Commanders end 18-play first drive with field goal, take 3-0 lead
The Commanders started the game with a possession that took nearly half of the first quarter, but in the end, got only three points out of it. Kicker Zane Gonzalez hit a 34-yard field goal to give Washington a 3-0 lead. That capped an 18-play, 54-yard drive that took 7:03
Wilson-Raiders rumors gain more traction with latest report
New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is reportedly mulling a reunion with his former quarterback. Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is scheduled to enter free agency in March. On Sunday, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported that Wilson has remained close with the ex-Seattle Seahawks HC and is
Titans set to hire Dave Ziegler as assistant G.M.
The Titans are set to make another addition to the top of their personnel department. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that they are going to hire former Raiders General Manager Dave Ziegler as their assistant G.M. They hired Mike Borgonzi as their General Manager this week. Ziegler spent the 2024
Mike Zimmer Will Not Return To Cowboys, Likely To Retire
When the Cowboys elected to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy earlier this month, the writing was on the wall for defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who joined the Dallas staff in 2024 and whose future with the club was tied to McCarthy’s. Zimmer has now confirmed that he
NFL fines Will Anderson Jr. $25,000 for publicly criticizing officials
The NFL’s stone tables have one very clear commandment to players. Thou shalt not say anything mean about the officials. In addition to the fine that was imposed on Texans running back Joe Mixon for what he didn’t say and the fine that was imposed on Mixon for what he
Michael Irvin rips Cowboys for hiring Brian Schottenheimer as HC
Like many Dallas Cowboys fans, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin doesn’t approve of the team’s head-coaching hire. On Friday, the Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer their next head coach. Schottenheimer has been the team’s offensive coordinator for two seasons but has no head-coaching experience. In a clip posted to
James Bettcher will be the Colts’ linebackers coach
The Colts hired Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator this week and he’ll be bringing a Bengals colleague with him to Indianapolis. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Colts are hiring James Bettcher as their linebackers coach. Bettcher held the same role in Cincinnati for the last three
Rams Could Consider Matthew Stafford Trade; Latest On Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams
The Rams naturally want to get clarity on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s status sooner rather than later. Although it is not yet a sure thing, it sounds as if the soon-to-be 37-year-old passer is prepared to continue his playing career. His contract, however, continues to be a talking point. While Stafford
NFL keeps taking baby steps toward full embrace of a sky judge
For the past 25 years, the NFL’s approach to expanding the replay-review process has gone like this: Wait for a non-reviewable situation to create a controversy, and then expand replay to cover it in the future. This bit-by-bit approach has accelerated in recent years, with replay assist providing a more
The ‘Active NFL 4th quarter comebacks leaders’ quiz
Every era of sports history has its generation-defining stars, and right now it looks like this era of the NFL will go down in history as “Allen vs. Mahomes.” The pair will meet for the ninth total time, with Allen dominating the regular season meetings at 4-1 but Mahomes triumphing
Eagles to make call on Cam Jurgens after pre-game warmups
Eagles center Cam Jurgens is the biggest injury question mark heading into the NFC Championship Game and it looks like a decision on his status will come down to the wire. Jurgens was listed as questionable to play against the Commanders due to a back injury. He was limited in
Bears Interview David Shaw For OC Position; Ben Johnson To Call Offensive Plays
The Bears have interviewed David Shaw for their vacant offensive coordinator position, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Shaw, who is best known for his time as Stanford’s head coach, presently works as a senior personnel executive with the Broncos. Chicago recently landed one of the most coveted head coaching candidates
Will Commanders-Eagles and Bills-Chiefs reverse the downward ratings trend?
For the NFL, ratings have dropped in the 2024 postseason. The question for today is whether that will change. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the final metrics for the divisional round reflected a seven-percent drop from last year, with 40 million per game dipping to 37.1 million. The
NFL expected to make interesting change for next season
The NFL clearly heard Troy Aikman’s complaints during last week’s Divisional Round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. The ESPN announcer was incensed over an unnecessary roughness call that went against Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. The referees flagged To’oTo’ for a hit on a late-sliding Patrick Mahomes.
