NFL head-coaching carousel: Who's fired, who's hired, more
-- Firing-and-hiring season in the NFL is in full swing.
The open jobs as of now: Arizona, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York Giants and Oakland. More are expected to come open, however.
Here's how NFL execs rank the openings , and? here are 21 coaching candidates to know, with help from our ESPN NFL Insiders.
NFL execs ranked the six current openings ?in terms of desirability.
Below is everything you need to know about the NFL coaching carousel:
Open jobs
Arizona Cardinals
Bruce Arians? announced his retirement?on?Monday. He wraps his career as the winningest coach in franchise history with a 50-32-1 record (including playoffs).
Chicago Bears
John Fox? has been fired?after the Bears' third consecutive last-place finish in the NFC North, the team announced on Monday. Team president Ted Phillips later announced that general manager Ryan Pace's contract was extended through the 2021 season.
Detroit Lions
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts fired Chuck Pagano after the team's season-ending win over the Texans on Sunday. Pagano went 53-45 in six seasons in Indianapolis, missing the playoffs the last three years.
New York Giants
The Giants hired Dave Gettleman as their new general manager after firing Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese in the middle of a 2-10 season. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is expected to be a favorite for the head-coaching job, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Oakland Raiders
Jack Del Rio was fired after the Raiders' season-ending loss to the Chargers, bringing an end to his three-year tenure after a disappointing 6-10 record this year. Jon Gruden is expected to become the next coach, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. ESPN reported Saturday that team owner Mark Davis was prepared to pursue Gruden with a strong offer that could include an ownership stake in the team.
Jobs expected to come open
Cincinnati Bengals
After 15 years in Cincinnati, Marvin Lewis plans to leave the Bengals after the season to pursue opportunities elsewhere, league sources told ESPN on Dec. 17. Lewis said on Monday that no decision has been made and there is no timetable.
Jobs that could come open
Cleveland Browns
Dallas Cowboys
Houston Texans
Bill O'Brien said Tuesday that he feels he will be back in 2018, adding that he's had "positive" and "productive talks" with owner Bob McNair about signing a contract extension during this offseason. League sources told Adam Schefter on Sunday that O'Brien is likely to be back next season. Meanwhile, GM Rick Smith is taking an extended leave of absence.
Jobs that won't come open despite coaches on the hot seat
Denver Broncos
Vance Joseph will return for a second season in Denver, team president John Elway announced Monday. 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.
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.