Vikings’ McCarthy has one request amid Darnold uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings could keep current starting quarterback Sam Darnold from reaching free agency by signing him to a multiyear deal before the new league year opens on March 12 or by retaining his rights for 2025 via the franchise tag. Minnesota could also hope that 2024 first-round draft pick
Saquon Barkley poised to make regular season, playoff history in Super Bowl LIX
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is poised to complete the most productive season for a running back in NFL history on Super Bowl Sunday. Between his 16 regular-season games and three playoff games, Barkley has 2,447 rushing yards this season. That’s the second-most in NFL history. The record is owned
Ranking Non-NFL Playoff Teams Most Likely to Make Super Bowl Next Season | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Luke Hales/Getty Images 18. Tennessee Titans: There’s a damn good chance they’ll have a rookie quarterback, and a rookie quarterback has never started a Super Bowl. One isn’t about to buck that trend with a team that won three games in 2024. 17. Cleveland Browns: There’s a damn good chance
Which teams are the best fits for WR Cooper Kupp?
The Los Angeles Rams-Cooper Kupp relationship seems to be ending, as the 31-year-old receiver announced on Twitter that the team is “seeking a trade immediately.” Since winning the Triple Crown in 2021, leading the league in receptions (145), receiving yards (1,947) and touchdowns (16), Kupp’s production has fallen off. The
Sleeper Rankings for the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Gonzaga’s Graham IkeSoobum Im/Getty Images Current Projected Seed: No. 9 Gonzaga and its zero national championships in program history is certainly more of a sleeper candidate than six-time champion Connecticut. But with 25 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, including making it at least as far as the Sweet 16 in each
How previous Super Bowl loss to Chiefs is motivating Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is using their previous Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs as fuel. Two seasons ago, the Eagles lost to the Chiefs 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, 2023. Hurts indicated he still thinks about that defeat before their rematch in Super
Insider details alleged issues between Russell Wilson, Arthur Smith
Multiple reports surfaced after the Pittsburgh Steelers ended their season with a five-game losing streak that was capped off with a wild-card playoff defeat at the Baltimore Ravens claiming that quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith “did not have a very good working relationship” and experienced “some type of disconnect” during the second
Roger Goodell on spotting the ball: I think that technology will exist in the future
Just days after an NFL executive claimed that technology can’t be used to spot the ball, Commissioner Roger Goodell said that some day, it will. Asked about controversial spots including the fourth down attempt by Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the AFC Championship Game, Goodell said that right now there
What Browns should do in NFL Draft if they deal Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett formally requested a trade Monday, citing his desire to “compete for and win a Super Bowl.” On Monday, however, a Browns source told CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones the team isn’t “entertaining offers for him.” If Cleveland trades Garrett, however, 10 NFL personnel executives told
Cadillac Williams, Edgar Bennett among Raiders coaches who won’t return
Pete Carroll’s first Raiders coaching staff will include some holdovers from the previous regime, but the new head coach is going to part ways with a number of other assistants. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the team will not retain running backs coach Cadillac Williams, wide receivers coach Edgar
Manning discusses Allen, Jackson again failing to reach Super Bowl
Both Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens signal-caller Lamar Jackson previously vented about again coming up short in their pursuits of a trip to a Super Bowl as Patrick Mahomes guided the Kansas City Chiefs to a fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years. Hall of Famer Peyton Manning knows a little something about what Allen and Jackson
Nick Sirianni: We saw Mekhi Becton’s talent, he’s put it together playing guard
The Jets took Mekhi Becton with the 11th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft in the hopes that he would become a franchise left tackle for years to come. It did not work out that way. Becton was an injury-plagued disappointment with the Jets, and when he hit free
Giants make ‘logical decision’ in latest mock draft
The Giants have holes all over the roster but without a quarterback signed for 2025, New York desperately needs a passer and they’ll get one according to one recent mock draft. Daniel Jones is gone and Drew Lock is a free agent. Tommy DeVito is an exclusive rights free agent
Bears to hire Richard Smith as linebackers coach
Veteran linebackers coach Richard Smith is headed to Chicago. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports on Tuesday that the Bears will hire Smith. One of Smith’s many previous stops was with the Broncos in 2011 when current Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had the same job in Denver. Smith
Head of NFL officials sounds off on Chiefs conspiracy
The Kansas City Chiefs are tired of hearing it. Commissioner Roger Goodell is tired of hearing it. Now the head of the NFL referee’s association has made it clear he is tired of hearing it. The “it,” of course, being the idea that the Chiefs are getting favorable treatment from
Michael Pittman Jr.: Anthony Richardson responded to benching by working harder
When the Colts benched quarterback Anthony Richardson during the season, Richardson didn’t pout or sulk. He got right back to work. Even harder than before. That’s the word from Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who said today on PFT Live that Richardson impressed his teammates by the way he
Rating Super Bowl angst of AFC fan bases
Every fan base wants to see its team in a Super Bowl, but some fan bases would merely be satisfied with a winning season. (We’re staring at you, Las Vegas Raiders faithful.) Ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox), Yardbarker
WWE NXT Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights from February 4 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
NXTWWE After a backstage interview with Trick Williams, we got the segment with Bayley, Perez and Giulia. Bayley tried to talk some sense into her former protege before the champ arrived. Charlotte Flair showed up to tease that she might challenge for the NXT title following her Royal Rumble win
Eagles’ Barkley among rare company with Super Bowl appearance
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Feb. 9. In the Super Bowl era, only two 2,000-yard rushers have earned the right to play in pro football’s biggest game. In this year’s game, the Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, the
Donald Trump will be first sitting president to attend Super Bowl
The Chiefs will make history if they win their third Super Bowl in a row. Regardless of the outcome, history will be made on Sunday. Per multiple reports, President Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to attend the Super Bowl. His presence will serve only to make
Raiders Interested In QB Marcus Mariota?
