Month: December 2024

Bill Belichick shocked the football world when he accepted a position as the head coach of the University of North Carolina’s football program. As a state employee at a public university, Belichick’s contract is available in the public record, per Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. It includes $10MM per

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is no stranger to highlight-reel catches, and he made another one on Thursday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Nacua’s first catch of the game may have only gone for seven yards, but it required some incredible concentration for him to haul it

Marquise Brown has been cleared to practice, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, positioning the star wideout to get back on the field for the Chiefs after shoulder surgery on his SC joint in September put his season in doubt. Reports of Brown’s potential to return this year initially emerged in

The Kansas City Chiefs already have the best record in the NFL at 12-1, and they could be looking even more dangerous in the future. Hollywood Brown, who has been out the entire season due to a sternoclavicular injury, has been cleared to begin practicing with the team. According to

Browns running back Nick Chubb is set to be a free agent after this season, but he has every desire to stay in Cleveland for the rest of his career. “I started here. I’d like to finish here,” said Chubb via Cleveland.com’s Dan Labbe. “Cleveland just means a lot to me.

When legendary former NFL coach Bill Belichick became North Carolina’s head coach on Wednesday, it got us thinking: What’s the perfect college coaching gig for every NFC head coach?  So, suspend reality (a little) as we send all 16 back to college.  NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS | Mike McCarthy: Pittsburgh

Uncertainty is no longer in place with respect to Garett Bolles‘ future. The longtime Broncos left tackle announced on Thursday he and the team have reached agreement on a new deal. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero adds this will be a four-year extension. Bolles was on track for free agency, but now he

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay.  From a Heisman Trophy finalist to an outstanding offensive tackle, here are five players we are tracking:  Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel could be the QB who soars in the College Football Playoff After the QB

Although the 49ers will not be confused with a healthy team going into their pivotal Rams rematch, they did see Talanoa Hufanga return last week. The team now will see the other key defender who has missed most of this season back at work. Injured while trotting onto the field

Frustrated wide receiver Garrett Wilson raised eyebrows when he said shortly after the New York Jets’ latest defeat that it feels like the organization has “a losing problem” and/or a losing “gene.”  On Wednesday, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers acknowledged there “might be some sort of curse we’ve got to snap”

Kevin Winston Jr. did not have the 2024 season he hoped for, but he has elected to turn pro. The Penn State junior announced on Thursday is headed to the NFL draft. “After much thought and prayer, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be declaring for the 2025 NFL draft,” Winston’s

Las Vegas Raiders principal owner Mark Davis spoke with reporters on Wednesday and revealed he won’t make any final decision about the future of head coach Antonio Pierce until the ongoing season concludes.  Davis also touched upon how minority owner and Fox lead NFL in-game analyst Tom Brady will “help us on the

The Broncos are surpassing expectations as they’ve rattled off three straight wins to match the Chargers’ 8-5 record to draw even with them in the AFC West. While the players are taking care of business, their success is in no small part due to the coaching staff put together in

On Wednesday, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown squashed the notion that he and quarterback Jalen Hurts are bickering. Concerns about Brown’s relationship with Hurts arose after Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham suggested they’re having problems on a Monday episode of his radio show with WIP-FM in Philadelphia.  “BG was

Noah Brown‘s injury will prompt the Commanders to act at receiver. They submitted a successful waiver claim for K.J. Osborn, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports. The Patriots ended an unsuccessful Osborn tenure Tuesday. The veteran slot receiver has produced in the past, however, faring well in Kevin O’Connell‘s Vikings offense. The

Even the 12-1 Kansas City Chiefs and 10-3 Pittsburgh Steelers have major needs. In the spirit of the holiday season, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the perfect gift for all teams in the AFC. AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (10-3) | A domed stadium | Fans watch NFL games to see the world’s

Since ditching their solid but unspectacular Derek Carr plan, the Raiders have delivered a rudderless two years at quarterback. They have not seen their free agency and draft plans pan out, and the organization is amid a lengthy buildup to another true search for an answer. Although the Raiders looked

Even the 12-1 Detroit Lions and 11-2 Philadelphia Eagles have significant needs. In the spirit of the season, Yardbarker NFL writers identify the perfect gift for all teams in the NFC. NFC East DALLAS COWBOYS (5-8) | A TV gig for Mike McCarthy | Owner Jerry Jones recently unwrapped the idea

The Chargers are 8-5 under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and his coaching staff, good for second place in the AFC West and the sixth seed in the AFC. Harbaugh gave the media an update today that could spell trouble for the team hoping to make a playoff push and

Jason Kelce has earned the all-clear over his recent confrontation with a fan. Gabriela Carroll of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports this week that Kelce will not face any charges over an incident with a fan while he was attending an Ohio State-Penn State college football game back in early November.

Wednesday’s minor roster updates: Atlanta Falcons Signed to active roster: RB Carlos Washington Jr. Placed on IR: RB Jase McClellan Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Rams Reverted to season-ending IR: G KT Leveston Miami Dolphins New York Giants New York Jets Seattle Seahawks It’s unfortunate news for the rookie second-round

Last season, eight NFL head coaches were fired — including Belichick in New England — but only one franchise (Falcons) interviewed the six-time Super Bowl winner. They spurned Belichick for Raheem Morris, who has a career record of 27-45, including 6-7 this year.  The Panthers, Raiders and Titans hired Dave

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is headed to the University of North Carolina to take over as head coach of the Tar Heels’ football program, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Belichick’s contract is worth $30MM over three years, per The Athletic’s Ralph Russo, keeping him in Chapel Hill through the

The Las Vegas Raiders have fallen to 2-11 during Antonio Pierce’s first season as the club’s full-time head coach. Understandably, this has some wondering if team owner Mark Davis could consider hiring an upgrade come January.  For a piece published Wednesday, NFL insiders Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN explained why

Despite their wide receiver depth being an issue throughout this season, the Steelers managed a two-score win over the Browns without George Pickens. The standout Pittsburgh pass catcher suffered a hamstring injury doing post-practice work late last week, and the Steelers exercised caution by holding him out. That strategy is

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni insisted on Tuesday that the relationship between wide receiver A.J. Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts was just fine despite what defensive end Brandon Graham said about the matter earlier in the week.  On Wednesday, Sirianni indicated the Brown-Hurts story has been “100%” overblown as 11-2 Philadelphia prepares to