Patriots make decision on their new head coach
The New England Patriots have hired a new head coach. Mike Vrabel has agreed to a multi-year deal to become the next head coach of the Patriots, according to multiple reports. The news is hardly a surprise, as Vrabel was New England’s top target all along. While Vrabel drew interest
Titans complete interview with Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham
The Titans continued a busy weekend of General Manager interviews on Sunday morning. The team announced that they have completed an interview with Bears assistant G.M. Ian Cunningham. The Titans fired Ran Carthon last week after two years on the job. Cunningham has been with the Bears since 2022 and
Patriots To Hire Mike Vrabel As Head Coach
To no surprise, the Patriots are expected to name Mike Vrabel their next head coach. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com was the first to report the news. More to come. This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
DeMeco Ryans: Our defense dominated, that’s our brand of football
The first five Texans possessions of Saturday’s game against the Chargers ended with two turnovers and three punts, but the team remained in the game thanks to the work of their defense. After field goals on their first two possessions, the Chargers failed to sustain any drives for the rest
Why it’s finally time for Steelers, Mike Tomlin to part ways
It’s time. It’s finally time the Pittsburgh Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin. Even though the Steelers pride themselves on being a franchise of stability — they have had only three head coaches since 1969 — and one unwilling to make knee-jerk decisions, Pittsburgh’s 28-14 wild-card loss to the Ravens
Justin Herbert: I let the team down
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert made the wrong kind of history on Saturday. Herbert threw three interceptions during the regular season, but his four interceptions were a major reason for the Chargers’ 32-12 loss to the Texans. Herbert is the first quarterback with at least 200 attempts in a season to
Steelers QB Russell Wilson Reiterates Desire To Re-Sign With Team
Back in March, mere days after the Steelers signed quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year contract covering the 2024 campaign, there were already reports indicating that player and team were planning to discuss a multiyear accord in the 2025 offseason. After Wilson took over the QB1 role from Justin Fields
NFL Rumors: Analyzing Latest on Deion Sanders, Robert Saleh and Mike Vrabel | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Might it be Primetime in Las Vegas? Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Colorado football coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders “has his eyes on the Raiders’ coaching job, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.”
Jim Harbaugh: Texans were the better team, and that’s on me
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says he deserves the blame for not having his team ready to play in their 32-12 loss to the Texans on Saturday. “They were the better team today. All respect to them. Not being the better team today, I’m accountable for that, so that’s on me,
NFL Wild-Card Saturday 2025 Takeaways: What’s Next for HOU, LA, BAL and PIT? | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Derrick Henry Provides Baltimore Ravens With Closer for Long Playoff Run The narrative of Lamar Jackson not delivering in the postseason will disappear now that Derrick Henry is in the same backfield. The Ravens
Ravens’ 299 rushing yards were the most in a playoff game in 12 years
The Ravens ran had an even 300 rushing yards on Saturday against the Steelers until Lamar Jackson kneeled down on the final play of the game, leaving them at 299. That’s the most a team has had in an NFL playoff game in 12 years. The last time a team
Ladd McConkey scores 86-yard TD, but Houston returns blocked extra point for two
Just when it looked all but over for the Chargers, they got a little life. But then a key special teams play, gave the Texans momentum right back. Quarterback Justin Herbert connected with Ladd McConkey over the middle on third-and-26 for an 86-yard, catch-and-run touchdown. But Cameron Dicker’s extra point
Texans advance to divisional round with 32-12 win over Chargers
The Texans started slowly on Saturday afternoon, but used a strong performance in the second half to beat the Chargers 32-12 and advance to the divisional round. Houston was down 6-0 late in the second quarter, but a broken play got the team’s offense going and shifted the energy in
Here’s the full list of the PFT 2024 NFL award winners
The awards are out. Ten in all. Here’s a list of them along with links to the corresponding stories, which also give credit to the others who were in contention for each one. Offensive rookie of the year: Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Defensive rookie of the year: Rams linebacker Jared
Watch: Justin Herbert matches season interception total with three picks in three quarters
The first three quarters of Saturday’s wild-card game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Houston Texans were not exactly a clinic in great quarterback play or offensive football. That was highlighted (or perhaps low-lighted) when Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw his second interception of the day, sailing a pass to
George Pickens isn’t optimistic about the Steelers’ offense
Quarterback Russell Wilson has said he wants to return to the Steelers in 2025. Receiver George Pickens might feel differently about himself. He was asked during his post-game press conference whether he’s seen signs of growth in the Pittsburgh offense. “Yeah, I’ve seen signs of growth, for sure,” Pickens told
NFL insider reveals this HC candidate is a name to watch for Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders have taken a liking to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Perhaps the feeling is mutual — limited owner Tom Brady. Raiders and Johnson met virtually Friday to discuss the head-coaching position, and NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that Johnson “quickly emerged as the candidate
Steelers’ 2025 Free Agents, Targets and Draft Needs After NFL Playoff Loss | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Vikings QB Sam DarnoldBrace Hemmelgarn/Getty Images If the Steelers want to make a splash in the offseason, targeting Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency could be the way to do it. Darnold played splendidly while propelling Minnesota to Super Bowl contention. However, the Vikings only signed him to
