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NFL Black Monday: List of coaches and general managers who got fired on Dec. 31, 2012

getty: Ken Whisenhunt hc cardinals (fired121231)

Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during pregame against the Chicago Bears at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona.
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GETTY: ROD GRAVES CARDINALS GM (FIRED 121231)

GM Rod Graves (L) and President Michael Bidwill of the Arizona Cardinals listen to first round draft pick Patrick Peterson (not pictured) speak during a press conference to introduce him at the team's training center on April 29, 2011 in …
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getty: norv turner hc chargers (fired 121231)

Head coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers on the sidelines during a 24-21 win over the Oakland Raiders to end a 6-10 season at Qualcomm Stadium on December 30, 2012 in San Diego, California.
Photographer: Harry How/Getty Images
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getty: aj sith chargers GM (fired 121231)

Chargers GM A.J. Smith attends LaDainian Tomlinson's announcement of his retirement from professional football, after signing a one-day contract with the San Diego Chargers and being immediately released by the club, on June 18, 2012 in …
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getty: lovie smith bears HC (fired 121231)

Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith watches the action during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeted the Lions 26-24.
Photographer: Leon Halip/Getty Images
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getty: andy reid eagles head coach (fired 121231)

Head coach Andy Reid of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles …
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getty: romeo crennel chiefs HC (fired 121231)

Head coach Romeo Crennel of the Kansas City Chiefs watches the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 30, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
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getty: chan gailey bills HC (fired121231)

Head coach Chan Gailey of the Buffalo Bills looks on during a time out against the Miami Dolphins on December 23, 2012 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 24-10.
Photographer: Joel Auerbach/Getty Images
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Cleveland Browns General Manager Tom Heckert on the field prior to the preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 30, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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getty: pat shurmur browns HC (fired 121231)

Head coach Pat Shurmur of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the sideline during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 30, 2012 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Photographer: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images
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GETTY: JETS GM MIKE TANNENBAUM (FIRED 121231)

General manager Mike Tannenbaum at Jets Training Camp at SUNY Cortland on July 27, 2012 in Cortland, New York.
Photographer: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
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getty: gene smith jaguars GM (fired 121231)

In this handout image provided by the NFL, Gene Smith of the Jacksonville Jaguars poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Posted: 12/31/2012

We're keeping tabs on the NFL coaches and general managers who are getting pink slips on the NFL's "Black Monday."

Kansas City Chiefs

Head coach Romeo Crennel was fired by the team, chairman and CEO Clark Hunt announced in a statement on the team's website.

SanĀ  Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers President Dean Spanos announced today that General Manager A.J. Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner will not return in 2013.

Coming after a season of stunning come-from-ahead losses and increasing fan anger, the firings complete a startling fall for a team that won the AFC West from 2006-09.

The Chargers are the third team to fire Turner, who has an overall head coaching record of 114-122-1.

Chicago Bears

Lovie Smith has been fired after nine seasons in Chicago. The Bears started the season 7-1, but finished 10-6 and missed the playoffs.

Smith led the Bears to a Super Bowl, but also saw his team collapse in the second half of the past two seasons. Hired in 2004, Smith led the Bears to three division titles, two NFC title games and a Super Bowl appearance in his nine seasons. His record is 81-63.

Philadelphia Eagles

Head coach Andy Reid was fired after 14 seasons, the team announced on its website.

Reid is the franchise leader in wins (140) and winning percentage (.578) and led the Eagles to six division titles and five NFC championship games. He led them to the Super Bowl in 2004.

Eagles owner Jeff Lurie put Reid on notice after last season's 8-8 record. The Eagles slumped to 4-12 this season forcing Lurie to make the move.

Arizona Cardinals

Arizona has fired head coach Ken Whisenhunt and GM Rod Graves along with the entire offensive coaching staff. The team announced the firings in a statement on its official website.

The Cardinals finished the season 5-11. Whisenhunt and Graves are credited with taking the team to the 2008 Super Bowl. Both men had one year remaining on their current contracts.

New York Jets

In a statement on the team's website, Jets Chairman & CEO Woody Johnson announced General Manager Mike Tannenbaum would not return. Rex Ryan will remain the team's head coach.

The Jets finished 6-10 and were in constant turmoil from the moment they acquired Tim Tebow in a trade before the season.

Tannenbaum, who signed off on Tebow trade, has two years left on his contract.

Cleveland Browns

General Manager Tom Heckert and head coach Pat Shurmur have been fired, according to a statement on the team's website.

Shurmur went 9-23 in two seasons with the Browns, who have undergone almost constant change since their return to the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1999. Heckert infused Cleveland's roster with talent during three years with the team.

Buffalo Bills

Chan Gailey has been fired as coach of the Buffalo Bills.

Buffalo finished 6-10, and Gailey leaves with a 16-32 record in his three seasons. There was no immediate word on the status of general manager Buddy Nix.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville was the first team to make an official announcement. The Jaguars announced Monday morning the firing of general manager Gene Smith.

Smith had been with the team since its inception in 1994, working his way up from regional scout to general manager. He was the architect of the roster since 2009, compiling a 22-42 record and failing to acquire a single player who made the Pro Bowl.

The Associated Press Contributed to this Report

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