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Bears have made John Fox their next head coach, the team announced. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Fox signed a four-year deal. Chicago has also requested to speak with Titans tight ends coach Mike Mularkey for its offensive coordinator position, Rapoport reported. The Titanslater denied Mularkey permission to speak with the Bears, Rapoport reported.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers promoted defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to head coach. San Francisco chose Tomsula over hiring Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase. With Bill Callahan as the Redskins' O-line coach, former Washington coach Chris Foerster will join the Niners in the same role, per Rapoport.
Oakland Raiders
The Raiders have hired Jack Del Rio to be their next head coach, the team announced on Thursday. Oakland and the former Broncos defensive coordinator have agreed to a four-year deal, per Rapoport and NFL Media's Albert Breer. The Hayward, California, native was last a head coach with the Jaguarsin 2011. Mike Tice is joining Del Rio in Oakland as the Raiders' offensive line coach, NFL Media columnist Michael Silver reported.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills announced on Monday that Rex Ryan is their new coach. His first official hire was bringing aboard 49ersoffensive coordinator Greg Roman for the same position, the team announced.
Ryan and the Bills tabbed Dennis Thurman as defensive coordinator on Thursday. Rapoport reported that former Bears OC Aaron Kromer will be Buffalo's offensive line coach, while David Lee will coach up the quarterbacks.
New York Jets
The Jets announced the hiring of Todd Bowles as head coach. NFL Media's Albert Breer reports it's a four-year deal. Bowles is expected to bring in Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator, Rapoport reported. Bowles is also expected to bring in Dolphins defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers as his defensive coordinator.
The Jets also named Mike Maccagnan their new general manager on Tuesday. Maccagnan previously served as the director of college scouting for the Houston Texans.
New York Giants
The Giants have brought back Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator, the team announced.
Dallas Cowboys
Owner Jerry Jones announced that coach Jason Garrett was given a new five-year deal. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported it's worth $30 million. Jones also announced that defensive coordinator Rod Marinelliand Scott Linehan -- who was promoted to offensive coordinator -- both received three-year deals.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh announced that Keith Butler has been named the team's new defensive coordinator, replacing Dick LeBeau. Butler previously served as the Steelers' linebackers coach.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers signed Dirk Koetter to be their offensive coordinator, replacing Jeff Tedford and Marcus Arroyo. Koetter previously served as the Falcons' offensive coordinator.
Vacant head-coaching jobs
Denver Broncos
Reported interviews:
Gary Kubiak, Ravens offensive coordinator
Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
Vance Joseph, Bengals defensive backs coach
Potential candidates:
Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator
Doug Marrone, former Bills head coach
Notes: Kubiak is a former teammate of GM John Elway and is interviewing for the position on Sunday. He is the clear favorite, per Rapoport. ... Denver was supposed to interview Austin on Friday, Rapoport reported, but the interview was cancelled, and it has not been rescheduled yet. ... Denver was scheduled to interview Marrone on Saturday, but the former Bills coach cancelled on Friday, Rapoport reported.
Atlanta Falcons
Reported interviews:
Dan Quinn, Seahawks defensive coordinator
Josh McDaniels, Patriots offensive coordinator
Doug Marrone, former Bills coach
Teryl Austin, Lions defensive coordinator
Keith Armstrong, Falcons special teams coordinator
Notes: Rapoport reports the Falcons have told people that they plan to hire Quinn over Austin. ... Austin had a second interview with the Falcons on Thursday, per Rapoport.
Other vacancies
Philadelphia Eagles
Reported general manager interviews:
Chris Polian, Jaguars director of pro personnel
Brian Gaine, Texans director of pro personnel
Chris Grier, Dolphins director of pro personnel
Notes: Gaine will receive a promotion instead of leaving for the Eagles GM job, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source with knowledge of the Eagles' situation. Gaine interviewed with the Eagles twice, and it is unclear what his new title will be in Houston, Rapoport added.
Washington Redskins
Reported defensive coordinator interviews:
Raheem Morris, Redskins defensive backs coach
Vic Fangio, ex-Niners defensive coordinator
Joe Barry, Chargers linebackers coach
Notes: NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported the Redskins eliminated defensive coordinator finalist Raheem Morris on Wednesday and were set to hire Joe Barry as defensive coordinator. Then Vic Fangio became available, and now he's under consideration. He'll interview this weekend.
Cleveland Browns
Reported offensive coordinator interviews:
Marc Trestman, former Bears coach
John DeFilippo, Raiders quarterbacks coach
Al Saunders, senior Raiders offensive assistant
Notes: NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport noted that DeFilippo chatted with the Browns on Friday.
St. Louis Rams
Potential OC candidates:
Kyle Shanahan, former Brownsoffensive coordinator
Notes: St. Louis has requested to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase, Rapoport reports.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Reported offensive coordinator interviews:
Greg Olson, Raiders offensive coordinator
Kirby Wilson, Vikings running backs coach
Adam Gase, Broncos offensive coordinator
Notes: Olson is set to interview with the Jags on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport. Broncos OC Adam Gase will interview for the opening on Sunday morning, according to NFL Media columnist Michael Silver.
Firings
Buffalo Bills: The team terminated the contract of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.
Denver Broncos: John Fox and the Denver Broncos have agreed to part ways. Fox informed NFL Media's Jeff Darlington about the move.
Chicago Bears: The team announced on Dec. 29 that coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery have been fired.
Atlanta Falcons: The team announced on morning of Dec. 29 that coach Mike Smith was fired after six seasons.
New York Jets: On morning of Dec. 29, owner Woody Johnson informed coach Rex Ryan and general manager John Idzik that they would not be returning in 2015.
San Francisco 49ers: Technically, Jim Harbaugh was not fired. He and the 49ers mutually decided to part ways after struggling to share in their success. Harbaugh quickly landed at Michigan.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The team fired offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch on Dec. 30, meaning Blake Bortles will learn a new offense in 2015.
Washington Redskins: Washington announced Dec. 31 that the team and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett "mutually agreed" to part ways.
New York Giants: Perry Fewell won't return as defensive coordinator for the Giants next season, the team announced.
Cleveland Browns: Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan resigned after one season, the team announced.
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