Power ranking all 14 NFL playoff teams
With the regular season over, there are now 14 NFL teams left standing. But while they are hoping to win Super Bowl LIX and lift the Lombardi Trophy, that dream will only become a reality for one team. As a way to cap off our NFL power rankings, here’s how
Derek Carr says he won’t take a pay cut for 2025
When the Saints signed quarterback Derek Carr two years ago after he was released by the Raiders, the contract was structured as a two-year guarantee with a team option thereafter. Sooner than later, we’ll find out what the Saints opt to do. For now, Carr is optimistic. Via Katherine Terrell
2025 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker
Five teams have made coaching changes so far during this year’s cycle. Here are the candidates connected to each of the now-HC-needy franchises. If more teams make changes, they will be added to the list. Updated 1-6-25 (10:23pm CT) Chicago Bears Bill Belichick, head coach (North Carolina): Expressed interest Joe
Christian McCaffrey “feeling great” and ready to begin training for 2025 season
The best thing about this year for Christian McCaffrey is it’s not last year. The 49ers running back played only four games with bilateral Achilles tendonitis delaying the start of his season and a posterior cruciate ligament injury ending it prematurely. “I’m excited,” McCaffrey said Monday, via Jennifer Lee Chan
Ezekiel Elliott signs with playoff team in hopes of winning Super Bowl ring
After requesting his release from the Cowboys in pursuit of a playoff run, Ezekiel Elliott has landed with a postseason squad. The veteran running back is signing with the Chargers practice squad, per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. Elliott attracted interest from a handful of playoff-bound teams, according to Schultz. The running
Reports: Ezekiel Elliott agrees to terms with Chargers
The Chargers are signing running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media says Elliott will join the team’s practice squad. The Cowboys waived Elliott last week, giving him a chance to join a playoff team as his career winds down. Elliott finished this season with
Bears Request HC Interview With David Shaw
The Bears were busy requesting HC interviews today, with a number of coordinators and former NFL head coaches garnering interest. The team is thinking a bit outside the box with their latest candidate, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the organization requested an interview with Broncos senior personnel executive
Jerry Jones won’t consider giving up G.M. title
The Cowboys could change coaches again this year, with Mike McCarthy’s status unclear as the clock ticks on the team’s exclusive negotiating window. Whether McCarthy returns or not, the General Manager will remain the same as it’s been for the past 36 years. Owner Jerry Jones was clear after Sunday’s
What does future hold for Jets’ key secondary members?
Like the Jets as a whole, Sauce Gardner did not live up to expectations this season. The two-time All-Pro was not selected to the Pro Bowl, as the Jets plummeted to 5-12 despite regular playoff expectations. The team still has some extension matters to navigate. The three first-round picks the team
Jets owner Woody Johnson responds, two weeks later, to “typical smear piece”
It took more than two weeks, but Jets owner Woody Johnson has finally responded to the article from TheAthletic.com that characterized him as someone who allows his teenage sons to influence personnel moves, based in part on Madden ratings. “I think the article is a typical smear piece — unsubstantiated,”
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/6/25
Today’s minor moves: Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins Re-signed (two years): CB Jason Maitre New Orleans Saints Re-signed: K Charlie Smyth A number of impending free agents quickly re-signed with their current organizations today. While these players aren’t shoo-ins for roster spots in 2025, they are attached
Saints join Bears in requesting an interview with Giants assistant Mike Kafka
The Saints have requested permission to interview Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant coaching position, Josina Anderson reports. The Bears also want to interview Kafka for their opening. Kafka has served as the offensive coordinator for Brian Daboll since 2022 and added assistant head
Dolphins make huge announcement on HC, GM
The Miami Dolphins plan to run things back for at least one more season. Despite a nightmare 2024 campaign for Miami, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross on Sunday backed both head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier. Ross released a statement to express his support following the Dolphins’ season
Report: Bears request interview with former Stanford coach David Shaw
The Bears have requested to interview Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their vacant head coaching job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Shaw, 52, was Stanford’s head coach from 2011-22, compiling a 96-54 record with the Cardinal and three Pac-12 conference titles. Before returning to his alma mater
Seahawks, LB Ernest Jones Pause Contract Talks
Ernest Jones is officially set to hit free agency, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s done in Seattle. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported this past weekend that the Seahawks and the impending free agent linebacker have “amicably paused discussions” on an extension. It was a busy 2024 campaign for Jones.
