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The Cowboys entered the head-coaching market on Monday, but Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman suggested the team might not like what it finds. During an appearance on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” ahead of the Vikings-Rams wild-card game, Aikman discussed the Cowboys’ decision to let head coach Mike McCarthy become

Although Bo Nix and Troy Franklin became the first rookies to connect on a playoff touchdown pass, the Bills eventually proved far too much for a Broncos team that came into the season with low expectations. Nix played the lead role in changing the perception of Sean Payton‘s team, and

Although the Saints are not conducting the wide-ranging search the Bears and Jets are, they are still expected to expand their candidate pool. The Cowboys’ decision not to renew Mike McCarthy‘s contract will affect multiple HC-needy teams during this cycle. McCarthy is expected to meet with the Saints next week about their

Bill Belichick has come up in connection to the Raiders and Cowboys’ HC jobs. Though the ties have been loose to this point, the recently hired North Carolina coach’s staff may be causing some unrest in Chapel Hill. Belichick having only hired a few assistants — including retaining interim HC

The Houston Texans released Diontae Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, ending the wide receiver’s stint with the team after only two games. “With Diontae, unfortunately it didn’t work out and we’re on to the Chiefs,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters ahead of the team’s AFC divisional-round playoff game against

A report over the weekend pointed to the expected Steelers coaching scenario — Mike Tomlin returning for a 19th season — taking shape. Nothing has emerged to contradict it, and the veteran HC addressed the matter himself Tuesday. Regarding any potential trade inquiries HC-needy teams may have, Tomlin told prospective

Diontae Johnson‘s latest NFL gig has proven to be short-lived. The Texans waived the veteran wideout on Tuesday, 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

Not conducting the kind of wide-ranging search the Bears and Jets are, the Saints are still expected to expand their candidate pool. The Cowboys’ decision not to renew Mike McCarthy‘s contract will end up affecting multiple HC-needy teams during this cycle. McCarthy is expected to meet with the Saints next

Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, the Los Angeles Rams‘ leading receiver in Monday night’s 27-9 wild-card game win over the Minnesota Vikings, exited the game with a chest injury and was taken to a local hospital. After the game, head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Higbee was in stable condition, per NFL

It was learned yesterday that Mike McCarthy will not remain in place as the Cowboys’ head coach. As the team’s search for his replacement begins, questions about his staff will be raised. The name garnering the most attention at this point is defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. The 68-year-old returned to Dallas this past

While those running the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be in no hurry to fire head coach Mike Tomlin following the club’s 28-14 wild-card playoff loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens this past Saturday, some analysts and reporters mentioned after that game that interested clubs could call the Steelers about a potential trade

JANUARY 14: The Titans’ second round of interviews will take place in person today, tomorrow and Thursday, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports’ reports. Once all six candidates have been met with, it would come as no surprise if a decision were to be made in relatively short order. Tennessee may well

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold lost money on Monday night. With an ugly performance against the Rams, Darnold’s stock entering free agency took a hit. Darnold should still be a top option for quarterback-needy teams, but is he No. 1 among this year’s free-agent crop? Let’s find out. 10. Joshua Dobbs

The Falcons are among the teams to make coordinator changes this offseason. DC Jimmy Lake was dismissed over the weekend, and the search for his replacement will be worth monitoring. Former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will interview with the Falcons for their vacancy, as first reported by NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe. Confirming the

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel did not wait around to get his message across to his new team. On Sunday, the Patriots announced they were hiring Vrabel as their next head coach. Vrabel replaced Jerod Mayo after the latter’s tumultuous 2024 season at the helm in Foxborough. Vrabel

The Rams’ offense was shorthanded after Tyler Higbee exited last night’s game. Los Angeles has advanced to the divisional round, but it is unclear if the veteran tight end will be available for the team’s next contest. Higbee suffered a chest injury on Monday night, head coach Sean McVay confirmed. He has been

Somewhat surprisingly, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones confirmed on Monday that he and head coach Mike McCarthy agreed that “it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction” this offseason.  Later in the day, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott referred to McCarthy as “a great

TODAY, 5:10pm: While initial reports painted Ryan Cowden as the No. 2 behind front office leader Eliot Wolf, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel hinted that the arrangement may not be so cut and dry. During his introductory press conference, Vrabel said the team’s front office approach would feature a

Bill Belichick has moved on to coaching at the collegiate level, but the six-time Super Bowl champion is still willing to aim at NFL officials. As he has done several times this season, Belichick appeared on “ManningCast” during Monday night’s NFC wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los

If Ryan Kelly has his way, he’ll continue his career in Indianapolis. However, the impending free agent center understands that there’s no guarantee that he’ll return to the only team he’s ever played for. Following the Colts‘ season finale, the former first-round pick discussed his future in the NFL…and he

If you thought the Saints were bad this season, wait for 2025. General manager Mickey Loomis spoke with reporters for the first time since the team ended the 2024 season 5-12, the franchise’s worst record since 2005, when it was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Loomis’ comments suggest New Orleans’ downward

January 13th, 2025 at 7:03pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Rams The Colts announced that they’ve re-signed linebacker Cameron McGrone to a one-year extension. The former fifth-round pick has spent the past two-plus years in Indy, including a 2024 campaign where he collected six

McCarthy will interview for the Chicago HC job Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News’ David Moore reports. The Bears had requested a McCarthy meeting while he was still under contract, but the Cowboys blocked it. That is no longer in the equation, and the Bears will take advantage. It’s rare to see

January 13th, 2025 at 7:21pm CST by Ben Levine Just one practice squad move to pass along: Minnesota Vikings Signed: OT Marcellus Johnson Marcellus Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Mizzou, spent much of the preseason with the Giants. He was later scooped up by the Vikings, where he had

The NFL wild-card round was, for the most part, an absolute disaster for the Los Angeles Chargers. But one bright spot was wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who set a rookie record with 197 receiving yards in the 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans. Unfortunately for head coach Jim Harbaugh, he