Explained: Several coaches on the hot seat need major turnarounds in the second half to keep their jobs

No NFL coach has been fired this season through Week 9, unlike every year since 2022 when at least one coach was fired by that point.

hot seat

A coach whose job security is in question due to poor performance.

GM

General manager, the executive who oversees a team's personnel decisions.

trade deadline

The date by which teams must complete player trades for the season.

offensive coordinator

The assistant coach responsible for designing and calling a team's offensive plays.

NFC championship game

The game determining which NFC team advances to the Super Bowl.