WWE NXT Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From Jan. 21
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Is Jayden Daniels deserving of the ‘generational’ tag?
Some quarterbacks rapidly decline after impressive rookie seasons, but Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels should have staying power. Daniels has led the Commanders to their first NFC Championship Game in 33 years. In a piece published Tuesday, an NFC executive told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler that he’ll follow this up
Jets working to finalize deal to hire Aaron Glenn as head coach
Word on Tuesday morning was that the Jets were heading into their second interview with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn with the intention of making him their next head coach and that effort is still afoot on Tuesday evening. According to multiple reports, the team is working to finalize a
Jets Moving Toward Aaron Glenn, Lance Newmark Hires
The clear favorites for the Jets are known regarding both the head coach and general manager vacancies. Lions DC Aaron Glenn and Commanders AGM Lance Newmark are meeting in person with the team today, paving the way for a potential hire in both cases. New York’s reported intention is to work out
Bills cut QB Anthony Brown from the practice squad
The Bills signed quarterback Anthony Brown to the practice squad last week. The reason was obvious: Brown spent a season as Lamar Jackson’s backup, so the Bills used Brown to emulate Jackson on the scout team. Jackson ran for 39 yards and threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns, but
The ‘Chicago Bears head coaches’ quiz
The most coveted head coaching candidate of the 2025 offseason has landed with the Chicago Bears. Just two days after the Detroit Lions lost to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional playoff, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson took the job to lead Caleb Williams and the Bears. Johnson’s high-powered offense
Report: Josh McDaniels returning to New England as offensive coordinator
The Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels on Tuesday. Not surprisingly, they are expected to hire McDaniels as their offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. McDaniels returns to a familiar job. He previously held that role from 2006-08 before becoming the Broncos’ head coach and from 2012-21 before taking over
Patriots To Hire Josh McDaniels As OC
January 21st, 2025 at 4:38pm CST by Adam La Rose Josh McDaniels is indeed returning to New England. The 2025 season will mark his third stint as offensive coordinator of the Patriots, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. More to come… Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to
Lions sign WR Ronnie Bell to future contract
The Lions have added a wide receiver to their offseason roster. The team announced that they have signed Ronnie Bell to a future contract. He will be part of their 90-man roster once the Super Bowl is in the books. Bell was a 2023 seventh-round pick by the 49ers. He
Exec names unexpected trade destination for Tyreek Hill
Would the Miami Dolphins consider trading wide receiver Tyreek Hill to an AFC East rival? In a piece published Tuesday, an NFC personnel man told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler he expects the Dolphins to send Hill to the New England Patriots this offseason. “The Patriots are desperate. They need a guy, that
Report: Patriots interviewed Josh McDaniels for offensive coordinator
What’s old could be new again in New England. As has been expected, Josh McDaniels has interviewed for the Patriots’ offensive coordinator job under Mike Vrabel, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports. Vrabel has said that McDaniels was on the long list of offensive coordinator candidates. This would be McDaniels’ third
Vikings, Kevin O’Connell Agree To Extension
January 21st, 2025 at 3:35pm CST by Adam La Rose The Vikings have not waited long after the end of their season to work out an extension with Kevin O’Connell. Minnesota’s head coach has a new deal in place, the team announced on Tuesday. “Kevin is exactly who we believed
Lions owner Sheila Hamp: “Not the ending we wanted or were expecting”
Expectations have changed in Detroit. Although the Lions had one of their best seasons in franchise history, going 15-2 and losing in the divisional round of the playoffs was a disappointment, relative to where the Lions thought they were heading this season. Lions owner Sheila Hamp acknowledged that in her
Alvin Kamara makes public endorsement for Saints head coach
Alvin Kamara knows who he is casting his ballot for in the New Orleans Saints’ head-coaching race. The Saints star running back Kamara took to his X page on Tuesday to issue a public endorsement for the team’s head coach vacancy. Kamara expressed his support for Darren Rizzi, who finished
Report: Buccaneers bracing for OC Liam Coen to be offered Jaguars job
The Buccaneers may need another new offensive coordinator. According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the organization is bracing for current OC Liam Coen to be offered the Jaguars’ head coaching job in the coming days — perhaps as soon as Wednesday. Coen is scheduled to interview with
Patriots Conduct OC Interview With Vikings’ Grant Udinski
The Patriots are among the teams in need of a new offensive and defensive coordinator. The list of candidates to interview for the former position has expanded. New England met with Grant Udinski yesterday, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports. That makes him the third candidate to interview for the OC
Report: Patriots targeting Lions assistant Terrell Williams as their DC
The Patriots are targeting Lions defensive line coach Terrell Williams to be their new defensive coordinator under Mike Vrabel, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports. The Lions will need a new defensive coordinator if Aaron Glenn leaves to become a head coach, and Williams has a history with both Vrabel
Is Jayden Daniels the best rookie QB Eagles’ Vic Fangio has seen?