Quarterback will again be a position to watch closely this offseason for the Raiders. With the much of the team’s new coaching staff in place, one veteran name has emerged as a free agent option. “There could be a little bit of interest in Marcus Mariota between the Raiders and
Zion Williamson Trade Idea If Warriors Can’t Land a 2025 All-Star at the Deadline | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images In: Kyle Anderson, Tobias Harris, Jonathan Kuminga, Dennis Schröder, Golden State’s 2025 first-round pick, Toronto’s 2025 second-round pick, Golden State’s 2027 first-round pick (top-seven protection), 20228 second-round pick (less favorable of Charlotte and Los Angeles Clippers, via Detroit) Out: CJ McCollum, Javonte Green, Jeremiah
The ‘Super Bowl passing yards leaders’ quiz
With each passing season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to improve his GOAT resume. Win or lose Super Bowl LIX, Mahomes will almost certainly move into second place all-time in Super Bowl passing yards, needing just 85 to do so. With a win Mahomes would tie Brady and
Zack Martin Still Undecided On Future
Cowboys All-Pro left guard Zack Martin was already going to consider retirement this offseason before an ankle injury required surgery that prematurely ended his 2024 season. Now, he’s waiting for his ankle to get healthy before making a decision about his future, per Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS Sports. The
Chris Johnson’s proudest accomplisment? 2,500 yards from scrimmage
We’ve got a ton of guests lined up for this week’s PFT Live. More are scheduled in advance. Some just happen while we’re hanging out near radio row and talking to the folks who stop by. On Tuesday, Simms ran into a pair of his former Titans teammates — running
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley sends message to Giants fans ahead of Super Bowl
Neither Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley nor members of his family have been shy about taking some shots at the New York Giants regarding the Giants letting Barkley reach free agency last March. Barkley is now on track to make his first Super Bowl appearance this coming Sunday. On Monday night,
Arrest made in New York potentially relates to fencing of items stolen from Joe Burrow
A Tuesday arrest in New York’s Diamond District could be linked to the December burglary of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home. NBC News reports that investigators contend the business worked with a group that has been targeting homes across the country, with the Burrow theft specifically mentioned. Two men, Dimitriy
Rams Willing To Eat Money In Kupp Trade
In their search for a Cooper Kupp trade partner, the Rams are willing to eat some of the money remaining on the star wide receiver’s contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Kupp is set to earn $20MM in 2025, made up of $12.5MM in base salary and a $7.5MM 90-man roster
Steelers, Bengals are the betting favorites to land Cooper Kupp
The Rams are trying to trade receiver Cooper Kupp. His contract points to the distinct possibility of a release. Regardless, he’s on track to have a new team in 2025. DraftKings has posted odds for Kupp’s next destinations. The co-favorites are the Steelers and Bengals, at +500 each. Next, at
Andy Reid explains reasoning for retirement decision
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt generated headlines when he confidently declared on Monday night that he knew “for a fact” that head coach Andy Reid would return for at least one more season. Reid put talk about his intentions to bed while speaking with reporters on Tuesday. “Yes, I’ll
Jaguars request to interview 49ers executive Josh Williams
The Jaguars have requested to interview 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams for their vacant General Manager opening, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He just completed his 14th season with the 49ers, his first in his current role. Williams previously served as a national scout (2022-23),
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 2/4/25
Here are today’s reserve/futures contracts signed around the NFL: Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Washington Commanders Hart has not played in the NFL since 2022, but he played 98 games over the preceding eight seasons. He has 67 career starts, mostly at right tackle, but only has one year with a
Rams hire Drew Wilkins as their pass rush coordinator
The Rams are hiring Drew Wilkins as their defensive pass rush coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He was the Patriots’ outside linebackers coach last season under Jerod Mayo. Wilkins began his coaching career with the Ravens as a video operations intern in 2010. He spent 12 years with
Watch: Former Bears HC Matt Nagy gives advice to Ben Johnson
Matt Nagy came to Chicago with a ton of momentum and there was hope that he was the offensive-minded genius that could finally put the Chicago Bears over the top in the NFC North. He made the playoffs in his first season as head coach and while going 12-4 with
A huge Wednesday is coming for PFT Live, capped by a live picks podcast
Super Bowl week is in full swing in New Orleans, and Wednesday will be a rollercoaster for PFT Live. We’ve got a jam-packed guest list tomorrow, with one after another starting at 9:00 a.m. CT and going pretty much non-stop until we go live on Peacock, SiriusXM 85, NBC Sports
Jaguars Request GM Interview With Josh Williams
