NFL head coach, GM interview tracker: Dan Quinn reaches deal with Commanders, Seahawks hire Mike Macdonald (2024)

With the 2023NFL regular season behind us and most of the 2024 postseason, teams are already preparing for next season. After eight head-coaching jobs were available, all have been filled. Most have found new general managers as well.

Rather than scouring the scatter shot reports across social media, CBSSports.com has listed all the hires -- and requested interviews -- below. To check out all the head coach hiring grades, click here.

Head coaches

Atlanta Falcons, HIRED Raheem Morris

The Falcons parted ways with Arthur Smith after three losing seasons and now they are set to hireRams defensive coordinator Raheem Morrisafter flirting with the possibility of bringing aboard Bill Belichick.

Carolina Panthers, HIRED Dave Canales

After replacing Matt Rhule as the head coach in Carolina, Frank Reich lasted less than one full season with the Panthers. Now owner David Tepper is staying inside the NFC South andhiring Buccaneers OC Dave Canales.

Los Angeles Chargers: HIRED Jim Harbaugh

Jim Harbaugh has agreed to terms to become the Chargers' next head coach, the team announced Wednesday. He will be returning to the NFL after coaching Michigan to a national championship. He replaces former head coach Brandon Staley, who accumulated a 24-25 record, including 0-1 in the postseason in his two-plus seasons as head coach of the Chargers. Harbaugh will be signing a five-year deal with Los Angeles, per ESPN.

Las Vegas Raiders: HIRED Antonio Pierce

TheLas Vegas Raidersare sticking with their interim head coach and hiring Antonio Pierce, according toCBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Pierce replaced Josh McDaniels and went 5-4 down the stretch in Las Vegas.

New England Patriots: HIRED Jerod Mayo

In what was rumored to be happening for days, really weeks, Bill Belichick and the Patriots parted ways last Thursday. The next morning, the Patriots executed their succession plan by hiring linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to replace Belichick.

Tennessee Titans: HIRED Brian Callahan

The Titans have their new leading man afterfiring Mike Vrabel after six seasons in Tennessee. According CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, Tennessee is planning to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as its new head coach. Callahan, who's been in Cincinnati since 2019, will look to turn the Titans around with 2023 second-round QB Will Levis.

Seattle Seahawks: HIRE Mike Macdonald

The Seahawks shocked the NFL when Pete Carroll stepped down as head coach to take an adviser role within the organization. Now the Seahawkshave found his replacement, hiring Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new coach. At 36, Macdonald will become the NFL's youngest head coach.

Washington Commanders: HIRING Dan Quinn

TheWashington Commandershave found their new head coach, on Thursdayagreeing to termswithDallas Cowboysdefensive coordinator Dan Quinn, as CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports. The team targeted several up-and-coming coaches in its search to replace Ron Rivera, who was dismissed following the 2023 season, with assistants like Ben Johnson and Bobby Slowik drawing interviews. In the end, new Commanders brass apparently opted for experience with Quinn, 53, who spent the last three seasons running Dallas' defense.

General managers

Carolina Panthers: HIRED Dan Morgan

The teamconfirmed the hiring of Morganas the team's new general manager and president of football operations. The former Panthers star linebacker previously held the role of assistant general manager since 2021.

Las Vegas Raiders: HIRED Tom Telesco

After the Raiders hired their new head coach in Antonio Pierce, they locked up their new general manager. Former Chargers GM Tom Telesco beat out finalists Champ Kelly and Ed Dodds for the job.

Washington Commanders: HIRED Adam Peters

CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones reported that Washington had hired Adam Peters as its new GM.

Los Angeles Chargers

In addition to parting ways with head coach Brandon Staley, they moved on from general manager Tom Telesco, who had served in the role for nearly 11 full seasons. He was with the organization through the move from San Diego. JoJo Wooden was named interim general manager.

New England Patriots

Since Bill Belichick also ran football operations, the Patriots are currently looking for a new GM after replacing Belichick with Jerod Mayo as head coach.

