Ex-Steeler argues why Mike Tomlin doesn’t belong in HOF
In the aftermath of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and media all over have started discussing his legacy. For the most part, fans and media alike both recognize his overall success and that it was time for his 19-year tenure to come to
Sean McVay isn’t worried about being cold during Sunday’s game
The Rams will be playing in very cold conditions on Sunday in Chicago. The Rams have tried their damnedest this week to act as if it won’t bother them. On Friday, coach Sean McVay was asked whether he’ll be wearing layers during the game. “I’m going shirtless,” McVay said with
Chargers To Interview Mike McDaniel For OC Position
Since he was fired by the Dolphins just over a week ago, Mike McDaniel has been offered a litany of opportunities to move on in some form or fashion. Some teams (Titans, Falcons, Browns, and Ravens) have expressed interest in him as a potential head coach again, while some teams
Alex Ovechkin’s NHL Future Discussed By Capitals GM Amid Retirement Chatter
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said Friday he hasn’t yet talked with team captain Alex Ovechkin about whether the 2025-26 season will be his final campaign in the NHL. Ovechkin is playing his 21st NHL season on an expiring contract. He is currently set to hit free agency ahead
Why Patriots QB Drake Maye merits MVP more than the Rams’ Matthew Stafford
After a hugely successful regular season, second-year New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has emerged as a leading contender for the NFL Most Valuable Player award. According to ESPN Bet, Maye and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford are the top two favorites, with the New England signal-caller holding the best odds
Rams guard Kevin Dotson will start vs. Bears
The Rams will get guard Kevin Dotson back on Sunday. Rams coach Sean McVay said today that Dotson will start against the Bears. Dotson has missed the last three games after suffering an ankle injury in Week 16 against the Seahawks. Dotson suffered the injury when teammate Coleman Shelton accidentally
Eagles Arrange Zac Robinson OC Interview
Zac Robinson drew extensive OC interest during the 2024 hiring period, but the Falcons are overhauling their football operation after firing Raheem Morris. Robinson is likely headed elsewhere, and he remains an interesting candidate. After Buccaneers and Lions meetings, Robinson is set to speak with the Eagles about their OC
Ranking the Coldest NFL Games That Mattered Most
With an increasing number of NFL teams opting for domed stadiums, cold-weather games may eventually become a thing of the past. We’re not there yet, though, and Sunday’s divisional-round game between the Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears, in the Windy City, could be one of the coldest in league
Seahawks’ Sam Darnold injures himself ahead of clash with 49ers
There’s never a good time for a starting quarterback to be dealing with an injury in the NFL, but the timing of this one for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is terrible. It came out that Darnold tweaked something on his left side while throwing routes on Thursday. He left
Kyle Shanahan on Brock Purdy’s 4-0 record at Seattle: “Brock doesn’t get rattled”
Brock Purdy has started four games against the Seahawks in Seattle. He’s 4-0. On Thursday, coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Purdy’s ability to thrive in the loud environment at Lumen Field. “I think the big thing is that Brock doesn’t get rattled,” Shanahan told reporters. “You can be as
Giants Likely To Hire Todd Monken As OC
The Giants are poised to become the first team to make an official head coaching hire in 2026. John Harbaugh is finalizing an agreement to head to New York. Once that takes place, attention will turn to Harbaugh’s staffing choices. He is naturally expected to being a number of Ravens coaches with
Indiana begins effort to pass legislation to pay for new Bears stadium
As the Bears prepare to play a significant postseason game in their longtime home of Soldier Field, the process of finding a new home continues. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, an Indiana senator has introduced a bill that would establish the funding mechanism for a stadium on the other
Broncos’ Bo Nix, Seahawks’ Sam Darnold have most to prove
The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks had the bye weeks in their respective conferences this postseason, meaning this weekend will be our first chance to see them in action. Both teams boast strong defenses that should give them a chance against any opponent, but also have big questions at quarterback
Matthew Stafford has another full practice, Jimmy Garoppolo sits out
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford remains on track to play against the Bears on Sunday, but there’s some uncertainty about his backup. Stafford was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday and he’s said multiple times this week that his right finger injury won’t interfere with
Steelers Request HC Interview With 49ers OC Klay Kubiak
Klint Kubiak is one of the most popular names in this year’s hiring cycle. Now, his brother is starting to generate some interest. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Steelers have requested an interview with 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for their head coaching vacancy. Kubiak started his
NHL Power Ranking Sees Rangers’ Season Cooked With Lightning on a Heater
A milestone arrived for Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff under unpleasant circumstances on Monday when he coached his 1,900th NHL game in a loss to visiting Florida, though it was just the third defeat for the Sabres in their last 15. Ruff is the third coach in league history to reach
Cowboys reportedly haven’t changed stance on Pickens despite red flags
Throughout the fall, reports suggested that the Dallas Cowboys would not let wide receiver George Pickens reach free agency when the new league year opens in March. However, some understandably have wondered if Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones changed his mind regarding Pickens’ future following all that occurred
Titans set to interview Mike McCarthy Saturday
The Titans were hoping to land an interview with John Harbaugh for their head coaching vacancy, but they are currently out of the running for his services now that Harbaugh and the Giants are working to finalize a deal. Another coach with a Super Bowl win on his resume is
John Harbaugh Expected To Become Giants’ Next HC Pending Finalized Agreement
It appears the first domino in this year’s head coaching hiring cycle is tumbling over. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, John Harbaugh and the Giants are “working to finalize an agreement to make him New York’s next head coach.” Barring any setbacks, the deal is expected to happen as Schefter claims
John Harbaugh, Giants Reportedly Expected to Land HC Contract After NFL Rumors, What’s Next for NYG?
