Why Aaron Glenn can lead Jets out of the abyss
New York Jets fans have desperately searched for a way out of the bottomless pit of darkness for what feels like an eternity. While Wednesday’s hiring of Aaron Glenn as head coach won’t undo years of pain, it’s a step in the right direction for the troubled franchise. The former
Jalen Hurts says he’s on track to play
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts isn’t showing any doubt about his availability for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Commanders. Hurts injured his left knee during last Sunday’s win over the Rams, but never came out of the game and he was able to take part in a walkthrough practice on
Saints Planning On Second Interviews With Joe Brady, Kellen Moore
As other head coaching gigs around the league are starting to fill up, the Saints are continuing on with the process to fill their vacancy. The team recently reported their intent to schedule second interviews with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, as well as
Jets announce the hiring of Aaron Glenn as the 22nd head coach in franchise history
The Jets made it official, announcing that they have agreed to terms with Aaron Glenn. He will become the 22nd head coach in franchise history, returning home to a Jets team he played for in his first eight NFL seasons and later worked for as a scout in the personnel
Patrick Mahomes insists Chiefs don’t get special treatment from referees
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes insists referees don’t play favorites. After the Houston Texans’ 23-14 divisional-round loss to K.C., edge-rusher Will Anderson Jr. suggested the Chiefs receive special treatment from referees. Mahomes disagrees. “I don’t feel that way,” Mahomes said in his Wednesday news conference. “At the end of the
Report: Saints plan second interviews with Joe Brady, Kellen Moore next week
The Saints are planning for in-person interviews with Joe Brady and Kellen Moore next week, Ian Rapoport of ESPN reports. Snow in New Orleans slowed down the search process this season, postponing in-person interviews with Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Aaron Glenn and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Glenn was
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/22/25
Three reserve/futures contracts were signed on Wednesday: Baltimore Ravens WR Anthony Miller Chicago Bears S Alex Cook, T Joshua Miles This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Dan Quinn: Commanders feed off “dismissiveness” of doubters
No one outside the locker room was surprised when the Commanders lost to the Buccaneers 37-20 in the season opener. The Commanders, after all, were coming off a 4-13 season with a new coach and a rookie quarterback. “I was like, ‘Hey, F you. That’s not how it’s going to
Eagles stick to the formula in their latest mock draft
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. According to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., Philadelphia is likely to draft a first-round defensive tackle for the third time in four years, something Eagles fans certainly understand. In his first mock draft of the year, Kiper believes the Eagles will win Super Bowl
Bears request to interview Rams assistant Aubrey Pleasant for their DC
The Bears have requested Rams assistant Aubrey Pleasant to interview for their vacant defensive coordinator job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Pleasant currently serves as the Rams’ assistant head coach and defensive passing game coordinator. He has been with the Rams for two seasons, working with the defensive backs
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/22/25
Wednesday’s practice squad moves: Buffalo Bills Signed: DT Eli Ankou Philadelphia Eagles Signed: TE Nick Muse, OL Cameron Erving Released: DE K.J. Henry This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Here’s a brain-melting trivia question about the Super Bowl and coaching
Chris Simms is a self-styled football historian. But even the most knowledgeable NFL history buff will do a spit take when asked this question. Seven players have won Super Bowls and later became the head coach of the team with which they won a Super Bowl. Name them all. The
Ravens’ John Harbaugh addresses brutal Mark Andrews miscues
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was among those who quickly defended tight end Mark Andrews after he committed a pair of costly mistakes in the team’s 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. Harbaugh echoed such takes while speaking with reporters on Wednesday. “Mark is
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/22/25
January 22nd, 2025 at 5:59pm CST by Adam La Rose Wednesday’s minor moves: Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles Both Spector and Covey now have up to 21 days to practice before being activated. It will be interesting to see if either of them are brought back in time for
Patriots say NFL won’t allow teams to be on BlueSky, yet
Plenty of people have migrated to BlueSky, a Twitter-style app without the things that have made Twitter less palatable to many in recent months. The Patriots say that no NFL teams are allowed on BlueSky, yet. “Right now we’re not allowed to,” vice president of content for the Kraft Sports
Jaguars’ spiraling HC search results in firing of GM Trent Baalke
On Wednesday, the Jaguars lost out on another top coaching candidate. If only anyone could have seen this coming. Oh, wait. We did. Owner Shad Khan’s decision to retain general manager Trent Baalke after the team fired head coach Doug Pederson was viewed poorly in early January. In the weeks
Amari Cooper on his lack of involvement: Winning is the only thing that matters
The Bills touted Amari Cooper as a true No. 1 wide receiver when they traded for him Oct. 15. It hasn’t worked out that way. He made 20 catches for 297 yards and two touchdowns in eight regular-season games, with a single-game high of 95 yards. In the postseason, Cooper
Jets HC Aaron Glenn Eyeing Broncos’ Chris Banjo As ST Coordinator
As expected, Aaron Glenn has elected to depart the Lions and take over as the Jets’ next head coach. A shortlist of candidates have emerged for the offensive and defensive coordinator positions, and a target is now known regarding special teams. Glenn and the Jets are interested in hiring Chris Banjo as special teams
Jalen Hurts estimated as limited practice participant
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts never gives much information about injuries. He didn’t again Wednesday but did allow that he’s “on track” to play Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. The Eagles listed him as a limited practice participant as he continues rehabbing his left knee injury. The team did not
Conference championship X factors: Who will help team to Super Bowl LIX?
