Andy Reid: Joe Thuney, D.J. Humphries have both been in, done a nice job at left tackle
The Chiefs’ left tackle position has been in flux throughout 2024, though things did get settled late in the season with Joe Thuney shifting one place over from left guard. Veteran D.J. Humphries was signed to handle the role but suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 14 win over
Tom Brady Will Fulfill Broadcasting Contract
The 2024 season marks Year 1 of Tom Brady‘s broadcasting career. The Raiders minority owner has drawn attention over conflict of interest concerns, but no change to his situation is expected any time soon. Brady’s agent Don Yee made it clear in an interview with Ben Fischer of the Sports Business
Derrick Henry: Sunday’s game vs. Bills is “going to be a heavyweight fight”
Way back in September, Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for a season-high 199 yards and totaled 209 yards from scrimmage in a 35-10 home victory over the Bills. With so much time between the two games, Henry said this week that the matchup in Week 4 will have no
NFL insider makes huge prediction about future of Sam Darnold
It seemed likely that the Minnesota Vikings would bring quarterback Sam Darnold back for at least the 2025 season before he ended the 2024 campaign with a forgettable Week 18 performance and with a woeful outing in Minnesota’s 27-9 wild-card playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams this past Monday
Roger Goodell: The “logical step” for the NFL is 18 regular-season games
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is continuing to push for extending the regular season to 18 games. Goodell said the league is pleased with the results after changing from 16 regular-season games and four preseason games to 17 regular-season games and three preseason games. So up next would be 18 regular-season
Chiefs Expected To Activate CB Jaylen Watson From IR
Jaylen Watson is expected to return from IR just in time for the Chiefs’ playoff opener. According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, the Chiefs are expected to activate their starting cornerback before Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup with the Texans. Watson suffered a fractured fibula and tibia back in Week
Dan Campbell: Detroit will be the loudest place the Commanders have played
Lions coach Dan Campbell says his defense is going to benefit from home-field advantage against the Commanders on Saturday. “You can be in loud environments — ours will be the loudest they’ve been in all year,” Campbell said. “How does it affect them? It only takes one for it to
The ‘NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game’ quiz
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels became the ninth rookie quarterback to win a playoff game in the NFL’s Super Bowl era, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the Commanders rushing attack with 36 yards in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With that being said,
Broncos fire ST coordinator Ben Kotwica
The Broncos have made a change to head coach Sean Payton’s staff. NFL Media reports that they have fired special teams coach Ben Kotwica days after their season ended with a loss to the Bills. Kotwica spent the last two seasons with the Broncos. Marvin Mims was voted a first-team
Falcons Interview Derrick Ansley For DC Job
There’s another name to add to the list of Falcons defensive coordinator candidates. The team announced that they interviewed Packers pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley today for their DC job. [RELATED: Falcons Interview Jeff Ulbrich For DC Gig] After spending close to two decades in the college ranks (plus a
Best Landing Spots, Scheme Fits for Top TE Prospects in 2025 NFL Draft
Tight end isn’t a premium position in the NFL, nor is it one that defines draft classes. However, the 2025 crop is one of the best in some time. It features… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
The ‘NFL Divisional Round rushing touchdown leaders’ quiz
The marquee matchup of the NFL’s Divisional Round slate of games is the Buffalo Bills vs. the Baltimore Ravens in western New York. Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson have been in a tight battle for NFL MVP this year, and while this game doesn’t have an
Todd Monken: It’s “unfortunate” the NFL hiring cycle has coaches interview during playoffs
Todd Monken is the Ravens’ offensive coordinator, preparing to face the Bills in the divisional playoffs on Sunday. He’s also a head-coaching candidate, interviewing with multiple teams this week. He acknowledges that’s not ideal. Monken told reporters he wishes there were some different setup for the timing of coaching interviews
Kliff Kingsbury Won’t Interview For HC Jobs Until After Commanders’ Season
Following a successful return to the NFL as the Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury is once again on the head coach radar. While Kingsbury has already been connected to a handful of jobs, it sounds like the former NFL journeyman isn’t in any rush to return to the top coaching
A.J. Brown returns to limited work; Dallas Goedert doesn’t practice with an illness
The Eagles practiced without tight end Dallas Goedert on Thursday. Goedert was out with an illness. He made four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown in the wild card win over the Packers. In 14 regular-season games, Goedert caught 59 passes for 592 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver
Why AFC North playmaker and these four players need a change of scenery
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is one of several players with an uncertain future ahead of the offseason. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Joe Starkey recently wrote a lucid argument about why the Steelers should part ways with the three-year NFL veteran. But Pickens isn’t the only player who could benefit
Rams’ Jared Verse: I hate Eagles fans, they’re so annoying
Rams linebacker Jared Verse isn’t afraid to incur the wrath of Eagles fans ahead of Sunday’s game in Philadelphia. Verse, who grew up in Pennsylvania, told the Los Angeles Times that he has always despised fans of the Eagles. “I hate Eagles fans,” Verse said. “They’re so annoying. I hate
Bill Belichick Has Not Signed North Carolina Contract
Opting out of a second ride on the NFL HC carousel, Bill Belichick made a preemptive strike by accepting an offer to coach at North Carolina in December. Despite connections to the Raiders and then Cowboys, Belichick is on the recruiting trail at the ACC school. If an NFL team
Total 2024 Wild Card audience dips by 9.3 percent from 2023
It was fitting that the NFL dropped the “Super” from “Wild Card Weekend.” The final audience numbers were less than super. Via the Associated Press, the six games played from Saturday to Monday night averaged 28.3 million per game. That’s a 9.3-percent drop from last year’s 31.2 million average. It
