With the NFL playoff picture coming into focus, attention across the league is quietly shifting to another annual tradition — the coaching carousel. For teams already eliminated from postseason contention, tough decisions loom, and the Las Vegas Raiders once again find themselves at the center of speculation.
After another uneven season, questions are swirling about whether the Raiders are preparing for yet another organizational reset. Ownership has shown patience in the past, but constant turnover at head coach and general manager has prevented long-term stability. If Las Vegas does decide to make a change, it would mark yet another restart for a franchise still searching for a clear identity in the post-Derek Carr era.
The Raiders aren’t alone. Several non-playoff teams are expected to evaluate their leadership heading into the offseason. Franchises like the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots face varying degrees of pressure — whether it’s stalled development, locker-room inconsistency, or unmet expectations tied to young quarterbacks.
League executives understand that coaching decisions are often tied to timing. Teams without postseason games gain an early advantage in interviewing top candidates, especially coordinators from playoff teams. That reality could accelerate firings shortly after Week 18, as front offices race to secure the next “right hire.”
For Las Vegas, the stakes feel especially high. Another coaching change could either finally reset the franchise the right way — or continue the cycle of instability that has plagued the team for years. As Black Monday approaches, the Raiders and other non-playoff teams are preparing to decide whether patience or change offers the better path forward.
NFL Coaching Shake-Up Incoming: Raiders Among Teams Facing Uncertain Futures
