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Raiders make notable changes to front office
Wooden has been a long-time lieutenant of former general manager Tom Telesco, so it’s not a shock to see Wooden’s exit shortly after Telesco’s. A 28-year personnel veteran, Wooden got his start in the NFL as a pro personnel assistant with the Jets in 1997. He stayed in New York
With two years left on his deal, don’t expect Roger Goodell to retire any time soon
When Commissioner Roger Goodell signed a new contract eight years ago, former NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart declared that it would be Goodell’s final deal. It wasn’t. And the one he signed after it likely won’t be, either. (Lockhart, meanwhile, didn’t last much longer after he said Goodell would be leaving.)
Raiders Moving On From DPP JoJo Wooden
With John Spytek taking over as the new general manager, the Raiders are doing some shuffling in the front office. This has resulted in the termination of senior director of player personnel JoJo Wooden and senior national scout DuJuan Daniels, per Tashan Reed of The Athletic. Wooden has been a
As of Friday night, Eagles fans dramatically outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans
It’s a very unscientific, eyeballs-based assessment. As of Friday night, it’s not even close. Based on what I saw at dinner on Friday night and during the one-mile walk back to the hotel (with a quick stop for a hand-rolled cigar), Eagles fans outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans. And
Cowboys continue to fill out coaching staff
The Mike McCarthy-era is over in Dallas, and the time has arrived for Brian Schottenheimer to lead the Cowboys. Despite hiring his new head coach from within, the lack of urgency from owner Jerry Jones allowed for the contracts of all of his assistants to expire along with that of
Former Dolphins WR Howard Twilley dies at 81
Dolphins receiver Howard Twilley died Wednesday, the team announced. He was 81. No cause of death was given. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Howard Twilley, a founding player for the Dolphins in 1966. His touchdown in Super Bowl VII helped the Dolphins cap the NFL’s only perfect
Cowboys Making Coaching Hires
The Mike McCarthy-era is over in Dallas, and the time has arrived for Brian Schottenheimer to lead the Cowboys. Despite hiring his new head coach from within, the lack of urgency from owner Jerry Jones allowed for the contracts of all of his assistants to expire along with that of
Gus Bradley to join 49ers defensive staff
After being fired by the Colts last month, Gus Bradley has found a landing spot. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Gus Bradley is joining the 49ers coaching staff. Bradley’s specific role with San Francisco was not disclosed. Bradley, 58, was Indianapolis’ defensive coordinator from 2022-2024. He was previously
It’s hard to imagine a non-QB winning NFL MVP anytime soon
The NFL is a quarterback-driven league, and it is easy to notice the importance of the position in the biggest moments. Elite quarterbacks have dramatically cut down on the idea of parity (especially in the AFC), while the position has dominated the MVP award over the past two-plus decades. The
Eli Manning says he’s happy for the players who made the Hall of Fame
Eli Manning says he’s feeling fine a day after learning that he was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Manning, the two-time Super Bowl MVP who made the list of finalists this year but was voted down by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee,
Faulk, Del Rio, Ryan, Bucs
February 7th, 2025 at 5:33pm CST by Sam Robinson His Cowboys and Raiders connections in the past, Deion Sanders is still at the controls at Colorado following his son’s exit for the draft. The Hall of Fame cornerback is hiring one of his Canton brethren to coach running backs. Buffaloes
Deion Sanders: Shedeur wouldn’t be the quarterback he is if he had inherited my speed
Deion Sanders was an all-time great athlete. His son Shedeur is a talented quarterback and first-round prospect for the 2025 NFL draft, but not the same kind of athlete his father was. And Deion says that’s OK. Deion Sanders visited the PFT Live set today and said that if Shedeur
Tyreek Hill makes strong statement on plans with Dolphins
If there was any doubt about where he sees himself playing during the 2025 NFL season, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill did his best to remove any of it on Friday. Hill told ProFootballTalk that he wants to stay with the Dolphins and he’s going to “bust my tail”
Cowboys hire Conor Riley as offensive line coach
The Cowboys have their new offensive line coach. Word on Friday morning was that they were targeting Conor Riley to fill that spot on Brian Schottenheimer’s staff and the team announced the hire on Friday afternoon. Riley was hired as the offensive line coach at Kansas State in 2019 and
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Micah Parsons reveals why he wants to ‘punish the Giants’
The New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys are naturally heated rivals in the NFC East division. So, it’s not unusual to have players from each team hold personal vendettas against the other franchise. However, Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons revealed the intriguing reason behind his hatred of New York. “[The
All players on Chiefs 53-man roster set to play in Super Bowl LIX, Skyy Moore doubtful
Health-wise, the Chiefs are in a strong position heading into Super Bowl LIX on Sunday. All players on Kansas City’s 53-man roster are healthy to play against Philadelphia. While quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle), right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee), and punter Matt Ariza (illness) were listed on the injury report this
Who Will Win Super Bowl LIX?
