Bengals, Hamilton County resume lease negotiations amid “tumult” and “tension”
One day at a time, the expiration of the Bengals’ lease at Paycor Stadium is getting closer and closer. It runs out next year, and landlord and tenant haven’t been getting along. As explained by Chris Wetterich of the Cincinnati Business Courier, “tumult” exists between the two sides, which (as
Texans to fire OC Bobby Slowik
The Texans are set to be among the teams in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Bobby Slowik is out in Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Slowik’s stock grew during his six-year tenure with the 49ers. During that span, he held several titles, including pass game coordinator
Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels: He puts in the work, that’s where the success comes from
Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has an impressive array of physical talents, but coach Dan Quinn says what really sets Daniels apart is his work ethic. Quinn says Daniels, his teammates and his coaches gain confidence going into every game in the knowledge that their quarterback has prepared to the
Texans To Fire OC Bobby Slowik
The Texans are set to be among the teams in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Bobby Slowik is out in Houston, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Slowik’s stock grew during the course of his six-year tenure with the 49ers. He held several titles during that span, including pass game
Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins declares for the draft
Friday is the deadline for players from the teams that played in the college football title game to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft and one player from the winning side has announced his plans. Running back Quinshon Judkins will leave Ohio State in order to join the professional ranks.
Jets make decision on general manager
The Jets hired a head coach earlier this week and are now filling their general manager vacancy. However, after Lance Newmark appeared to be the top target, the team has moved in another direction. Bovada’s Josina Anderson reports that the Jets will hire Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey. He was among
Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison will enter the 2025 draft
Cornerback Benjamin Morrison is foregoing his remaining eligibility at Notre Dame in order to enter this year’s draft pool Morrison made his announcement on social media and called it the “beginning of another” chapter in his football career. The final chapter of Morrison’s time at Notre Dame ended with an
Jets To Hire Darren Mougey As GM
The Jets made their head coaching hire earlier this week, and their general manager vacancy is now set to be filled. After Lance Newmark appeared to be the top target, though, the team has moved in another direction. Bovada’s Josina Anderson reports Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey will be hired by the Jets.
Pete Carroll turns 74 in September, will be oldest head coach in NFL history
With Pete Carroll set to become the head coach of the Raiders, he’s also set to become the oldest head coach in NFL history. Carroll turns 74 on September 15, which is the Monday of Week Two of the 2025 NFL season. No 74-year-old has ever served as an NFL
Titans GM: Team open to trading No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft
Mike Borgonzi is now in place as the Titans’ general manager. While his authority will not reach the level of many of his colleagues around the league, he will have an interesting decision early in his tenure. Tennessee holds the No. 1 pick in April’s draft, but moving down the board
Pete Carroll to be next head coach of Raiders
Pete Carroll is going to be the next head coach of the Raiders. Momentum had been building toward that outcome and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the two sides have reached agreement on a deal. It’s a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season. Carroll spent 14
Raiders, Pete Carroll Negotiating HC Agreement
Pete Carroll recently emerged as the top name to watch regarding the Raiders’ head coaching vacancy. He is indeed on track to take over on the sidelines in Vegas. Carroll and the Raiders are negotiating an agreement, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report. No deal is in place
Patrick Mahomes has “extreme appreciation” for playing in AFC Championship Game
Since taking over at starting quarterback in 2018, Patrick Mahomes has helped lead the Chiefs to the AFC Championship Game every year. Including Sunday’s upcoming matchup with Buffalo, six of those conference championship games have been played in Kansas City. It’s a historic run of success. And even as the
Insider makes bold claim about how NBC would handle Tom Brady, Raiders conflict
Despite numerous hot takes about the subject offered by analysts and sports media insiders since this past summer, there continues to be no sign that the NFL has any problem with Tom Brady serving as both Fox’s lead in-game analyst and as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. During a
Momentum builds for Pete Carroll to the Raiders
With the Raiders not getting the guy whom minority owner Tom Brady seemed to be targeting (i.e., Ben Johnson), the Silver and Black has moved onto a coach whose hair went more silver than black a long time ago. Momentum is building in league circles for Pete Carroll to be
The ‘Most rushing touchdowns in the NFL Conference Championship’ quiz
As much deserved praise as Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has gotten this season, running back James Cook has also officially broken out as one of the best running backs in the NFL. For the second time in three seasons he eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards, but his biggest jump came
1 Word for Every College Football Top 25 Team’s 2025 Offseason | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 5. Penn State: Impressive Tight end Tyler Warren and edge-rusher Abdul Carter leave monstrous voids at Penn State. Also, the Nittany Lions are undeniably the early winner of the offseason. They’re bringing back a load of NFL-worthy talent, from QB Drew Allar and
Raiders hire ex-Tom Brady teammate as new general manager
The Las Vegas Raiders have been searching for a new head coach and general manager, and one of the positions is now filled. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek has been hired as the new GM of the Raiders, according to multiple reports. Spytek had been with
Daron Payne, Bobby Wagner remain out of practice for Commanders
The Commanders remained without two key defensive players at practice on Thursday. Defensive tackle Daron Payne (knee, finger) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day. Wagner missed two practices last week before playing against Detroit and Payne was limited in practice during the week. Quarterback
Commanders teammate shares how Jayden Daniels is similar to Andrew Luck
Long before quarterback Andrew Luck became one of the biggest “what could have been” stories in NFL history, he and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz were teammates at Stanford. Ertz recently spoke with ESPN’s John Keim about how Washington signal-caller Jayden Daniels, the presumptive Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winner
Kliff Kingsbury way of Jalen Carter’s ability to “wreck a game by himself”
The Commanders defense is going to be focused on Eagles running back Saquon Barkley this Sunday, but the offense is going to have their eyes on a different member of the NFC East champs. Defensive tackle Jalen Carter has been a disruptive force for the Eagles all year and he’s
NFL Draft intel: Will the Titans pass on a QB with No. 1 pick?
Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled April 24-26 in Green Bay. From a Colorado two-way star to an Ohio State running back, here are five players we are tracking: Titans hinted they may consider taking Colorado CB/WR Travis Hunter with No. 1 pick Will the Titans (3-14)
Bobby Wagner on Saquon Barkley: We have to stay disciplined the whole game
The Commanders played the Eagles twice during the regular season, so they know what their opponent in the NFC Championship Game wants to do on offense. Saquon Barkley has run for 2,329 yards in his 18 appearances for the Eagles this season and 296 of them came against the Commanders.
Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison Declares For Draft
Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Jordan Reid. Morrison did not play in the College Football Playoff due to a season-ending hip injury suffered in October, but he dominated opposing receivers up to that point. He allowed just 12 receptions and a
Report: Tony Boselli has joined the Jaguars’ head coaching search process
After botching their head coaching search, the Jaguars now are in the market for a head coach AND a General Manager. They also have a new voice helping them. Tony Boselli, the team’s first Pro Football Hall of Famer, has joined the Jaguars’ coaching search process, Jonathan Jones of CBS
Did new Bears HC Ben Johnson provide Packers with bulletin board material?
It’s one thing to tease a friend, but Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson threw a verbal right hook at a rival during his introductory press conference on Wednesday. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator smiled as he called out Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. “I know this is
Dion Dawkins is lobbying the NFL to start an Offensive Lineman of the Year award
In NFL awards, offensive linemen always come up empty. No offensive lineman has ever won NFL MVP, Offensive Player of the Year or Offensive Rookie of the Year. It’s extremely rare for any offensive lineman even to get a single vote for any of those awards. Bills offensive lineman Dion
Broncos’ 2024 Courtland Sutton Talks Placed 2025 As Negotiating Window
Although Marvin Mims showed considerable growth as a playmaker down the stretch, the Broncos only trotted out one reliable pass catcher this season. After bouncing back in 2023, Courtland Sutton resumed that role to help Bo Nix‘s development. Sutton’s 1,081 receiving yards and eight touchdown catches were far and away
Report: Jerry Jones has spoken informally to Pete Carroll about Cowboys’ head coaching job
The Cowboys’ search for a new head coach could best be described as a soap opera. Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer may be negotiating to become the 10th head coach of the team, but now comes intriguing and interesting news. Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Jones has
AFC free-agent watch: One pending FA each team should keep
Ahead of the AFC and NFC championship games Sunday, Yardbarker NFL writers identify which pending free agents in the AFC merit a new deal with their current teams. From noon ET on March 10 to 4 p.m. ET March 12, teams are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations
Commanders can become third No. 6 seed to beat the top three seeds, make the Super Bowl
The Commanders are seeking to join some rare company in NFL history on Sunday. As the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoffs, Washington has already gone to Tampa Bay to beat the No. 3 seed Buccaneers, then gone to Detroit to beat the No. 1 seed Lions. If the
Lions To Explore Kerby Joseph Extension, Have Not Discussed Deal With Carlton Davis
With their Super Bowl hopes dashed this past weekend, the Lions will now have to begin a crucial offseason to renew their championship pursuit in 2025. Detroit has already lost three key coaches to this offseason’s hiring cycle, including offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Johnson took
Report: Giants defensive assistant Zak Kuhr headed to Patriots for reunion with Mike Vrabel
The Patriots are hiring Giants defensive assistant Zak Kuhr, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports. It is unclear what Kuhr’s job with the Patriots will be. He arrived in New York with defensive coordinator Shane Bowen before last season after four seasons with new Patriots head coach Mike
The ‘NFL Conference Championship game receptions leaders’ quiz
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz isn’t the same Pro Bowl-level player he was during much of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, but like Travis Kelce in Kansas City, Ertz is proving the postseason value of a big, veteran receiving option. After a quiet wild-card round against Tampa Bay,
Trevon Diggs had left knee surgery on Thursday
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs took an important step in his return from a season-ending knee injury on Thursday. Word in December was that Diggs needed chondral bone graft surgery on his left knee and the Cowboys announced that he had that operation. The surgery involves transplanting pieces of bone tissue
Steelers Unlikely To Add External QB In Free Agency?
