructuring under new ownership, having already fired general manager Chris Ballard. The team's recent performances and the ongoing review of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's handling of quarterback Jalen Hurts's medical case could also influence future decisions. The Philadelphia Eagles, under Nick Sirianni, have faced intense scrutiny due to the medical concerns surrounding their quarterback Jalen Hurts, but Sirianni's track record may help him retain his position. The first head coach firing of the season is anticipated to occur soon, as team owners remain committed to maintaining a dynamic environment within the league.",
  "summary": "The league hasn’t gone this long without a coaching change since 2017.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}