"According to ESPN Research, the most new hires we've seen at offensive or defensive coordinator came in the 2024 offseason, when there were 33. But fourteen of those hires were out of their roles by the start of the 2025 season. The 2026 offseason is proving to be no different. There have already been five hires for offensive or defensive coordinators, including for some of the high-profile OC jobs:"
"Mike McDaniel to the Chargers, Eric Bieniemy to the Chiefs and Drew Petzing to the Lions. That leaves 13 total openings at those positions around the NFL. And with five head coaching jobs still not filled, even more hirings are on the way."
Coordinator turnover is more common than ever in the NFL. The 2024 offseason produced 33 new offensive or defensive coordinator hires, yet 14 of those hires were out of their roles by the start of the 2025 season. The 2026 offseason already features five coordinator hires, including Mike McDaniel to the Chargers, Eric Bieniemy to the Chiefs and Drew Petzing to the Lions. Thirteen offensive or defensive coordinator openings remain leaguewide. Five head coaching jobs are still unfilled, creating potential for additional coordinator hirings. A top-four ranking on each side of the ball narrowed the most coveted openings and provided potential hiring intel. The list excludes teams without head coaches because coordinators could be retained.
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