Minor NFL Transactions: 1/10/25
Today’s minor moves and a few standard gameday practice squad elevations for the first games of the playoffs: Chicago Bears Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles McFadden’s waiver claim has been accepted, but since the Bears have no more games this year, it has been deferred until the
Jets announce their interview with Steve Spagnuolo
The Jets interviewed their second Chiefs assistant coach of the week on Friday. The team announced that they completed an interview with Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their head coach position. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy interviewed for the same job earlier this week and Kansas City’s assistant G.M. Mike
Panthers make changes to defensive staff
The Panthers are making multiple changes to their defensive staff after ranking dead-last in yards and points allowed this season. Head coach Dave Canales recently reaffirmed his confidence in defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, but the team has moved on from three members of his staff. Safeties coach Bert Watts, outside linebackers
Rams coach Sean McVay and family evacuated their home due to wildfires
The wildfires that have ravaged the L.A. area have forced thousands to evacuate their homes. Rams coach Sean McVay and his family were among those who were required to leave. “Here’s what it’s like,” McVay told reporters on Friday. “As soon as I knew that my wife and little boy
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/10/25
Friday’s practice squad moves: Philadelphia Eagles Signed: WR Joseph Ngata Placed on practice squad injured list: OL Jack Driscoll This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
PFT’s 2024 NFL defensive player of the year: Pat Surtain II
The defensive player of the year often is a guy who gets a lot of sacks or a lot of interceptions. Broncos Patrick Surtain II did neither. He was still the finest defensive player in the NFL for the 2024 season. And so Surtain is the PFT 2024 NFL defensive
How Steelers could pull off biggest upset of wild-card weekend
Expectations are understandably low for the Pittsburgh Steelers going into their wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday evening. They have not won a playoff game in eight years despite regular appearances in the postseason, they enter the game on a four-game losing streak this season, and were just
WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From January 10
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s live coverage of WWE SmackDown on January 10. Following her successful cash-in of the Money in the Bank contract last week,… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Raiders Hire Headhunter For HC/GM Search; Pete Carroll Among Top HC Candidates
The Raiders were already looking for a new head coach, and after firing Tom Telesco, they’re looking for a new general manager as well. The team has brought in headhunter Jed Hughes of consulting firm Korn Ferry to join their search process, per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. Hughes coached
Mike Evans on facing Marshon Lattimore again: I’ve got to be at my best
Mike Evans admitted before his first meeting with Marshon Lattimore earlier this season that he hasn’t done a good job of controlling his emotions against his nemesis. The Bucs receiver has let the now Commanders cornerback get under his skin. Evans was ejected once and has served two one-game suspensions
Dolphins fire two members of coaching staff
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel released a statement on his staff changes: “I am grateful for Danny’s contributions and dedication to the Dolphins over the course of many seasons, as well as the numerous ways he helped me as a head coach. I also want to thank Wes for his investment
Jets complete interview with Bucs assistant G.M. Mike Greenberg
The Jets completed an interview with Buccaneers executive Mike Greenberg for their General Manager vacancy, the team announced Friday. Greenberg is the Buccaneers’ assistant G.M., a position he’s held since the 2023 season. Before his promotion, Greenberg spent two seasons as the vice president of football administration after eight seasons
Commanders’ Marshon Lattimore To Play In Wild Card Round
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced that cornerback Marshon Lattimore would play against the Buccaneers in Sunday’s wild-card matchup. “He hit all the markers we need to see, so we’re pumped to have him back,” said Quinn (via Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post). Lattimore has battled a hamstring injury for
Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith good to go for Sunday
The Eagles announced that quarterback Jalen Hurts will play against the Packers before Friday’s practice and they cleared two more key offensive players later in the day. Wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith do not have injury designations for Sunday, which leaves them on track to play. Brown missed
Eagles announce status of QB Jalen Hurts
The Philadelphia Eagles will have their quarterback back on the field for Sunday’s wild-card game against the Green Bay Packers. According to Eagles reporter Tim McManus of ESPN, head coach Nick Sirianni announced on Friday that Hurts made it through concussion protocol and would play on Sunday. Hurts suffered a
Matt LaFleur: Jordan Love fully participated in practice and had a good day
The Packers seem confident about quarterback Jordan Love heading into Sunday’s playoff opener against the Eagles. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said today that Love was a full participant in practice and looked good on the practice field, five days after leaving the regular-season finale against the Bears with an elbow
Browns To Conduct OC Interview With Kevin Koger
The list of candidates for the Browns’ vacant offensive coordinator position has grown. Falcons tight ends coach Kevin Koger will interview with Cleveland today, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Koger joined the Falcons’ staff last offseason following a three-year run in the same capacity with the Chargers.
