Black Monday Has Laid Waste to Another Quarter of the NFL
The end of the 2025 regular season has brought with it the annual tradition of "Black Monday," when struggling teams around the league fire their coaches and general managers, or surprise everyone by keeping them on board. This year's batch of firings included a few that have implications for the Philadelphia Eagles.
One decision that will undoubtedly bring some relief to Giants fans is the news that head coach Brian Daboll has been let go, along with General Manager Joe Schoen. The duo was brought in just last offseason, and while they showed promise early on, their tenure has been marked by a precipitous decline. The team finished 9-7 in 2022 but plummeted to 6-11 the following year, before finishing an abysmal 3-14 in 2024.
Schoen's four-year stint as GM has resulted in a cumulative record of just 22-45-1 and a point differential of -347. The team's struggles have been compounded by the fact that they've managed to snag some top draft picks, with their own initial pick landing in the top six a staggering seven times in the last nine years.
The decision to keep Schoen was likely a surprise to many, given his record and the team's continued struggles. However, it's clear that ownership is committed to sticking by him, despite the clear lack of success under his tenure. The real question now will be whether they'll be able to turn things around with new leadership.
On the other side of the NFC East, the Arizona Cardinals have fired head coach Jonathan Gannon after a disastrous 2025 season. Despite starting the year strong, the team ultimately finished 3-14, last in the division as expected.
Gannon's tenure has been marked by some cringe-worthy moments, including a bizarre press conference and an infamous "bus" speech that many have poked fun at. The Cardinals' decision to fire him wasn't entirely unexpected, given his poor record of just 15-36 and the clear disconnect between Gannon and general manager Adam Peters.
In Washington, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt has been let go after a dismal season that saw the team finish 27th in points allowed and 22nd in yards allowed. The move comes as no surprise, given the team's struggles on defense.
But perhaps the most intriguing development is the news that Commanders head coach Dan Quinn could be facing some changes to his staff. There are rumors that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury could be let go, either as part of a larger coaching overhaul or as an attempt to shore up issues with the offense.
The Commanders' struggles on both sides of the ball have led many to wonder if they'll be able to turn things around in 2026. With Quinn expected to return behind the helm, it's clear that some changes are still necessary if the team hopes to compete in the NFC East.
Finally, in Dallas, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has been fired after a disappointing season that saw the team struggle on defense despite having talented players like Micah Parsons.
And in Miami, the Dolphins have requested to interview Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby as part of their search for a new general manager. Halaby has had some nibbles on the job market already this offseason and is likely to land a GM gig sooner rather than later.
The end of the 2025 regular season has brought with it the annual tradition of "Black Monday," when struggling teams around the league fire their coaches and general managers, or surprise everyone by keeping them on board. This year's batch of firings included a few that have implications for the Philadelphia Eagles.
One decision that will undoubtedly bring some relief to Giants fans is the news that head coach Brian Daboll has been let go, along with General Manager Joe Schoen. The duo was brought in just last offseason, and while they showed promise early on, their tenure has been marked by a precipitous decline. The team finished 9-7 in 2022 but plummeted to 6-11 the following year, before finishing an abysmal 3-14 in 2024.
Schoen's four-year stint as GM has resulted in a cumulative record of just 22-45-1 and a point differential of -347. The team's struggles have been compounded by the fact that they've managed to snag some top draft picks, with their own initial pick landing in the top six a staggering seven times in the last nine years.
The decision to keep Schoen was likely a surprise to many, given his record and the team's continued struggles. However, it's clear that ownership is committed to sticking by him, despite the clear lack of success under his tenure. The real question now will be whether they'll be able to turn things around with new leadership.
On the other side of the NFC East, the Arizona Cardinals have fired head coach Jonathan Gannon after a disastrous 2025 season. Despite starting the year strong, the team ultimately finished 3-14, last in the division as expected.
Gannon's tenure has been marked by some cringe-worthy moments, including a bizarre press conference and an infamous "bus" speech that many have poked fun at. The Cardinals' decision to fire him wasn't entirely unexpected, given his poor record of just 15-36 and the clear disconnect between Gannon and general manager Adam Peters.
In Washington, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt has been let go after a dismal season that saw the team finish 27th in points allowed and 22nd in yards allowed. The move comes as no surprise, given the team's struggles on defense.
But perhaps the most intriguing development is the news that Commanders head coach Dan Quinn could be facing some changes to his staff. There are rumors that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury could be let go, either as part of a larger coaching overhaul or as an attempt to shore up issues with the offense.
The Commanders' struggles on both sides of the ball have led many to wonder if they'll be able to turn things around in 2026. With Quinn expected to return behind the helm, it's clear that some changes are still necessary if the team hopes to compete in the NFC East.
Finally, in Dallas, defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has been fired after a disappointing season that saw the team struggle on defense despite having talented players like Micah Parsons.
And in Miami, the Dolphins have requested to interview Eagles Assistant GM Alec Halaby as part of their search for a new general manager. Halaby has had some nibbles on the job market already this offseason and is likely to land a GM gig sooner rather than later.
daboll and schoen were def due for a shakeup, but it's wild that they're sticking with schoen despite all the tanking 
22-45-1 is just insane! maybe next year will be different for them? 
The NFL's Black Monday always brings new hope for fans and a fresh start for struggling teams."
especially when you're as bad as the Giants were last season 
. I mean, 3-14 is just awful, and to think they might bring back Schoen... what's going on? 
, but still sad to see him go. And the Commanders' situation is just... ugh. If they don't make some changes, it's gonna be tough to compete in the East 
they gotta do somethin better than that or fans will be super dissapointed 
and its kinda crazy that they're keepin him over other ppl with way more experience 
. i'm guessing Schoen gets another chance, and we'll see if he can turn things around... not holding my breath tho 
I'm so over Black Monday... every year it's like, who gets fired and why? 
Like, can't teams just make a decision for once? And why do coaches and GMs get such a free pass when they're clearly not working out? 
Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are toast! 6-11 in '24 was already bad enough, but then it drops to 3-14... what's the point of even having a draft pick if you're just gonna tank every year? 
is it time for a salary cap overhaul or something?
anyway, let's keep our fingers crossed that they make a comeback in 2026 
and y'all gotta feel bad for Daboll he showed promise last year but this season was just brutal, guess we'll see if they can make some changes and turn it around next year
. and i feel u on the cardinals, gannon was already in cringe city before that last season 
. The Cardinals' decision to fire Gannon was pretty predictable, but I guess it's good for them to get rid of some of that toxic energy 
. And poor DCs everywhere - it's like they're getting the axe left and right 
. And what's up with the Giants' management? I mean, I know they had some ups and downs last season, but keeping Schoen on board makes no sense