Shortly after Jayden Daniels guided his Washington Commanders to an impressive 45-31 divisional-round playoff win at the top-seeded Detroit Lions this past weekend, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn made it clear he’s never seen a rookie quarterback perform as Daniels has since Week 1 of the campaign. Philadelphia Eagles defensive
Report: Patriots interviewed Grant Udinski for OC on Monday
The Patriots have continued their search for an offensive coordinator with a young candidate. Per Albert Breer of SI.com, New England interviewed Grant Udinski for the role on Monday. Udinski, 28, has been with Minnesota since 2022 when Kevin O’Connell was hired as head coach. He’s currently the team’s assistant
Broncos, Other Teams Interested In Darren Rizzi For ST Coordinator
Darren Rizzi does not appear to be on track to land one of the remaining head coaching positions in this year’s hiring cycle. The Saints’ special teams coordinator is nevertheless an in-demand staffer at the moment. In the wake of the Bears reaching an agreement with Ben Johnson to become their next head
Derrick Henry, Demario Davis among five finalists for NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award
The NFL Players Association names a Community MVP for each week of the regular season and those players are eligible to be named the winner of the Alan Page Community Award at the end of the season. On Tuesday, the NFLPA announced five finalists for the award. They are Vikings
Cowboys may look to promote from within for HC position
The list of candidates for the Cowboys’ head coaching position continues to grow. As Dallas ‘ search continues, an in-house staffer will be the next to be considered. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer has an interview lined up with the Cowboys, as first reported by Ian Rapoport and Jane Slater of
Bengals re-sign TE Cam Grandy
The Bengals took care of a little roster housekeeping on Tuesday. They announced that they have signed tight end Cam Grandy for the 2025 season. Grandy was set to be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, so the Bengals would have retained his rights by tendering him a contract.
Seahawks Schedule Second OC Interview With Hank Fraley
The Lions have already lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Bears, while defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn looks to be on track to land the Jets’ head coaching gig. Detroit’s staff could even more shorthanded in the near future. Offensive line coach Hank Fraley is scheduled to take part in a second interview for the
Notre Dame DC appears to have next NFL gig lined up
With the college football season over, Al Golden can return to the pro coaching ranks. Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator appears to have his next NFL gig lined up. Golden is the Bengals’ top target for defensive coordinator, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Head coach Zac Taylor has
Packers to interview Kacy Rodgers for DL coach
The Packers are interviewing another candidate for their defensive line coach opening on Tuesday. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they are interviewing Kacy Rodgers for the position. They have also interviewed Aaron Whitecotton since firing Jason Rebrovich after their elimination from the playoffs. Rodgers has spent the last
Bengals Expected To Hire Al Golden As DC
With the college football season over, Al Golden is eligible to make a return to the pro coaching ranks. Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator appears to have his next NFL gig lined up. Golden is the Bengals’ top target for defensive coordinator, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report. Head coach Zac
Derek Stingley Jr.: I want to be in Houston forever
Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.’s third season with the Texans was his best as an NFL player and he hopes there are many more years in Houston to come. Stingley missed 14 games with injuries over his first two seasons, but the third overall pick of the 2022 draft was healthy
Texans’ Anderson takes shot at Titans, Jets after playoff loss
For the second consecutive year, the Houston Texans finished a regular season atop the AFC South standings but then fell in the divisional round of a postseason tournament. Coming off Houston’s 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs this past Saturday, Texans pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. took a bit of
Andy Reid: Teams were ganging up on Travis Kelce, can’t do that when we’ve got guys around him
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had another big postseason performance in Saturday’s win over the Texans. Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown on a day when the Chiefs had 212 total yards of offense, and his effort led to a lot of discussion about Kelce being
Lions OC Ben Johnson ‘Deeply Considering’ Bears’ HC Position?