NFL’s “laser focus” for 18-game season seems to be tied to collusion grievance secrecy
The week began with the quiet issuance of a ruling in the NFL Players Association’s collusion grievance regarding the league’s refusal to give fully-guaranteed contracts to certain veteran quarterbacks. As Sunday morning unfolds, there continues to be no official word on the outcome or its aftermath. And it has become
Jets HC Aaron Glenn Amenable To Aaron Rodgers Return; Rodgers Willing To Play For Glenn
The Jets have their new head coach (Aaron Glenn) and general manager (Darren Mougey) in place. They also have 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers under contract through 2025. Although there is plenty of non-QB work for the new power brokers to accomplish – including hiring an offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator
Rams kick door open to potential Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp trades
When a team has no interest whatsoever in trading high-profile, well-known veteran players, even the mere suggestion of the possibility by reporters results in a rolling of the eyes and/or a two-word response: “Next question.” When Rams G.M. Les Snead met with the media on Friday, his comments made it
Report reveals whether Russell Wilson could reunite with Pete Carroll
The Las Vegas Raiders need to find a quarterback now that they have hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach, and a reunion between the 73-year-old and Russell Wilson seems like a legitimate possibility. Shortly after Carroll was named the new head coach of the Raiders on Friday, there
Browns, Dolphins have longest AFC Championship droughts
After posting a full list of the most recent years in which the 16 NFC teams last made it to the conference championship, some have already asked to see the same thing for the other conference. In the AFC, 15 teams have made it at some point. The Texans, who
Chip Kelly Reportedly A Popular OC Target; Jaguars, Texans Interested
Last offseason, former Eagles and 49ers head coach Chip Kelly interviewed at least twice for the Raiders’ offensive coordinator job, a job that ultimately went to Luke Getsy (who lasted only nine games in Las Vegas). Kelly could finally find his way back to the NFL this offseason, as sources
As of today, Cowboys have longest NFC Championship drought
It’s been 30 years for the Triplets. And it’s been 30 years for the franchise. The Cowboys’ NFC Championship drought turns 30 this year. And with the Commanders making it to the Super Bowl semifinal game, Dallas now has the longest streak in the NFC without appearing in a final-four
WWE Royal Rumble 2025 Match Card Predictions After Saturday Night’s Main Event | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Great workers anchor the Royal Rumble match each year, earning the title of Iron Man/Woman. It is an important spot for the contest as well as the performer. This year, WWE has so many great wrestlers that many could work their way through the field. Sami Zayn stands out as
NFL fines Frankie Luvu twice, including for hit that should have negated a Commanders TD
Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu got away with two penalties in last week’s win over the Lions that the officials missed, but the league’s disciplinary process caught. One was a potential game-changer: Luvu delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit on Lions quarterback Jared Goff after he threw an interception that the Commanders returned
How Liam Coen’s reversal impacts Jets and Saints in OC, HC searches
When Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen reversed course and decided to become the Jaguars head coach, it created a ripple effect. Here’s a look at what his decision means for the Bucs, the Jets, another team in the market for an offensive coordinator and the Saints, whose coaching search became
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights
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Buccaneers Conduct OC Interviews With Marcus Brady, Grant Udinski
The Buccaneers are moving quickly in their bid to find Liam Coen‘s replacement. Three candidates have now been attached to the team’s offensive coordinator opening. Tampa Bay conducted a virtual interview with Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady on Saturday, per a team announcement. The same is also true of Vikings assistant quarterbacks
Bears interviewed Bo Hardegree for offensive coordinator
The Bears have filled a few positions on Ben Johnson’s coaching staff, but they are still looking for an offensive coordinator. One candidate is Titans quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Hardegree has interviewed with the Bears about the coordinator position. Hardegree was the quarterbacks
When will NFL MVP, other player awards be announced — and who are top candidates?
On Thursday, Associated Press pro football writer Rob Maaddi revealed the finalists for MVP and five other player awards. The winners will be announced at the NFL Honors, which will air on Feb. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox/NFL Network. With that in mind, let’s assess how voting works
Winter X Games 2025: Full Results, Medal Winners and Best Trick Highlights | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Saturday was a jam-packed final day of action at X Games Aspen, with seven events throughout the day. To kick things off, American snowboarder Red Gerard earned his second career X Games gold medal in men’s slopestyle, defending his win from 2024. Gerard’s winning run ended with
Bears Request OC Interview With Cardinals’ Israel Woolfork
The list of offensive coordinator candidates for the Bears continues to grow. Chicago has requested an interview with Israel Woolfork, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports. [RELATED: Bears Add Antwaan Randle El, Al Harris To Staff] Woolfork’s playing career ended in 2012, and he immediately transitioned to coaching. From 2013-21, he worked on
Les Snead: Kyren Williams extension “something that’s going to be on the plate”
Rams running back Kyren Williams could land an extension this offseason. Williams was a fifth-round pick in 2022, so he is eligible to sign a new deal for the first time this year and he made a strong argument for one over the last two seasons. Williams ran the ball
Jets take dynamic edge-rusher in latest mock draft
For all their faults, the Jets finished 2024 with the NFL’s third-ranked defense, and, according to at least one mock draft, New York should expect more of the same with its next first-round pick. The Jets defense allowed 313.8 yards per game last season, the third-best number in the NFL,
Tyreek Hill: Comments at end of season were out of frustration
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill made a lot of headlines after the final game of the Dolphins’ season when he said “I’m opening the door, I’m out” and “I’ve got to do what’s best for my career” in comments to reporters. Hill’s agent Drew Rosenhaus later said that his client is
NFL Injury Notes: Hurts, Rapp, Elliss, Flowers
Jalen Hurts‘ knee has been a talking point during the week after it was injured during the Eagles’ divisional round victory. The team will have its franchise quarterback in place tomorrow, although his mobility will remain something to monitor. Hurts made progress in practice over the past few days, and he was
Cowboys interview Chris Banjo for special teams coordinator
The Cowboys have a new head coach in place and they have started working on filling out Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching staff. According to multiple reports, the Cowboys interviewed Chris Banjo for their special teams coordinator job on Saturday. John Fassell had the job for the last five years, but he
Quarterback slides could lead to expanded replay assist
It seems that even the NFL might be getting tired of the controversy surrounding late hits on quarterback slides. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday, the NFL is expected to expand its replay assist usage in the offseason, and that it could extend to getting help
Commaners downgrade DT Daron Payne to out
As the Commanders prepare for a game that could vault them to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1991, defensive tackle Daron Payne will miss his first game of the year. Payne has been downgraded to out. He had been listed as questionable with knee/finger injuries. The move
Saints Waiting To Speak With Kellen Moore Before Mike McCarthy For HC?
