Ron Rivera to interview with Bears on Sunday
Ron Rivera won a Super Bowl while playing for the Bears and he will meet with the team about a possible return in a different capacity on Sunday. Jonathan Jones of CBS Spots reports that Rivera will interview for the team’s head coaching job. Rivera also interviewed with the Jets
Falcons Fire DC Jimmy Lake
The coaching turnover continues. Atlanta will officially be looking for a new defensive coordinator as Mike Garafolo reports that the Falcons have fired Jimmy Lake. In addition to Lake, Atlanta has let go of defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, as well. Lake, a very experienced defensive backs coach with four
The 7 Most Meddlesome Owners in Sports Since 2000
Owning a professional franchise is big business. Because of the money invested, however, it’s also an emotional one. That complicated reality has been a real… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Report: Deion Sanders has expressed interest in Raiders head coaching job
Colorado coach Deion Sanders is reportedly interested in becoming the next head coach of the Raiders. The Las Vegas Review-Journal quotes an unnamed person with knowledge of the situation as saying of Sanders, “He has a very strong interest in the job.” If Sanders is interested, he has not said
Deion Sanders Eyeing Raiders HC Job
While Deion Sanders has continually committed to sticking with the Colorado Buffaloes, it sounds like the fast-rising head coach and NFL Hall of Fame cornerback has indeed been sniffing around at some NFL gigs. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Sanders “has his eye” on the Raiders
Pete Carroll set to interview with Raiders on Tuesday
Bill Belichick may not be heading to Las Vegas, but another Super Bowl-winning coach is going to interview with the Raiders. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll will interview with the team on Tuesday. Carroll met with the Bears this week about their
Cowboys, HC Mike McCarthy to begin contract talks
Mike McCarthy‘s future remains uncertain at this point as the expiration of his current contract draws nearer. Further signs point to him remaining in place in place as the Cowboys’ head coach, though. McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones have remained in contact since the end of the season, although terms
Lane Johnson not happy that Penei Sewell beat him out for first-team All-Pro
The 50 voters who selected the All-Pro team chose Penei Sewell as the first-team right tackle over Lane Johnson by a vote of 35-15. Johnson isn’t happy about that. Johnson has a list of stats that show him out-performing Sewell taped to his locker, and he confirmed to Jeff McLane
Jets To Interview Darren Mougey, Lance Newmark, Chris Spielman For GM Job
The Jets are already well into their general manager search, and we’ve got a handful of new names to add to their robust list of candidates. According to Peter Schrager of FOX Sports, the Jets are interviewing three previously unreported candidates for the job today: Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey,
Jets announce interview with Broncos assistant G.M. Darren Mougey
The Jets have completed another interview with a General Manager candidate. Broncos assistant G.M. Darren Mougey is the latest person to interview for the position. The Jets fired Joe Douglas during the regular season and Phil Savage closed out the year as the interim G.M. Mougey is in his second
Bears add franchise icon to list of HC candidates
The Bears are adding a franchise icon to their list of head coaching candidates. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Bears will interview Ron Rivera this weekend for their head coaching job. Rivera has had multiple stints with the organization, most famously between 1984 and 1992, when the linebacker helped
A Bill Belichick, Tom Brady reunion in Las Vegas is unlikely
When it comes to Bill Belichick potentially returning to the NFL, his North Carolina buyout speaks louder than anything anyone can say. That said, the Raiders are not expected to be the destination. As one source with knowledge of the dynamics between Raiders minority partner Tom Brady and Belichick has
Bears To Interview Ron Rivera For HC Job
The Bears are adding a franchise icon to their list of head coaching candidates. According to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the Bears will interview Ron Rivera this weekend for their head coaching job. Rivera has had multiple stints with the organization, most famously between 1984 and 1992 when the
NFL Playoffs 2025: Overtime Rules, Bracket and Postseason Format | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The road to Super Bowl LIX kicks off for 12 of the 14 NFL postseason participants on wild-card weekend . Only the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions have off this weekend, which means four wins are required for any of the non-No. 1 seeds to hoist the Vince Lombardi
How Saquon Barkley quickly established himself as leader with Eagles
Shortly after running back Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent last March, his new teammates noted how he embraced a leadership role following the retirements of “culture guys” Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox. The Athletic’s Brooks Kubena expanded on all that Barkley has meant for the
LSU WR Kyren Lacy wanted for negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run charges
NFL draft prospect Kyren Lacy is wanted on negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run charges, Baton Rouge television station WAFB reports. The Louisiana State Police have issued an arrest warrant for the former LSU receiver, who also faces a charge of reckless driving. A former Marine was killed and two others
Micah Parsons Hoping For Extension Before Training Camp
Both Micah Parsons and the Cowboys have expressed interest in keeping the dynamic edge rusher in Dallas for the foreseeable future. Of course, that would require a long-term agreement between the two sides, as Parsons is currently set to enter the 2025 season as an impending free agent. [RELATED: Micah
PFT’s 2024 offensive player of the year: Saquon Barkley
