The NFL offseason commenced with Black Monday, where only Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jerod Mayo of the New England Patriots were dismissed, leaving many coaches like Antonio Pierce of the Las Vegas Raiders feeling a sense of relief. Despite Pierce's struggles leading the Raiders to a 4-13 record, he has been given another chance, although his seat is expected to be extremely hot heading into the 2025 season.

Mike McDaniel of the Miami Dolphins, Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys, and Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns are also facing pressure to improve after disappointing seasons. McDaniel needs to rebound from a mediocre 8-9 record, while McCarthy is under scrutiny after a 7-10 finish. Stefanski's job is precarious following a disastrous 3-14 season, compounded by quarterback Deshaun Watson's injuries.

Shane Steichen of the Indianapolis Colts is in a similar position, needing to maximize the potential of quarterback Anthony Richardson. Brian Daboll of the New York Giants faces a critical year after failing to capitalize on past successes, culminating in a 3-14 record. Each of these coaches must demonstrate improvement to secure their roles in the upcoming season.