There was a firing on Monday, and it wasn’t necessarily the one we were all expecting.

The thought was that there were enough positives around the Tennessee Titans to keep Brian Callahan safe. 

But ultimately, the issue with Callahan is that he said Cam Ward was what he needed, and now it feels like Callahan could not even manage Ward. The contrasting post-game press conference comments from Callahan and Ward were just not smart PR. 

So Callahan is gone. The Titans will likely go with an interim coach for the remainder of the season. Our man Luke Hubbard took a look at where the Titans go next.

But where does the NFL Coaching Hot Seat go now? Which flailing coach will be offered as a sacrifice to the NFL gods now? It could come down to one game in Week 7.

Here’s our latest rankings.

1. Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins

Chance of firing: 95 percent

2025 record: 1-5

Career record: 29-28 (.509 win percentage)

Previous ranking: 3

It is so strange to see the fall from hype that has gone on in Miami, and specifically, for McDaniel. To go from “offensive genius” media darling and Hard Knocks star to this, it just feels like such a waste of a good roster.

A win against the New York Jets gave some hope that the team was ready to shed the loser stink. Then came another two losses by a total of five points to the Panthers and Chargers, and a post-game rant from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that threw teammates under the bus and put the Dolphins’ dysfunction on full display for the world. 

That accountability starts and ends with McDaniel. The Dolphins’ bye isn’t coming until Week 12, so the team will not wait until then. McDaniel could buy himself a week with a win at Cleveland this week. With the Falcons in Week 8, the Ravens on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 9, and the Bills in Week 10, the Dolphins would have to go 4-0 over this stretch to save McDaniel for 2025.

2. Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns

Chance of firing: 90 percent

2025 record: 1-5

Career record: 41-49 (.456 win percentage)

Previous ranking: 2

This feels like Dead Man Walking. Stefanski may have bought himself a few weeks with the switch to Dillon Gabriel. 

The Browns have a lot of things working for them. The defense is stellar under Jim Schwartz (No. 1 ranked by Pro Football Focus), and the team had an excellent 2025 draft and a lot of buzz around many rookies. 

Stefanski is still seen as an excellent coach who was put into a mess that got messier thanks to Deshaun Watson. 

But ultimately, a loss to the Dolphins this week could mean Stefanski goes.

3. Aaron Glenn, New York Jets

Chance of firing: 70 percent

2026 record: 0-6

Career record: 0-6 (.000 win percentage)

Previous ranking: 8

This is not a ranking you want to be climbing. But the lack of Ws is putting a target on the first-year coach’s back. 

Luke made a compelling case for patience regarding Glenn, comparing his path to that of his former boss, Dan Campbell. I just don’t see the owner or the fans having the stomach for any more losses. 

With Aaron Rodgers 4-1 in Pittsburgh, Glenn’s handling of A-Rod – and ultimately choosing Justin Fields – has blown up in his face. 

Yes, the team is playing hard for Glenn. But there are red flags everywhere.

Take the end-of-half incompetence against the Broncos. Or Glenn’s handling of a reporter’s question after the loss.

I would have never expected The Coaches Reaper to be parked at The Meadowlands this year, but it just feels like a full exorcism may be necessary ahead of Halloween here.

4. Brian Daboll, New York Giants

Chance of firing: 65 percent

2026 record: 2-4

Career record: 20-36-1 (.360 win percentage)

Previous ranking: 4

This No. 4 ranking feels much different than it did 11 days ago.

Daboll had sprung up to having the hottest seat after a loss to the Saints in Week 5. But a dominant division win over the defending Super Bowl champions under a national spotlight of Thursday Night Football has bought Daboll time and support.

There is a sense that with Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo looking more dominant with each game, the Giants have an identity they can build around. But Daboll looks desperate on the sidelines. 

What was he doing going into the blue tent? That could end up costing the team a draft pick.

The Giants continue to have one of the toughest schedules in the league. If they crash and burn in Denver this week, Daboll could spring right back to the top 3.

5. Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals

Chance of firing: 50 percent

2025 record: 2-4

Career record: 14-26 (.350 win percentage)

Previous ranking: 6

Gannon took this team from 4-13 in his first year to 8-9 in 2024. That kind of year-to-year momentum had many picking the Cardinals as a sleeper playoff team for 2025. 

Backfield injuries to James Conner and Trey Benson have crippled the optimism around the team. After a 2-0 start, the Cards have lost four straight games by four points or fewer. 

The team went into Indy with Jacoby Brissett leading them and almost upset the Colts. This was after an embarrassing sideline showdown between Gannon and Emari Demercado. The backup running back made one of the bonehead plays of 2025, losing the team a touchdown that ultimately led to a demoralizing loss to the Titans. But nothing warrants what Gannon did to Demercado, and I at least give Gannon credit for owning it immediately after the game.

The lack of on-field results combined with the Demercado incident may be enough to end the Gannon era in Phoenix.

How the team performs against Green Bay this week, before their week 8 bye, could go a long way toward determining Gannon’s ability to last through the full 2025 season.

On the cusp 

John Harbaugh is trending toward the top 5 after another ugly loss in Week 6. How much longer will ownership put up with a lack of titles to go with their MVP quarterback? It feels like the team will have to go 9-3 to make the playoffs. I don’t see it, and if that doesn’t happen, it could be the end for Harbaugh.

A win kept Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll out of the top 5 here, but a bad loss at KC this week could lead to a lot of whispers in the bye week.

We’d be surprised to see Zac Taylor take the fall in Cincinnati as the Bengals looked primed for a playoff run before Joe Burrow’s injury.

Taylor got the team off to the fast start everyone said was needed. If Joe Flacco can stabilize the ship against the Steelers, it could quell the haters looking for someone to blame for another disappointing season in Cincy. Flacco and the team looked more poised in a Week 6 loss to Green Bay than they had under Jake Browning, but an L is an L.

In Carolina, Dave Canales has gone from top 5 to just about a fully cold seat now as his team moved to .500 with a spotlight win over the Cowboys. The Panthers could climb over .500 with a Week 7 over the Jets.