Insider reveals ‘some people’ in Steelers’ building prefer Justin Fields over Russell Wilson
Owner Art Rooney II recently noted Pittsburgh will likely re-sign only one of Wilson or Fields this offseason while aiming to achieve continuity under center and also find a long-term solution at the QB spot. Wilson suffered a calf injury late in training camp, which allowed for Fields to handle starting
Report: Travis Kelce hasn’t decided whether to play in 2025
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has earned three Super Bowl rings and a first-ballot, no-brainer spot in the Hall of Fame, five years after he retires. And his retirement potentially could come sooner than later. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Kelce hasn’t decided whether to play in 2025
Support In Steelers’ Building For Retaining Justin Fields Over Russell Wilson?
As the countdown to free agency continues, the Steelers are still weighing their quarterback options. An external addition should not be expected, but maintaining a Russell Wilson–Justin Fields tandem for 2025 would also be a surprise. Owner Art Rooney II recently noted Pittsburgh will likely re-sign only one of Wilson or Fields this
Super Bowl outcome could dictate Kelce’s retirement decision?
When Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce spoke about his future at Super Bowl media day, he made it sound like he still has a desire to play beyond this season. But according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Saturday night, Kelce is still reportedly undecided
Adam Butler Seeking Raise; DT Hopes To Re-Sign With Raiders
After sitting out the 2022 campaign, Adam Butler joined the Raiders on a low-cost deal. That one-year pact proved to be a worthwhile investment for the team, something which was essentially duplicated last offseason. Playing on another one-year deal in 2024, Butler again proved to be a key contributor on defense
Bills’ Josh Allen deserved to be named MVP with this QB comp
Fans and pundits online erupted into heated discourse when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen earned Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 season over Baltimore Ravens passer Lamar Jackson on Thursday. Specifically, because some Associated Press voters seemingly split their ballots between the two QBs when it came to determining which
AEW Collision Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From February 8
Welcome to Bleacher Report’s live coverage of AEW Collision on February 8. Here’s a look at what AEW advertised for Saturday’s show: Let’s take a look at… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Injured Reserve Return Tracker
This offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters. In prior years, anyone placed on IR
Mike Macdonald: We can win a championship with Geno Smith
When Mike Macdonald became the Seahawks head coach last year, he created some doubt about his level of commitment to quarterback Geno Smith but there’s been a lot less ambiguity this year. Macdonald said at the end of the regular season that the Seahawks “want Geno to be here” when
Ranking the 2025 NFL offensive coordinator hires: Why Cowboys, Seahawks earn high marks
And then there was one. On Wednesday, the Jaguars filled their offensive coordinator opening, leaving the Saints as the last team remaining in the market. With 11 of the 12 spots filled, here’s our ranking of 2025’s offensive coordinator hires. 11. Josh McDaniels (Patriots) Previous job: Raiders head coach (2022-23)
Final Transactions Of The 2024 NFL Season; Eagles Activate DE Brandon Graham From IR
The biggest game of the year will take place tomorrow night as the Chiefs are looking to threepeat for the first time in NFL history. The Eagles, on the other hand, are looking to avenge their Super Bowl loss to Patrick Mahomes and company from just two years ago. As
Martellus Bennett’s Super Bowl LI ring goes for more than $88,000 at auction
Eight years ago, the Patriots pulled off an all-time comeback in Super Bowl LI, beating the Falcons in overtime after trailing 28-3 in the second half. Via Darren Rovell, the first ring given to a player in that game has sold at auction. Tight end Martellus Bennett’s ring went for
Eagles activate key defensive star for Super Bowl LIX
On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles officially activated defensive end Brandon Graham from injured reserve in time for Super Bowl LIX. Graham has been sidelined since November due to a torn triceps injury that was expected to end his season. Graham has been a key member of the Eagles’ defense since
Seahawks coach offers massive endorsement for QB Geno Smith
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald seems pretty happy with the idea of having Geno Smith back as his starting quarterback for the 2025 season. Not only that, he also believes that Smith is the quarterback who can get Seattle back to the Super Bowl and ultimately win a championship.