The New York Giants reportedly are expected to hire former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh as their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Harbaugh will take over for Mike Kafka, who assumed the interim role after the firing of Brian Daboll. Daboll guided New York to the
Former Eagle Chris Long blasts Jalen Hurts, Nick Sirianni after Kevin Patullo decision
The Philadelphia Eagles confirmed on Tuesday that Kevin Patullo will no longer serve as the club’s offensive coordinator after the Philadelphia offense routinely failed to impress during Patullo’s one season in the role. During the latest episode of his “Green Light” podcast, former Eagles defensive end Chris Long suggested that head coach Nick Sirianni and quarterback
Kirk Cousins joins CBS for next two rounds of playoffs
With Matt Ryan leaving CBS for the Falcons, a Falcons (for now) player will be filling his seat. CBS has announced that quarterback Kirk Cousins will join The NFL Today for the next two weekends of the postseason. Last year, Cousins joined ESPN for the divisional round of the playoffs.
John Harbaugh Leaves New York Without Deal; Titans Set For Tomorrow
Former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh met with the Giants today, and despite the team’s best efforts, he went home without having signed a contract. New York doesn’t seem too discouraged, though, as the general media takeaway is that it was a very good visit, and it would’ve been a
Tom Brady Teases 2028 LA Olympics Bid, Talks Fanatics Flag Football Classic Preparation
It’s been a few years since Tom Brady has taken a snap in the NFL, but the legend will have the chance to compete on the gridiron again soon. Brady is set to compete in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in March, and he’s making sure he’s in shape for
Why Indiana’s Curt Cignetti isn’t a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers
From the moment news broke that Mike Tomlin was stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, fans and media alike began speculating about who should replace him atop one of the NFL’s marquee franchises. One name that frequently surfaces is Indiana’s Curt Cignetti. But regardless of how often
Mike McDaniel, Arthur Smith have interviews with Titans Wednesday
The Titans are interviewing a pair of head coaching candidates on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, they are interviewing former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel in-person and holding a virtual interview with Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. In-person interviews with candidates currently employed by other teams will be allowed after
Smith, Cowboys, Draft, Giants, Eluemunor, Eagles, Commanders
Mentioned as a player who could move back to tackle, Tyler Smith is not going down that road yet. The Cowboys have seen Smith become an All-Pro at guard, and Brian Schottenheimer said (via ESPN.com’s Todd Archer) the recently extended standout will be staying there entering the 2026 offseason. The
Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq declares for the draft
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq has made up his mind about whether to head to the NFL. Sadiq announced in an Instagram post that he has declared for the 2026 draft. Oregon’s season ended with a semifinal loss to Indiana last Friday. Sadiq had 29 catches for 332 yards and
The ‘Winning NFL playoff debuts’ quiz
No matter the success a quarterback has in the regular season, a franchise quarterback is judged on his performance in the postseason. New England Patriots second-year signal caller Drake Maye was solid in their 16-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card as he got the
49ers place TE George Kittle on injured reserve
The 49ers placed tight end George Kittle on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Kittle tore his Achilles in the 49ers’ 23-19 win over the Eagles. He caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 regular-season games. In a corresponding move, the 49ers promoted tight end Brayden
Mike Tomlin Resigns As Steelers HC
Mike Tomlin‘s 19-year Steelers coaching run will come to an end following the team’s wild-card loss to the Texans. The Pittsburgh icon informed his team he is stepping down, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler report. This marks a sea-change offseason in the AFC North. Tomlin and John Harbaugh entered
Ty Simpson Details Huge NIL Contract Offers From Miami, More Before Declaring for 2026 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is heading to the NFL but only after turning down some head-turning money to remain in college and enter the transfer portal. Colin Gay of the Tuscaloosa News reported Tuesday that Simpson officially submitted his paperwork for the 2026 NFL draft after declaring he would earlier
Should you buy or sell John Harbaugh-Titans buzz?
