NFL Head Coach Updates: Panthers, Cardinals, Texans (2023 Fantasy Football)

With the regular season coming to an end, the coaching carousel has been dusted off and spins again. Our news desk will have you covered through all major offseason news. Let’s take a look at the latest news and notes around the NFL.

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NFL Head Coach Updates: Panthers, Cardinals, Texans (2023 Fantasy Football)

Panthers to interview Frank Reich, Jim Caldwell
By Jordan Epp

Among many other candidates, the Carolina Panthers are expected to bring in Frank Reich and Jim Caldwell for interviews. (Source: Matthew Cannata, Pro Football Network)

Fantasy Impact: The Panthers have been linked to Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh and have an interim coach in Steve Wilks who found success, but they are expected to interview both Reich and Caldwell. Reich was fired by the Colts earlier this season, though he found success in Indianapolis in previous seasons. Caldwell last coached for the Detroit Lions where he had a 36-28 record.

Cardinals doing homework on coaching candidates
By Jordan Epp

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to weigh head coach Kliff Kingsbury’s future with the organization and do their homework on coaching candidates. (Source: Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, NFL.com)

Fantasy Impact: Kingsbury has had an up-and-down tenure with Arizona and it’s currently unknown what his future is with the team. The Cardinals will look at the market and see what’s available. Current general manager Steve Keim is away from the team for health-related reasons which complicates the situation as well.

Houston Texans part ways with Lovie Smith
By Jesse Garcia

The Houston Texans fired head coach Lovie Smith Sunday night. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Smith is now the second head coach to be one-and-done in Houston. The Texans and Smith finished 3-13-1 and their win in Week 18 moved the Texans out of the first overall pick in the 2023 draft. The Texans will now begin their search for their third head coach in three seasons.