Jets Coach Rex Ryan celebrates after his team’s 37-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 28. Ryan was fired after New York finished with a record of 4-12 . (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images)
The Jets fired Coach Rex Ryan, left, and General Manager John Idzik on Monday following New York’s 37-24 win over the Miami Dolphins. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)
The Atlanta Falcons on Monday fired Coach Mike Smith after seven years with the team. Under Smith, the Falcons (6-10) went 1-4 in the postseason. (Erik S. Lesser / EPA)
Mike Smith shakes hands with Panthers Coach Ron Rivera after his final game as the coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Smith was fired on Monday. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
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The Bears fired Coach Marc Trestman after just two seasons in Chicago. The Trestman led Bears finished with records of 8-8 and 5-11 this season. (Hannah Foslien / Getty Images)
Bears Coach Marc Trestman runs off the field following Chicago’s 13-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 28. Trestman was fired on Monday after two seasons with Chicago. (Jim Mone / Associated Press)
Jim Harbaugh and the 49ers agreed to mutually part ways Sunday following San Francisco’s 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The 49ers were 49-22-1 including the playoffs in four seasons with Harbaugh. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