NFL head coach, GM interview tracker: Dan Quinn reaches deal with Commanders, Seahawks hire Mike Macdonald (2024)

FAQs

Why did the Commanders hire Dan Quinn? ›

The Washington Commanders hired Dan Quinn as the new head coach in hopes that he'll be the man to turn around the struggling franchise, but one trait of his has already become a talking point.

Who did Washington hire as head coach? ›

DAN QUINN WAITED anxiously for his phone to ring. It was Feb. 7, one day after he had interviewed to be the next coach of the Washington Commanders, and the silence, in this case, was not golden.

Who is the oldest coach in the NFL today? ›

Andy Reid is now the oldest head coach in the NFL after their respective teams moved on from Bill Belichick (71) and Pete Carroll (72).

Who is the black guy trying to buy the Washington Commanders? ›

A $7B offer to buy the Commanders by a DC native is still in play, source says. DC native Brian Davis made a $7B cash offer to buy the team and become the NFL's first Black owner.

Why are they suing the Commanders? ›

The Commanders have been sued for defaming the Native American Guardian's Association, via Newsweek.com. The claim arises in part from an allegation that a Commanders employee called the group “fake” in a conversation with a former owner of a luxury suite at FedEx Field.

Who did the Panthers hire as their head coach? ›

The Carolina Panthers have hired Dave Canales as their new Head Coach.

Who did the Bucs hire as head coach? ›

On March 30, 2022, Bowles was named the head coach of the Buccaneers on a five-year deal after Bruce Arians shifted to a senior football consultant role. In Bowles' first year as head coach, the Buccaneers finished atop the NFC South with an 8–9 record and lost to the Dallas Cowboys 31–14 in the Wild Card Round.

Who is the new coach of the Seahawks? ›

Seahawks president of football operations John Schneider hired defensive wizard Mike Macdonald as Seattle's head coach in part because of the new ideas he'll bring to reenergize a defense that underperformed in 2023. Last season, the Seahawks were awful at stopping the run for a second year in a row, finishing No.

Have the Commanders ever had a black head coach? ›

The Commanders find themselves among the 11 NFL teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Giants, that have never appointed a Black full-time head coach.

Has former Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn been hired as the new head coach of the Washington Chiefs? ›

The Washington Commanders franchise overhaul continues after agreeing to terms with former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to become their coach, the team announced Saturday. Quinn, 53, becomes a head coach for the second time.

What team did Washington Commanders used to be? ›

Team History

The Washington Commanders were founded in 1932 as the “Boston Braves.” Five years later, the team moved to Washington D.C. and has remained there since. In 1933, the team's name was changed to the “Redskins” which remained the team name until 2020.

Who is the 70 year old NFL coach? ›

Carroll and Belichick are two of only five coaches in NFL history have coached a game after turning 70. Of the 32 coaches who started the 2023 season, only six of the them were even older than 60.

Who is the oldest coach to win a Super Bowl? ›

Age and NFL: Pete Carrol - September 15, 1951 (72); Nick Saban - October 31, 1951 (72); Bill Belichick - April 16, 1952 (71). The oldest coach to win a Super Bowl was Bruce Arians (68).

Who is the youngest NFL head coach of all time? ›

Sean McVay (born January 24, 1986) is an American football coach who is the head coach for the Los Angeles Rams. He became the youngest NFL head coach in the modern era when he was hired by the Rams in 2017 at the age of 30.

Was Dan Quinn a football player? ›

Quinn attended Salisbury University, an NCAA Division III school, and played defensive lineman on its football team from 1990 to 1993. He was a four-year starter in football and held the school's hammer throw record (168.8 feet) until 2012. Quinn was inducted into Salisbury's athletic hall of fame in 2005.

Who did the commanders hire as offensive coordinator? ›

The Washington Commanders have hired Kliff Kingsbury to be their new offensive coordinator. Here are five things to know about the new play-caller.

Did Dan Quinn quit the Cowboys? ›

After receiving reassurance that he'd be back in Dallas, Dan Quinn left to be the head coach of the Washington Commanders.

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