Ranking every NFL head coach by job security after a wild 2026 coaching carousel
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Key Points:
- Nine NFL teams are currently searching for new head coaches, including the recent departures of long-tenured coaches John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin.
- Mike Vrabel of the New England Patriots is ranked as having the most job security due to a remarkable turnaround from a 4-13 season to a 14-3 record and deep playoff run.
- Other coaches with strong job security include Ben Johnson (Chicago Bears), Sean McVay (Los Angeles Rams), Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers), and DeMeco Ryans (Houston Texans), all credited with significant team improvements and playoff appearances.
- Coaches facing more uncertainty include Sean McDermott (Buffalo Bills), Kevin O’Connell (Minnesota Vikings