After outscoring opponents by 211 points in a 14-game 1975 season, the Steelers pitched five shutouts in 1976. Pittsburgh’s regular-season-ending nine-game win streak featured only two touchdowns allowed. As the 1989 49ers outscored playoff opposition 126-26, their 1990 edition went 14-2 and rostered back-to-back MVP Joe Montana. The Cowboys’ 1994
Justin Jefferson: We’re right there, we just have to be more consistent
The Vikings won 14 of their first 16 games during the 2024 season, but any dreams of a long run into the postseason went up in smoke over the next two weeks. A loss to the Lions in the final game of the regular season meant they didn’t win the
The ‘NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award winners’ quiz
While a player’s on field performance is not the main point of the Walter Payton Man of the Year award is considered one of the most prestigious in the NFL. The award — named after Walter Payton’s death in 1977 — recognizes a player’s positive impact in his community as
Cardinals “strongly deny” the allegations from the new lawsuit against the team and owner Michael Bidwill
On Thursday, the former personal assistant of Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill filed a wrongful discharge lawsuit against Bidwill and the team. The Cardinals have issued a statement in response to the complaint filed by Brittany Neuheisel. “Earlier this week, the Cardinals received an email from a California-based plaintiff’s lawyer. “In
Tyreek Hill Wants To Stay With Dolphins
Tyreek Hill‘s odd ending to the 2024 season involved checking himself out of the Dolphins’ Week 18 game and indicating soon after he was eager to move on from the team. This came despite Hill refusing to request a trade as he angled for an updated contract last year. The
Brandon Graham listed as questionable for Super Bowl LIX
Defensive end Brandon Graham said this week that he’s planning on playing in Super Bowl LIX, but the Eagles haven’t ruled him in yet. Graham is officially listed as questionable to play against the Chiefs on Sunday. Graham is returning from a torn triceps he suffered in November and will
The ‘NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award winners’ quiz
After making three consecutive Pro Bowl and being named a first team All-Pro in 2022 and 2024, Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II will add the AP Defensive Player of the Year award to his resume. Despite the fact a defensive back hadn’t won the award since 2019, former Bronco
Tyreek Hill: I want to stay with the Dolphins
Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said he was “opening the door” to leave Miami after the end of the regular season, but he shut it on Friday. Hill’s comments came after the Dolphins missed the playoffs and he dealt with a wrist injury throughout a season that saw him post
Steelers Still In Play To Re-Sign Najee Harris
Not picking up Najee Harris‘ fifth-year option, the Steelers also did not conduct any known extension talks before Week 1. A team with a no-in-season negotiating policy has either left this winter window open to re-sign Harris or is prepared to move on with Jaylen Warren and a cheaper option
C.J. Gardner-Johnson says his season in Detroit was “hell”
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is happy to be back in Philadelphia. He’s happier to be out of Detroit. The safety did not enjoy his one season with the Lions, saying “everybody” in the organization lied to him about his future there. “It was hell,” Gardner-Johnson told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free
Tom Brady blasts fans who think NFL, referees favor Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs enter this Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles as the “bad guys” in the eyes of fans who have convinced themselves that the Chiefs receive favorable calls from referees during games. During a Friday appearance on the “Fox & Friends” program, legendary quarterback
Patrick Surtain II on Sean Payton: Good to have a coach with some swag
Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II was named the NFL’s defensive player of the year on Thursday night and his play during the 2024 season helped end a long playoff drought in Denver. Surtain was playing at a high level over his first three seasons as well, so it wasn’t just
Gus Bradley To Join 49ers’ Coaching Staff
Gus Bradley was among the coordinators fired at the end of the 2024 season, but he has not needed to wait long to find his next opportunity. The veteran coach will return to the West Coast for the 2025 campaign. Bradley is joining the 49ers’ coaching staff, Tom Pelissero of NFL
NFL kept O.J. Simpson out of “In Memoriam” feature at NFL Honors
At each year’s NFL Honors event, the league remembers people in the football world who have died during the previous year. But one Hall of Famer who died last year was kept out of Thursday night’s ceremony. O.J. Simpson, whose great football career was overshadowed by the murders of his
Eli Manning reacts to perceived Hall of Fame snub
Arguably the biggest talking point from Thursday’s “NFL Honors” awards show involved New York Giants legend Eli Manning failing to become a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Manning made multiple stops on Radio Row at the Super Bowl on Friday and, unsurprisingly to those who have followed his football-related endeavors
Vikings To Remain In Discussion With Sam Darnold
Not long after taking home the Coach of the Year award, Kevin O’Connell spoke to the media about the Vikings’ looming Sam Darnold decision. No commitment has been made yet regarding the team’s direction at quarterback, but O’Connell confirmed the lines of communication will remain open with Darnold’s camp this offseason. “Look, you guys
Shedeur Sanders: It’s about fit, not going No. 1 overall