The stars will be out for this weekend’s AFC and NFC conference championship matchups, but these lesser-known players could play pivotal roles in each game. Buffalo Bills | Greg Rousseau | DE The Bills had a +3 turnover margin in Sunday’s 27-25 victory over the Ravens and led the league
Jets plan second G.M. interviews with Darren Mougey, Trey Brown
The Jets have found their head coach, now they need to find their General Manager. Aaron Glenn has agreed to a deal to coach the team and their search for a G.M. to work with him will expand to include at least two more interviews. According to multiple reports, the
Bengals To Hire Al Golden As DC
Al Golden is indeed set to return to the NFL in 2025. Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator is finalizing an agreement to take that same role with the Bengals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Golden has informed the school of his decision, ESPN’s Pete Thamel adds. Cincinnati moved on from Lou Anarumo after
Bobby Wagner, Daron Payne did not practice on Wednesday
The Commanders listed several players on their injury report with a couple of notable non-participants. But they don’t appear to be major concerns for availability. Linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle) and defensive tackle Daron Payne (knee/finger) are both listed as DNPs. Wagner didn’t practice for two days last week and Payne
Report: Jets make decision on new head coach
The New York Jets have landed their new head coach. The Jets are hiring Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Glenn had been viewed as the favorite for the job. The Jets had favored Glenn during their search, and reports indicated
Eagles open the practice window for WR/PR Britain Covey
The Eagles designated wide receiver Britain Covey to return from injured reserve Wednesday, the team announced. It opens his 21-day practice window. Covey went on IR on Dec. 28 with a neck injury. He has served two stints on injured reserve this season, initially going on IR on Sept. 24
Jaguars Fire GM Trent Baalke
This Jaguars coaching search has seen two top candidates — Ben Johnson and Liam Coen — bow out. With Trent Baalke’s presence again rumored to be causing issues in a coaching search, Shad Khan has changed course. Despite keeping the GM on to lead the search, Khan is firing Baalke,
Trent Baalke out as Jaguars G.M.
With a coaching search weeks underway, the Jaguars are making a significant change. Trent Baalke will not continue as Jacksonville’s General Manager, the team announced on Wednesday. “Following several discussions with Trent Baalke this week, we both arrived at the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interests to
Why Cowboys’ coaching update should worry fans
On Tuesday, the Cowboys interviewed their offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, for the team’s head-coach opening. They liked the meeting so much that Schottenheimer has a second interview scheduled for Wednesday. Cowboys fans have every right to be concerned. Schottenheimer, the son of longtime NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer, has an
Ben Johnson takes dig at Packers coach Matt LaFleur
Ben Johnson had his choice of several jobs. He chose the Bears. Not only do they have a quarterback to build around, but Johnson also noted they are in a division with which he is familiar. Johnson spent six seasons in the NFC North as an assistant under Dan Campbell.
Jets To Hire Aaron Glenn As HC
After a spree of rumors, Aaron Glenn is signing up to lead the Jets. The parties have a deal in place, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reports. This will bring the former Jets first-round pick back to New York. Bovada’s Josina Anderson reported earlier today Glenn had informed the Lions he would
Raiders finalizing deal to hire John Spytek as General Manager
The Raiders have found their new General Manager. According to multiple reports, Las Vegas is finalizing a deal to hire Tampa Bay assistant Buccaneers assistant G.M. John Spytek for the role. Spytek, 44, has been with the Buccaneers since 2016. He first served as director of player personnel before being
Report: New favorite emerges for Jaguars head-coach job
A new favorite appears to have emerged in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ head-coach search. The Jaguars were reportedly informed on Wednesday that Liam Coen has removed himself from consideration for their head coach job. Coen, who was viewed as Jacksonville’s top target, has instead signed a lucrative extension to remain the
Mecole Hardman won’t return to action this season
Mecole Hardman won’t be catching the game-winning touchdown pass in the Super Bowl this year. Hardman did those honors for the Chiefs in Las Vegas last year, but the wide receiver has been sidelined by a knee injury since late November. Hardman returned to practice this month, but head coach
Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum Extensions On Ravens’ Radar
The Ravens’ heartbreaking loss to the Bills on Sunday might have ended their playing season, but general manager Eric DeCosta is already working on the team’s offseason moves. Pending free agents like Ronnie Stanley, Patrick Ricard, and Ar’Darius Washington may be his first priority, but he’s also preparing for long-term extension negotiations
Chad Brinker: Titans will look at everything, won’t pass on “generational talent” at No. 1
Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker held a session with reporters ahead of Wednesday’s official introduction of new General Manager Mike Borgonzi and the team’s plans for the first overall pick in this year’s draft was among the topics of conversation. Brinker said that he and Borgonzi will work
Report details how Patriots’ Josh McDaniels will adapt for Drake Maye