WWE Raw on Netflix Debut Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights
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HC Daboll, GM Schoen speak after being retained by Giants
The New York Giants ended their 2024-25 season in worse shape than they did in 2023. At 3-14, the Giants recorded their worst finish since 2017 (3-13) and logged only three wins or less for just the 11th time in franchise history. Despite that, co-owner John Mara announced in a
Colts part ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley
The Colts kept coach Shane Steichen. But there will be at least one big change. The team announced on Monday evening that it has parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. “I’m appreciative of Gus and the commitment he made to the Colts,” Steichen said in a statement from the
Colts Fire DC Gus Bradley
January 6th, 2025 at 6:14pm CST by Sam Robinson The Colts are moving on from their veteran defensive coordinator. Jim Irsay announced Monday that the team is not bringing back Gus Bradley. The former Jaguars HC and four-time NFL DC had been in Indianapolis for the past three seasons. Despite
DeMarvion Overshown vows to return sooner than expected from three torn knee ligaments
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown plans to play in 2025. Overshown underwent surgery on his right knee Dec. 18 after tearing three ligaments in a Week 14 loss to the Bengals. The recovery for Overshown is expected to be nine months, putting next season in doubt. Overshown, though, vows to attack
Rex Ryan blasts Aaron Rodgers
ESPN analyst Rex Ryan is sure he’ll be the next head coach for the New York Jets. If they hire him, he claims Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t do whatever he wants. Per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Ryan is scheduled to interview for the Jets head-coaching opening on Tuesday. In a
Chiefs arrive back in Kansas City 15 hours later than scheduled
The Chiefs’ trip to Denver was hardly worth the effort. They battled flight delays coming and going from a 38-0 beatdown at the hands of the Broncos as the Chiefs rested their key starters. An ice storm in Kansas City on Saturday shut down the airport, causing a four-hour delay
Jaguars Interested In Ben Johnson, Joe Brady, Liam Coen; Team Open To Hiring Executive VP
While Shad Khan gave both Gus Bradley and Doug Marrone more time, he canned Doug Pederson after three seasons. Trent Baalke is staying on, which has surprised many around the league. Baalke will now be part of the team’s HC search, which looks to have a certain skillset in mind.
Charvarius Ward: It’s been difficult being in California since the death of my daughter
49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward returned to play in five of the final six games of the season, but he said on Monday that it wasn’t easy for him to be with the team after the death of his one-year-old daughter Amani died in October. Ward said being back in California
Browns GM expects Myles Garrett to retire with team
After a wildly disappointing season, the Browns have a significant in-house matter to address. With the Deshaun Watson restructure offering some early clarity on that lingering issue, the team still has Myles Garrett business ahead. Garrett made pointed comments about the team’s direction last month. The All-Pro defensive end will
Alec Ingold takes Tyreek Hill’s comments “with a grain of salt”
On Sunday, Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill made it clear that he wants another fresh start. On Monday, Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold, one of the team’s offensive captains, downplayed the remarks. “I think Tyreek is an emotional guy and he’s a competitor like a lot of us are,” Ingold told reporters,
Bears Submit Interview Requests With Mike McCarthy, Todd Monken, Arthur Smith, Brian Flores
The Bears have been busy sending out head coaching interview requests Monday. To no surprise, most of their targets are currently coordinators on their respective teams. One staffer who still holds the title of head coach is on Chicago’s radar, however. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer report the Bears have
Joe Schoen: I won’t make Hail Mary moves for self-preservation
Giants owner John Mara decided not to fire head coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen after the team’s 3-14 season came to an end, but he made it clear that he wants to see serious signs of improvement in their fourth season. Mara told reporters on Monday that
The ‘Last 1,000 receiving yard season by NFL franchise’ quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans had to wait until the final minute of the regular season, but on a seven-yard fourth quarter reception, the veteran tied Jerry Rice with 11-consecutive 1,000 receiving yard seasons. With that being said, How many of the most recent players to top 1,000
Matt LaFleur: I think Jordan Love, Malik Willis are “going to be OK”
The Packers had a few injury concerns coming out of Sunday’s loss to the Bears but at least when it comes to their quarterbacks, they should be alright. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters in his Monday press conference that he’s not sure if Jordan Love or Malik Willis will
Saints Request HC Interview With Joe Brady; Aaron Glenn Request Expected
Familiarity looks to be important for the Saints. At least, their HC search initially points in that direction. Two former New Orleans staffers are on the list to replace Dennis Allen. Ex-Allen lieutenant Aaron Glenn is expected to receive an interview request from the Saints, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets. Glenn
Kevin O’Connell: This is where I want to be
A report from Jay Glazer of Fox Sports on Sunday said that multiple teams are interested in trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, but neither the Vikings nor O’Connell is looking for a swap. A Vikings source told PFT on Sunday that there will not be a trade and
Ray Farmer, Ryan Grigson, Mike Greenberg, Mike Borgonzi Receive Jets GM Interview Requests
General managers do not receive second chances nearly as often as head coaches. The Jets’ early round of interview requests has shown, however, they are quite open to the notion of a rebound GM. After meeting with Thomas Dimitroff and Jon Robinson, the Jets have since sent interview requests to
