The NFL’s latest recruiting cycle has moved forward as the first two head coaches have been named after the end of the regular season.
John Harbaugh took over the reins of the New York Giants while Kevin Stefanski was assigned to the Atlanta Falcons.
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That leaves seven coaching vacancies, and you can follow the latest updates on each team’s hiring process below.
Harbaugh and Stefanski are back at work
I New York Giants they were one of two teams to fire their head coach in the middle of the season and act quickly after Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens when they missed the playoffs.
Harbaugh was the most sought-after coach this cycle after spending 18 years with Baltimore and the 2013 Super Bowl champion who interviewed with Atlanta and arranged to meet with Tennessee.
But the Giants were the first team to welcome the 63-year-old into their coaching staff and agreed to a reported five-year deal, making Harbaugh one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL.
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Stefanski interviewed with the Giants, Baltimore, Tennessee, Las Vegas and Miami and was named coach of the year twice during his six seasons with the Cleveland Browns.
But the 43-year-old will replace Raheem Morris as a player The Atlanta Falcons coach on a reported five-year contract.
The Steelers are targeting a fourth coach since he arrived a month ago
Harbaugh was the second longest-tenured coach in the NFL behind longtime rival Mike Tomlin, who opted to end 19 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers after losing in the first round of the playoffs.
The Steelers are now looking for their fourth head coach since 1969 and are reportedly set to talk with former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, as well as former Miami head coach and current Minnesota Vikings coordinator Brian Flores.
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They are also one of several teams that have interviewed or hope to interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula.
I The Baltimore Ravens they interviewed several candidates, including Flores, who replaced him in Miami Mike McDaniel and former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, who returned to his former role as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers last year.
Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak have interviewed with multiple teams, including the Ravens.
Browns to make Durde the first British coach?
I Cleveland Browns they are the third AFC North team to hire this cycle and have interviewed McDaniel along with Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski.
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Atlanta and Cleveland interviewed Seattle’s British defensive coordinator Aden Durde, who helped the Seahawks win the top NFC and achieve one Super Bowl victory as they booked a spot in the NFC Championship game next Sunday.
I The Tennessee Titans was the first team to fire its coach this season and is believed to have spoken with McCarthy, McDaniel and former New York Giants coach Brian Daboll.
Will there be a new Shula in Miami?
I The Miami Dolphins I spoke with Saleh but the exciting prospect for Miami fans is Chris Shula as he is the grandson of legendary coach Don Shula, who led the Dolphins to back-to-back Super Bowl victories in the 1970s, including what remains the NFL’s only undefeated season (1972).
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Saleh, Shula and Morris are some of the coaches Arizona Cardinals he reportedly asked for talks about following Jonathan Gannon.
They were also paired with former Atlanta coach Arthur Smith, who has spent the past two seasons as Pittsburgh’s coordinator.
Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and Kansas City Chiefs coordinator Matt Nagy also drew attention, as both were interviewed Las Vegas Raiders.
They also spoke with Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who was born in Colchester, as they look for a replacement for Pete Carroll.
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