Robyn Glaser, one of Patriots’ highest-ranking executives, plans to resign after 18 seasons
Patriots executive vice president of football business Robyn Glaser plans to resign after 18 seasons, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports. Glaser is one of the team’s highest-ranking executives. She will continue in her post until mid-February as the franchise transitions from Jerod Mayo to Mike Vrabel. Glaser initially joined the
Falcons Conduct DC Interview With Steelers’ Grady Brown
The list of candidates for the Falcons’ defensive coordinator spot continues to grow. Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown will interview for the position today, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The team has since announced the meeting has taken place. Brown spent time with the Seahawks and Chiefs as part of
Ranking Top Options to be Cover Star of EA Sports College Football 26 Video Game | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Jeremiah Smith’s 2024 campaign isn’t over just yet, but the freshman wideout is still a strong candidate to be featured on the cover of the upcoming video game. In his first year with Ohio State, Smith has already established himself as the most productive receiver on a
Chiefs assistant GM set to take over Titans’ front office
The Titans moved quickly after narrowing their list of general manager candidates to a group of finalists. With second interviews complete, a decision appears to have been made. Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi is set to take over the Titans’ front office, as NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported. While ESPN’s Adam Schefter
Zay Flowers officially doubtful, but John Harbaugh gives him “a chance” to play
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has not practiced this week, putting his availability in doubt for Sunday’s divisional round game against the Bills. Officially, he is doubtful to play with the Ravens holding out hope, no matter how slim. “I think he’ll have a chance,” coach John Harbaugh said Friday,
Titans To Hire Mike Borgonzi As GM
The Titans moved quickly after narrowing their list of general manager candidates to a group of finalists. With second interviews complete, a decision appears to have been made. Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi is set to take over the Titans’ front office, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While
NFL takes aim at agent influence over coach, G.M. hiring process
Most #longreads contain plenty of fluff that simply add to the word count and require a magnifying glass to ferret out the scarce tidbits of actual news. A new one from Kalyn Kahler of ESPN.com on the influence of agents on coach and G.M. hires has very little fat in
Former MVP shares prediction about European NFL division
Back in January 2024, one-time Most Valuable Player and current NFL analyst Boomer Esiason hinted the league was closer to shifting to an 18-game regular-season format than some realized. Since then, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has made it known on numerous occasions he thinks adding an 18th regular-season contest to the schedule
Bills list RB Ray Davis as questionable for Sunday
The Bills only have one player with an injury designation for Sunday’s divisional round clash with the Ravens. Running back Ray Davis is listed as questionable to play. Davis suffered a concussion in last weekend’s win over the Broncos and he was limited in practice all week. The questionable listing
Seahawks Meet With Byron Leftwich For OC Position; Second Interview With Vikings’ Grant Udinski Scheduled
The Seahawks continue to move forward in their search for an offensive coordinator. A new name has emerged as one of the team’s targets while the list of finalists grows. Byron Leftwich recently interviewed with Seattle for the OC spot, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Leftwich made it clear
A Texans upset would raise the stakes of Ravens-Bills
When the Texans and Chiefs squared off in Week 16, the game was closer than the 27-19 score suggests. The Texans were in it, into the second half. They could have won it. The problem for the Texans (and pretty much everyone else who has played the Chiefs this year)
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith on cusp of setting record
Wide receiver DeVonta Smith could set an Eagles franchise record Sunday when Philadelphia hosts the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs (3 p.m. ET, NBC). With just six more yards in the playoff game, Smith, 26, would become the team’s all-time leader in postseason receiving
Report: Joe Thuney is expected to start at left tackle for Chiefs on Saturday
The Chiefs are going to ride the proverbial hot hand at left tackle. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Kansas City will start Joe Thuney at the position over D.J. Humphries. Thuney took over as starting left tackle in Week 15 after Humphries suffered a hamstring injury the week before. An
Broncos Fire ST Coordinator Ben Kotwica
The Broncos are the latest team to make a coordinator change. After two seasons in Denver, Ben Kotwica has been fired, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report. Kotwica was among the first hires made by head coach Sean Payton once he took the Broncos’ head coaching position. The move added to
Falcons interview Steelers assistant Grady Brown for defensive coordinator
Atlanta is speaking with another candidate for its defensive coordinator vacancy. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, the Falcons are interviewing Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown for the position. Brown just completed his fourth season with Pittsburgh, having joined the club in February 2021. He previously had spent his coaching
Former teammate names what Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes ‘doesn’t get enough credit for’
Before Alex Smith began working as an ESPN NFL analyst, he mentored Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a rookie during the 2017 season. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Smith discussed how Mahomes is more than just a generational athlete playing the sport’s most important position. “He continues
Report: 49ers QB coach Brian Griese declined Jets interview
