From North To East, NFL Firings Begin On Day After Finales
Jan 10, 2022, 2:44 PM
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AP – From the NFC North to the AFC East, the firings began almost immediately after the NFL’s first 17-game season concluded.
The Vikings fired coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday following an 8-9 season.
Statement from the #Vikings ownership group pic.twitter.com/QoCsknmhzB
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 10, 2022
Division rival Chicago parted with coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace after going 6-11.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 10, 2022
And in a relative surprise, Miami dismissed coach Brian Flores, whose Dolphins went 9-8, including a sweep of archrival New England.
Statement from the Miami Dolphins. pic.twitter.com/Lh1WaAIRY9
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) January 10, 2022
Indeed, the career coaching records for each total 130-112-1.