Why money probably won’t impact if Kelce retires this offseason
Ahead of the Super Bowl LIX matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler said one reason he’d “bet” that Travis Kelce won’t retire this offseason is that the Chiefs tight end stands to collect $17.25M for the 2025 campaign per the terms of the contract he signed
Shedeur Sanders has visits set with Browns, Giants
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders has started to set up his pre-draft visit schedule. In a video posted to his brother’s Well Off Media account, Sanders was caught discussing his plans for visits to team facilities once that process gets underway next month. Sanders said that he has scheduled a pair of
Bengals LB Germaine Pratt Requests Trade
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt has requested a trade, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of Ian Rapoport. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Bills OL Alec Anderson signs exclusive rights free agent tender
Offensive lineman Alec Anderson will be back in Buffalo for the 2025 season. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports on Wednesday that Anderson has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender. There wasn’t much suspense to what Anderson would do as he was unable to negotiate with other teams once
Browns legend offers guidance to Myles Garrett after trade request
Cleveland Browns legend Joe Thomas never played in a single playoff game during his Hall of Fame career, so he knows what Myles Garrett is thinking after the star pass-rusher made it clear he wants to be traded this offseason to pursue a Super Bowl ring. Nevertheless, Thomas thinks Garrett
Saquon Barkley didn’t like hearing fans boo Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl
Eagles fans loudly supported their team at Super Bowl LIX, but Eagles running back Saquon Barkley didn’t like one thing he heard from the crowd. Taylor Swift was at the game to support Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and when she was shown in the stadium, the Philly fans booed.
Which Team Made Best 2025 HC Hire?
With the Saints making their post-Super Bowl Kellen Moore hire official, the NFL’s 2025 HC carousel has stopped. Nearly a fourth of the league has now changed coaches. Who fared the best with their hire? Starting in Chicago makes sense, as the Bears convinced picky candidate Ben Johnson to sign
Super Bowl LIX gives Nevada sports books a record $22.1 million payday
Super Bowl LIX was a winner for the Eagles. It was also a big winner for the Nevada sports books. Via Davi Purdum of ESPN.com, the Nevada gambling houses won a record $22.1 million from the latest Super Bowl. That’s the most ever, beating the $19.7 million net gain after
NFL personnel name best HC hire of offseason
Before the Chicago Bears chose Ben Johnson as their next head coach, some members of the NFL community named the then-Detroit Lions offensive coordinator as the top available candidate for this year’s hiring cycle. However, 10 NFL executives and coaches polled by The Athletic’s Jeff Howe ultimately ranked Mike Vrabel
Sunday’s Super Bowl loss hardly ends the Brady vs. Mahomes debate
In the days preceding Super Bowl LIX, a question emerged as to the potential impact of another Chiefs Super Bowl win on the question of whether Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes or former Patriots and Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is the GOAT. In the days following the Chiefs’ 40-22 loss
Dolphins To Meet With Terron Armstead, Plan To Invest In O-Line
As Tua Tagovailoa‘s injury issues resurfaced, the Dolphins exited the 2024 season with major questions along their offensive line. Chief among them: Terron Armstead‘s future. After matching his career high with 15 games played, the veteran left tackle once again is undecided about sticking around. Armstead has not determined if
Dallas Goedert on Kellen Moore: Wish he stayed, but he’ll do great
Keellen Moore’s officially became the head coach in New Orleans on Tuesday and the impact of that move will go beyond the Saints. The Eagles will be hiring a new offensive coordinator for the third straight offseason, which is something that tight end Dallas Goedert hoped to avoid. Goedert said
Browns insider links Myles Garrett with AFC East team
While some insist that the Cleveland Browns could retain All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett by making him the NFL’s highest-paid defensive player, others believe Cleveland’s trading Garrett before the start of the 2025 season is the inevitable end of the ongoing saga. For a piece published Tuesday night, Browns insider Tony
Other Panthers speak out against Cam Newton’s “loser” talk
Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made a stir with comments about the state of the franchise when he arrived in 2011. Although his underlying point (the first pick usually gets drafted by a bad team) makes sense, Newton went too far in referring to the Panthers as a “locker room
Is Travis Kelce having second thoughts about retirement decision?