Watch: Kirk Herbstreit calls out Steelers for lack of fight
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered Saturday’s wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens on a four-game losing streak and were trying to buck a trend of slow starts in their past playoff games. They did not do that, as they fell into a 21-0 halftime deficit and showed no push or fight
LSU WR Kyren Lacy Wanted In Fatal Hit-And-Run Accident
Kyren Lacy was likely expecting to be preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft at this point in the year. Unfortunately, his focus will seemingly be in a legal battle as Chris Nakamoto of WAFB9 was the first to report that the Louisiana State Police have issued an arrest warrant for
Russell Wilson wants to return to the Steelers in 2025
Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson started his first season as a starter with the Steelers at 6-1. He finished at 6-6, capped by the team’s latest playoff loss in a string that dates back to 2016. He’ll be a free agent in March. Does he want to return to Pittsburgh for
Chargers-Texans takeaways: Houston stars shine
It only took one game for the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend to deliver its first upset. The Texans (11-7) defeated the Chargers (11-7), 32-12, after entering Saturday’s wild-card game as a 2.5-point home underdog. Here are three takeaways from Houston’s surprising win. Knee-jerk reaction: Jim Harbaugh gets the full
Lamar Jackson, Rashod Bateman stake Ravens to 7-0 lead
The Ravens blew out the Steelers at home in Week 16 and they picked up where they left off on Saturday night. After forcing a Steelers punt to open the game, the Ravens drove 95 yards in 13 plays to pick up the first points of the contest. Quarterback Lamar
RB Javonte Williams Wants To Re-Sign With Broncos
Javonte Williams’ performance as a rookie seemed to put him on track to operate as the lead running back for the Broncos over the long term. His timeshare with Melvin Gordon appeared to be a temporary arrangement, but the team’s backfield plans were altered once Williams suffered ACL and LCL
Kyren Williams on practice in Arizona: “I felt like I was at peace”
The Rams have made the move to Arizona, in advance of Monday night’s playoff game against the Vikings. After a Saturday practice, running back Kyren Williams embraced the break from a difficult week for thousands in Los Angeles. “I felt like I was at peace,” Williams said, via the Associated
Steelers-Ravens takeaways: Lamar Jackson has MVP showing
The Baltimore Ravens are moving on to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs after a convincing 28-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. While the final score might make it look like this game was somewhat competitive, it really was not. The Ravens were the best team
Ravens run wild in 28-14 win over Steelers
Derrick Henry’s first season with the Ravens was a smashing success and the fun continued in his playoff debut for the team. Henry ran 26 times for 186 yards and the Ravens piled up 299 rushing yards in a convincing 28-14 win over the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. The
2025 NFL Cap Carryover, By Team
With the regular season in the books, all NFL teams have declared their cap carryover for the 2025 league year. Unused cap space from the current campaign will roll over, a substantial element of many teams’ financial planning. Last offseason saw a record-breaking jump in the salary cap ceiling (pushing
Russell Wilson gets Steelers on the board, Ravens still up 21-7
The second half of Saturday’s game against the Ravens is off to a much better start for the Steelers than the first half. The Steelers forced a Ravens punt to open the third quarter, but were staring at a long field after Baltimore downed the punt at the Steelers’ 2-yard-line.
Falcons make major changes to coaching staff after disappointing 2024 season
The Falcons defense struggled in Lake’s one year coaching it. He failed to build on a promising 2023 season when the unit ranked 18th in scoring (21.9 points per game) and 11th in yards allowed (321.1 yards per game). It was the first time the unit finished inside the top
Derrick Henry answers Steelers TD with one of his own, Ravens up 28-7
The Steelers showed some signs of life to kick off the third quarter of Saturday night’s game in Baltimore, but the momentum shift came crashing to a halt. Ravens running back Derrick Henry gets the most credit for that. The Steelers drove 98 yards for a touchdown that cut Baltimore’s
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/11/25
Saturday’s minor transactions and more standard gameday practice squad elevations for the wild-card round of the playoffs: Baltimore Ravens Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Tampa Bay Buccaneers Washington Commanders As a member of the practice squad this year, Clifford, the second-year passer out of
Ravens in total control, lead Steelers 21-0 at halftime
The Ravens and Steelers have played a lot of close games over the years, but Saturday’s Wild Card game in Baltimore is not shaping up to be one of them. Lamar Jackson has thrown two touchdowns, Derrick Henry has run for another and the Steelers have managed just 59 yards
Chargers’ Justin Herbert takes blame for loss to Texans
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert had a game to forget against the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round. Herbert was 14-of-32 for 242 yards with one passing touchdown and four interceptions in the Chargers’ 32-12 loss to the Texans. “I just have to be better,” Herbert said. The
Ravens running over Steelers, lead 14-0
The Ravens used a combination of running and passing to score their first touchdown on Saturday, but they didn’t need to put the ball in the air in order to extend their lead. Derrick Henry ran for an 8-yard touchdown to cap a 13-play, 85-yard drive and put the Ravens
Coaching Rumors: Brady, Browns, Bears
Head coach and general manager interviews are underway, and the Raiders are looking to hire both. Already looking to hire a new head coach after firing Antonio Pierce, the Raiders made the move to fire general manager Tom Telesco, as well, at the alleged behest of part-owner Tom Brady. According
Jauan Jennings does not receive fine after his ejection in Week 18
Officials ejected Jauan Jennings in the first half Sunday. It denied him a chance to reach 1,000 yards receiving. Jennings was penalized on back-to-back plays for aggressively blocking Cardinals defensive backs Starling Thomas and Sean Murphy-Bunting on successive plays. Thomas and Murphy-Bunting also were penalized, and Jennings and Murphy-Bunting disqualified.
