Jason Witten declines comment on Cowboys’ head coaching opening
Former Cowboys tight end Jason Witten could have a job on the team’s coaching staff in 2025. The question is: Will he be the head coach? Witten declined comment Wednesday when asked about his name being in the mix for the team’s vacancy, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Vikings To Discussion Extensions With Kevin O’Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
The Vikings’ season ended on a sour note regarding the final week of the regular season as well as the wild-card round. Losses in both of those contests have left the 14-win team out of Super Bowl contention, but expectations will likely be raised next season. The defining storyline of
Commanders worked out three kickers, though Zane Gonzalez had a full practice
Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez had a full practice Wednesday after limited work Tuesday with a hip injury. The team began contingency plans Wednesday by working out Aldrick Rosas, Matthew Wright and Tucker McCann. Rosas has appeared in 59 games for four teams, having last played in a regular-season game in
Jets to interview top NFC defensive coordinator for HC job
The New York Jets are adding another name to their lengthy list of head coach interviews. The Jets have requested permission to speak to Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head-coaching job, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. Hafley is expected to interview later this week.
Ravens Claim Diontae Johnson; WR Will Not Play In Postseason
The latest turn in Diontae Johnson‘s journeyman 2024 season took place yesterday when he was waived by the Texans. The veteran wideout’s future for the remainder of the campaign has now been settled. Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Ravens on Wednesday, per the transactions wire (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter).
Tyler Higbee estimated as a limited participant Wednesday
Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had a limited practice as he works his way back from a chest injury. Higbee was transported to a hospital in Arizona during Monday night’s game after spitting up blood. He was released in time to travel back to Los Angeles with the Rams and
Leading candidate emerges for Jaguars HC job
The Jacksonville Jaguars are still early in their search for a new head coach, but one name appears likely to figure prominently in their search process. Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday as they search for a new head coach. According to
Report: Raiders request to interview Giants assistant G.M. Brandon Brown
The Raiders have requested permission to interview Giants assistant General Manager Brandon Brown for their vacant G.M. job, Jonathan Jones of CBS reports. This is the first request for Brown this hiring cycle, but he received multiple requests a year ago. Brown just completed his third season with the Giants.
Falcons To Interview Steve Wilks For DC Job
The Falcons are interviewing longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Wilks’ most recent NFL gig was as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2023, where his defense ranked among the league’s top-10 in yards and points allowed. Though the 49ers made the
Kevin Zeitler, Taylor Decker out of practice for Lions
The Lions were missing two members of their offensive line at Wednesday’s practice. Right guard Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) was listed as out of practice for the second straight day. He was joined by left tackle Taylor Decker, who did not practice due to personal reasons. Defensive lineman Pat O’Connor (calf)
Lions’ Ben Johnson ‘seriously considering’ AFC West team
The NFL has placed significant restrictions on Tom Brady during his time as a broadcaster. Since the future Hall of Fame quarterback is now part-owner of the Raiders, he is prohibited from speaking, attending practices, traveling to clubs’ facilities or doing onsite interview prep with coaches before broadcast assignments. But a loophole
Bobby Wagner remained out of practice on Wednesday
The Commanders did not have one of their veteran linebackers for the second straight day of practice this week. Bobby Wagner (ankle) was one of two non-participants on Wednesday as Washington prepares for Saturday’s game against Detroit. Wagner played every defensive snap in the win over Tampa Bay on Sunday,
Broncos Interested In Nik Bonitto Extension
At this time last year, George Paton expressed interest in a Patrick Surtain extension. Although it took several months, the Broncos finalized a contract with their top player. They hammered out a few more extensions in the process, including one for soon-to-be first-team All-Pro Quinn Meinerz. The Broncos paid their
Bears complete interview with Arthur Smith
Arthur Smith’s hat is officially in the ring in Chicago. The Bears announced that they have completed an interview with Smith for their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday. Smith is scheduled to interview with the Jets on Thursday. Smith spent the 2024 season as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator and was
AFC offseason predictions: Steelers draft a QB while another one spurns Titans
The NFL playoffs are in full swing, but many of you are probably already thinking about the offseason. Ahead of the divisional-round games, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a prediction about the offseason for each AFC team. (The regular-season record for each team is in parentheses.) AFC East BUFFALO BILLS (13-4)
Texans sign WR Jared Wayne to 53-man roster
After letting go of Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, the Texans have added a receiver to their 53-man roster. Houston announced on Wednesday that Jared Wayne has been promoted from the practice squad. Wayne, 24, appeared in three regular-season games for Houston in 2024, though he did not record any offensive
Cowboys Plan To Meet With Robert Saleh
As they have been known to do, the Cowboys went through with an unusual separation with their head coach. The team moved on from Mike McCarthy a week after Black Monday, thus delaying its entrance onto the coaching carousel. Dallas is getting started on its candidates, however. The first known
