Ten NFL Teams With New Head Coaches Launch Voluntary Offseason Workouts

The NFL offseason is officially in full swing as ten franchises with new head coaches opened their doors for voluntary workouts on Monday. The Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens all kicked off their offseason programs this week.

For these clubs, the start of voluntary workouts marks the first significant opportunity for new coaching staffs to begin installing their systems and building relationships with players. While participation is not mandatory at this stage, attendance sends an early signal about a player's commitment and buy-in to the new regime.

The sheer number of franchises undergoing coaching changes this offseason underscores a wave of instability across the league. Several of the teams involved missed the playoffs last season, and ownership groups moved swiftly to bring in fresh leadership in hopes of reversing their fortunes.

New head coaches will use these early sessions primarily to introduce their coaching philosophies, establish culture, and begin the physical and mental conditioning process. Formal installation of playbooks and scheme-specific work typically ramps up in later phases of the offseason program.

The voluntary nature of these workouts means star players, particularly veterans and those in contract disputes, may choose to hold out. Coaches will be watching closely to see who shows up, as early attendance often shapes depth chart decisions and sets the tone for training camp competition.

With the NFL Draft on the horizon and free agency already reshaping rosters, this week's workouts give new head coaches their first real look at the talent available to them. The coming weeks will be critical in determining how quickly these rebuilding programs can find their footing heading into the 2024 season.