Out with the old, in with the new. There has been a youth movement among NFL head coaches in recent years. Just this past offseason, Jerod Mayo (37) and Mike Macdonald (36) were hired by the Patriots and Seahawks, respectively, to take over their franchises.
That doesn't mean there aren't plenty of veterans roaming the sidelines for NFL clubs. There was a changing of the guard at the top of the list of oldest NFL head coaches. In fact, the two teams mentioned above went from having the two oldest head coaches to the two youngest, as Seattle went from Pete Carroll to Macdonald and New England went from Bill Belichick to Mayo.
In fact, four of the top five coaches that made the 2023 list for oldest sideline bosses are no longer in the league, resulting in quite a few changes to the order. MORE: Youngest head coaches in NFL for 2024 season Which NFL teams employ the oldest coaches in 2024? Here's a rundown of those leaders. Oldest NFL coaches of 2024 The NFL saw the two oldest coaches in NFL history become inactive this offseason.
So, who holds the title now? Below is a look at the 10 oldest coaches in the NFL for the 2024 season. Age and record listed as of Sept. 1, before the start of the 2024 regular season.
1. Andy Reid, Chiefs Age : 66 Experience : 26th season Record : 258-144-1 Reid has been in the league so long, his nickname, "Big Red," really can't be used anymore with his red hair turning gray. However, his ability to lead a team has only gotten stronger year after yea.