Watch: C.J. Stroud’s incredible throw leads Texans to halftime lead
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud made something out of nothing to spark Houston’s 99-yard go-ahead touchdown drive against the Chargers in the first game of Super Wild Card Weekend. Facing a third-and-16 from Houston’s 17-yard line, Stroud failed to handle Texans center Jarrett Patterson’s high snap, which went over his right
Chargers’ 2025 Free Agents, Targets and Draft Needs After NFL Playoff Loss | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Mississippi WR prospect Tre HarrisJustin Ford/Getty Images If the Chargers don’t target a high-end receiver in the early offseason, they may look to take one early in the draft. While Johnston, a 2023 first-round pick, has flashed potential, he has yet to develop into a fully dependable target. “Johnston continues
Community Tailgate: NFL MVP Race
The 2023 NFL season yielded a dearth of clear-cut MVP candidates, but that has not proven to be the case this year. Several players made a claim to receive consideration at various points in the campaign, and debate has continued through the conclusion of the season regarding which one will
Eric Murray pick six off Justin Herbert gives Texans 20-6 lead
The Texans have taken control of their wild card matchup against the Chargers late in the third quarter with a defensive score. Houston safety Eric Murray picked off a Justin Herbert pass and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown, giving the AFC South champs a 20-6 lead. Herbert was
Report: NFL may reevaluate playoff seeding format
After expanding the playoffs to 14 teams (seven in each conference) in 2020, the NFL has seen a new problem develop in its postseason format. There are three teams with superior records than their opponents who will play their respective wild-card games on the road this weekend. The league’s current format
Broncos activate RB Tyler Badie from injured reserve
The Broncos added running back depth for Sunday’s wild-card game against the Bills. The team announced Saturday it has activated running back Tyler Badie from injured reserve. The Broncos placed offensive tackle Frank Crum on the non-football injury list in a corresponding move. Denver also elevated offensive guard Nick Gargiulo
Mike Vrabel Expected To Become Patriots Next HC
5:33: As if the below reporting wasn’t enough indication of where this coaching search was headed, Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports confirmed that the Patriots are indeed negotiating a deal with Vrabel to become their next head coach. Schultz claims that, “barring something unforeseen, the expectation remains that both sides
Chargers have early 6-0 lead after early takeaway
The Chargers have an early 6-0 lead over the Texans, but they could be up by more. Los Angeles’ first drive stalled in the red zone after getting down to Houston’s 14-yard line. And then the club picked up a fumble on Houston’s first play from scrimmage to get an
Patriots reportedly take big step toward hiring Mike Vrabel
The Patriots seem to be well on their way to replacing one former player-head coach with another. They fired former linebacker Jerod Mayo after only one season as head coach, and it appears that New England is narrowing in on another former linebacker to replace him. While it has already
Bears announce interviews with Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn
The Bears have been looking up at the Lions in the NFC North the last couple of years and part of their plan to catch them could include hiring a current member of their coaching staff. The Bears announced that they completed interviews with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/11/25
Today’s practice squad transactions: Pittsburgh Steelers Signed WR Scotty Miller Released: S Ayo Oyelola This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors
Bengals LB Germaine Pratt fined for hit to head of Steelers RB Najee Harris
Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt avoided a penalty for a hit to the head of Steelers running back Najee Harris in Week 18, but he received some discipline from the league this week. The NFL announced that Pratt has been fined $22,511 for using his helmet to make contact with Harris’s
Falcons in market for new DC, DL coach
Lake, a very experienced defensive backs coach with four universities and four NFL teams on his résumé, was in his first year as a defensive coordinator in the NFL. Following a playing career in college, Lake immediately jumped into coaching. With seven years of college coaching under his belt, Lake
















































