"Players and coaches, on the other hand, find themselves in different spots. There are those who can feel confident that they'll be in the same place next year, either by playing well this season or being locked in to guaranteed money in 2026. Others have everything riding on what happens over the rest of the season. Journeymen are angling for that life-altering contract."
"Earlier this year, it was reasonable to see Brady as a potential head coaching candidate in the 2026 cycle. Brady's initial run as an NFL offensive coordinator didn't go well in Carolina, but after taking over for Ken Dorsey in 2023, the 36-year-old managed to take Josh Allen and the Bills' offense to another level. The Bills were a positive play factory, wearing defenses down even without a true No. 1 receiver."
Players and coaches across the NFL face varying degrees of job security and career risk entering the final stretch of the season. Some players are effectively secure due to strong play or guaranteed 2026 money, while others have their futures determined by the coming weeks. Journeymen pursue transformative contracts, veterans seek additional opportunities, and stars aim to solidify legacies and Hall of Fame cases. Head coaches battle to retain positions, and assistants compete for one of 32 coveted head-coaching openings. A 36-year-old coordinator who replaced Ken Dorsey in 2023 elevated the Bills' offense into a positive-play factory, stressing defenses without a true No. 1 receiver.
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