Cowboys are expected to interview former Jets coach Robert Saleh
The NFL is the ultimate reality show. And the Cowboys are the NFL’s ultimate reality show. Episode One for 2025: What happens with Mike McCarthy? Episode Two: Prime Time! Episode Three: The search begins. Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Cowboys are expected to interview former Jets coach Robert
Report: Cowboys expected to interview HC who was recently fired
The Dallas Cowboys have a head coach vacancy, and they are reportedly expected to interview one coach who was surprisingly fired earlier this season. Robert Saleh is on the Cowboys’ list of potential new head coaches, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported on Wednesday. Saleh is their first known interview
Matt LaFleur on Romeo Doubs: Anytime a guy gets two concussions, I can’t help but be concerned
Packers receiver Romeo Doubs missed two games in the regular season due to a concussion. Upon returning to the field in Week 15, he wore a guardian cap for an extra layer of protection. But Doubs nevertheless suffered another concussion during Sunday’s loss to the Eagles in the wild card
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/14/25
January 14th, 2025 at 7:15pm CST by Sam Robinson The Texans check in with the day’s only minor move among playoff teams: Houston Texans Wayne will take the roster spot of Diontae Johnson, who saw a fourth team since March cut ties with him. The Texans waived Johnson three weeks
Colts will give up a home game to play in Berlin in 2025
The Colts will give up a home game to play in Berlin during the 2025 regular season. The NFL, which had previously announced that it will play in Berlin for the first time this year, announced today that the Colts will be the designated home team in that game. The
The ‘2024-25 NFL first-team All-Pro’ quiz
The 2024-25 NFL All-Pro first and second team rosters have been announced, and there are some interesting names to make the first-team. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was the only player to earn his first team All-Pro distinction, capping off a brilliant rookie campaign. There’s also no player on this
DeMeco Ryans: Weather only a challenge if we allow it to be
The forecast for Saturday in Kansas City does not call for the kind of extreme cold weather that we saw in last year’s playoff game against the Dolphins or at other postseason contests at Arrowhead Stadium, but it will still be colder than the Texans are used to at home.
Seahawks Request OC Interview With Vikings Assistant Grant Udinski
The Seahawks requested an interview with Vikings assistant Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive coordinator position, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Udinski is currently the assistant offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in Minnesota. He has helped the Vikings navigate major quarterback injuries in each of the last two years, including
Bobby Wagner has an ankle injury that kept him from practicing
Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner has a new injury that kept him out of Tuesday’s practice. Wagner rehabbed an ankle injury he apparently picked up in the wild-card win over the Buccaneers. Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez (hip) was limited. He hit the game-winner from 37 yards as time expired Sunday, with
Davante Adams discusses possibly playing for Steelers, Mike Tomlin
The New York Jets could soon make veteran wide receiver Davante Adams a salary-cap casualty as part of a franchise reset that presumably would also involve the club parting ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. During a Tuesday appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams,” Davante Adams openly discussed if he would welcome
NFL playoffs remaining starting QBs were seven first-round picks and a second-round pick
The eight teams remaining in the playoffs show just how important it is to prioritize the quarterback position when building a winning team. All eight of the starting quarterbacks still in the playoffs were high draft picks, with seven going in the first round and one in the second. Two
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/14/25
Once the regular season ends, teams that are eliminated from the playoffs can sign players – typically young members of their practice squads – to reserve/futures contracts. Teams that lose in the playoffs are also eligible to sign such deals. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts from around the NFL:
Azeez Al-Shaair, Robert Woods, Juice Scruggs miss practice for Texans
The Texans were short a few players as they prepared to face the Chiefs at Tuesday’s practice. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair did not practice due to a knee injury. Al-Shaair was shaken up during their Wild Card win over the Chargers, but only missed one snap in that game. Right guard
Rams look like team capable of Super Bowl run
If you were not already doing so, it is time to start taking the Los Angeles Rams seriously as a legitimate Super Bowl contender in the NFC. They made that crystal clear on Monday night with a decisive 27-9 win over a 14-win Minnesota Vikings team, continuing what has been
A.J. Brown starts one-book book club
The one-book A.J. Brown book club has boosted Inner Excellence to the top of the Amazon bestseller list. The ebook is $9.99. And so this is as good a time as any for me to point out that each of my three novels — Father of Mine, Son of Mine,
Browns To Promote Tommy Rees To OC
The Browns‘ search for a new offensive coordinator is set to come to an end. Tight ends coach Tommy Rees is being promoted, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ken Dorsey took on the role of OC last offseason, allowing him a quick turnaround following his in-season 2023 firing by
Titans complete in-person interviews with Terrance Gray, Ed Dobbs for their G.M. job
