CBS Sports ranks Steichen, Glenn under most pressure in NFL Week 8 hot-seat list
Indianapolis' 2–5 start and the Jets' loss to previously winless Miami feature in a five-coach assessment that also names Jim Harbaugh, Dan Quinn and Nick Sirianni.
CBS Sports ranked Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen first and New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn second on its NFL coaching hot-seat list published October 27 ahead of Week 8. Its assessment follows a 2–5 start for Indianapolis and a Jets loss that gave previously winless Miami its first victory of the season. The ranking reflects CBS Sports' judgment about pressure on the coaches; it does not establish that either team has decided to make a change.
Why Steichen and Glenn top the list
CBS Sports put Steichen at No. 1 after the dismissal of Colts general manager Chris Ballard. It cited uncertainty at quarterback alongside the team's current record. Indianapolis began the 2025 season 8–2, according to CBS Sports, but finished 8–9 after Daniel Jones sustained a season-ending injury and Philip Rivers later tried to steady the team. CBS Sports said the Colts could also trade players before the deadline, a possibility that could further complicate Steichen's position.
Glenn placed second, with CBS Sports pointing to his clock management during the Jets' defeat by Miami, particularly at the end of the first half. The outlet said New York had been outscored 107–6 in the final two minutes of first halves since the start of the 2025 season and had gone 0–8 against divisional opponents over that span. Those figures are part of CBS Sports' case for its ranking.
Dolphins Wire reported that Miami beat the Jets 28–25 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday after entering Week 7 without a win. The result left the Dolphins one game behind New York for third place in the AFC East. The game provides context for the scrutiny of Glenn, although Dolphins Wire's account of the result does not assess his job security.
The other three coaches in CBS Sports' ranking
CBS Sports placed Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh third, saying his team was the NFL's only winless side after Miami's victory. It cited the Chargers' league-low scoring output and quarterback Justin Herbert's struggles in explaining that position. Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn was fourth: CBS Sports pointed to a 1–4–1 record entering the team's Week 7 bye and a season-ending knee injury to receiver Terry McLaurin.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni was fifth. CBS Sports cited Monday night's 38–21 loss to Dallas, injuries affecting the Eagles and a difficult run of results. That context also distinguishes the five places on the list: CBS Sports weighed different circumstances for each coach, from a front-office dismissal in Indianapolis to an injury-hit Philadelphia roster.
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Sources and context
- NFL hot-seat rankings: Nick Sirianni's seat getting warmer? Shane Steichen running out of timeCBS Sports
- Where are Dolphins after first win in Week 8 NFL power rankings?Dolphins Wire, republished by Yahoo Sports
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