UFC 312: Live Winners and Losers, Results
There are UFC cards for which the combat sports world has been clamoring. And then there’s this one. To be fair, the 12-bout show at Qudos Bank Arena in… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Jaguars Finalize Coaching Staff
The time has come for Liam Coen to finally lead an NFL staff as a head coach. The 39-year-old has been an extremely fast riser in after getting his first NFL assistant position in 2018. His first NFL coordinator role came in 2022, and three years later, he’s a head
Chiefs elevate Steven Nelson, Swayze Bozeman from the practice squad
The Chiefs elevated cornerback Steven Nelson and linebacker Swayze Bozeman from the practice squad for Super Bowl LIX, the team announced. It does not mean either player will play against the Eagles as both players still could end up on the Chiefs’ inactive list. Nelson came out of retirement to
Eagles activate key defensive star for Super Bowl
On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles officially activated defensive end Brandon Graham from injured reserve in time for Super Bowl LIX. Graham has been sidelined since November due to a torn triceps injury that was expected to end his season. Graham has been a key member of the Eagles’ defense since
Eagles activate Brandon Graham from injured reserve, place Nick Gates on IR
The Eagles activated defensive end Brandon Graham from injured reserve, the team announced. He is expected to play in Super Bowl LIX in what could be his final game. The Eagles placed offensive lineman Nick Gates (groin) on injured reserve in a corresponding move, and they elevated fullback Khari Blasingame
NFL Coaching Updates: Schneider, Alexander, Berger
It didn’t take long for former 49ers special teams coordinator Brian Schneider to bounce back or for Commanders special teams coordinator Larry Izzo to get some new help. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Schneider has been hired by Washington as the team’s new assistant special teams coordinator. Schneider
The 6 Bargain Players Teams Should Target at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
With all the big names we’ve seen traded already in the NHL, it makes you wonder who will be left by the trade deadline on March 7. When Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall are moved in the same trade, it sends the message that just about anyone could be had
Tony Dungy calls out Hall of Fame voters
Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy had some harsh words for Pro Football Hall of Fame voters after just three Modern Era candidates were elected as part of the 2025 class. Two of Dungy’s former players, wide receiver Reggie Wayne and kicker Adam Vinatieri, were left out of the Class
Nick Chubb, headed to free agency for the first time, would prefer to stay with Browns
Browns running back Nick Chubb hopes to be back in Cleveland next season. He has spent his entire seven-year career with the Browns. But Chubb is scheduled for free agency in March. “Of course,” Chubb told Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal when asked if he wanted to return
Woman arrested for theft in connection with reporter’s death in New Orleans
Adan Manzano, an anchor and reporter for Telemundo in Kansas City, died this week under suspicious circumstances in his New Orleans-area hotel room while in town to cover the Super Bowl. He was 27 years old. No one has been charged with his death, but a woman with a history
Chiefs ‘very interested’ in re-signing WR Marquise Brown
The Chiefs want to keep Marquise Brown, but the team could face some competition for the wide receiver. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the organization is “very interested” in re-signing the impending free agent. However, Fowler cautions that Hollywood should have a robust market as teams seek speedy outside receiver options.
Recent arrests connected to Joe Burrow burglary could be “tip of the iceberg”
The December 2024 burglary at the Ohio home of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has recently sparked two waves of arrests. And one member of law enforcement believes it’s just the start. “These individuals seem to be the alleged tip of the iceberg,” U.S. attorney Kenneth Parker told the Associated Press.
Chiefs “Very Interested” In Re-Signing WR Marquise Brown
The Chiefs want to keep Marquise Brown, but the team could face some competition for the wide receiver. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the organization is “very interested” in re-signing the impending free agent. However, Fowler cautions that Hollywood should have a robust market as teams seek speedy outside receiver
Former NFL player, coach Dick Jauron dies at 74
Former NFL player and head coach Dick Jauron died Saturday morning after a short cancer battle, The Daily Item in Massachusetts reports. Jauron was 74. He was head coach of the Bears from 1999-2003, winning coach of the year honors in 2001 when Chicago went 13-3. Jauron went 35-45 with
Sean Payton was losing sleep over the Bo Nix pick
Leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, rumors were running rampant and they began to have a significant impact on Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Payton already knew what his Day 1 plan was, but he began to stress and lose sleep over a potential wrench being thrown into
New Orleans, Las Vegas, Miami should form the core Super Bowl rotation
I started covering the Super Bowl and the week preceding it in early 2009. The experience has taken the PFT traveling roadshow to Tampa, Miami (twice), Dallas, Indianapolis, New Orleans (twice), New York, Phoenix (twice), San Francisco, Houston, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Miami and New Orleans lead
Jets star ‘intrigued’ by move to West Coast team after failed N.Y. stint
Davante Adams has been generally noncommittal about a return to the Jets. The star receiver’s contract allows him to effectively control his own destiny, and if he wishes to move on from New York, he may be eyeing a move west. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Adams is “intrigued” by
The exclusion of NFL Media employees from AP awards is getting harder to justify
The unexpected (especially for the voters) decision of the Associated Press to disclose the full ballots of the 50 media members has sparked unprecedented scrutiny of the votes, and the voters. It has also sparked a debate of sorts over the ongoing exclusion of NFL Media employees. The Associated Press