John Mara should not read this article. Last year, the Giants decided not to re-sign running back Saquon Barkley, sending him directly into the arms of the Eagles. Some 2,000 rushing yards and one unprecedented backward hurdle later, Barkley is the PFT offensive player of the year. He finished with
Joe Milton III responds to fans mad about Patriots losing No. 1 draft pick
The New England Patriots would’ve “earned” the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft last Sunday had they lost to a Buffalo Bills side already locked in as the No. 2 seed for the AFC playoffs. Instead, rookie quarterback and sixth-round pick Joe Milton III helped New England notch a 23-16 win
Carson Beck’s reported $4 million NIL payment keeps changing the NFL game
If it’s true that former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck will receive $4 million in NIL money to play for the University of Miami in 2025, numbers like that will get more and more high-end college football players to do what the NFL has encouraged them to do (possibly as a
Dolphins Fire ST Coordinator Danny Crossman, WR Coach Wes Welker
The Dolphins have parted ways with special teams coordinator Danny Crossman and wide receivers coach Wes Welker, per a team announcement. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel released a statement on his staff changes. “I am grateful for Danny’s contributions and dedication to the Dolphins over the course of many seasons,
Venu Sports has left the building
With the NFL news cycles at a non-stop fever pitch, it’s hard for things not directly relevant to the NFL to make a blip on our radar screen. Here’s one that did. Venu Sports, the much-hyped mega sports streamer created by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery that was delayed
The ‘NFL QB’s with the most rushing TD’s in a season’ quiz
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts missed the final two games of the regular season with a concussion, but is on track to start their Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. While the Eagles went 2-0 without Hurts against divisional rivals Dallas and New York, heading into the playoffs
NFL Rumors: Latest Pre-Playoff Buzz Surrounding 2025 Coaching Vacancies | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Reaves/Getty Images Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is one of this offseason’s hottest coaching candidates. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, his interview with the New England Patriots went “great,” and he has also met with three other teams searching for new head coaches. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN
Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr., Jamel Dean Expected To Play In Wild-Card Round
As the Buccaneers prepare for their wild-card matchup, they are set to have a pair of key defensive starters back in the lineup. Tampa Bay’s secondary figures to receive two notable boosts in time for Sunday. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Friday that safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and cornerback Jamel Dean are set to
Dolphins fire WRs coach Wes Welker, STs coordinator Danny Crossman
The Dolphins will not go forward with two coaches in 2025. Miami announced on Friday that special teams coordinator Danny Crossman and receivers coach/pass game specialist Wes Welker have been fired. “I am grateful for Danny’s contributions and dedication to the Dolphins over the course of many seasons, as well
Insider links Raiders with big-name HC candidate
Shortly before it was learned on Thursday that the Las Vegas Raiders had fired general manager Tom Telesco, a report emerged claiming that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was “intrigued by” possibly becoming the next head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, Johnson “might want his own general manager in place” instead of
Rams, Cardinals, NFL trying to make it feel like a Rams home game in Arizona
The Rams are playing their “home” playoff game in Arizona on Monday night because of the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles, but they’re doing what they can to make State Farm Stadium in Glendale feel like SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Rams President Kevin Demoff posted several messages on social
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts Cleared For Playoffs
The Eagles’ hopes for a No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs seemingly came to a halt, along with their 10-game winning streak, when Jalen Hurts was knocked out of Philadelphia’s Week 16 game against the division-rival Commanders after only one and a half drives. Luckily, Hurts’ injury should not
Texans won’t have TE Teagan Quitoriano on Saturday
The Texans announced an update to their injury report on Friday afternoon. Tight end Teagan Quitoriano was listed as questionable on Thursday due to the calf injury that landed him on injured reserve in late November, but the team announced that he will not be activated in time to play
Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence discusses concussion-related concerns after latest worrisome injury
While the Jacksonville Jaguars shut quarterback Trevor Lawrence down in early December so he could undergo shoulder surgery, it’s worth noting that he was originally sidelined because he suffered a second concussion across roughly 12 months. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Lawrence insisted his concussion history “doesn’t necessarily worry” him regardless of long-term health
Quentin Johnston is expected to play Saturday vs. Texans
Coming off the best game of his young career, Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston should be available for Saturday’s postseason opener. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Johnston is good to go and is expected to play against the Texans in the wild card round. Johnston is listed as questionable with a
Colts Eyeing QB Addition, Philosophical Shift This Offseason
The Colts were considered a team to watch as ‘Black Monday’ approached considering the manner in which their season ended. Despite finishing the campaign at 8-9 and out of the playoffs once again, owner Jim Irsay immediately made it clear both head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard
“Make Sure the Culture Lives”: Colts’ DE Kwity Paye Mission to Elevate Liberia