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce insisted during Super Bowl week he had “a full heart of football left in me” and could potentially continue playing for another few seasons. It seems Kelce is having second thoughts following Kansas City’s 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl
Kellen Moore didn’t appear on a single ballot for assistant coach of the year
From time to time, some argue that the hiring process should be delayed until after the Super Bowl. If that had been the case this year, the Saints might have had more competition for new head coach Kellen Moore. The Eagles’ postseason performance boosted his standing, significantly. If the process
What Dak Prescott learned about Cowboys’ new HC
Quarterback Dak Prescott spent the second half of the Dallas Cowboys’ 2024 season recovering from a serious hamstring injury and, thus, worked behind the scenes with new head coach Brian Schottenheimer when he served as the club’s offensive coordinator. While speaking with reporters at a Tuesday event, Prescott mentioned how
Report: Kellen Moore could hire ex-NFL head coach as Saints DC
A notable former NFL head coach is reportedly a candidate to become the new defensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints. The Saints finalized a deal on Tuesday to hire Kellen Moore as their new head coach. Moore will now begin building out his staff, and former Los Angeles Chargers
Saquon Barkley: So many people reached out from Giants and were “super happy” for me
One of the subplots to Saquon Barkley’s record-setting season with the Eagles was the fact that he was in Philadelphia because their NFC East rivals didn’t sign the running back to a new contract. The Giants’ decision to let Barkley leave as a free agent was chronicled during the team’s
Jets announce full 2025 coaching staff
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn was hired in January and he’s put together his first coaching staff. Glenn brought offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand with him from Detroit and the team also hired senior assistant/pass game coordinator Scott Turner, tight ends coach Jeff Blasko, offensive line coach Steve Heiden, quarterbacks coach
Eagles’ 145 points in the playoffs were the most ever in one postseason
With their 40-22 win at Super Bowl LIX, the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles finished a playoff run in which they scored more points than any team has ever scored in a postseason. The Eagles also beat the Packers 22-10 in the wild card round, the Rams 28-22 in the divisional round
New Orleans targets its 12th Super Bowl six years from now
New Orleans had to wait 12 years to host its eleventh Super Bowl. It’s hoping to get to No. 12 in half the time. Via Jeff Duncan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, 2031 is the “primary target” for a return. The next three Super Bowls — in Santa Clara, Los
Patriots CBs address controversial firing of Jerod Mayo
While current members of the New England Patriots understandably are excited to have Mike Vrabel as their new head coach, multiple former Patriots players have publicly criticized team owner Robert Kraft for firing former coach Jerod Mayo after just one season. During the latest edition of NBC Sports Boston’s “The
Chiefs have only four 17+ point losses with Patrick Mahomes, and two were Super Bowls
The Chiefs are hardly ever out of a game with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. But if they’re going to get blown out, there’s a good chance it’s going to be in a Super Bowl. After losing Super Bowl LIX by a score of 40-22, the Chiefs have now lost four
Should Titans pass on QB to take prospect with ‘rare skill set’?
The Tennessee Titans need a quarterback, but a new mock draft has them adding a two-way star instead. In his latest mock draft, ESPN’s Field Yates predicted the Titans would select Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter with the No. 1 overall pick. “While there is little precedent for a prospect playing
After fourth-quarter fumble, officials missed a clear blow to the head of Patrick Mahomes
So much for Patrick Mahomes getting all the calls. After Eagles defensive tackle Milton Williams forced the Chiefs quarterback to fumble during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIX, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter applied a two-handed slam to Mahomes’s facemask, sending him violently to the ground. No flag was
The ‘All-time NFL playoff receiving leaders’ quiz
The Philadelphia Eagles pummeled the Kansas City Chiefs from start to finish in Super Bowl LIX. Future Hall-of-Fame tight end Travis Kelce didn’t sugar coat the two-time defending champs let-down. “They just got after us on all three phases,” Kelce said. “Then on top of that, you know, penalties and
Chargers hire Adam Fuller as safeties coach
The Chargers hired Adam Fuller as safeties coach, the team announced Tuesday. Fuller has 27 years of coaching experience after spending the past five seasons as defensive coordinator at Florida State (2020-24). With the Seminoles, he coached 14 eventual NFL draft selections, including 2024 defensive rookie of the year, Jared
Why Michael Vick is ‘extremely proud’ of Buccaneers’ Mayfield
Quarterback Baker Mayfield went from feeling “like a piece of dirty laundry” in late 2022 to serving as the undisputed leader of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers side that he guided to back-to-back division titles. Current NFL analyst Michael Vick knows a thing or two about experiencing ultimate highs and significant
Report: Eagles assistant Kevin Patullo a candidate for Saints’ OC, Eagles’ OC
Now that Kellen Moore officially is the Saints’ head coach, he can begin the process of filling out his staff. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Eagles associate head coach/pass-game coordinator Kevin Patullo will receive “strong consideration” for both the Eagles’ and the Saints’ offensive coordinator jobs. The Eagles need
Chiefs expecting 2024 Pro Bowler to depart in free agency
From an offensive line perspective, the Chiefs‘ Super Bowl letdown was particularly interesting. The team rolled out a quintet housing two first-team All-Pros (center Creed Humphrey, left guard-turned-left tackle Joe Thuney) and saw Trey Smith secure his first Pro Bowl accolade. Yet, the Eagles still teed off on Patrick Mahomes to remind of
Dana Stubblefield is finally released from prison, but prosecutors intend to refile rape charges
More than six weeks after an appeals court overturned his rape conviction, former NFL defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield has been freed from prison. Via the Associated Press, a judge granted Stubblefield’s release on Friday. “Finally, an innocent man is no longer sitting in a cage away from his family,” attorney
The most notable father-son stars in NFL history
There have been some notable father-son duos who have enjoyed sustained NFL success over the years. Here’s our rankings of the 20 best. This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL
Cowboys are close to completing their coaching staff
The Cowboys are nearing the end of their hirings for Brian Schottenheimer’s first coaching staff. Most of the staff are newcomers or returnees to Dallas, with tight ends coach Luda Wells staying put on a multi-year deal. The Cowboys also kept their strength and conditioning staff intact for 2025. These
The 25 worst trades in the history of the NFL
NFL fans often wonder what could have been after their favorite teams make terrible, head-scratching trades. Here’s a look at the worst trades in the history of the NFL. 1 of 25 2022: Broncos trade for Russell Wilson Jim Dedmon / USA Today Sports Images The Broncos failed for
NFL faces antitrust lawsuit over refusal to allow teams to be on Bluesky
The NFL enjoys a couple of important antitrust exemptions. But the collection of 32 independent businesses isn’t immune from any and all liability for collective action under the umbrella of Big Shield. Via Matthew Belloni of Puck, the NFL’s refusal to allow teams to have official Bluesky accounts has prompted
Raiders Finalize 2025 Coaching Staff
The Raiders reeled in the short leash allowed to interim head coach turned official head coach Antonio Pierce after only one season and have turned to former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll to right the ship in Las Vegas. Two and a half weeks after the hiring of the veteran
The final audience number for Super Bowl LIX lands at 127.7 million
The initial numbers were great. The final numbers were even greater. Initially pegged at 126 million viewers for Super Bowl LIX between the Chiefs and Eagles, the final number bumped to 127.7 million. It’s a three-percent increase over last year’s record audience of 123.7 million. The halftime show featuring Kendrick
Jets gave Aaron Rodgers ultimatums before offseason decision?
