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NFL head-coaching carousel: Who's fired, who's hired, more
— -- We're tracking all the movement in the NFL's firing-and-hiring season.
The job in Indianapolis is still available, while other openings already have been filled and others in New York and Detroit are expected to be made official soon. Here is everything you need to know about the coaching carousel.
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Open jobs
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts fired Chuck Pagano after missing the playoffs for the third straight year. He went 53-43 in six seasons in Indianapolis.
- Wells/Wolfe:? Which is the better job, Colts or Titans?
- Wells: Latest in coaching search: Baylor's Matt Rhule interviewed
- Wells: Pagano's former assistants not waiting for Colts to name new coach
- News: Irsay thinks Andrew Luck will be healthy for new Colts coach
Jobs expected to be filled
Detroit Lions
Despite previously being linked to the Giants' opening, Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is likely to become the Lions' next head coach, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Patricia and the team would still need to agree to contract details following Super Bowl LII. Patricia will replace Jim Caldwell, who was? fired?after four seasons with the franchise.
- Reiss:? Patricia savors likely final home game as Patriots DC
- Rothstein:? Familiarity, NFL lineage and Patriots influence are why Patricia makes sense in Detroit
- Video:? Saturday all-in on Patricia as Lions' coach
New York Giants
Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is expected to be named the Giants' new head coach this week, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The expectation is that a deal could be done by Tuesday. He would join new general manager Dave Gettleman, who was? hired?after the team? fired former head coach Ben McAdoo and GM Jerry Reese toward the end of a 3-13 season.
- News: Shumur set to be named Giants coach
- Raanan:? What Shurmur would mean for the Giants' quarterback position
- Raanan: Mike Zimmer -- Shurmur will be 'successful' head coach wherever he lands
Filled jobs
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals named Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks their next head coach on Monday. He replaces Bruce Arians,? who retired?after five seasons in Arizona.
- News: Cardinals choose Panthers DC Steve Wilks as new coach
- Transcript: Arians gives tearful goodbye, says 'it's been a great ride'
Chicago Bears
The Bears named?Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy as their new head coach after? firing?John Fox. Nagy, 39, had spent his entire NFL coaching career under Andy Reid.
- Dickerson: Brad Childress: Nagy aggressive as a playcaller
- Wells: Nagy's comfort with Bears 'quite a statement' considering his ties to Colts GM
- Dickerson: Nagy's fortunes hinge on Mitchell Trubisky
- Teicher: Five things to know about Nagy
- Dickerson:? Fox's legacy will be defined by a historic lack of production
Oakland Raiders
The Raiders officially named Jon Gruden their 22nd coach in franchise history. He will get the longest coaching deal in NFL history -- a 10-year contract likely approaching $100 million --? sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team held an introductory news conference Jan. 9. Gruden, who coached Oakland from 1998 to 2001 and has been working as an ESPN analyst, is returning to the Raiders to replace Jack Del Rio, who was fired?after the regular-season finale.
- Gutierrez: Gruden -- Raiders looking to 'unlock the greatness' in Derek Carr
- Barnwell: Can Gruden revive the Raiders again? Answering questions on his return
- Gutierrez: Gruden welcomed back to Raiders 16 years after exit
- Staff: How the Raiders welcomed back Gruden: Updates from the scene
- Gutierrez: Gruden never wanted to leave the Raiders -- and now he's back
- Gutierrez: Would Gruden follow the steps of Dick Vermeil -- or Mike Ditka?
Tennessee Titans
The Titans have agreed to hire Mike Vrabel as their new coach, the team announced Saturday. He comes to the Titans after spending the past season as the Texans' defensive coordinator. Tennessee and former coach Mike Mularkey agreed to part ways, the team announced, adding that the two sides "couldn't come to an agreement over the future."
- Wolfe: Vrabel was always Jon Robinson's choice, a CEO coach to guide Titans
Jobs that won't come open despite coaches on the hot seat
Cincinnati Bengals
Despite earlier reports that Marvin Lewis? planned to leave the Bengals after 15 years in Cincinnati, the team announced on Jan. 2 that it had signed Lewis to a two-year contract.
- Terrell:? Bengals are bringing back Lewis, but changes still need to be made
Cleveland Browns
Team owner Jimmy Haslam confirmed that Hue Jackson will be the coach in 2018?after the team concluded its 0-16 season.
- McManamon:? Jackson apologizes for winning only one game over two seasons
- McManamon:? Haslam sees Jackson going from 0-16 goat to future hero
Dallas Cowboys
Despite the Cowboys being one of the bigger disappointments of 2017, the team has maintained that Jason Garrett will be back to coach an eighth season in Dallas.
- Archer: Change likely coming to Cowboys coaching staff, but how much?
- Archer: Cowboys know dangers of team making in-season coaching change
Denver Broncos
Vance Joseph will return for a second season in Denver, team president John Elway announced Jan. 1. Joseph guided the Broncos to a 5-11 record and a last-place finish in the AFC West in his first season as an NFL head coach. The Broncos have never fired a coach who started and finished just one season with the team.
- Legwold: Elway starts 2018 work by keeping Joseph
Houston Texans
The Texans have signed coach Bill O'Brien and new general manager Brian Gaine to matching five-year contracts. There had been speculation regarding O'Brien's future in Houston after the Texans finished their first losing season of his tenure.
New York Jets
Despite a 5-10 record, the Jets have signed coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan? to contract extensions, the team announced.
- Cimini:? New deal means Bowles can say goodbye to hot seat (kind of)
- Robbins:? Jets players pleased with stability that Bowles' extension brings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs will retain coach Dirk Koetter?despite a disappointing season that started with high expectations.
- News:? Koetter says he's grateful ownership retained him
- Laine:? Bucs opt for stability with Koetter, but does he deserve it?
- Laine: Koetter won't give up play-calling; no plans to change staff
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