The Jaguars have ramped up their general manager search process, requesting an interview with 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Williams has spent the last 14 seasons with the 49ers, starting as a scouting assistant in 2011. He then spent three years
Kareem Hunt grateful for a second chance with Chiefs, and his shot at a first Super Bowl
Kareem Hunt has had second chances before this season, so during the summer and into the start of the season, the veteran running back continued to work out as if some team would call with an opportunity. But at 29 and coming off a season when he averaged only 3.0
Chiefs owner makes guarantee about Reid’s future amid retirement rumors
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid became the subject of retirement rumors before he guided the franchise to a third Super Bowl championship across five seasons last February. With the Chiefs now on the cusp of possibly becoming the first team in history to three-peat as Super Bowl champions, team owner Clark Hunt
Zack Martin hasn’t made a decision about playing in 2025 yet
Veteran guard Zack Martin isn’t ready to say if he’ll be continuing his playing career in 2025. Martin’s 2024 season ended with an ankle injury that required surgery and he said in early December that he would take some time before making any call about suiting up next season. Martin
Travis Kelce Plans To Continue Playing Beyond 2024 Season
Rocketing into a position as one of the best-known American athletes over the past two years, Travis Kelce has used this Chiefs dynasty period to cement himself as one of the all-time tight end greats. While this is obviously an easier NFL period to accumulate receiving yards compared to past
Hollywood Brown hasn’t considered his future and won’t until after the Super Bowl
Marquise “Hollywood” Brown signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Chiefs in the offseason. That means he’s scheduled to return to free agency in March. “I’m not really thinking about that until after this game,” Brown said Tuesday. “My focus is on the game. After that, then I’ll refocus
Packers legend Mason Crosby hangs up his kicking cleats
Mason Crosby is no longer calling it kicks. Now he’s calling it quits after 17 NFL seasons. The long-time kicker for the Green Bay Packers is officially retiring. Crosby, 40, announced the news himself on “The Mason Crosby Show”, which is on local radio in Milwaukee. “I’m just so, so
Texans promote Cole Popovich to OL coach/run game coordinator
The Texans continued building out their offensive coaching staff under new coordinator Nick Caley on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, they have promoted Cole Popovich to the roles of offensive line coach and run game coordinator. Popovich had been the assistant offensive line coach in Houston for the last two
AFC West Notes: Raiders, Bolts, Broncos, Nix
The brain drain in Denver continues. Losing high-ranking exec Darren Mougey to the Jets, the Broncos have also seen two Sean Payton staffers (John Morton, Declan Doyle) become OCs elsewhere — Detroit, Chicago. They will now see one of their front office staffers join a division rival. The Raiders hired
Brandon Aubrey in line for an extension with Cowboys
Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has become the best player at his position in the NFL. In two seasons, he has made two Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro and second-team All-Pro. Aubrey has made 89.4 percent of his field goals, including 24-of-27 from 50 yards or longer with a long
The ‘Most sacks in a Super Bowl’ quiz
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis wasn’t recognized as a Pro Bowler this season, but he was still a key piece of one of the NFL’s best defenses. Karlaftis led Kansas City while also defending five passes. He’s also shown up in the two previous Super Bowl’s he’s appeared
NFL Referees Association calls “conspiracy theories” both “insulting” and “preposterous”
On Monday, Commissioner Roger Goodell pushed back on the suggestion that game officials favor the Chiefs. On Tuesday, the union representing game officials issued a statement expressing appreciation for the Commissioner’s remarks. “Commissioner Goodell’s comments that it is ‘ridiculous’ to presume that NFL Officials are not doing everything possible to
Buccaneers’ Mike Greenberg Withdraws From Jaguars’ GM Pursuit
The first name to come up as a Jaguars GM candidate, Mike Greenberg is out of that mix. Tampa Bay will retain its assistant GM, as Greenberg has informed Jacksonville he is out of the running, the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud reports. Greenberg has been with the Bucs for
Report: Bucs assistant G.M. Mike Greenberg pulls name from consideration for Jags G.M.
The Jaguars have requested interviews with a number of General Manager candidates this week, but one of them is reportedly not interested in pursuing the job. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Buccaneers assistant G.M. Mike Greenberg has pulled his name out of consideration for the position.
From a WR to a coach, here’s a ranking of the five most disrespected Eagles
While the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LXI on Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET, Fox), it’s a great time to give disrespected members of the organization the credit they deserve. Ranked in inverse order, here are the five most disrespected Eagles: 5. WR A.J.
















