Patriots announce interview with Ben Johnson is done
The Patriots announced that they have completed an interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their vacant head coaching position. Johnson is set to interview with three other teams in the coming days. He’ll meet with the Raiders on Friday and then has the Jaguars and Bears lined up
Jets add college coach to growing list of HC candidates
The Jets’ interview process will include at least one meeting with a college coach. The team will speak with Mike Locksley on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A team announcement has since confirmed the news. This marks the first time the Maryland head coach has been connected to
Titans request interview with Packers VP of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan
The Titans have lined up nine interviews with General Manager candidates over the next three days, but they aren’t done adding people to the list. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have requested an interview with Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan. Sullivan has been with
Jets Interview Mike Locksley
The Jets’ interview process will include at least one meeting with a college coach. The team will speak with Mike Locksley today, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A team announcement has since confirmed the news. This marks the first time the Maryland head coach has been connected to an NFL interview.
Chris Jones, Isiah Pacheco return to Chiefs practice during bye
While the Chiefs won’t know for at least who they’re playing in the divisional round until Sunday afternoon, they were on the practice field on Friday to prepare for the postseason. Head coach Andy Reid told reporters in his news conference after the session that several players have returned to
Deshaun Watson’s injury setback reinforces idea Browns want new QB with No. 2 pick
Cleveland Browns fans may have mixed emotions upon hearing the latest update on Deshaun Watson, who tore his Achilles mid-game on Oct. 20 during Week 7’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Per multiple reports, Watson tore his Achilles a second time and underwent another surgery to repair it Thursday. His status
Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday, coach Nick Sirianni announced Friday. Hurts returned to practice Wednesday with limited work, and he had full participation on Thursday. He was diagnosed with a concussion in the first quarter of the Dec. 22 game against the Commanders,
Cowboys, HC Mike McCarthy To Begin Contract Talks
Mike McCarthy‘s future remains uncertain at this point as the expiration of his current contract draws nearer. Further signs point to him remaining in place in place as the Cowboys’ head coach, though. McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones have remained in contact since the end of the season, although terms of a
Chris Ballard on Anthony Richardson: Has to stay healthy, has to be more consistent
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson’s development was a major topic of conversation at General Manager Chris Ballard’s end of the season press conference on Friday. Richardson’s second season saw him continue to struggle with accuracy — he completed 47.7 percent of his passes — while also flashing great arm strength and
Vikings’ Sam Darnold talks making first playoff start amid future uncertainty
Minnesota Vikings journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold became a revelation in his first season working under head coach Kevin O’Connell. He will make the first playoff start of his career when 14-3 Minnesota faces the 10-7 Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Monday night. Darnold is on track to reach free
Report: Cowboys, Mike McCarthy opening contract talks on Friday
It looks like Mike McCarthy’s time with the Cowboys may not be over. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, McCarthy and the organization are expected to open talks on a new contract on Friday to keep the head coach in Dallas. McCarthy and the Cowboys have been engaged in
Titans Request GM Interviews With Ed Dodds, Reggie McKenzie, John Spytek
JANUARY 10: McKenzie is likely to receive considerable support for the GM role, Dianna Russini of The Athletic notes. He may be the favorite at this point in the process, although things could of course change over the coming days as interviews take place. JANUARY 8: The Titans are casting their net
Road playoff games have been a rough environment for rookie quarterbacks
Denver’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Jayden Daniels will try to do something on Sunday that hasn’t been done in the NFL in 12 years: Win a playoff game on the road as a rookie quarterback. If Nix wins at Buffalo or Daniels wins at Tampa Bay, they’ll be the first
Rams’ Demarcus Robinson charged with DUI
Robinson has been charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI, per the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney (via ESPN through TMZ Sports). The 30-year-old will have an arraignment next month, the attorney’s office also noted. News of the charge comes shortly before the Rams are set to play
Browns to interview Kevin Koger for offensive coordinator
The Browns are interviewing an assistant from the NFC South for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Friday. According to multiple reports, Cleveland is interviewing Atlanta tight ends coach Kevin Koger for the position. Koger, 35, is a Toledo, Ohio native and just finished his first year with the Falcons. He
Penn State’s Abdul Carter Will Enter Draft
Penn State’s run toward the national championship came to an end Thursday night. As a result, the team’s underclassmen are now able to turn their attention to the draft; as expected, one of the top prospects in the 2025 class will turn pro. Edge rusher Abdul Carter has decided to enter April’s
Titans set for nine G.M. interviews over next three days
