NFL HC Hot Seat Meter-December 2025

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25315494-hot-seat-check-every-nfl-head-coach

5 coaches in danger:

WARM SEATS:

Mike Tomlin, Steelers
The Steelers are 6-6 despite not being a very good team, giving Tomlin a chance to post a non-losing record for the 19th year in a row. He deserves a lot of credit for that, but a ninth consecutive season without a playoff win could cause these parties to part ways in the offseason. The fanbase looks to be losing patience.

Mike McDaniel, Miami Dolphins

"There are a number of people in the league who think [McDaniel] could be saving his job with a strong finish," ESPN.com's Dan Graziano wrote this week. He's still got a winning record in four years with the team, but this feels like a toss-up at best. McDaniel's seat has a lot of room to heat up or cool off over the course of the next five weeks.

BURNING HOT!!

Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns

Stefanski has now sandwiched a 2023 Coach of the Year campaign with losing seasons in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. It's time for the Browns to start fresh at the top.

Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons

A second consecutive losing season appears to be a certainty for Morris, which isn't good considering the talent on the roster. He hasn't got enough out of an improved defense on paper, and it's hard to feel good about the overall direction. He is likely done barring a huge December/January turnaround.

Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals

With the talent on the Cardinals roster, it is hard to imagine Gannon surviving a third consecutive losing season in Arizona. They have already clinched another losing year with nine losses in 12 games.