Jets request G.M. interviews with Vikings exec Ryan Grigson, Bengals exec Trey Brown
Two more names have surfaced as candidates for the Jets’ General Manager job. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that they have requested an interview with Vikings senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson for the vacancy. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they have also requested a chance
Mike Tomlin open to one big change for playoff game against Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers were a disaster offensively over the final month of the regular season, and head coach Mike Tomlin says he is open to making at least one significant change in the playoffs. With his team preparing to face the AFC North division rival Baltimore Ravens in the opening
Zac Taylor on firing Lou Anarumo: It’s not an easy day for any of us
After missing the playoffs with a second consecutive 9-8 record, the Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, linebackers coach James Bettcher, defensive line coach Marion Hobby, and offensive line coach Frank Pollack, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed in his Monday news conference. “As you guys probably saw, we made a
Jets Start Submitting HC Interview Requests
The Jets have been free to interview coaching candidates not currently under contract to other teams. Now that the regular season is over, however, formal interview requests can be made to speak with staffers employed elsewhere. The Jets have been quite busy on that front, sending out requests to numerous
Mike Williams played 18 games this season: Nine with Jets, nine with Steelers
Veteran wide receiver Mike Williams accomplished something this season that hasn’t even been possible for most of NFL history: He played in 18 games. Williams played the first nine games of the season for the Jets, then got traded to the Steelers, where he played the remaining nine games of
Future for Packers’ Christian Watson cloudy after tearing ACL
The non-contact injury Christian Watson suffered Sunday has produced a worst-case scenario for the Packers. Ahead of their playoff outing, the Pack will be without Watson. Green Bay may be without him for more games beyond this season. Watson suffered a torn ACL and additional damage in Week 18, NFL.com’s Ian
Jets request interview with Josh McCown for head coach
The Jets and Josh McCown could be headed for a reunion. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Jets have put in a request to interview McCown for their head coaching vacancy. McCown, 45, is in his first year as Vikings quarterbacks coach after serving in that role for the Panthers
Packers’ Christian Watson Tears ACL
The non-contact injury Christian Watson sustained Sunday has produced a worst-case scenario for the Packers. Ahead of their playoff outing, the Pack will be without Watson. Green Bay may be without him for more games beyond this season. Watson sustained a torn ACL and additional damage in Week 18, NFL.com’s
Report: Christian Watson is believed to have suffered torn ACL
The Packers have suffered a significant blow headed into the postseason. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, receiver Christian Watson is believed to have torn his ACL with additional damage to his knee during Sunday’s loss to the Bears. That sidelines Watson for the postseason and could keep him out
Where does Raiders HC Antonio Pierce stand after 4-13 season?
The Raiders stumbled to a 4-13 finish, dropping a one-sided Chargers rematch after winning two straight. This dropped the Silver and Black out of the top five in the draft order, which will impact the team’s ability to select one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s prospect pool. Antonio
Orange Bowl 2024: Top Stars, Picks for Notre Dame vs. Penn State CFP Semis Bracket | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Chris Coduto/Getty Images Tyler Warren will make an NFL fan base happy in the near future. Warren is the latest star tight end to come out of Penn State, and he has the potential to be a lot better than Pat Freiermuth and Mike Gesicki. Warren, who is widely regarded
Kirk Cousins Intends To Play In 2025
Kirk Cousins‘ days of maneuvering his way into windfall contracts are almost definitely over, as the Falcons came to regret the deal they authorized in March. Michael Penix Jr. replaced Cousins late in the season, leading to rumors of the veteran quarterback contemplating retirement. The deliberation looks to have produced an
Tyreek Hill’s apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown
Dolphins G.M. Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel will be back for 2025. And they’ll get started on the offseason with a potential contract mess involving the team’s best player. Beyond the fact that receiver Tyreek Hill said Sunday that he wants out, Hill apparent refusal to play on
Bengals fire DC Lou Anarumo
Other staffers are also out. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports offensive line coach Frank Pollack, along with linebackers coach James Bettcher and D-line coach Marion Hobby, have been fired. Cincinnati’s defensive staff, in particular, will certainly look much different in 2025. Anarumo had been in place with the
Jets want to interview Arthur Smith for head coaching vacancy
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is on the Jets’ radar. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Jets have requested an interview with Smith for their head coaching vacancy. Smith joins Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as names that have been linked to
Bengals Fire DC Lou Anarumo
The Bengals fell just short of the playoffs this year, and at least one notable coaching change has taken place as a result. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has been fired, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Other staffers are also out. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports offensive line coach Frank
Deshaun Watson had a setback in Achilles recovery
The last three years have brought the Browns little return on the investment they made in quarterback Deshaun Watson and it doesn’t look like Year Four is shaping up to be much better. General Manager Andrew Berry told reporters at a Monday press conference that Watson has had a setback