January 9 marks the first day of the offseason for the 18 NFL teams who failed to make the playoffs. It also marks the day most underwhelming head coaches find out whether they’re out of a job or have another year to turn things around.
The first Monday after Week 18 — also known as Black Monday — is typically the backdrop against which disappointed franchises announce they’re changing plans. This year’s crop of firings may be smaller than years’ past. That’s not because the league of chock full of great coaches, however. Instead, it’s because three coaches didn’t even make it through the 2022 season before being relieved of their duties.
