NFL teams are conducting long, extensive searches for their next head coaches

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. The Commanders won 23-19. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy walks on the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. The Commanders won 23-19. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

By ROB MAADDI / AP Pro Football Writer January 14, 2025 5 min read

Mike Vrabel is in New England.

Mike McCarthy is out in Dallas.

The NFL coaching carousel is spinning slowly.

The Jets, Saints and Bears got a head start in their searches because they fired coaches during the season. The Jaguars and Raiders joined the hunt last week. The Cowboys jumped in Monday so they have to wait to interview assistants on playoff teams because the first window passed.

Here’s a look at each team’s search: