Report: C.J. Stroud declined Pro Bowl nod; injury kept Bo Nix from participating
The AFC’s three Pro Bowl quarterbacks are Joe Burrow, Russell Wilson and Drake Maye. Burrow was the only one of the three who was an original pick. Wilson and Maye are replacement Pro Bowls for Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who withdrew from the trip to Orlando. The NFL had
Latest hiring continues Jerry Jones’ uninspiring decisions
Still, this move aligns with Schottenheimer’s hiring as an uninspiring move for the floundering Cowboys. Last offseason, owner Jerry Jones promised that the team was “all-in” on being a Super Bowl contender, but since that comment, all his moves suggest otherwise. The Cowboys landed on their offensive coordinator, Schottenheimer, after
Broncos part ways with ILBs coach Greg Manusky
A Broncos assistant coach will not continue with the franchise in 2025. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Denver and inside linebackers coach Greg Manusky have parted ways. Manusky, 58, had been with the team for the past two seasons under head coach Sean Payton. Manusky has previously worked with
Well-respected ex-HC comes out of retirement to join AFC team’s staff
“It is exciting to add coach Chuck Pagano to our defensive staff and continue to develop and grow our young and talent secondary,” coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. “Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and coaching talent to our team. He has deep ties to the program
Pete Carroll: Too early to say if Raiders would consider Russell Wilson
Soon-to-be free agent quarterback Russell Wilson has indicated that his first choice this offseason is to re-sign with the Steelers. But could another option for Wilson be Las Vegas? New Raiders coach Pete Carroll, who coached Wilson for 10 years in Seattle, was asked that question on the What The
Browns not open to Myles Garrett trade
Andrew Berry said earlier this month he expected Garrett to retire as a member of the Browns. The sixth-year Cleveland GM, who held another front-office post when Garrett was drafted in 2017, doubled down on that stance Tuesday. Berry said (via Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot) that Garrett will not be
Nick Sirianni on Brandon Graham: We’ll see how the two weeks play out
The Eagles know most of the players who will be available to them in Super Bowl LIX on February 9, although it remains to be seen if defensive end Brandon Graham is going to make it back to the lineup. Graham was thought to be out for the season when
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/28/25
Today’s reserve/futures contracts: Atlanta Falcons TE Nikola Kalinic Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers, WR Jalen Virgil Cleveland Browns RB Troy Hairston Washington Commanders RB Kazmeir Allen, DT Viliami Fehoko Jr., G Julian Good-Jones, QB Sam Hartman, TE Tyree Jackson, DE Andre Jones Jr., WR Chris Moore, S Ben Nikkel, TE
Mike Vanderjagt says he belongs in the Colts’ Ring of Honor, but team has frozen him out
Former Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt says burned bridges that are now nearly two decades old are still keeping him out of the team’s Ring of Honor. Vanderjagt told Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com that he has never heard from Colts owner Jim Irsay or other team personnel since leaving Indianapolis after
Kliff Kingsbury’s career decision is best move for all involved
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has reportedly made the decision to return to the franchise in the same role next season, despite getting serious head-coaching interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams. Assuming Kingsbury does, in fact, return to the Commanders, it is the best possible move
Report: Bengals TE Erick All is expected to miss entire 2025 season
The Bengals will not have one of their key young offensive players for the entirety of next season. According to Paul Dehner Jr. of TheAthletic.com, tight end Erick All Jr. is expected to miss all of 2025 with a knee injury. All tore his ACL in early November and it
Rizzi, Broncos, Browns, Musgrave, Dolphins, Colts, Bengals
Mickey Loomis has been linked to wanting to tie his to-be-determined next HC to some of Dennis Allen‘s contracted assistants, but Mike McCarthy may not see eye-to-eye with that approach. This has introduced one of the potential hurdles in McCarthy’s path back to New Orleans. McCarthy’s view could affect the
Jaguars request interview with Panthers defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley
The Jaguars have identified another candidate for the defensive coordinator position on Liam Coen’s staff. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Jags have requested an interview with Panthers defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley. Cooley has spent the last two seasons in Carolina and he was on the Rams’
Woody Johnson needs to stay out of the Jets’ way
Woody Johnson has owned the New York Jets since 2000, and he’s certainly seen some success with the team. The Jets made the playoffs in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2010. Two of the playoff trips saw the Jets make it to the AFC Championship Game. The Jets have
Minority owner Tom Brady will have major voice in the operation of the Raiders
When the NFL’s owners approved Raiders minority owner Tom Brady for limited membership in Club Oligarch, they might or might not have known that he plans to have a major voice in the operation. Regardless, he does. And he will. Monday’s comments from coach Pete Carroll and owner Tom Brady
Raiders Never Offered Ben Johnson HC Job; Latest On Team’s Pete Carroll Setup
Pete Carroll confirmed Tom Brady was “intricately involved” in the Raiders’ coaching search. The hiring of ex-Brady Michigan teammate and Buccaneers staffer John Spytek confirmed the part-owner’s role in the GM pursuit. This plan may have been Brady’s backup, as reports of a long-running Ben Johnson push emerged. Brady began
Andrew Berry confident Deion Sanders would be fine with Browns drafting Shedeur
