Zachary PerelesSep 8, 2026
A CBS Sports piece ranks the five NFL head coaches on the hottest seats entering the 2026 season, with Bengals coach Zac Taylor most likely to be fired, followed by Dan Quinn, Todd Bowles, Aaron Glenn and Shane Steichen.
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With one day until the 2026 season kicks off, we assess the five coaches with the hottest hot seats, as well as a few who could be a potential surprise split come season's end.
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- 2026 NFL coach hot seat tiers: Zac Taylor, Dan Quinn among those feeling the heat
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“we assess the five coaches with the hottest hot seats ... 5. Shane Steichen, Colts ... 4. Aaron Glenn, Jets ... 3. Todd Bowles, Buccaneers ... 2. Dan Quinn, Commanders ... 1. Zac Taylor, Bengals”
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