“Please, please! I have to go. This is the only way.” This was a 12-year-old Kwity Paye to his mother Agnes, pleading to attend Bishop Hendricken, a private high school in Warwick, Rhode Island, believing it would get him one step closer to playing in the NFL — a dream
Why the Raiders should consider Liam Coen as next HC
If the Las Vegas Raiders get a chance to speak to Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, both sides will know quickly if it is the best fit. The Raiders or any other NFL teams looking for a head coach cannot interview Coen until three days after the Bucs’
Jaguars announce they interviewed Steve Spagnuolo for head coach
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has interviewed for the Jaguars’ head-coaching vacancy. The Jaguars announced on Friday night that they completed an interview with Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo is widely viewed as one of the best defensive coaches in NFL history, with four Super Bowl rings as a defensive coordinator. His previous
Browns’ Deshaun Watson Suffers Second Achilles Tear
Deshaun Watson‘s recent setback in his Achilles rehab has proven to be a situation which will seriously threaten his availability for 2025. The Browns quarterback tore his Achilles a second time, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The team has since confirmed the news. Such a scenario was raised as
Jordan Love off injury report, set to play vs. Eagles
Packers quarterback Jordan Love is officially set to play versus the Eagles on Sunday. Love (elbow) is off the final injury report of the week and is expected to start against Philadelphia in the wild card round. While Love was limited on Wednesday, he was a full participant in Thursday
The ‘Most receiving yards in the NFL since 2020’ quiz
One of the players who probably most appreciates being back in the NFL playoffs is Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin. McLaurin has caught a pass from 11 different QB’s in his time in Washington, and despite making the playoffs in 2020 has never played on a team with a
Rams say 35,000 of their season ticket holders bought tickets to game in Arizona
Despite their game moving 400 miles east because of the wildfires in Los Angeles, the Rams expect to have a solid turnout from their fans on Monday night. Rams President Kevin Demoff said 35,000 Rams season ticket holders bought tickets to their Monday night game against the Vikings, which had
Colts Interview Browns’ Ephraim Banda For DC
The meteoric rise continues for Ephraim Banda. The Browns safeties coach has only been in the NFL for two years, and he already has earned his first defensive coordinator interview. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that Banda will meet with the Colts about their open defensive coordinator position. Banda’s
Winners and Losers of CFB Playoff Semifinal Games | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Rich Storry/Getty Images Notre Dame looked left-for-dead at halftime of its semifinal game against Penn State. Maybe you wrote them off. If so, it wasn’t the first time this year, was it? After all, the Fighting Irish’s early-September loss to Northern Illinois was one of the biggest upsets in the
Colts make huge Anthony Richardson decision
2023 first-round draft pick Anthony Richardson began the last two regular seasons as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback. Richardson has some work ahead of him to remain atop the depth chart through the end of August. As shared by RotoWire/CBS Sports, citing ESPN’s Stephen Holder, Colts general manager Chris Ballard said on Friday that
Chargers activate Simi Fehoko, Eli Apple off of IR
The Chargers have made a few roster moves in advance of their wild card matchup with the Texans on Saturday. Los Angeles announced receiver Simi Fehoko and cornerback Eli Apple have been activated to the 53-man roster off of injured reserve. Fehoko is back after dealing with an elbow injury
Panthers Make Multiple Defensive Staff Changes
The Panthers are making multiple changes to their defensive staff after ranking dead-last in yards and points allowed this season. Head coach Dave Canales recently reaffirmed his confidence in defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, but the team has moved on from three members of his staff. Safeties coach Bert Watts, outside linebackers
If Sam Darnold struggles, could Vikings turn to Daniel Jones?
After the Giants cut starting quarterback Daniel Jones, he joined Minnesota’s practice squad. It was a wise move, aimed at getting him on a team while maintaining the flexibility to sign with another team’s active roster, should the opportunity arise. Now that the regular season has ended, Jones has gone
Rams expecting strong show of fan support in Arizona
The Los Angeles Rams’ home playoff game on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings had to be relocated to Arizona due to the ongoing wildfire situation in Los Angeles. Despite the move and everything surrounding the situation, it sounds like the Rams are still expecting a pretty significant showing of
Aaron Jones remains limited on Friday’s injury report
Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quad) remained limited in Friday’s practice. Jones first appeared on the report with the injury in Week 18 when he had two limited practices before full participation in the final practice of the week. He played 40 of 65 plays in the loss to the
Former Bears HC Matt Eberflus “Involved” In Bengals’ DC Search
Former Bears head coach Matt Eberflus doesn’t appear to be staying inactive for long. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Eberflus “is involved in the Bengals defensive coordinator search.” While the wording of the report is vague, it likely indicates that Eberflus is a candidate to take over for the Bengals’
Broncos list Tyler Badie as questionable for wild card matchup vs. Bills
The Broncos have an almost entirely clean injury report for Sunday’s wild card matchup against the Bills. Denver has listed running back Tyler Baide (back) as questionable and reserve offensive lineman Frank Crum (illness) as out. Badie is still on injured reserve and would have to be activated to play















