Ben Johnson is free to meet in person with interested teams, something he could do in multiple cases over the coming days. The in-demand Lions offensive coordinator is known to be a key target of the Raiders, Jaguars and Bears. Vegas is expected to produce a major offer — something which
Top Free Agent Targets, NFL Draft Targets for Bears After Hiring Ben Johnson | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Iowa RB Kaleb JohnsonRoger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images The great thing about the NFL draft is that it doesn’t end after one round. While Chicago’s first pick will garner the most attention, Poles and Johnson will have several more opportunities to improve their team over the final two days of draft
Colts to add former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo for same role
Anarumo and Dennis Allen had been discussing the possibility of joining Ben Johnson wherever he landed, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini adds. While the new Bears HC is expected to choose Allen to be his top defensive assistant, Anarumo will make an early jump to Indianapolis. The Chicago component here helps
Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey: This team is done, we’ll see where the offseason goes
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard said on Monday that it is “inevitable” that quarterback Lamar Jackson will win a Super Bowl, but it’s not a sure thing that Ricard will be teammates with Jackson when and if that happens. Ricard is set for free agency and his comments came as he
Jaguars Schedule Second HC Interviews With Patrick Graham, Liam Coen
The Jaguars are planning second interviews with former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and current Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Graham and Coen will join former Jets head coach Robert Saleh on the shortlist for the Jaguars, which will no longer include Ben Johnson after he
Projecting Who’s Staying and Who’s Leaving from Notre Dame After CFP Title Game | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Jeremiyah Love-Led Backfield The running game carried the offense in 2024, and ND’s top backs can return. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price both averaged seven-plus yards per carry in the regular season, combining for more than 1,800 scrimmage yards with 24 total touchdowns before the CFP. So Many Offensive Linemen
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley deserves MVP, but odds are against him
“It’s such a luxury to have [Barkley],” Eagles HC Nick Sirianni said during a postgame news conference. “I can’t say enough good things about him and the leadership he brings to this team. He’s special.” Barkley’s second of two scores, his 78-yard rushing touchdown with 4:36 left, put the Eagles
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden may leave for Bengals job
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden may have coached his last game with the Irish on Monday night. Golden is a top candidate to be the Bengals’ new defensive coordinator, according to NFL Network. The Bengals had identified Golden as a candidate for their vacancy but waited until Notre Dame
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/20/25
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Titans hire John Fassel as their special teams coordinator
The Titans are hiring former Cowboys special teams coordinator John Fassel for the same job, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Fassel, 51, will replace Colt Anderson, who held the job for one season. Fassel joined Mike McCarthy with the Cowboys in 2020, but the contracts of the entire staff
Report details if Cowboys came close to re-signing McCarthy
As recently as the morning of Jan. 13, it seemed to be a “safe assumption” that Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones would sign head coach Mike McCarthy to a new contract after McCarthy worked the entire 2024 campaign in the final year of his deal. However, the
Cowboys complete interview with Seahawks assistant Leslie Frazier
The Cowboys completed an in-person interview with Seahawks assistant head coach Leslie Frazier, the team announced Monday. They interviewed former Jets head coach Robert Saleh last week, making him compliant with the Rooney Rule. The Cowboys had a virtual interview with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore last week, too, and
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/20/25
Here are the latest reserve/futures deals from around the league: Detroit Lions LB Abraham Beauplan C Kingsley Eguakun QB Jake Fromm LB Daron Gilbert S Erick Hallett OT Jamarco Jones WR Tom Kennedy DT Chris Smith S Loren Strickland CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver DE Isaac Ukwu Houston Texans RB J.J. Taylor
Winners and Losers from the 2025 College Football National Championship | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Todd Kirkland/Getty Images No matter when their offense has sputtered at times throughout the season, Notre Dame has been able to rely on a defense that carried them all the way to the national championship game. But against an Ohio State team obviously on a rampage, the Fighting Irish and
Bears are finalizing a deal with a familiar name for new HC
The Chicago Bears have a new head coach, and some will say they landed the hottest name on the market. Ben Johnson is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach of the Bears, according to multiple reports. Johnson has been the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions for
Nick Sirianni on Jalen Hurts and Quinyon Mitchell: We’ll see as week goes on
The Eagles had a couple of key players pick up injuries in Sunday’s win over the Rams and head coach Nick Sirianni didn’t have much of an update on either one during a Monday press conference. Quarterback Jalen Hurts hurt his left knee and made a brief trip to the
Bears Eyeing Darren Rizzi For ST Coordinator
After winning the multi-team competition for Ben Johnson‘s services, the Bears are moving quickly to fill their new head coach’s staff. Upon hiring Johnson, the Bears quickly became connected to having Dennis Allen as their lead defensive coordinator candidate. Allen’s interim successor in New Orleans, Darren Rizzi, is drawing interest
“Gut feeling” pointed Ben Johnson to the Bears
During a five-hour ride from PFT headquarters to the City of Brotherly Love, I worked the phones in search of the latest information regarding the ongoing coaching carousel. From the perspective of soon-to-be new Bears coach Ben Johnson (details are currently being finalized, we’re told), the process was concluding “phase
The ‘Most rushing yards in an NFL playoff game’ quiz
For the first time in his NFL career, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley has gotten the opportunity to play at home in the postseason. He’s taken that opportunity and literally ran with it, sprinting for 324 combined yards in two playoff games so far at Lincoln Financial Field. Barkley
Patrick Ricard: Lamar Jackson will win a Super Bowl and I want to be a part of it
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard is slated to become a free agent in March, but he wants to stay in Baltimore and keep playing with Lamar Jackson. Ricard said today that he believes Jackson is going to create a lasting legacy in the NFL that includes at least one Super Bowl