As the Steelers’ high-floor/low-ceiling routine extended through another season, the team again has a decision to make at quarterback. After pulling the plug on the Kenny Pickett experiment late in the 2023 season, Pittsburgh identified a cost-effective but unremarkable solution in the Russell Wilson–Justin Fields tandem. Mixed results emerged. Although
Bears request defensive coordinator interview with Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones
Bears head coach Ben Johnson squared off with the Vikings twice this season in his role as the Lions’ offensive coordinator and he wants to speak to one of Minnesota’s coaches about a job on his staff. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Bears have requested an interview
Commanders DC issues warning to Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts had one of his best rushing games of the season in the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Los Angeles Rams last week, and Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. is essentially daring the quarterback to try doing it again. With the Commanders getting set to face the
Cowboys, Raiders, Saints' Top HC Options After Jaguars Reportedly Hire Liam Coen
Just three teams are left without a head coach after one more team reportedly filled their vacancy on Thursday. Per The Athletic’s Jeff Howe, Liam Coen has… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf Will Both Report To Patriots Ownership
Since the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their head coach, there have been some questions regarding the organizational hierarchy. Despite the major changes, it sounds like the team’s operations should remain status quo. According to Albert Breer of SI.com, both Vrabel and executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf
Report: Patriots hire Browns assistant Ashton Grant as their QBs coach
The Patriots are hiring Ashton Grant as their quarterbacks coach, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Grant also interviewed for the Packers’ quarterbacks job this offseason. He joined the Browns in 2020 as the team’s Bill Willis Coaching Fellowship recipient and extended his time in the same through through 2021.
Jaguars reportedly land Liam Coen as new HC after wild saga
The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly landed their new head coach, getting former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen following a hectic and chaotic week in the league’s coaching cycle. Coen informed the Buccaneers late Thursday night that he was taking the Jaguars job after meeting with them for most
Liam Coen saga brings odd twists to the coaching carousel
Coach-hiring season often brings a surprise or two. Usually, the surprise comes in the firing of a coach. This year, the surprise comes from Liam Coen’s clunky exit from Tampa. If, as it appears, Coen will soon be named head coach of the Jaguars, his departure included more odd twists
Bears Request DC Interview With Vikings’ Daronte Jones
Ben Johnson isn’t wasting any time looking to add to his staff. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bears have requested an interview with Vikings coach Daronte Jones for their defensive coordinator vacancy. After spending more than a decade in the college ranks, Jones got his first NFL gig
Robert Saleh remains in play for multiple head-coaching jobs
Yes, former Jets coach Robert Saleh will be returning to the 49ers as defensive coordinator. But the dust won’t fully settle until the head-coaching jobs for which he’s under consideration are filled. Although he canceled his flight to Jacksonville after all signs pointed to Liam Coen, Saleh remains in play
Jaguars expected to hire Liam Coen as HC in stunning turn of events
The official announcement is “pending final negotiations,” with Russini noting that Coen is heading back home to Tampa Bay while his representatives finalize details with the Jaguars. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reported earlier that the two sides were in “active negotiations.” According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, Coen
Liam Coen informs Buccaneers he’s taking Jaguars’ head-coaching job
After not hearing from Liam Coen for much of Wednesday and Thursday, the Buccaneers have gotten word from their offensive coordinator. Per multiple reports, he has informed the Buccaneers that he’ll become the next head coach of the Jaguars. It caps a wild ride, sparked by Jacksonville’s surprise decision to
Jaguars Expected To Hire Liam Coen As HC
Following a stunning turn of events, it sounds like Liam Coen is destined for Jacksonville. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, Coen is expected to be named as the next head coach of the Jaguars. Albert Breer of TheMMQB adds to this report, stating that the two sides have
Zach Ertz signed with Washington to “prove that I am still the same guy”
Tight end Zach Ertz’s career appeared on its last legs the since the Eagles traded him to the Cardinals during the 2021 season. In 2 1/2 seasons in Arizona, Ertz played in 28 of a possible 41 games and made 130 catches for 1,167 yards and eight touchdowns. He signed
Mark Andrews issues his first statement since playoff disaster
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had the toughest game of his career on Sunday, and the veteran has finally shared some of his thoughts on the crushing performance. Andrews dropped what would have been a game-tying two-point conversion late in the Ravens’ 27-25 AFC Divisional Round loss to the















































