As of the 2024 season, Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh, and Andy Reid are the longest-tenured active coaches in the NFL. This article highlights the longest-tenured head coaches in NFL history, detailing their achievements and contributions to their respective teams. Curly Lambeau and Tom Landry share the record for the longest tenure at 29 seasons each, while Don Shula, Bill Belichick, Chuck Noll, and Steve Owen also had significant impacts during their long coaching careers.
- Mike Tomlin, John Harbaugh, and Andy Reid are the longest-tenured active coaches.
- Curly Lambeau and Tom Landry are tied for the longest tenure in NFL history at 29 seasons.
- Don Shula holds the record for the most wins as a head coach in NFL history.
Green Bay Packers
- Curly Lambeau founded the Packers and led them to six NFL championships.
Dallas Cowboys
- Tom Landry was the first coach of the Cowboys and led them to two Super Bowl victories.
Miami Dolphins
- Don Shula led the Dolphins to a perfect season in 1972 and is the winningest coach in NFL history.
New England Patriots
- Bill Belichick led the Patriots to six Super Bowl victories and ranks first in playoff wins.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Chuck Noll led the Steelers to four Super Bowl victories, the second-most in NFL history.
New York Giants
- Steve Owen is the winningest head coach in Giants history with 153 victories.