Other clubs got a head start on rebuilds, with the Chicago Bears firing Matt Eberflus, the New Orleans Saints firing Dennis Allen and the New York Jets firing Robert Saleh earlier this season. Each of those franchises has since been linked to notable candidates, including ex-head coaches like Mike Vrabel and Ron Rivera.

The day after is referred to as "Black Monday." This is not only when players on teams that didn't make the playoffs clean out their lockers, but it is also when a number of head coaches are typically fired.