Two Teams Have Expressed Interest In Bill Belichick
By Ben Levine | at December 18, 2025 10:59 pm Bill Belichick‘s return to football as head coach at North Carolina could not have gone much worse. Despite an underwhelming product on the field and an unusual amount of news off the field, Belichick is still apparently attracting some interest
Sean McVay on key two-point replay ruling: “I’ve never seen anything” like it
The primary topic of Rams coach Sean McVay’s post-game press conference after the 38-37 loss to the Seahawks was receiver Puka Nacua. As it relates to the game itself, McVay addressed only one topic — the fluke two-point conversion decision that turned an incomplete pass into a fumble recovered by
Unreal replay review helps drive Seahawks’ OT win
The Seattle Seahawks took over the top spot in the NFC West and the NFC with a thrilling 38-37 overtime win on Thursday night over the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks trailed by 16 points in the fourth quarter and seemed to be completely out of the game until a
Rams take 30-14 lead with Matthew Stafford TD to Puka Nacua
The Rams have seized control of Thursday’s game in the second half and they’re on their way to seizing control of the conference. Matthew Stafford connected with Puka Nacua on a no-look, 1-yard touchdown pass to give Los Angeles a 30-14 lead over Seattle with 13:34 in the fourth quarter.
USC WR Ja’Kobi Lane To Declare For NFL Draft
By Ben Levine | at December 18, 2025 9:32 pm One of the best vertical threats in college football is heading to the NFL. According to ESPN’s Jordan Reid, USC wideout Ja’Kobi Lane is declaring for the 2026 draft. Lane played sparingly as a freshman before bursting onto the scene
NFLPA counsel Heather McPhee sues the union
Heather McPhee, a long-time in-house counsel for the NFL Players Association, has filed a lawsuit against the union and three specific individuals — former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell, NFLPA general counsel Tom DePaso, and NFL Players, Inc. president Matt Curtin. The 52-page civil complaint, a copy of which PFT
Will Pickens’ antics, recent performances affect Cowboys extension?
Throughout this season, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has insisted that he wants wide receiver George Pickens to continue playing for the club beyond Week 18. Pickens is in the final year of his contract, and his actions since the middle of November have caused some to wonder if Jones
Josh Jacobs, Zach Tom will miss another practice, but aren’t ruled out for Saturday
The Packers will take as much time as they can before the start of Saturday’s game against the Bears before determining the status of running back Josh Jacobs and right tackle Zach Tom. Head coach Matt LaFleur said at a Thursday press conference that neither Jacobs nor Tom will take
49ers Unlikely To Trade WR Brandon Aiyuk; Steelers Among Potential Suitors?
By Adam La Rose | at December 18, 2025 11:13 am With Brandon Aiyuk having been moved to the reserve/left squad list, it is highly likely he has played his final game as a 49er. The veteran wideout’s future will presumably not include time spent in San Francisco in 2026, but it
Packers DC Jeff Hafley on losing Micah Parsons: We can’t let circumstances dictate our behavior
Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is confident that Micah Parsons is going to make a full recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered last weekend. Hafley said on Wednesday that he believes Parsons “comes back even better and probably breaks the sack record next year.” That would make for
Steelers will be ‘lucky’ to get T.J. Watt back anytime soon
The NFL community was shocked to learn last week that Pittsburgh Steelers star pass-rusher T.J. Watt was dealing with a partially collapsed lung after he went through “a dry needling treatment session” at the team’s facility. According to Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of “The Pat McAfee Show,” it sounds like the club is
Kalshi takes steps to create transfer portal prediction contracts
In the jet wash of widespread sports betting has come the rise of prediction markets, where folks can wager on a wide variety of real-world events. On Wednesday, the Kalshi prediction market made major waves by commencing the process of expanding the offerings to the transfer portal in college sports.
Chiefs expected to make big QB move amid Mahomes injury
The Kansas City Chiefs need to reboot the program after a disappointing season. The Chiefs weren’t going anywhere with this version of the team before Patrick Mahomes suffered an ACL injury on Sunday. The 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers eliminated Kansas City from playoff contention. The Chiefs have three
The Bears expand their stadium search to include Indiana
The Bears were where we thought they were. Now, they’re looking around again. In an open letter, team president and CEO Kevin Warren explained that the decision to focus on Arlington Heights as the location for a new stadium has changed. With the politicians not sufficiently reciprocating, the Bears are
Bears’ New Stadium Could Move To ‘Northwest Indiana’
By Ely Allen | at December 17, 2025 7:35 pm The Bears have been on the search for a new home after playing 54 of the past 55 years in the NFL’s oldest stadium, Soldier Field. Earlier this year, they announced Arlington Heights as their target location for the new
Appearing on a livestream, Puka Nacua calls NFL refs “the worst”
Rams receiver Puka Nacua may soon be hearing from the league office. Via Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com, Nacua recently made critical comments about NFL game officials during a livestream with two guys who have never been in my kitchen. “The refs are the worst,” Nacua said. “These guys are lawyers.
