Nah, seems like it’s been a thing for a long time. Here’re all the HCs fired mid season since 2000:

https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-coaches-fired-resigned-season-2000/

Danielle Hunter. He’s putting up a “give me the bag” type year and has a no-tag clause. He’ll take the opportunity to test FA for sure.

Honestly, would love to have him back on a more reasonable contract. He wasn’t worth the cap hit he was due, but there’s still gas in that tank.