With Joe Brady electing to remain in place with the Bills for at least one more year, another candidate is out of the running for the Saints’ head coaching position. New Orleans is the only team with a HC vacancy, and the list of staffers still in the running is well known
Jets announce Darren Mougey as their General Manager
The Jets officially have a new General Manager. The team announced that they have agreed to terms with Darren Mougey on a contract to become the team’s G.M. The move comes days after Aaron Glenn was hired as their new head coach and both men will meet the media at
Jets decide on new general manager
The New York Jets have a new general manager to go with their new head coach. The Jets are hiring Denver Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey as their new general manager, according to multiple reports. Mougey has scouted and worked on the front office for Denver since 2012. Mougey was
Kliff Kingsbury remains in play for Saints job, if he decides to interview for it
The Saints remain interested in talking to Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury, however, remains focused on getting the Commanders as far as they can go. Kingsbury, as reported by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football and as confirmed by PFT, hasn’t decided whether he’ll interview for the head-coaching vacancy in New
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Today’s standard gameday practice squad elevations in advance of championship Sunday: Buffalo Bills Elevated: OL Will Clapp, S Kareem Jackson Kansas City Chiefs Elevated: LB Swayze Bozeman, WR Justyn Ross Philadelphia Eagles Elevated: FB Khari Blasingame, LB Nicholas Morrow Washington Commanders Elevated: DT Carl Davis, CB Kevon Seymour This content was brought to you by: Pro
Jets hire Darren Mougey as new GM
Darren Mougey is the next general manager of the New York Jets. The Jets and Mougey have agreed to terms. Mougey just completed his second season as assistant general manager of the Broncos. He has spent the last 12 seasons with the Broncos, first as a scout, then as the
Jets GM Darren Mougey has tough early test in new job
It won’t take long for recently hired Jets general manager Darren Mougey to prove his worth. With uncertainty surrounding quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Mougey has a huge decision to make at the sport’s most important position. On Saturday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the Jets hired Mougey, who served as
Report: QB slides are expected to be included in expansion of replay assist for 2025
The NFL has an easy fix to many of its officiating problems, and replay assist is expected to expand this offseason. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the quarterback slide is among the plays replay assist could be allowed to help with for next season. Patrick Mahomes has become the
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/25/25
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Bucs interview Vikings assistant Grant Udinski for their offensive coordinator job
The Bucs announced they completed a virtual interview with Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive coordinator job. The team is replacing Liam Coen, who left to become the Jaguars’ head coach. Udinski is the Vikings’ assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach. The team hired him in 2022 as an assistant to
Saints head coach candidate withdraws from consideration
One of the New Orleans Saints’ top head coach candidates has withdrawn from consideration for the job. Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady has chosen to remain in his current role and withdraw from the Saints’ search, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Brady had been on the list
Joe Brady pulls out of Saints search, will remain Bills OC
The next Saints head coach will not be Joe Brady. Brady was expected to have a second interview with the team next week, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he has pulled his name out of consideration for the job. Brady will remain the Bills offensive coordinator as
Bills OC Joe Brady Opts To Stay In Buffalo, Pulls Out Of Saints’ HC Search
The only remaining franchise with an open head coaching position is in New Orleans, and it seems to not be a very attractive job at the moment. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, one remaining candidate for the position, Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, has opted to remain in
















































