Black Monday: Firings around the NFL

After 14 seasons at the helm the Philadelphia Eagles fired Coach Andy Reid in a long anticipated move following team owner Jeffrey Lurie’s offseason proclamation that an 8-8 record would not be acceptable. The Eagles went 4-12 this season. (Peter Morgan / Associated Press)

Dec. 31, 2012 9:30 AM PT

Around the NFL, executives and coaches braced for word of their future with their respective organizations as team’s fired coaches and front office personnel in what has become an annual event known as “Black Monday.”

The Bears announced Monday that Coach Lovie Smith will not be returning to the team following a 10-6 season in which Chicago failed to make the playoffs. Smith had been the Bears’ Coach for nine seasons.

(Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images)

Norv Turner had a record of 114-122-1 in 15 seasons as a coach in the NFL.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

General Manager Mike Tannenbaum, right, was dismissed by the New York Jets after the team failed to produce a playoff-caliber team and earned a record of 6-10. Rex Ryan, left, will remain the Jets’ head coach. (Jeff Zelevansky / Getty Images)

The Arizona Cardinals fired Coach Ken Whisenhunt after six seasons with the team which included a Super Bowl appearance. The Cardinals went 5-11 this season. (Paul Connors / Associated Press)

The Arizona Cardinals let General Manager Rod Graves go after the team was unable to overcome problems at the quarterback position and earned a 5-11 record. (Tony Avelar / Associated Press)

Former Bills Coach Chan Gailey speaks at Ralph Wilson Field House after he and his coaching staff were fired Monday, a day after Buffalo closed out another disappointing season with a 28-9 win over the New York Jets. (John Hickey / Associated Press)

The Chiefs fired Coach Romeo Crennel after just one season at the helm in Kansas City and a record of 2-14. Crennel took over as the Chiefs’ interim coach last season and achieved a cumulative record in Kansas City of 4-15. ( Jamie Squire / Getty Images)