University of Colorado coach Deion Sanders went on social media last month to clear up a “lie” that his son, Shedeur, would refuse to play for the Browns or the Giants. Shedeur Sanders could go No. 1 overall to the Titans, and he said last week that he’d “love to”
How Myles Garrett update could make defensive ends the top commodity of draft
On Tuesday, 2025 NFL Draft edge-rushing prospects’ draft stock improved. They have Browns general manager Andrew Berry to thank. According to Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot, the sixth-year lead Browns executive emphasized that Cleveland won’t trade four-time first-team All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett during the offseason, no matter the
Report: Raiders interview Darrell Bevell for their offensive coordinator job
The Raiders interviewed Darrell Bevell on Tuesday for their offensive coordinator position, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Bevell has spent the past three years as the Dolphins quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator. The interview is anything but a surprise. Bevell worked as Pete Carroll’s offensive coordinator in Seattle
Mike McCarthy Withdraws From Saints’ HC Search, Will Not Coach In 2025
After appearing to lose ground in recent days, Mike McCarthy has decided to withdraw from consideration for the Saints’ head coaching job and will not coach in the NFL in 2025, according to Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. McCarthy became a free agent late in
In 1951, officials missed a “palpably unfair act” when Ray Bray made a tackle from the sideline
Sunday’s NFC Championship introduced many to the rule that allows game officials, under certain circumstances, to award a touchdown in response to a “palpably unfair act.” It’s never been used in a game, as far as anyone knows. On Sunday night, we listed some circumstances over the past decade or
The ‘2024-25 NFL receiving yards leaders by team’ quiz
After a quiet start to the playoffs that had A.J. Brown making more headlines for reading on the sidelines than making plays on the field, the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver finally broke out against the Washington Commanders. With a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line, quarterback Jalen Hurts
Broncos donate more than 15,000 Ridell Axiom helmets to Colorado high-school football teams
The Denver Broncos have made an unprecedented gesture in support of high-school football throughout Colorado. The Broncos, working with helmet manufacturer Riddell, have arranged for 15,516 Riddell Axiom helmets to be available to all 277 high-school football programs throughout the state. They’re calling it: “All In. All Covered.” The idea
Jaguars Add Jonathan Cooley, Anthony Campanile To List Of DC Candidates
The Jaguars are continuing to interview defensive coordinator candidates for Liam Coen‘s new staff, adding Anthony Campanile and Jonathan Cooley to their list of candidates. Campanile, the Packers’ linebackers coach and running game coordinator, interviewed for the job on Tuesday, per a team announcement. The Jaguars also requested an interview with
Report: Mike McCarthy won’t coach in 2025
After the Packers fired coach Mike McCarthy during the 2018 season, he grouped in 2019 before landing with the Cowboys. McCarthy plans to do it again. According to NFL media, McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle. He won’t coach in 2025. The difference between last time
Candidate drops out of Saints’ HC race, will wait for 2026 cycle
Another candidate has dropped out of the race for the New Orleans Saints’ head coach job. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday night that Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle. McCarthy had been scheduled to interview with the Saints this week. A report from
Will Levis will work with private quarterbacks coach Jordan Palmer this offseason
The Titans have the No. 1 overall pick and are scouting quarterbacks at the Senior Bowl. There’s a good chance they use the choice on one in April. But the Titans also insist they haven’t given up on Will Levis. Levis will travel to California to work with private quarterbacks
Texans Interview Thad Lewis, Nick Caley For OC Vacancy
After moving on from Bobby Slowik last week, the Texans have added two more names to their list of offensive coordinator candidates. Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis already interviewed for the job, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and and Rams pass-game coordinator and tight ends coach Nick Caley will interview on
Eagles will wear their home green jerseys in Super Bowl LVII
The Eagles should feel right at home in Super Bowl LIX. They will wear their home green jerseys against the Chiefs, who announced they will wear their whites in a rematch of their Super Bowl meeting two years ago. The teams wore the same uniforms in Super Bowl LVII, which
GM Brian Gutekunst always has a long-term plan for the Packers
While this 2024-25 season undoubtedly ended in disappointment of the Green Bay Packers, a broader look at the organization and where it’s at as a whole does put things in a more positive light. Remember, the Packers traded away four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers two years ago. The fact that they’ve
Report: Rams assistant Nick Caley will interview for Texans’ OC job
Rams assistant Nick Caley will interview for the Texans’ offensive coordinator job Thursday, Albert Breer of MMQB reports. Caley is the Rams pass game coordinator and tight ends coach. He interviewed for the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator job Monday night. Caley joined the Rams before the 2023 season after coaching tight
Chuck Pagano Coming Out Of Retirement To Join Ravens Staff
Chuck Pagano is heading back to Baltimore. The veteran coach is coming out of retirement to join the Ravens as their senior secondary coach, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “It is exciting to add coach Chuck Pagano to our defensive staff and continue to develop and grow our young and
Chuck Pagano emerges from retirement to join Ravens as senior secondary coach