Lamar Jackson doesn’t want to be Josh Allen’s friend
The biggest NFL playoff matchup this weekend is arguably the Baltimore Ravens (12-5) at Buffalo Bills (13-4). The game undoubtedly features the biggest quarterback matchup of the weekend between the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and the Bills’ Josh Allen. Allen and Jackson are NFL MVP front-runners, and this tilt will go
Kliff Kingsbury waits on all potential head-coaching interviews
On Sunday, we explained that Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury might wait on conducting one or more head-coaching interviews. He has decided to wait on all of them. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Kingsbury has decided to wait until the Commanders’ season ends to interview with any
Vikings GM Addresses Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy Statuses
Sam Darnold promises to be one of the most interesting free agents in recent memory. Regarding quarterback UFAs, he may become one of the most captivating commodities since full-fledged free agency launched in 1993. Coming off an original-ballot Pro Bowl nod, Darnold transformed his free agency stock during the regular
Rams add DE Larrell Murchison, ILB Troy Reeder to the injury report
The Rams added defensive end Larrell Murchison (foot) and inside linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring) to the injury report Thursday. Both were full participants. Left tackle Alaric Jackson (chest) returned to full participation after being estimated as a non-participant Wednesday. Rams tight end Tyler Higbee remained a limited practice as he
Sanders-Cowboys rumors gain more steam with bombshell report
The Dallas Cowboys hiring Deion Sanders as their next head coach no longer seems inconceivable. On Thursday, Ed Werder of WFAA-TV in Dallas tweeted that the Colorado Buffaloes head coach’s inner circle is pushing him to take the job. “Regarding Deion Sanders: I’m being told that [Sanders] would almost certainly
Jaguars complete interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken
The Jaguars completed a virtual interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken on Thursday night, the team announced. Monken will meet with the Bears on Friday. He was the seventh interview of the search, with the Jaguars previously talking to Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, former Jets head coach Robert
Sheldon Rankins, Alex Cappa Among Bengals’ Potential Cuts
The Bengals are projected to enter the 2025 offseason with just under $50MM in cap space, per OverTheCap, the 11th-most in the NFL. Still, that might not be enough for the front office to accomplish all of their offseason goals. The front office will be focused on re-signing wide receiver
State Farm cancels its Super Bowl commercial due to L.A. “tragedy”
The largest insurer in California has scrapped its plan to air a commercial during the largest TV broadcast of the year. Via Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter, State Farm has cancelled its Super Bowl spot. The company cited the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. “State Farm, its agents, and
Commanders’ Gonzalez reveals personal struggle behind game-winning FG
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez was just another replacement before sending his team to the divisional round of the playoffs with his game-winning heroics against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Playing in just his seventh game for the team, Gonzalez hit a 37-yard field goal, “doinked” in, to earn
Agent says Tom Brady intends to fulfill his full 10-year contract with Fox
As Fox analyst Tom Brady takes a bigger and bigger role with the Raiders, he won’t be taking a different role with Fox. His agent, Don Yee, tells Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal that Brady intends to fully perform his 10-year contract as a broadcaster. “Tom has had a
Coaching/Front Office Notes: 49ers, Packers, Giants, Bears
After moving on from special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, the 49ers have started looking at replacements. After meeting with Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins, the team has added two more candidates to the fray. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers have interview Broncos assistant special teams
Report: Packers part ways with DL coach Jason Rebrovich
The Packers have fired defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports. Rebrovich coached outside linebackers (2022) and was the pass rush specialist (2023) under previous coordinator Joe Barry and moved to the defensive line this past season under new coordinator Jeff Hafley. Rebrovich has 23 years of
Packers GM Gutekunst gets real on championship expectations
The Green Bay Packers underperformed in 2024-25. Sure, they were a playoff team, but they limped into the NFC’s No. 7 seed coming off two straight losses to divisional opponents. Speaking of the division, the Packers went 1-5 against the rest of the NFC North. They were dominated by both
Packers to interview former Jets assistant Aaron Whitecotton for DL job
The Packers fired defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich this week. They soon will begin interviewing for his replacement. They have scheduled an interview with former Jets defensive line Aaron Whitecotton, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Whitecotton spent four seasons with the Jets after Robert Saleh hired him. He has
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/16/25
Today’s reserve/futures contracts: Arizona Cardinals Minnesota Vikings Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Cardinals snagged a pair of wide receivers from recently-eliminated playoff teams. Quez Watkins spent all of this season on the Steelers practice squad, while Trishton Jackson was a member of the Vikings’ taxi squad when they were knocked out
Lamar Jackson will play the coldest game of his career Sunday
Lamar Jackson doesn’t like the cold, but he doesn’t fear the cold. The Ravens quarterback, who grew up in South Florida, said he will not wear gloves Sunday despite playing the coldest game of his career. “No. I tried that in practice, [and] I was horrible,” Jackson said, via Ryan
Rodgers reveals the factors that will determine his NFL future
Aaron Rodgers isn’t ready to say whether he’ll continue on playing football for a 21st season in the NFL. Heck, he’s not even for sure if the team that currently employs him, the New York Jets, want him back for the 2025 season. That’s an interesting perspective on a four-time
NFLPA offers buyouts to roughly half of its employees
The NFL Players Association is looking to shrink its workforce. Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reports that the union has offered buyouts to roughly half of its 150 employees. The package reportedly includes one year of severance pay, with more for employees with more than 30 years of experience.
