UFL Coaches Now Free Agents: Uncertain Future for League’s Coaching Staff

As of June 30, all UFL head coaches have become free agents, marking the end of their one-year contracts. Despite this, the fate of their coaches remains uncertain. Since the UFL is a single-entity organization with no team owners, the league is responsible for hiring and firing coaches. This setup allows coaches to leave if they choose and the UFL may not opt to bring all of them back for the next season.

Coaches like Skip Holtz, Wade Phillips, and Mike Nolan are now available for hire by any NFL team interested in bringing them on board. However, some UFL coaches may be open to leaving for an NFL or college coaching position while others may prefer to remain in their current roles unless offered a coordinator job. The unique coaching structure of the UFL allows for flexibility but also presents uncertainties regarding coaching staff continuity.

The eight original UFL franchises are set to return in 2025, but it remains unclear who will be leading each team come January 1st when coaching work begins again. With no team owners to make hiring decisions, the fate of these coaches rests solely with the league itself and its ability to attract top talent to lead its teams into success in 2025.