by: Nick Geddes 4 hours ago NickGeddesNews
With the firing of Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Thursday, eight NFL teams currently have head coaching vacancies. Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is a popular name this hiring cycle.
According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans have put in requests to interview Hafley. The Packers travel to play the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card Round on Saturday, so Hafley can’t interview until next week.
Hafley, 46, is a candidate to become a head coach after a two-year run as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator. Last season, the Packers had the No. 6 defense in the NFL. Green Bay finished the 2025 season with the No. 12 ranked defensive unit, allowing 311.8 yards per game and 21.2 points per game.
Jeff Hafley being circled for several head coaching vacancies
Hafley is one of many defensive coordinators gaining head coaching interest around the league. ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler mentioned Hafley as the one coach he’s most confident will land a head coaching job this hiring cycle. Specifically, Fowler likes the fit with the New York Giants.