Why in the world would recently fired Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh want to take the Tennessee Titans job? Tennessee went 3-14 in 2025, missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. The franchise has also lacked a clear vision since it fired former HC Mike Vrabel (now with the
Bills WR Tyrell Shavers suffered torn ACL in win over Jaguars
The Bills are dealing with another season-ending injury at receiver. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters on Tuesday that receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL during the first half of Sunday’s victory over the Jaguars. Shavers nevertheless played the second half. Via Joe Buscaglia of TheAthletic.com, Shavers was on the
Eagles Remove Kevin Patullo From OC Role
Another offseason, another Eagles offensive coordinator change. After an inconsistent season, Philadelphia is moving on from OC Kevin Patullo, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. After a wild-card loss to a shorthanded 49ers team, it is certainly not surprising the Eagles are making another change. This marks the second time in three
2026 NHL Mock Draft After World Junior Championships
The New York Islanders seem to average at least one Finnish player per year. This year, I propose that for their second first-round pick, they take a look at Juho Piiparinen. The defender plays with fellow projected first-rounder Oliver Suvanto for Tappara in the Finnish Liiga. He’s mobile but defense-minded.
Travis Etienne Jr. has humorous request for Trevor Lawrence
The Jacksonville Jaguars emerged as one of the more positive surprises of the 2025 NFL season under first-year head coach Liam Coen, as the Jaguars went 13-4 before they suffered a brutal 27-24 wild-card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. and Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence have been
Patriots favored by 3 vs. Texans
The New England Patriots are favored to reach the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots are three-point favorites against the Texans in the divisional round of the playoffs, a line set after the Texans advanced by beating the Steelers 30-6 on Monday night. The last time these two teams played was
Packers, Matt LaFleur Expected To Reach Extension Agreement
With the Packers’ season now over, attention will turn to the future of their coaching staff. Head coach Matt LaFleur is currently under contract for one more season, but that could change very soon. Leading up to Green Bay’s wild-card game on Saturday, it was reported LaFleur was not coaching for his
Aaron Rodgers: “I’m not gonna make any emotional decisions”
Monday night’s playoff loss may have been the last game for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. We won’t know the answer for now. In his post-game press conference after the Steelers fell to the Texans, 30-6, Rodgers wasn’t ready to talk about the future. “I’m not gonna make any emotional decisions,” Rodgers
John Harbaugh may be choosing between two teams
Many teams are interested in hiring John Harbaugh as head coach, but there may be just two that have a real shot at landing him. Other coaching candidates believe that Harbaugh will land with either the New York Giants or Atlanta Falcons, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. The belief
49ers’ George Kittle Reacts to Achilles Injury in IG Post, ‘Football Sucks Sometimes’
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle appears to be in good spirits after suffering a devastating torn Achilles injury on Sunday. The tight end posted a message on Instagram on Monday, admitting that while “football sucks sometimes,” he’ll “be good.” Kittle was carted off the field during the second quarter
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/12/26
By Ben Levine | at January 12, 2026 6:59 pm Today’s reserve/futures deals: Carolina Panthers LB Jared Bartlett, G Ja’Tyre Carter, G Saahdiq Charles, WR Dan Chisena, CB Tyrek Funderburk, G Joshua Gray, RB Montrell Johnson, OLB Jamil Muhammad, LB Maz Mwansa, TE Bryce Pierre, WR Ja’seem Reed, S Demani
Report: Mike McDaniel to interview with Falcons Monday
The Browns announced their interview with Mike McDaniel for their head coaching vacancy on Monday morning and McDaniel is reportedly going to double up on conversations about a new job before the day is out. Peter Schrager of ESPN reports that McDaniel is also set to interview with the Falcons
The ‘NFL playoff debut receiving leaders’ quiz
The Green Bay Packers may have a decided all-time record of 108-96-6 record against the Chicago Bears in one of the NFL’s most historic – if sometimes one-sided – rivalries. But after a dramatic comeback in the Wild Card round, Bears fans can now boast about a more important record:
Gabe Davis set for MRI, appears unlikely to return during the playoffs
The Bills appear likely to be without wide receiver Gabe Davis for the rest of the playoffs. Davis was carted to the locker room with a knee injury during Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, and today he’s set for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. According to
Ravens Request HC Interview With Jesse Minter
The list of Ravens targets for their head coaching vacancy continues to grow. One of the staffers most closely connected to Baltimore has now received a slip. Baltimore has requested an interview with Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. On Saturday, colleague Mike Garafolo named the Ravens as a
Jim Harbaugh on Chargers scoring 3 points: “I really don’t have the answers, I wish I did”
The Chargers turned in the worst performance of any team in the NFL’s wild card weekend, barely looking competitive in a 16-3 loss to the Patriots. Afterward, head coach Jim Harbaugh said he couldn’t explain why his team scored only three points. “I really don’t have the answers,” Harbaugh said.
The 25 greatest NFL players who only played for one team
When modern NFL free agency was introduced in 1993, it brought with it the frenzy fans have come to love, with the constant shuffling of players across organizations each season. As a result, finding stars who stick with one franchise is no longer as common as it once was. Here’s
Mel Kiper Jr. Says Oregon’s Dante Moore Is ‘Risk Worth Taking’ With Jets’ No. 2 NFL Draft Pick
We may be early in the NFL draft process, but it’s becoming pretty clear that Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the unquestioned favorite to be the top overall pick and selected by the Las Vegas Raiders. The New York Jets, picking second, also need a quarterback, and ESPN’s Mel Kiper
















