The Titans completed in-person interviews with Bills director of player personnel Terrance Gray and Colts assistant G.M. Ed Dobbs on Tuesday for the team’s General Manager position. The team conducted virtual interviews with the candidates over the weekend. Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk, president and CEO Burke Nihill, president
Davante Adams sparks Packers reunion buzz with latest comments
Davante Adams is currently with the New York Jets, but that’s a marriage that doesn’t seem like it’s going to last much longer. Adams has two years at $35 million each left on his current contract, but the Jets are basically heading into a rebuild with a new general manager,
Myles Garrett says Browns are “closer than some may think” to a turnaround
Last month, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said he wants to know the team’s plan for becoming a contender, sooner than later. He apparently has gotten his answer. During the latest episode of in-season Hard Knocks, Garrett said he has spoken to G.M. Andrew Berry about the team’s plans. “How
Texans Waive WR Diontae Johnson
Diontae Johnson‘s latest NFL gig has proven to be short-lived. The veteran wideout was waived by the Texans today, per a team announcement. In another roster move, tight end Cade Stover has been placed on injured reserve. This continues an astoundingly eventful year for Johnson, who entered the 2024 offseason as
Trevor Etienne heads to NFL draft
Another Etienne is heading for the NFL. Georgia tailback Trevor Etienne, the younger brother of Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, declared on Tuesday night his intention to enter the 2025 NFL draft, via Seth Emerson of TheAthletic.com. Trevor transferred from Florida to Georgia for the 2024 season. He was the
The ‘Most rushing yards in an NFL Divisional Round game’ quiz
A battle of potential-MVP’s is set to take place in Orchard Park, as Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. While Highmark Stadium is known for its homefield advantage – especially in the winter – Jackson and the
Mike Lombardi: Bill Belichick isn’t “slow” to hire staff, “just being diligent”
Some Tar Heels also have rabbit ears. North Carolina G.M. Mike Lombardi has once again called a report regarding the potential NFL future of UNC head coach Bill Belichick a fake. Last week, after NFL Network reported that multiple teams reached out to inquire as to whether Belichick would be
Ex-Dolphins QB Skylar Thompson Signs Reserve/Futures Deal With Steelers
Former Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson has signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers, according to his agency, SportsTrust Advisors. In 2024, Thompson beat out Mike White for the Dolphins’ backup quarterback job during training camp and appeared in three regular season games, including a Week 3 start in place of
Frostbite from 2016 playoff game had fingertip amputation a possibility for Kam Chancellor
Last year’s Wild Card game between the Dolphins and Chiefs featured temperatures that were both bone-chilling and, for some, flesh-killing. Some fans who attended the game developed frostbite. There were reports of amputations, although the specifics remain unclear. A new article from ESPN.com looks back at the deep-freeze playoff game,
Packers coaching staff takes a hit with retirement of Clements
Tom Clements is a legend in Green Bay, and that’s for good reasons. Clements has been a long-time NFL quarterbacks coach and assistant who has played a role in developing some of the greatest quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen. He’s credited with coaching Brett Favre towards the tail end
Mike Tomlin to any team interested in trading for him: “Save your time”
Unlike last year, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin didn’t walk away when asked by reporters about his future. Like last year, he handled one specific question about his future with a very specific and clear message. Asked for his message to any team that might be interested in possibly trading for
Raiders Request GM Interview With Steelers Exec Sheldon White
The Raiders have requested an interview with Steelers director of pro scouting Sheldon White, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. White is a former NFL cornerback who began his front office career as a scout for the Lions in 1997. He worked his way up to director of player personnel by
David Montgomery “so happy” to be back and contributing in the postseason
Lions running back David Montgomery hasn’t played since Dec. 15 when he injured his knee in a loss to the Bills. The Lions initially thought the injury to his MCL might be season ending. Montgomery, though, had a full practice Tuesday and will return Saturday against the Commanders after a
Five matchups to watch in Eagles-Rams playoff showdown
Another rematch is in store for the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the Los Angeles Rams in a NFC divisional-round matchup. When the two teams faced off in November, the Eagles bullied their way to a 37-20 victory at SoFi Stadium. This time around, the two NFC juggernauts will
Bears complete interview with former Stanford coach David Shaw
The Bears completed an interview with Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their vacant head coaching job, the team reports. Shaw, 52, was Stanford’s head coach from 2011-22, compiling a 96-54 record with the Cardinal and three Pac-12 conference titles. Before returning to his alma mater to coach in
Eagles Place Nakobe Dean On IR, Bring Back Nicholas Morrow
A few teams have turned to Nicholas Morrow as a regular starter, but the veteran linebacker has been unable to secure much in the way of financial commitments in free agency. He has spent most of this season with the Bills as a backup, before being waived earlier this month.
Raiders request interview with Steelers executive Sheldon White
The Raiders have requested permission to interview Steelers director of pro personnel Sheldon White for their vacant General Manager position, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. White joined the Steelers in 2022. He began his scouting career in 1997 with the Lions before being promoted to director of pro personnel