NFL Black Monday 2022: Which coaches have been fired so far?

Miami Dolphins fired head coach Brian Flores following the 2021 season. (Wilfredo Lee/AP)

The NFL regular season came to a close Sunday, which means a flurry of firings at the head coaching position across the board.

Here’s a roundup of who was let go and wished well on their future endeavours Monday.

Last Updated: Jan. 10, 11:15 a.m. ET.

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Broncos part ways with head coach Vic Fangio after three losing seasons

The Denver Broncos actually got the ball rolling a day early since their season ended Saturday with a 28-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Broncos fired Vic Fangio on Sunday after going 19-30 over three seasons at the helm.

Denver’s playoff drought has now reached six years — since winning Super Bowl 50.

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Dolphins fire head coach Brian Flores after three seasons

The Miami Dolphins announced Monday they have fired head coach Brian Flores.

Flores missed the playoffs in all three seasons he coached the Dolphins and compiled a 24-25 record.

“I made a decision today to part ways with Brian Flores,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a statement. “After evaluating where we are as an organization and what we need going forward to improve, I determined that key dynamics of our football organization weren’t functioning at a level I want it to be and felt that this decision was in the best interest of the Miami Dolphins.

“I believe we have a talented young roster in place and have the opportunity to be much better in 2022. I want to thank Brian for his hard work and wish him nothing but the best in his future.”

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Vikings fire head coach Mike Zimmer, GM Rick Spielman

The Minnesota Vikings have fired head coach Mike Zimmer after eight seasons with the team, as well as general manager Rick Spielman, who spent 10 years with the organization.

Zimmer, whose 71-56-1 record puts him third in Vikings history, led Minnesota to two NFC North titles and three playoff appearances during his tenure.

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Bears fire head coach Matt Nagy, GM Ryan Pace

Coming off a 6-11 season, the Chicago Bears also cleaned house firing head coach Matt Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace on Monday.

Nagy spent four seasons as head coach and finishes his time in Chicago with a 34-31 regular-season record. Pace had been in charge as general manager since 2015.

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