The Titans’ General Manager search will take center stage over the next three days. After firing Ran Carthon earlier this week, the Titans have identified a number of candidates for the job and they will be meeting with nine of them through the end of the weekend. Albert Breer of
Report reveals why Raiders fired GM Tom Telesco
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco was thought to be safe for another season by most observers, even after the team fired head coach Antonio Pierce. That changed on Thursday, and now we know why. In an appearance on ESPN’s “NFL Live,” Adam Schefter offered some context on why
Jets, Browns, Jaguars will give up home games to play in London in 2025
The Jets, Browns and Jaguars will give up home games to play in London in 2025, the NFL announced today. Jacksonville will play in the UK for the 14th time this year, returning to Wembley Stadium as usual. The Jets and Browns will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the
Team Fine Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup
After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not look to have a route back to Atlanta’s starting job, especially after No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his three starts. A release will remain the
NHL Style Rankings: New Looks for 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The man with the most interesting outfits in the NHL has returned to play, and just like that, so have the Style Rankings. Of course, we’re talking about Patrik Laine. The sniper made his Montreal Canadiens debut in early December, now he’s got eight goals – all on the power
NFL X factors: Two rookies look to shine in NFC wild-card playoffs
Philadelphia kept Jacobs out of the end zone in Week 1, but he had at least one score in his last eight games with a pair of three-touchdown performances against the 49ers and Lions. If quarterback Jordan Love struggles against the Eagles’ top-ranked pass defense, Jacobs will see more than
Rams’ Demarcus Robinson charged with DUI after November arrest
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence stemming from an arrest in November. Robinson isn’t due in court until late next month, according to TMZ.com, so the case is unlikely to affect him during the postseason. The Rams played Robinson
Vikings-Rams Wild-Card Game Moved To Arizona
As the California wildfires continue, the NFL has moved the upcoming Wild Card Round game between the Rams and Vikings. The NFL announced that Monday’s game, which was intended to be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, has been relocated to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
Sam Darnold has full practice despite a quad injury
Sam Darnold popped up on the Vikings’ first practice report of the week. The team lists him as a full participant Thursday with a quad injury. It’s the first time Darnold has been on the injury report since Week 11 when he had a right hand injury. He started all
Mark Davis’ decision to fire GM raises questions about Raiders’ future
Days after the Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce, the team decided Thursday to part ways with general manager Tom Telesco after one season. Is that a surprise? For many, yes. Telesco’s job was deemed safe, but Raiders owner Mark Davis didn’t see it that way. The team
Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy. Except one. Per multiple reports, Glenn declined an invitation to interview with the Patriots. The Patriots requested permission to interview Glenn two days after they requested permission to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson —
Raiders Fire GM Tom Telesco
The Raiders are giving quick hooks to both their 2024 power brokers. Two days after Antonio Pierce‘s ouster, Tom Telesco is gone. The Raiders announced the veteran GM’s firing Thursday. Telesco was believed to be safe after Pierce’s firing, as teams almost never make GMs one-and-dones. That will happen to
Despite lacking final say, Titans’ G.M. job will be treated as “primary” executive position
When the Titans fired G.M. Ran Carthon and handed final say over football matters to president of football operations Chad Brinker, a potential issue arose. If Brinker holds the power over the team’s football decisions, can the Titans interview executives from other teams? It turns out that they can. According
The ‘Active NFL wild-card rushing leaders’ quiz
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers’ career story is one of devastation followed by resilience. Despite suffering two Achilles tears in less than three years, Akers is back playing for an NFC contender. It isn’t in the feature back role he envisioned after three excellent seasons at Florida State, but
Report: Steve Spagnuolo has three interviews scheduled for Friday
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has a busy itinerary Friday. He will interview with the Jaguars, Raiders and Jets for their head coach positions, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. All three interviews are virtual, with the Chiefs preparing for a playoff game next weekend. Spagnuolo said last week he
Raiders To Interview Pete Carroll For HC Job
After failing in their (potential) Hail Mary attempt to lure Bill Belichick to Las Vegas, the Raiders will now take a look at another long-time NFL coach. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders are set to interview Pete Carroll for their coaching vacancy next week. Carroll spent this past
Report: Raiders will interview Pete Carroll next week
The Raiders will interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their vacant coaching position next week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Carroll, 73, had his first interview in this hiring cycle on Thursday when he talked to the Bears. The Raiders are replacing Antonio Pierce, who they fired on Tuesday
















