It was hardly a surprise to learn that the recently-hired New York Jets regime featuring first-time head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey will be moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini offered more information on the subject for Tuesday’s edition of the
Jaguars announce interview with Josh Williams for General Manager
Jacksonville’s search for a new General Manager is starting to heat up. The Jaguars announced on Tuesday that the club has interviewed Josh Williams for the role. Williams has worked for the 49ers for over a decade and just completed his first year as director, scouting and football operations. He
Chiefs Expecting RG Trey Smith To Depart In Free Agency
From an offensive line perspective, the Chiefs‘ Super Bowl letdown was particularly interesting. The team rolled out a quintet housing two first-team All-Pros (center Creed Humphrey, left guard-turned-left tackle Joe Thuney) and saw Trey Smith secure his first Pro Bowl accolade. Yet, the Eagles still teed off on Patrick Mahomes
Bills to hire Chris Tabor as special teams coordinator
The Bills have found a new special teams coordinator. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Buffalo is hiring Chris Tabor for the role. Tabor, 53, was most recently the Panthers’ interim head coach to end the 2023 season, going 1-5. He had been the club’s special teams coordinator since 2022. Tabor
Jets captain reacts to expected Aaron Rodgers development
It became clear long before it was reported on Super Bowl weekend that the New York Jets will move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers that an offseason divorce was the inevitable end of his two-year tenure with the franchise. During a Monday appearance on New York television station Fox 5,
Eagles OL Darian Kinnard won his third consecutive Super Bowl
The Chiefs weren’t able to three-peat, but one of their former players was. Eagles offensive lineman Darian Kinnard won his third consecutive Super Bowl ring. Kinnard played in none of the three Super Bowls as he was inactive for two, including Sunday’s game, and on the practice squad for the
Ex-Texans OC Bobby Slowik Joins Dolphins
It didn’t take too long for Bobby Slowik to find another job in the NFL. About two and a half weeks after being fired by the Texans, the former coordinator will rebound by reuniting with his old boss from San Francisco. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Slowik will join
Josh Sweat on not being the MVP: I should’ve had it; I could’ve had it
Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat had one of the all-time best defensive performances in a Super Bowl. He did not become the 11th defensive player (including co-MVPs Harvey Martin and Randy White of Super Bowl XII) to win the MVP award, though. Quarterback Jalen Hurts instead won that, the 34th
Moore’s first moves are most important to future Saints success
Moore, 36, is the league’s youngest head coach, one year younger than Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald. Moore played quarterback at Boise State from 2008-11 and is the program’s all-time leading passer, throwing for 14,667 yards and 142 touchdowns. He is the fifth coach hired this offseason without prior head-coaching
Report: Dolphins hire Bobby Slowik as senior passing game coordinator
Bobby Slowik is getting a new start in Miami. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Slowik has taken a a job as the Dolphins’ senior passing game coordinator. He reunites with Mike McDaniel, who Slowik worked with in San Francisco. Slowik, 37, interviewed for several head coaching openings a
Alex Singleton Expects To Be Ready By Training Camp; Sean Payton Addresses Broncos’ Skill-Position Needs
Although more offseason staff exits came on offense and in their front office, the Broncos boasted one of the NFL’s best defenses in 2024. After a woeful start to Vance Joseph‘s second tenure overseeing this unit, Denver rebounded despite losing perennial All-Pro Justin Simmons. The Broncos managed a third-place defensive
Eagles gear sets new Fanatics record for the 24 hours after a championship
Sunday night’s Super Bowl win was very good for the Eagles. It was also very good for the company that sells officially-licensed NFL gear. Via Sports Business Journal, Fanatic said that the sale of Eagles-related merchandise following the win in Super Bowl LIX set a pair of records. First, it’s
















































