NFL 2019 Black Monday Tracker

With the 2019 regular season coming to a close, multiple non-playoff teams are moving on from their current coaching staff situation. During the notorious “Black Monday” period, here are the latest rumors and reports around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

• Vance Joseph will return to the team as the defensive coordinator for the 2020 season.

Atlanta Falcons

• Head coach Dan Quinn and General Manager Thomas Dimitroff will both return for the 2020 season.

Baltimore Ravens

• The New York Giants have requested to interview Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale for their head coaching vacancy.
• The Cleveland Browns have requested to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman for their head coaching vacancy.

Carolina Panthers

• Carolina will likely request permission to interview New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels for their head coaching vacancy.

Cleveland Browns

• The Browns have fired Freddie Kitchens as their head coach after one season.
• Cleveland has requested permission to interview New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels for their head coaching vacancy.
• The Browns have requested permission to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman for their head coaching vacancy.
• Cleveland has requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head coaching vacancy.
• Baylor head coach Matt Rhule declined the opportunity to interview for the head coaching position with the Cleveland Browns.
• The Browns will interview San Francisco 49ers’ passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur. He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
• Although nothing has been scheduled, the Cleveland Browns could meet with San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator Mike McDaniel.
• The Browns are expected to interview former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.

Dallas Cowboys

• The Cowboys and Jason Garrett will meet for a second time to discuss the future of the franchise.
• The New York Giants will meet with Dallas Cowboys passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Kris Richard for their head coaching vacancy.

Denver Broncos

• The Broncos are “very pleased” with Vic Fangio’s first season as head coach.

Jacksonville Jaguars

• The Jacksonville Jaguars will bring back head coach Doug Marrone and General Manager Dave Caldwell for the 2020 season.

Kansas City Chiefs

• The New York Giants requested permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coaching vacancy.

Los Angeles Chargers

• There is public support from players and the media to bring back head coach Anthony Lynn for the 2020 season.

Miami Dolphins

• The Dolphins have moved on from offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea. As a result, the team has brought back Chan Gailey, who was previously retired.
• Miami has departed from offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo.

Minnesota Vikings

• Offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski is expected to gain traction as a head coaching candidate.

New England Patriots

• Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is expected to become a trending name for multiple teams with head coaching vacancies. The Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, and New York Giants are among suitors.

New Orleans Saints

• Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is expected to become a head coaching candidate for multiple teams.

New York Giants

• The Giants have parted ways with head coach Pat Shurmur after two seasons.
• New York elected to retain General Manager Dave Gettleman.
• The Giants have their eyes on Baylor head coach Matt Rhule as their next head coach.
• The New York Giants requested permission to interview New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels for their head coaching vacancy.
• The Giants requested permission to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head coaching vacancy.
• New York will meet with Dallas Cowboys passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Kris Richard for their head coaching vacancy.
• The Giants will interview former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy this weekend.
• New York has requested to interview Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale for their head coaching vacancy.

New York Jets

• The Jets are expected to retain head coach Adam Gase for the 2020 season.

San Francisco 49ers

• The Cleveland Browns requested to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head coaching vacancy.
• The Cleveland Browns will interview San Francisco 49ers’ passing-game coordinator Mike LaFleur. He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
• Although nothing has been scheduled, the Cleveland Browns could meet with San Francisco 49ers run game coordinator Mike McDaniel.

Washington Redskins

• Washington has parted ways with Bruce Allen as Team President after 10 years.
• The Redskins hired Ron Rivera as their head coach on a five-year deal.
• Washington is expected to target former Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio as their defensive coordinator.

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