Multiple coaches fired on NFL’s ‘Black Monday’

Three coaches were fired Monday in the NFL on what many people consider 'Black Monday'. The Bears, Vikings, and Dolphins all parted ways with their coaches. Most surprisingly, the Dolphins fired a coach who went 9-8 this year.

January 11, 2022 - 10:22 AM

Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores during Miami's game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 19, 2021 in Miami Gardens. Photo by TNS

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. Division rival Chicago parted with coach Matt Nagy and GM Ryan Pace after going 6-11.

And in a relative surprise, Miami dismissed coach Brian Flores, whose Dolphins went 9-8, including a sweep of archrival New England.

Indeed, the career coaching records for each total 130-112.

Yet, while in South Florida the Dolphins seemed to be…

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