Black Monday has arrived, and it has brought a lot of change and bad news for many coaches and general managers around the NFL. We'll have all the big moves covered on around the league, and this page will be a one-stop shop for links to all the latest news.
Buffalo Bills: Coach Chan Gailey was let go after three seasons that went nowhere in Buffalo. The defense and quarterback play never improved. It's unclear if general manager Buddy Nix will remain.
Chicago Bears: In the first mild surprise of the day, coach Lovie Smith was fired after three playoff appearances in nine years, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported. General manager Phil Emery took the job last year and will hire his own man.
Cleveland Browns: The team announced Monday morning that coach Pat Shurmur and GM Tom Heckert are both out. They never had much of a chance once new owner Jimmy Haslam bought the team.
Kansas City Chiefs: Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced the team has parted ways with coach Romeo Crennel. The team said it has not made a final decision about GM Scott Pioli's status. NFL.com's Steve Wyche reported Sunday that the Chiefs are expected to retain Pioli despite a disastrous season.
Philadelphia Eagles: Owner Jeffrey Lurie confirmed Monday morning that coach Andy Reid is out after 14 seasons in Philadelphia. The Eagles won't waste any time starting a coaching search.
Arizona Cardinals: Ken Whisenhunt after six seasons is out, that included the long-suffering franchise's only Super Bowl appearance. The team also ousted general manager Rod Graves, who had been with the franchise for 16 years. He'd been general manager since 2007.
San Diego Chargers: President Dean Spanos finally ran out of wiggle room. Coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith had to go. Spanos fired Turner and Smith on Monday after a season of stunning come-from-ahead losses left the Chargers out of the playoffs for the third straight season, not to mention the fan anger that was turning to apathy and leaving thousands of unsold seats at many home games.
Arizona Cardinals: Ken Whisenhunt after six seasons is out, that included the long-suffering franchise's only Super Bowl appearance. The team also ousted general manager Rod Graves, who had been with the franchise for 16 years. He'd been general manager since 2007.
San Diego Chargers: President Dean Spanos finally ran out of wiggle room. Coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith had to go. Spanos fired Turner and Smith on Monday after a season of stunning come-from-ahead losses left the Chargers out of the playoffs for the third straight season, not to mention the fan anger that was turning to apathy and leaving thousands of unsold seats at many home games.
New York Jets: Mike Tannenbaum pulled out a letter as he stood in front of the New York Jets players for one last time. It was a farewell address to the group of men he signed, traded for and drafted over the last seven years as the team's general manager. He choked back tears as he read it, and received a round of applause when he was done. ''It was really heartfelt,'' defensive end Mike DeVito said Monday. ''I know Mike, and he'll bounce back.'' The Jets fired Tannenbaum after a dismal 6-10 season, but owner Woody Johnson announced that Rex Ryan will be back for a fifth season as the team's coach.
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