New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski and others associated with the franchise got their wish when it was learned Tuesday that recently hired Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was bringing in longtime New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels back to serve as the club’s OC. On Tuesday evening, Karen Guregian of MassLive shared how McDaniels could be
John Harbaugh: Mark Andrews is a huge part of our future
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and General Manager Eric DeCosta held an end of season press conference on Wednesday and the first question concerned how tight end Mark Andrews is doing after the team’s loss to the Bills. Andrews lost a fumble in the fourth quarter and then dropped a
Liam Coen Bows Out Of Jaguars’ HC Search, To Stay With Buccaneers
Entering Wednesday as the rumored favorite for the Jaguars’ head coaching job, Liam Coen is prepared to pass. The young offensive coordinator will stay with the Buccaneers. Coen will sign a new Bucs contract that makes him one of the game’s highest-paid coordinators, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Robert Saleh and
Sunday Ticket appeal inches forward
Last summer, the NFL suffered a stunning defeat in the Sunday Ticket class-action. Until the judge wiped out billions in liability with the stroke of a pen. The appeal of the decision inches forward. Eriq Gardner of Puck reports that the plaintiffs have resubmitted their initial brief to the U.S.
Draft analyst shares warning for Giants amid Ward, Sanders speculation
Numerous analysts and reporters began suggesting even before the New York Giants officially “earned” the No. 3 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft that the club has to leave the player-selection process with either Miami quarterback Cam Ward or Colorado star signal-caller Shedeur Sanders. For a piece produced by
Jets still haven’t closed the deal with Aaron Glenn
Dysfunctional teams do indeed do dysfunctional things, and one of the most dysfunctional teams failed to do something functional on Tuesday. The Jets didn’t get a deal done with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, their first choice for head coach, before he left the building. He’s their pick. They, for
Khalil Mack To Return For 2025 Season
No months-long deliberation will commence for Khalil Mack. After the Chargers’ wild-card defeat in Houston, Mack indicated he would ponder retirement. That process is now over, and the veteran edge rusher will test free agency for the first time. Mack will indeed play in 2025, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This
NFL Free Agents Who Could Blow Up on New Teams in 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
In 2023, Will Fries looked to be on track to become an All-Pro guard. Then, he fractured his tibia five weeks into the 2024 campaign, hurting his chances to continue to flourish but also likely costing him plenty of cash on the free-agent market. Dude was the top-rated qualified right
After missing out on Ben Johnson, Raiders HC hunt stumbles along
The search for the next Las Vegas Raiders head coach stumbles along. Last Wednesday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsignore reported “momentum building” for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be named HC. That connection seemed to make sense, especially after minority owner Tom Brady convinced Johnson to listen
Bills fans have donated more than $50,000 to charity Mark Andrews supports
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is getting support from Buffalo fans this week, after his two costly miscues helped propel the Bills to the AFC Championship Game. Bills fan Nicholas Howard started a GoFundMe to support Andrews’ favorite charity, Breakthrough T1D, a type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, after
Steve Wilks, Nick Caley, Scott Turner, Klint Kubiak Among Potential Aaron Glenn Jets Targets
3:27pm: Saints OC Klint Kubiak is another name to watch on this front, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports. Kubiak met with the Browns for their offensive coordinator position prior to the team’s decision to promote Tommy Rees. He does not have a history of working with Glenn, but the 37-year-old would make for
Bill Belichick disagrees with rule allowing coordinator interviews before postseason ends
The overlap between the coaching carousel and the postseason creates annual concerns regarding the distraction it creates for coordinators who are under consideration for promotions elsewhere. And while the league has made some tweaks aimed at make the Wild West a little less wild. In the latest episode of the
Has a favorite emerged for Jaguars’ HC position?
The Jaguars were one of the three teams heavily linked to Ben Johnson. The in-demand staffer wound up being hired by the Bears, though, leaving Jacksonville in need of pivoting to a contingency plan. It appears a favorite amongst the remaining candidates has emerged. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times
Bears announce hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach
The Bears have made it official, announcing the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson, 38, took the job with Chicago after three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator. He had been with the Lions since 2019, starting out as an offensive quality control coach before moving up to
Terrell Williams Favorite For Patriots DC Job?
Mike Vrabel has already found his new offensive coordinator. Now, it sounds like the new Patriots head coach is zeroing in on his defensive coordinator. According to Matt Zenitz CBS Sports, the Patriots are targeting Lions DL coach Terrell Williams for their DC gig. [RELATED: Patriots To Hire Josh McDaniels