Given the disconnect that Vrabel experienced with the Titans (and the one that emerged between Mayo and the Krafts), this is an important obstacle to remove. The first head coach fired during the 2024 NFL season was Robert Saleh. Saleh finishes his tenure ...

A coaching journey he needed to take, and the former star linebacker uniquely suited to put a faltering franchise back on track.

Tannehill suffered multiple injuries that season and was ultimately benched for rookie Malik Willis, who struggled badly. Vrabel’s defense was still strong against the run, but were a league worst against the pass and it all led to a 7-10 finish in 2022. The Titans missed the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.

Successful experienced coaches like Brian Flores remain available as they prepare for playoff games in the coming days. Young offensive-minded individuals like Joe Brady and Josh McCown remain available to talk to. Even Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn remains available and is a projected favorite for the job as well.

Mike Vrabel should have several appealing candidates to add to his staff in New England. Here are some names to watch.

The Jets’ disappointing 2024 campaign saw the team clean house midseason, sacking coach Robert Saleh and general ... of head coaching candidates was Mike Vrabel, who has since accepted a job ...

As Mike Vrabel "goes home'' to the Patriots, it leads to a sensible rumor that would have the Jets making a similar move. Next candidate up? Aaron Glenn.

Ben Johnson made a decision. Aaron Glenn could be next. With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain.

NFL playing career as an assistant coach at Ohio State in 2011, he had thoughts of one day returning to the New England Patriots.

After the Jaguars requested a meeting, Saleh received an interview slip from the Raiders, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports. Saleh’s Jaguars interview is slated for Tuesday, and it would appear the recently fired Jets HC would need to carve out some time for the Raiders as well.

The Patriots turned to Vrabel after their quick coaching search wrapped up just seven days after the team fired Jerod Mayo.

For some of those teams, that will involve finding new head coaches and/or General Managers. Three teams fired their head coaches during the season and two more have been dispatched as of 9 a.m. ET on January 6.