Quarterback Shedeur Sanders is expected to be an early pick in this year’s draft, but the exact spot he goes isn’t of great importance to him. Sanders said last month that he will be thankful if the Titans decide to make him the first overall pick come April and called
Chiefs coach, teammates expand on how Travis Kelce evolved as leader
While explaining why he wants to return for at least another campaign no matter the result of Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce shared on Thursday that he “stepped into a role of being more of a
RB Derrick Henry Hopes To Finish Career With Ravens
Derrick Henry‘s debut season with the Ravens exceeded expectations and demonstrated his decorated career is likely to continue for many years. Whenever the All-Pro running back hangs up his cleats, though, he hopes to do so in Baltimore. When speaking with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini at last night’s NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell: Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent, we’ll keep talking
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than franchise tag him. Shortly after winning the NFL’s coach of the year award, O’Connell told reporters that Darnold, who played for the Vikings on a one-year contract last season,
Dublin to host 2025 NFL game
The landscape of the NFL’s international games for next season continues to take shape. On Friday, the league announced that Dublin will host a contest in 2025. To little surprise, the Steelers will serve as the designated home team for the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland. Croke Park
Jerry Jones: Brian Schottenheimer was a “hit the ground running” hire
The Cowboys’ decision to hire Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach hasn’t been met with much praise around the football world. After taking an extended period of time to part ways with Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys conducted a brief search process before promoting their offensive coordinator into the top
Dublin To Host 2025 NFL Game
The landscape of the NFL’s international games for next season continues to take shape. The league announced on Friday that Dublin will host a contest in 2025. To little surprise, the Steelers will serve as the designated home team for the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland. Croke Park
NFL announces Steelers will play in Dublin in 2025
The Steelers have long been expected to be part of the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland and their participation became official on Friday. The NFL announced that the Steelers will be the designated home team for a game in Dublin during the 2025 season. The date and opponent
Vikings HC shares huge Sam Darnold update amid J.J. McCarthy’s recovery
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy admitted during Super Bowl week that he wants “a fair opportunity” to compete for the starting job, coming off the complete meniscus repair that sidelined him for his entire rookie season. He could battle with current Minnesota starter Sam Darnold for the second straight summer.
Browns will hire Christian Jones as their tight ends coach
The Browns have added another coach to Kevin Stefanski’s staff. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Christian Jones will be the team’s tight ends coach. The Browns created an opening for a tight ends coach when they promoted Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator. Jones spent the last three seasons
Michael Bidwill’s former personal assistant files wrongful discharge suit
Another former Cardinals employee is making allegations against the team and its owner, Michael Bidwill. Bidwill’s former personal assistant, Brittany Neuheisel, has filed a wrongful discharge lawsuit against Bidwill and the Cardinals. Last year, former Cardinals personnel executive Terry McDonough won $3 million in arbitration for the team’s over-the-top P.R.
Rachaad White makes bold claim about Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White had Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders as a quarterback in college and has since shared pro offenses with Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield. During a Wednesday appearance on “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” White made somewhat of a shocking revelation while speaking about those signal-callers.
AP releases all awards ballots, which was news to AP voters
After the AP voters made the collectively stunning decision to name Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson the first-team All-Pro and Bills quarterback Josh Allen the NFL MVP, I posted my entire ballot for all awards. Unbeknownst to me, and other AP voters, the AP released all ballots, too. Per a source
Browns Pro Bowl CB addresses Myles Garrett trade request
As the countdown to the Super Bowl continues, one of the top storylines around the NFL is Myles Garrett‘s future. The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year has requested a trade, something the Browns have no intention of honoring. Teams will no doubt make contact about a potential deal, though,
5 Thoughts Ahead of NFL Super Bowl LIX | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Sunday could also further cement the individual legacies belonging to Mahomes and Reid. At the age of 29, Mahomes is already one of just three players with at least three rings, two regular-season MVPs and two Super Bowl MVPs. It’s him (3, 2, 3) along with Tom
Maye echoes how Vrabel will bring Patriots what Mayo didn’t
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez raised eyebrows when he said during a Super Bowl week appearance on the “Pro Football Talk Live“ program that he thought “the building got a little more lax” under first-year head coach Jerod Mayo and that new head coach Mike Vrabel will bring the so-called “Patriot Way” back