Davante Adams “Intrigued” By Move To West Coast
Davante Adams has been generally noncommittal about a return to the Jets. The star receiver’s contract allows him to effectively control his own destiny, and if he wishes to move on from New York, he may be eyeing a move west. [RELATED: Davante Adams On Future With Jets] According to
Jaguars announce full 2025 coaching staff
The Jaguars have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 season. Head coach Liam Coen is at the top of the list after being hired to replace the fired Doug Pederson last month. Coen joins the Jags after spending the 2024 season as the offensive coordinator in Tampa. “What
‘It’s a special place’: Nick Chubb wants to re-sign with Browns
Now, the running back faces an uncertain future as he enters free agency. If Chubb had his way, he’d remain in Cleveland for the rest of his career. The veteran told Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal that he’d “of course” prefer to re-sign with the only team he’s
Steelers to hire Gerald Alexander as defensive backs coach
The Steelers are bringing in a new defensive backs coach. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media reports that they will hire Gerald Alexander to fill that role on head coach Mike Tomlin’s staff. It’s a return to Pittsburgh for Alexander, who was an assistant defensive backs coach for the team in
Andy Reid: We’re in a good spot heading into Super Bowl LIX
The Chiefs wrapped up their on-field preparations for Super Bowl LIX on Friday. The team’s final practice session at Tulane featured special teams work and situational drills as the Chiefs put the finishing touches on their plans for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. Head coach Andy Reid said that his
Three fans who have attended all 58 Super Bowls are back in New Orleans for No. 59
The only three fans who have attended every Super Bowl are back in New Orleans this year to make it 59 in a row. Old friends Don Crisman, Gregory Eaton and Tom Henschel, who have been to all 58 Super Bowls, are in New Orleans this week and have told
The ‘Super Bowl host cities’ quiz
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5 Best NHL Team Matches for Top 2025 Draft Prospects | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Look, I tried not to do this one. In the end, it just made sense for several reasons. Obviously there’s the poetic nature of Blake Fiddler being drafted by Dallas when he is a Dallas product (and, of course, his dad played for Dallas). But another big reason for me
Nick Chubb Wants To Re-Sign With Browns
Nick Chubb‘s career has hit a few speed bumps over the past couple of years. The Browns star suffered a torn MCL and damaged ACL that limited him to two games in 2023. He returned to the field this past October, but his 2024 campaign ended early thanks to a
Top NFL Dominoes Left to Fall Between Super Bowl LIX and 2025 Free Agency | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Miami QB prospect Cam WardBryan M. Bennett/Getty Images One notable NFL event will take place between Super Bowl LIX and free agency. Though it may not hold a marquee spot on the calendar of casual football fans, the scouting combine will take place between February 27 and March 2, and
Why Raiders’ Maxx Crosby is optimistic about new direction
With fresh leadership on board and a new direction charted, Maxx Crosby is a believer in his Las Vegas Raiders. Crosby was at the news conference on Jan. 27 when new head coach Pete Carroll, 73, was introduced. Crosby felt “great energy” in the room as he listened to Carroll
Super Bowl Odds 2025: MVP, Props List and Chiefs vs. Eagles Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Kansas City 27, Philadelphia 24 It’s difficult to pick against Mahomes, Kelce and Co. in the Super Bowl because of how well they’ve handled the pressure of previous big games. In Super Bowl 57, Mahomes led the Chiefs on a double-digit point comeback to take down the Eagles. Nothing seems
Dan Marino says quarterbacks are more comfortable with today’s rules protecting them
In 1984, Dan Marino obliterated the previous NFL records by passing for 5,084 yards and 48 touchdowns. Passing statistics like that had previously been unthinkable, in part because the rules of those days made it open season on quarterbacks for pass rushers. Marino visited the PFT Live set at Super
Ricky Williams remembers draft day as “One of the worst days of my life”
Ricky Williams was the subject of one of the biggest trades in NFL history when the Saints gave up all of their 1999 draft picks, plus additional picks in 2000, to move up and draft him. Williams calls that day “One of the worst days of my life.” Back in
Buy or Sell Latest on The Rock, Why Roman Reigns Was Written off TV, More WWE Rumors | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
All signs point to a CM Punk-Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns triple threat at ‘Mania. A report from PW Insider (h/t Ortman) has now confirmed that things will trend in that direction. It was easy to think that Reigns-Punk or Reigns-Rollins would main event one of the ‘Mania nights this year. Instead,
Will Anderson: Texans have the right people in the building, but we need to execute better
Texans pass rusher Will Anderson has been in Houston two years, and both years the Texans went 10-7 and made it to the divisional round of the playoffs. But he says he and his teammates need to do more, if they want to get to the next level. Anderson said
Deion Sanders would join the NFL only to coach his son, Shedeur
From the moment Deion Sanders sparked a winning culture in Colorado, many have wondered if his coaching career will take him to the NFL. He has offered various, and arguably conflicting, comments on whether he’d make the leap. During the 2023 season, he told Rich Eisen he wouldn’t do it.
Fifteen of 50 AP voters ignored the effort to keep Sam Darnold off the comeback player ballot
For 15 of the 50 AP voters, the effort to keep Sam Darnold off the comeback player of the year ballot didn’t take. Last summer, the Associated Press clarified the standard for the award, ostensibly to keep it from going to a player who had a good year after having
















































