Robert Saleh was the first NFL head coach to be fired this season. 

He won't be the last. 

But there are several teams whose coaches may find themselves in employment peril if their teams do not reverse their plight after early-season struggles. 

Eight NFL teams began the 2024 season with new coaches when compared to the start of the 2023 season. The Patriots “mutually agreed to part ways” with Bill Belichick this past January after 24 seasons and replaced him with first-year coach Jerod Mayo. The other seven spots were opened up when coaches were outright fired. 

The New York Jets fired Saleh on October 7 after the Jets fell to 2-3. He was caught in a web of intrigue between Aaron Rodgers and owner Woody Johnson. Elsewhere, there's just a lot of poor coaching and poor performing teams. 

So who's next on this list after Saleh?

Let’s take a look.

2024 NFL Next Coach Fired Odds

Here are our latest NFL odds on the Next Coach Fired. 

Odds above have been created by Bookies.com Senior Handicapper Adam Thompson and do not reflect odds that may be available on legal betting apps.

Familiar Names Top List In 2024

Among the coaches expected to feel the heat during 2024 season are some familiar names from last season’s NFL futures list. Here's a breakdown of some names to watch. 

Kevin Stefanski, Browns (+200)

Buzz: Kevin Stefanski and the Browns have lost 5 straight. Deshaun Watson was knocked out for the season with a ruptured Achilles in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. His contract has become the worst in football. But dumping him would incur a $90 million cap hit. Stefanski may end up being the fall guy in Cleveland. 

Brian Daboll, Giants (+350)

Buzz: Giants coach Brian Daboll led the “NFL First Head Coach Fired” in 2024 market for 3 weeks. His price spiked from +625 to +350 this week, in large part because . His number is pushed more by the plight of the Jaguars, Browns, and Cowboys, than any success the Giants might enjoy. Biig Blue has opted to run it back one more time with Daniel Jones. Daboll was under fire late last season as the Giants churned through QBs. But the ownership wasn’t quite ready to dump him after just two season

Doug Pederson, Jaguars (+500)

Buzz: Doug Pederson was on the verge being left behind in London when the Patriots took a 10-0 lead over the Jaguars in Week 7. But the Patriots defense checked out and the Jaguars rolled to a 32-16 win. The victory certainly kept Pederson employed and make have kept the 2-5 Jaguars mathematically in the playoff hunt. The players certainly showed they want Pederson around - for now - and were willing to step up for him when it mattered. 

Mike McCarthy, Cowboys (+500)

Buzz: The best job security Mike McCarthy has these days is a cantankerous Jerry Jones. The more Jones is asked about his coach, the more defensive and angry he gets. Good for McCarthy. Dallas hasn't won at home this season. The Cowboys were fed to the Lions 47-9 in Week 6. Dallas had a bye this past week. Bill Belichick's crooning across multiple media platforms further inflames the situation with each Dallas loss.s. The temperature is a bit lower these days. But not much.

Nick Sirianni, Eagles (+750)

Buzz: Nick Sirianni’s name is another one to watch. The Eagles crashed last season due to injuries and the traditional post-Super Bowl-loss hangover. This is another team who must win a playoff game for the coach's job to be secure. Any further deterioration in the relationship between Jalen Hurts and Sirianni will only speed up this timetable.   

Zac Taylor, Bengals (+1200)

Buzz: Zac Taylor's name is holding here after the Bengals rolled past Cleveland in Week 7. Have Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase finally rediscovered their rhythm? For Taylor's sake, let's hope so. Hopes were high along the Ohio River before the season. Taylor remains on a very short leash.