The Jets have cast a wide net in their search for a new head coach, but one of their intended candidates for the job was not interested in the opportunity to speak to them. Brian Costello of the New York Post reports that 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese has declined
Ben Johnson Remains Interested In Jaguars’ Head Coaching Vacancy
In recent days, the Raiders have emerged as the presumed destination for Ben Johnson with respect to his high-profile head coaching candidacy. The Lions’ offensive coordinator still has other suitors, of course, and the Jaguars are among them. Prior to the news strongly tying Johnson to Vegas, Jacksonville was reported to be
Vikings assistant Grant Udinski to have second interview for Seahawks OC
The Seahawks have reached the next stage of their search for a new offensive coordinator. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the team is bringing Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski in for a second interview. Udinski had a remote interview with the team earlier this week
Roger Goodell: 18-game regular season is ‘logical step’ for NFL
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced last spring that he wanted the league to eventually shift to an 18-game regular season. He felt that 18 regular-season games and two preseason contests per team were “not unreasonable.” Unsurprisingly, nothing that has happened since then changed Goodell’s mind regarding this subject. Matthew Townsend
Andy Reid: Joe Thuney, D.J. Humphries have both been in, done a nice job at left tackle
The Chiefs’ left tackle position has been in flux throughout 2024, though things did get settled late in the season with Joe Thuney shifting one place over from left guard. Veteran D.J. Humphries was signed to handle the role but suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 14 win over
Tom Brady Will Fulfill Broadcasting Contract
The 2024 season marks Year 1 of Tom Brady‘s broadcasting career. The Raiders minority owner has drawn attention over conflict of interest concerns, but no change to his situation is expected any time soon. Brady’s agent Don Yee made it clear in an interview with Ben Fischer of the Sports Business
Derrick Henry: Sunday’s game vs. Bills is “going to be a heavyweight fight”
Way back in September, Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushed for a season-high 199 yards and totaled 209 yards from scrimmage in a 35-10 home victory over the Bills. With so much time between the two games, Henry said this week that the matchup in Week 4 will have no
NFL insider makes huge prediction about future of Sam Darnold
It seemed likely that the Minnesota Vikings would bring quarterback Sam Darnold back for at least the 2025 season before he ended the 2024 campaign with a forgettable Week 18 performance and with a woeful outing in Minnesota’s 27-9 wild-card playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams this past Monday
Roger Goodell: The “logical step” for the NFL is 18 regular-season games
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is continuing to push for extending the regular season to 18 games. Goodell said the league is pleased with the results after changing from 16 regular-season games and four preseason games to 17 regular-season games and three preseason games. So up next would be 18 regular-season
Chiefs Expected To Activate CB Jaylen Watson From IR
Jaylen Watson is expected to return from IR just in time for the Chiefs’ playoff opener. According to Nate Taylor of The Athletic, the Chiefs are expected to activate their starting cornerback before Saturday’s Divisional Round matchup with the Texans. Watson suffered a fractured fibula and tibia back in Week
Dan Campbell: Detroit will be the loudest place the Commanders have played
Lions coach Dan Campbell says his defense is going to benefit from home-field advantage against the Commanders on Saturday. “You can be in loud environments — ours will be the loudest they’ve been in all year,” Campbell said. “How does it affect them? It only takes one for it to
The ‘NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game’ quiz
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels became the ninth rookie quarterback to win a playoff game in the NFL’s Super Bowl era, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the Commanders rushing attack with 36 yards in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With that being said,
Broncos fire ST coordinator Ben Kotwica
The Broncos have made a change to head coach Sean Payton’s staff. NFL Media reports that they have fired special teams coach Ben Kotwica days after their season ended with a loss to the Bills. Kotwica spent the last two seasons with the Broncos. Marvin Mims was voted a first-team
Falcons Interview Derrick Ansley For DC Job
There’s another name to add to the list of Falcons defensive coordinator candidates. The team announced that they interviewed Packers pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley today for their DC job. [RELATED: Falcons Interview Jeff Ulbrich For DC Gig] After spending close to two decades in the college ranks (plus a
Best Landing Spots, Scheme Fits for Top TE Prospects in 2025 NFL Draft
Tight end isn’t a premium position in the NFL, nor is it one that defines draft classes. However, the 2025 crop is one of the best in some time. It features… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
The ‘NFL Divisional Round rushing touchdown leaders’ quiz
The marquee matchup of the NFL’s Divisional Round slate of games is the Buffalo Bills vs. the Baltimore Ravens in western New York. Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson have been in a tight battle for NFL MVP this year, and while this game doesn’t have an
Todd Monken: It’s “unfortunate” the NFL hiring cycle has coaches interview during playoffs
Todd Monken is the Ravens’ offensive coordinator, preparing to face the Bills in the divisional playoffs on Sunday. He’s also a head-coaching candidate, interviewing with multiple teams this week. He acknowledges that’s not ideal. Monken told reporters he wishes there were some different setup for the timing of coaching interviews
Kliff Kingsbury Won’t Interview For HC Jobs Until After Commanders’ Season
Following a successful return to the NFL as the Commanders offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury is once again on the head coach radar. While Kingsbury has already been connected to a handful of jobs, it sounds like the former NFL journeyman isn’t in any rush to return to the top coaching
