Raiders owner Al Davis hired Shell to replace Mike Shanahan. He became the first Black head coach in the modern era of the NFL and the first since Fritz Pollard in 1925.

A wave of new head coaching hires has already reshaped the NFL landscape heading into the 2026 season. These teams have chosen direction, leadership, and philosophy in hopes of accelerating success or restoring stability.

Two teams earned an A+ while one got a D+, as we rank teams based on the candidates chosen and the processes behind the searches.

When it comes to being an offensive coordinator in the NFL, few coaches have fared better than New England’s Josh McDaniels.

SAN FRANCISCO — Overall, there were 10 different head coaching openings in the transition from the 2025 to the 2026 NFL season, and if the rumors are true, and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak accepts the Las Vegas Raiders' head coaching position after Super Bowl LX,

The sports commentator pointed out something after the Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as their new head coach.

Former Iowa State football coach Nate Scheelhaase might be the next head coach for one of nine NFL teams with vacancies. Here's what to know.

The New York Jets are bringing in a former Stanford head coach to fill a key position