Chuck Pagano is back. After a four-year retirement, the long-time assistant coach and one-time head coach of the Colts will join the Ravens as the team’s senior secondary coach. The Ravens announced the move on Tuesday night. Doug Mallory is Baltimore’s secondary coach. He joined the Ravens in 2024. Pagano
Steelers considering extension for star pass-rusher
T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass-rusher attached to a $30M cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea, as
2025 Senior Bowl Takeaways: Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart Show Inconsistencies on Day 1 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey ZabelJustin Tafoya/NCAA Photos via Getty Images This offensive line group currently in Mobile isn’t as talented as last year’s group. However, after day one of practice, some impressive performances emerged, including one that stood above the rest. A couple of small school prospects also
Cam Ward Trending Towards Being First QB Selected In Draft
As NFL teams gather at the Shrine Bowl for an extensive look at this year’s top prospects, the focus has naturally been at the top of the draft board. As scouts and executives have started to congregate, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.com says the “overwhelming belief” is that Cam Ward has
Kliff Kingsbury will not pursue Saints’ job, opting to remain the Commanders’ offensive coordinator
Kliff Kingsbury will remain in Washington as the Commanders’ offensive coordinator for a second season. Multiple reports Tuesday indicate Kingsbury will not interview with the Saints, who had shown interest in the former Cardinals’ head coach. He had decided to wait until the Commanders’ season finished to consider interviews with
Super-Bowl-winning QB backs new Cowboys HC Schottenheimer
A future Hall of Fame quarterback recently gave new Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer a thumbs-up. On a Tuesday episode of The Athletic’s “Scoop City” podcast, Chase Daniel — who was Drew Brees’ backup for four seasons with the New Orleans Saints — texted the Super Bowl champion after
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Steelers Considering Extension For T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass rusher attached to a $30MM cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea,
Bears announce the hires of coordinators Dennis Allen, Declan Doyle
The Bears made the hires of defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle official Tuesday. They also announced Richard Hightower will continue as special teams coordinator. All three previously were reported. “As we embark on the next phase of our operation, I am thrilled to welcome Dennis and
Mock has Broncos bolstering passing attack with national champion
The Denver Broncos add a national champion to their receiving corps in a new mock draft. The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman has the Broncos taking Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 20 in the 2025 NFL Draft. “The most polished route runner in the draft, Egbuka fits any
Ranking Top 5 Realistic De’Aaron Fox Trade Landing Spots: Spurs, Lakers, Heat, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The Brooklyn Nets are included here, almost as a token, because they emerged quickly after Shams’ report, and they have a bundle of assets to go get Fox. “The Nets, per sources, are among the teams that view De’Aaron Fox as a trade target and have been monitoring the Fox
Darrell Bevell Expected Raiders OC Favorite; Tom Cable Reunion On Radar
Pete Carroll is believed to have studied potential successor options in the event he landed a head coaching job. A familiar name has surfaced for the team’s second-most important coaching role. Darrell Bevell is believed to be the frontrunner for the Raiders’ OC position, The Athletic’s Tic Tafur and Tashan
Report: Texans interview Bucs QBs coach Thad Lewis
Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis has interviewed for the Texans’ offensive coordinator job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Lewis received several requests for offensive coordinator interviews but declined the others, per Rapoport. Lewis and DeMeco Ryans were teammates with the 2015 Eagles. Lewis spent time with eight teams over
Former Colts kicker thinks he knows why team has not honored him
Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt feels he belongs in the team’s Ring of Honor for the career he had with the team. Not only has the team not included him among its all-time greats, he also says they have not included him in anything since he left the franchise,
Cowboys make Nick Sorensen’s hiring as special teams coordinator official
The Cowboys have made Nick Sorensen’s hire as their special teams coordinator official, the team announced Tuesday. Sorensen, the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2024, replaces John Fassel. Fassel left to become the Titans’ special teams coordinator before Brian Schottenheimer was hired as the Cowboys’ head coach. Sorensen has served as
Robert Saleh Stood As Jaguars’ Liam Coen Backup Plan?
Robert Saleh is back in San Francisco, agreeing to rejoin the 49ers’ staff as defensive coordinator. This role launched Saleh into a top HC candidate by 2021, and although his Jets stay did not go well, he gained considerable interview seasoning on what was deemed a weak market this year.
Texas A&M DL Shemar Turner withdraws from Senior Bowl with a leg injury
Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Turner has withdrawn from the Senior Bowl. It was discovered that the stress fracture he had surgery to repair before the start of the season didn’t fully heal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Turner had a rod inserted into his leg during surgery, but
Kliff Kingsbury makes major decision on NFL future
The Saints requested a Kliff Kingsbury interview shortly after the regular season ended, but no meeting was ever scheduled. The Commanders OC received interest from other teams as well but indicated he would not meet regarding any HC jobs until after the team’s season wrapped. Washington’s remarkable turnaround ended in
















