NFL Big Five: Teams with biggest quarterback need this offseason
As the 2025 NFL regular season winds down, teams are beginning to assess their needs for the upcoming offseason. For the following five, quarterback needs to be at the top of the list. The Cardinals are proof that quantity doesn’t equal quality. Arizona’s seventh-ranked passing attack is inflated with the
What will the Dolphins do in 2026 with Tua Tagovailoa?
With Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sending to the bench, presumably for the rest of the 2025 season, the question become what they’ll do about Tua for 2026. He’s due to make $54 million next year, with every penny of it guaranteed. Another $3 million in injury guarantees for 2027 becomes
Dolphins Bench Tua Tagovailoa; Quinn Ewers To Start Week 16
By Connor Byrne | at December 17, 2025 9:32 am On the heels of an ugly loss to the Steelers, the Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. Rookie Quinn Ewers will start Week 16 against the Bengals. Once 2-7, the Dolphins reeled off four straight
Quincy Williams: Steve Wilks’ firing unfortunate, but defense hasn’t played well
The Jets still have three games to play this season, but they got a head start on their offseason changes this week by firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. The move came a day after a 48-20 loss to the Jaguars that saw the Jags score on eight of their first
Mike McDaniel on Tua’s status: ‘Everything is on the table’
The Miami Dolphins have no simple solution for their quarterback problem, but that may not stop head coach Mike McDaniel from making a shocking change. Following a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) on “Monday Night Football,” McDaniel said he would study the tape before determining whether to bench
On Tuesday, Mike Tomlin had no updates about T.J. Watt
When it comes to the unusual situation that required lung surgery for Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, coach Mike Tomlin didn’t know much last week. And he doesn’t know much this week. Meeting with reporters on Tuesday, Tomlin addressed Watt’s status while discussing the team’s injury situation in advance of Week
QB Arch Manning To Remain At Texas For 2026 Season
By Adam La Rose | at December 16, 2025 10:59 pm Speculation about Arch Manning‘s future has come to an end. The oft-discussed quarterback will remain at Texas for the 2026 season, as first reported by Chip Brown of Horn247.com. Cooper Manning has since confirmed the news about his son, which
Carson Palmer wins California state championship in first year coaching his former high-school
This year, Carson Palmer went back to school. And it went well. In his first year as the head coach of his former high school, Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Palmer led the team to a state championship with a 47-13 blowout of De La Salle. Palmer’s coaching staff includes
If Dolphins bench Tagovailoa, they should consider starting Ewers
It may be time for the Miami Dolphins to give rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers a chance. On Tuesday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel hinted he’s considering benching starting QB Tua Tagovailoa following a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on “Monday Night Football.” “Everything is on the table,” the coach
Jaguars sign RB DeeJay Dallas
The Jaguars are set to be without Bhayshul Tuten for a bit, so they added another running back to the roster on Tuesday. They announced that they have signed DeeJay Dallas. Linebacker Jack Kiser went on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Dallas played three games for the Panthers earlier
Dolphins Considering QB Change
By Sam Robinson | at December 16, 2025 1:10 pm Mike McDaniel is far from assured of a fifth season as Dolphins HC, but he has reestablished some momentum since a rough start. However, the Dolphins taking a one-sided loss in Pittsburgh all but crushed any hopes of a playoff
The Grinch has taken a bite out of the 2025 Christmas games
They can’t all be winners, can they? As the NFL continues to make Christmas a pro football holiday, the trend has potential pitfalls. Including the very real possibility that the games to be played on December 25 will have little if any meaning to either or both of the teams
Bengals make inexplicable Burrow decision after playoff elimination
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. Their 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was the last nail in their coffin, and they should be thinking about draft positioning at this point. That’s why their decision to keep Joe Burrow on the field isn’t just reckless or
Aaron Rodgers: We’re playing meaningful games down the stretch, that’s why I came here
Aaron Rodgers hasn’t played in a playoff game since he quarterbacked the Packers to a 13-10 loss to the 49ers four years ago. But he’s getting close to a return to the playoffs with the Steelers. After the Steelers beat the Dolphins on Monday Night Football, they have a one-game
Jets Fire DC Steve Wilks
By Adam La Rose | at December 15, 2025 10:58 pm In the wake of another poor outing on defense, the Jets have made a late-season change on the sidelines. Head coach Aaron Glenn announced on Monday that defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has been fired. “I thought it was time to make a change,” Glenn
Monday Night Football: Steelers beat Dolphins, 28-15
Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith had big games against their former team, and the Steelers won their 23rd consecutive home game on Monday Night Football. On a cold night at Acrisure Stadium, the Steelers froze out the Dolphins 28-15. The Steelers (8-6) maintained their one-game lead over the Ravens, while
The ‘Active NFL 5-passing-TD games’ quiz
For most of the regular season, the Indianapolis Colts were the talk of the AFC South. But with some regression from Daniel Jones before injuries ravaged their quarterback situation, the Jacksonville Jaguars have pulled themselves into first place in the division on the back of a five-game win streak. In
Monday Night Football: RB Jaylen Warren is active, but DT Derrick Harmon is inactive
