As of early November 2026, the NFL has yet to see its first head coach firing of the season, a departure from recent years when at least one coach had been dismissed by this point. A new article by Mark Maske examines why the first coaching change is running late, exploring factors such as team performance, front-office patience, and the evolving dynamics of the league.
NFL's First Head Coach Firing of 2026 Season Unusually Late
