Coaching Changes
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Tony Dungy new head coach. Replaced Sam Wyche who was fired after the 1995 season.
- Miami Dolphins – Jimmy Johnson new head coach. Replaced Don Shula who was retired after the 1995 season.
- Indianapolis Colts – Lindy Infante new head coach. Replaced Ted Marchibroda who was offered a job from the Baltimore Ravens.
- Cincinnati Bengals – Dave Shula was fired by mid season and was replaced by interim head coach Bruce Coslet.
- New Orleans Saints – Jim Mora resigned at mid season and was replaced by interim head coach Rick Venturi.
- Baltimore Ravens – Ted Marchibroda new head coach. Replaced Bill Belichick who was fired in the 1995 season in the Cleveland Browns era.
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