A.J. Brown returns to limited work; Dallas Goedert doesn’t practice with an illness
The Eagles practiced without tight end Dallas Goedert on Thursday. Goedert was out with an illness. He made four catches for 47 yards and a touchdown in the wild card win over the Packers. In 14 regular-season games, Goedert caught 59 passes for 592 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver
Why AFC North playmaker and these four players need a change of scenery
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is one of several players with an uncertain future ahead of the offseason. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Joe Starkey recently wrote a lucid argument about why the Steelers should part ways with the three-year NFL veteran. But Pickens isn’t the only player who could benefit
Rams’ Jared Verse: I hate Eagles fans, they’re so annoying
Rams linebacker Jared Verse isn’t afraid to incur the wrath of Eagles fans ahead of Sunday’s game in Philadelphia. Verse, who grew up in Pennsylvania, told the Los Angeles Times that he has always despised fans of the Eagles. “I hate Eagles fans,” Verse said. “They’re so annoying. I hate
Bill Belichick Has Not Signed North Carolina Contract
Opting out of a second ride on the NFL HC carousel, Bill Belichick made a preemptive strike by accepting an offer to coach at North Carolina in December. Despite connections to the Raiders and then Cowboys, Belichick is on the recruiting trail at the ACC school. If an NFL team
Total 2024 Wild Card audience dips by 9.3 percent from 2023
It was fitting that the NFL dropped the “Super” from “Wild Card Weekend.” The final audience numbers were less than super. Via the Associated Press, the six games played from Saturday to Monday night averaged 28.3 million per game. That’s a 9.3-percent drop from last year’s 31.2 million average. It
Lamar Jackson doesn’t want to be Josh Allen’s friend
The biggest NFL playoff matchup this weekend is arguably the Baltimore Ravens (12-5) at Buffalo Bills (13-4). The game undoubtedly features the biggest quarterback matchup of the weekend between the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and the Bills’ Josh Allen. Allen and Jackson are NFL MVP front-runners, and this tilt will go
Kliff Kingsbury waits on all potential head-coaching interviews
On Sunday, we explained that Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury might wait on conducting one or more head-coaching interviews. He has decided to wait on all of them. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Kingsbury has decided to wait until the Commanders’ season ends to interview with any
Vikings GM Addresses Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy Statuses
Sam Darnold promises to be one of the most interesting free agents in recent memory. Regarding quarterback UFAs, he may become one of the most captivating commodities since full-fledged free agency launched in 1993. Coming off an original-ballot Pro Bowl nod, Darnold transformed his free agency stock during the regular
Rams add DE Larrell Murchison, ILB Troy Reeder to the injury report
The Rams added defensive end Larrell Murchison (foot) and inside linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring) to the injury report Thursday. Both were full participants. Left tackle Alaric Jackson (chest) returned to full participation after being estimated as a non-participant Wednesday. Rams tight end Tyler Higbee remained a limited practice as he
Sanders-Cowboys rumors gain more steam with bombshell report
The Dallas Cowboys hiring Deion Sanders as their next head coach no longer seems inconceivable. On Thursday, Ed Werder of WFAA-TV in Dallas tweeted that the Colorado Buffaloes head coach’s inner circle is pushing him to take the job. “Regarding Deion Sanders: I’m being told that [Sanders] would almost certainly
Jaguars complete interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken
The Jaguars completed a virtual interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken on Thursday night, the team announced. Monken will meet with the Bears on Friday. He was the seventh interview of the search, with the Jaguars previously talking to Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, former Jets head coach Robert
Sheldon Rankins, Alex Cappa Among Bengals’ Potential Cuts
The Bengals are projected to enter the 2025 offseason with just under $50MM in cap space, per OverTheCap, the 11th-most in the NFL. Still, that might not be enough for the front office to accomplish all of their offseason goals. The front office will be focused on re-signing wide receiver
State Farm cancels its Super Bowl commercial due to L.A. “tragedy”
The largest insurer in California has scrapped its plan to air a commercial during the largest TV broadcast of the year. Via Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter, State Farm has cancelled its Super Bowl spot. The company cited the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. “State Farm, its agents, and
Commanders’ Gonzalez reveals personal struggle behind game-winning FG
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez was just another replacement before sending his team to the divisional round of the playoffs with his game-winning heroics against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Playing in just his seventh game for the team, Gonzalez hit a 37-yard field goal, “doinked” in, to earn
Agent says Tom Brady intends to fulfill his full 10-year contract with Fox
As Fox analyst Tom Brady takes a bigger and bigger role with the Raiders, he won’t be taking a different role with Fox. His agent, Don Yee, tells Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal that Brady intends to fully perform his 10-year contract as a broadcaster. “Tom has had a
Coaching/Front Office Notes: 49ers, Packers, Giants, Bears
After moving on from special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, the 49ers have started looking at replacements. After meeting with Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins, the team has added two more candidates to the fray. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 49ers have interview Broncos assistant special teams
















































