‘Black Monday’ Strikes 2

01/09/2024

By: Jeff Yoder

Ron Rivera Joins Arthur Smith in End-of-Year Firings, But What About Bill Belichick?

‘Black Monday’ in the NFL struck again. The Commanders fired head coach Ron Rivera on Monday less than 24 hours after Washington’s season-ending loss to the Cowboys (38-10). Rivera was the second head coach released following the conclusion of Week 18 in the NFL, joining Falcons head coach Arthur Smith. There are now five teams entering the offseason with head coaching vacancies, and so far, the Patriots aren’t one of them.

NFL Staffing Changes

Commanders Fire Head Coach Ron Rivera

Falcons Fire Head Coach Arthur Smith

Panthers Fire GM Scott Fitterer

Jaguars Fire DC Mike Caldwell After 2 Seasons

Wink Martindale Resigns as Giants DC

Bill Belichick Still Under Contract With Patriots

Teams With Head Coaching Vacancies (5)

Falcons, Panthers, Commanders, Raiders & Chargers

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