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is active for Monday Night Football. Warren was a late addition to the injury report with an illness. He was questionable to play. Warren has 159 carries for a team-best 652 yards and four touchdowns. The Steelers, though, won’t have defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, who
Jets Place DB Isaiah Oliver On IR
By Ben Levine | at December 15, 2025 5:55 pm Isaiah Oliver‘s season has come to an end. The Jets placed the defensive back on injured reserve today, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Oliver suffered a knee injury during the second quarter of yesterday’s loss to the Jaguars. While the
USC S Kamari Ramsey declares for the draft
Safety Kamari Ramsey has made a decision about his plans for the 2026 season. Ramsey announced on social media on Monday that he will be foregoing his remaining collegiate eligibilty and will be entering the NFL Draft. Ramsey has spent the last four years playing football in Los Angeles, but
Parsons’ season-ending injury puts microscope on Packers HC
Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons suffered a non-contact knee injury in a Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos. That clearly shook head coach Matt LaFleur. Following Green Bay’s 34-26 loss to the Broncos, LaFleur didn’t confirm reports that Parsons, tied for third in the league in sacks
Aaron Glenn: I’m evaluating the character of this team over the final three weeks
The Jets found themselves on the wrong end of a blowout for the second straight week in Jacksonville on Sunday. The Jaguars scored on eight of their first nine possessions and cruised to a 48-20 win that bolstered their bid for the AFC South title. It also sent the Jets
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Suffers Torn ACL
By Ely Allen | at December 14, 2025 10:19 pm It looked bad when it occurred, but definitive news wasn’t expected quite this soon. The Chiefs have officially announced that star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee. His season has come to an end
Trevor Lawrence played a historic game in win vs. Jets
No player in NFL history has done what Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence did in Sunday’s win over the Jets. Lawrence had a historic stat line, completing 20 of 32 passes for 330 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions, and also running the ball five times for 51 yards and
NFL Week 15 winners, losers: Josh Allen’s MVP case
With most of the NFL Week 15 schedule in the books, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday’s action. Some teams officially punched their ticket for the playoffs. Other teams saw their playoff dreams officially end for the season. NFL
Jalen Nailor’s second TD gives Vikings 31-23 lead
Jalen Nailor’s second touchdown might turn out to be the Cowboys’ death knell. The Vikings wide receiver caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy, increasing Minnesota’s lead to 31-23 with 9:12 remaining. The Cowboys won’t be eliminated from the playoffs with a loss, but they would need a miracle
Rams WR Davante Adams In Danger Of Missing Week 16
Early on in the season, Rams wide receiver Davante Adams sustained a mild hamstring strain. While the injury put him on the practice injury report, he didn’t miss any time because of it. In today’s big win over the Lions, though, Adams seemed to aggravate the injury into a higher
Packers up 23-14 after Josh Jacobs’ second TD of the day
Packers running back Josh Jacobs was listed as questionable to play on Sunday because of a knee injury, but he’s looking just fine on the field in Denver. Jacobs broke free for a 40-yard touchdown run on the first possession of the second half and the Packers now lead the
Ben Johnson has turned Bears into budding NFC contender
What a difference a year has made for the Chicago Bears. Last season, Chicago went 5-12, missing the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Now, they’ve won 10 games for the first time since 2018. The Bears (10-4) crushed the Cleveland Browns (3-11) in a 31-3 home victory on Sunday.
Patriots benefit from questionable call on 30-yard catch, take 7-0 lead over Bills
The Patriots marched down the field and scored a touchdown on the first possession of today’s game against the Bills, with some help from the officials. The biggest play of the opening drive was a 30-yard pass from Drake Maye to Kayshon Boutte that replays appeared to show should have
Packers Unlikely To Retain WR Romeo Doubs; OLB Rashan Gary A Cut Candidate?
In early October, we heard the Packers were interested in extending contract-year wideout Romeo Doubs. Now, multiple outlets are reporting that Doubs is unlikely to be back with Green Bay in 2026. Earlier this week, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said the Packers are expected to let Doubs walk, and just a
Lane Johnson plans to practice this week, could play Saturday vs. Commanders
Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson won’t play today against the Raiders, but his return is expected soon. Johnson plans to practice this week for the first time since suffering a Lisfranc sprain in his foot, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Johnson’s return to the field for a game
Ryan Clark unloads on idea of Philip Rivers starting for Colts
Ex-NFL safety Ryan Clark took to ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday to tear apart the quarterback situation of the Indianapolis Colts with a railing indictment of their perceived incompetence and irresponsibility, as they are expected to start Philip Rivers against Seattle this weekend. The 44-year-old Rivers signed with the Colts
Alex Anzalone draw biggest fine of week, for hit after Lions fumble recovery
The NFL levied 18 fines for violations of the on-field rules in Week 14. The biggest went to Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone. Anzalone drew a $17,968 sanction for “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing.” It happened in the second quarter, after Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson fumbled after a four-yard gain on third and 21.