NFC South Notes: Panthers, Bucs
Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson has played just six games in the last two seasons due to a broken fibula in 2023 followed by an Achilles tear this past September. Thompson led the Panthers in tackles from 2020 to 2022, but still took a pay cut to stay in Carolina after
Texans dealing with big injury concern ahead of Chiefs game
The Houston Texans have a significant injury concern ahead of Saturday’s AFC divisional-round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Running back Joe Mixon did not practice on Thursday as he deals with an ankle injury. This is a step backward, as Mixon was able to practice on a limited basis
Falcons interview Packers assistant Derrick Ansley for their defensive coordinator job
The Falcons completed an interview with Packers defensive passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley for their open defensive coordinator position, the organization announced Thursday. Ansley is the fourth completed interview by the Falcons since their search for the next defensive coordinator began earlier this week. Atlanta previously interviewed Don “Wink” Martindale,
AFC North Notes: Garrett, Bengals, Ravens
Myles Garrett made it clear before the end of the regular season that he has no intention of playing through another rebuild in Cleveland. Crucially, Garrett has asked the Browns for a concrete plan at quarterback after their disastrous 2022 trade for Deshaun Watson crippled the offense for much of
Texans RB Joe Mixon is questionable for Saturday at Chiefs
If the Texans are going to take out the Chiefs, they need running back Joe Mixon to take it up a notch. That might be a challenge. He’s questionable for Saturday’s game with an ankle injury. The injury apparently happened at practice on Wednesday, since he wasn’t on Tuesday’s report.
Lions getting star player back for playoff game against Commanders
The Detroit Lions are officially getting one of their best players back for their divisional-round playoff game. David Montgomery has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday night’s game against the Washington Commanders. The star running back missed the final three games of the regular season, but he
Aaron Rodgers knows his Jets future hinges on G.M., coach hires
The Jets are looking for a new G.M. and head coach. They might eventually be looking for a new quarterback. The answer to that question hinges on the first one. And their current quarterback knows it. Appearing on Pat McAfee’s show, Aaron Rodgers explained (via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com) that
Raiders Preparing Big Offer To Ben Johnson?
The Bears and Jaguars have superior quarterback situations to the Raiders, who have a major question to answer entering the offseason, and Ben Johnson has been one of the choosiest coordinators in recent memory. As Chicago and Jacksonville remain in the mix for Johnson, buzz persists about Detroit’s OC giving
Bears’ Caleb Williams admits he wants one kind of head coach
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams endured a rookie campaign filled with ups and downs that included the in-season firings of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and head coach Matt Eberflus. During a recent appearance on the “St. Brown Podcast,” Williams touched upon his preference regarding Chicago’s next head coach. “Selfishly, I want an offensive-minded guy
Lamar Jackson on Josh Allen: I’m trying to beat you, not be your friend
The NFL’s top two MVP candidates will meet on Sunday when Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens against Josh Allen and the Bills. And Jackson badly wants to win. Asked if he and Allen ever get together in the offseason, Jackson said he spends his offseasons trying to get better than
Deion Sanders Still In Play For Cowboys?
Deion Sanders has repeatedly said he is not interested in coaching in the NFL, but the Hall of Fame cornerback also admitted speaking with Jerry Jones about the Cowboys’ job brought intrigue. Despite Sanders attempting to reaffirm his commitment to Colorado shortly after the Jones conversation became public, rumblings about
Jets wrap up interview with Arthur Smith
The Jets have announced the completion of another head coaching interview. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is the latest candidate to wrap up a remote interview with the team. Smith is the 11th candidate to interview with the team and Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is set to interview with
The greatest NFL playoff quarterbacks of all time
The NFL’s biggest stars tend to shine brightest when the games matter most. Especially at the quarterback position. Here’s our list, in alphabetical order, of the best postseason quarterbacks in NFL history. Focus on Sport/Getty Images Sure, Aikman played alongside some of the game’s offensive greats in Emmitt Smith