Thomas Brown criticizes lack of Black head coaches in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Patriots assistant Thomas Brown expressed frustration that none of the 10 NFL teams that hired new head coaches in 2026 selected a Black candidate. Brown, who has interviewed for multiple head coaching positions, noted the ongoing conversation around hiring practices in the league. He emphasized the disparity between claims of selecting the most qualified candidates and the lack of Black coaches being appointed. Currently, only three Black head coaches are in the NFL: Todd Bowles, DeMeco Ryans, and Aaron Glenn.
- •10 NFL teams hired new head coaches in 2026.
- •None of the new hires are Black.
- •Thomas Brown has interviewed for several head coaching roles.
- •Current NFL Black head coaches are Bowles, Ryans, and Glenn.
- •Brown called the hiring practices a complex and frustrating issue.
- 8:28 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots assistant Thomas Brown says it's frustrating NFL hired no new Black head coaches
"There are 10 teams with new head coaches in 2026, and none of those coaches are Black.
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