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Ten NFL coaches face job-security questions after five weeks
After the NFL's first five weeks, 10 head coaches are facing questions about their job security as teams struggle or fall short of expectations.
The ranking includes Todd Bowles, Dan Quinn and Jim Harbaugh, alongside coaches such as DeMeco Ryans, Aaron Glenn and Robert Saleh.
Houston started 1-4, then beat Tennessee 26-3; the Texans now face Jacksonville, which leads Houston by three games in the AFC South.
The Jets are 5-17 since Aaron Glenn took over in 2025, though he is signed through 2029 and New York's owner has signaled patience.
Tennessee is 0-5, with a defense ranked 10th in points allowed but an offense last in scoring.
Dallas has made coaching changes after falling to 2-3, and upcoming games against Green Bay and Philadelphia could affect Brian Schottenheimer's standing.
The coaches' records and upcoming games will shape the pressure on their jobs as the season continues.
CBS Sports ranked 10 NFL head coaches facing job-security questions after the first five weeks of the season.
The coaches described in the available article text include DeMeco Ryans, Aaron Glenn, Robert Saleh, Brian Schottenheimer and Shane Steichen.
The Texans started 1-4 before beating the Titans 26-3 for their first win.
The Jets snapped a three-game losing streak with a 17-12 win over the Browns.
- Who
- Ten NFL head coaches, including DeMeco Ryans, Aaron Glenn, Robert Saleh, Brian Schottenheimer and Shane Steichen.
- What
- They face questions about their job security after the season’s first five weeks.
- When
- After the first five weeks of the 2026 NFL season; the article was published on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Across the NFL; teams mentioned include the Texans, Jets, Titans, Cowboys and Colts.
- Why
- Their teams’ starts and performances have raised questions about coaching, including losing records and disappointing results.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
CBS Sports assessed 10 head coaches facing job-security questions.
The Texans beat the Titans 26-3 to claim their first win of the season.
The Jets beat the Browns 17-12.
- Coaches assessed
- 10
- Texans start
- 1-4
- Texans' first win
- 26-3 against the Titans
- Jets' record since start of 2025 season
- 5-17
- Saleh's Titans
- 0-5
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