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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on in the first half during the AFC Divisional Round game

NFL: JAN 17 AFC Divisional Round Bills at Broncos

Sean McDermott Stood Up For Buffalo, And Now He’ll Get Out

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Tom Ley

Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo looks on during the NFL Wild Card game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11th, 2026 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

NFL: JAN 11 NFC Wildcard 49ers at Eagles

Eagles Now Free To Hire An Offensive Coordinator Who Doesn’t Suck

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Ray Ratto

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 4, 2026. He was fired two days after the Ravens lost.

Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers – NFL 2025

John Harbaugh Is The Shiniest Pony On The NFL Coaching Carousel

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Head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines looks on before the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ohio State v Michigan

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Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Fired, Arrested On Same Day

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 07: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Pete Carroll of the Las Vegas Raiders before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Las Vegas Raiders v Seattle Seahawks – NFL Preseason 2025

Chip Kelly Learns That Like Any Ancient Evil, The Raiders Demand Blood

Auburn University head football coach Hugh Freeze walks off the field surrounded by a police escort following the Tigers home loss to Kentucky on November 1, 2025

Kentucky v Auburn

Auburn Gives Hugh Freeze The Hook

Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions claps during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium on October 11, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania.

Northwestern v Penn State

When In Doubt, Fire The Coach

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Patrick Redford

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 22: Head coach Sandy Brondello of the New York Liberty gestures during the first quarter of the game against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on June 22, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

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New York Liberty Shock WNBA World By Firing Underperforming Coach

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