Vikings Sign Daniel Jones To Active Roster
After spending more than a month on the Vikings’ practice squad, Daniel Jones is making the move up. Minnesota is signing the veteran quarterback to its 53-man roster. To make room for the former Giants starter, the Vikings waived Brett Rypien. This marks the second time this year Rypien has
Cameron Heyward misses practice with an illness
Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward missed practice Tuesday with an illness. Offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo was the only other player on the active roster out of practice. He had a rest day. Rookie guard Mason McCormick had limited work after breaking his hand against the Bengals on Saturday. The fourth-round
Cowboys can’t keep ignoring Bears’ request to interview McCarthy
The Dallas Cowboys must realize that ignoring the Chicago Bears’ request to interview head coach Mike McCarthy won’t make it disappear. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Cowboys still haven’t replied to the Bears, who asked to speak with McCarthy on Monday. Not permitting the Bears to interview McCarthy
Patriots will interview Mike Vrabel on Thursday
Mike Vrabel is currently ironing his red jacket with the Patriots Hall of Fame crest. On Thursday, Patriots Hall of Famer Mike Vrabel will interview with the Patriots for their vacant head-coaching position, via NFL Media. The Patriots moved quickly to fire first-year coach Jerod Mayo after Sunday’s win over
Bears Not Ruling Out Trading For HC; Latest On Team’s Search Process
The Bears have not seen a coach stick around for a long-term stay since Lovie Smith, having seen Matt Nagy‘s tenure stop at four years and Matt Eberflus‘ end before Year 3 was done. As they hope to find a leader who can maximize Caleb Williams — or one whose
Rams place Blake Corum on injured reserve
The Rams have made a few roster moves on Tuesday as they begin preparing to play the Vikings in the wild card round. Los Angeles placed running back Blake Corum on injured reserve after he suffered a fractured forearm during Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. A third-round pick in the
Dolphins GM addresses whether WR Tyreek Hill has requested a trade
The Miami Dolphins insist they’ve resolved their issues with wide receiver Tyreek Hill, but questions about his future remain. In a Tuesday news conference , Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Hill didn’t request a trade, even though he recently indicated he’ll play elsewhere next season. “I’m out, bro,” Hill
Texans designate TE Teagan Quitoriano to return from IR
The Texans designated tight end Teagan Quitoriano to return from injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. It opens a 21-day practice window for Quitoriano, who injured his knee in a Week 12 loss to the Titans. Quitoriano missed the final five regular-season games and ended his third season playing 102
Raiders To Fire HC Antonio Pierce
Two days after the Patriots made Jerod Mayo a one-and-done head coach, the Raiders are following suit. Antonio Pierce‘s stay as a full-time Raiders HC will be capped at one season, with NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reporting the team is firing its interim-turned-full-time coach. Rumblings about
Dan Campbell emphasizes Aidan Hutchinson has season-ending injury but Lions not ruling him out
Aidan Hutchinson broke the fibula and tibia in his left leg in Week 6 against the Cowboys. At the time, Lions coach Dan Campbell called it a season-ending injury that would keep the edge rusher out 4-6 months. Hutchinson is approaching the three-month mark, and Campbell offered something of an
Dolphins GM, HC address Tyreek Hill situation
Tyreek Hill strongly hinted that he no longer wants to play for the Miami Dolphins in a rant he delivered following Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets, but the star wide receiver has not formally requested a trade. Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel spoke
Dan Campbell: It would be “ridiculous” for Aaron Glenn not to get a head-coaching job
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been named as a potential candidate for most of the NFL’s head-coaching vacancies, and his boss thinks it’s past time for Glenn to get a new job. Detroit head coach Dan Campbell said today that Glenn is the ideal candidate for any team that
Jets Request HC Interview With Saints’ Darren Rizzi
Darren Rizzi has not been eliminated from the Saints’ full-time HC post, though considering how the only interim coach-turned-full-timer since 2017 fared, it would be rather surprising if New Orleans gave this scenario serious consideration. Antonio Pierce went 4-13 as Raiders HC and is not certain to return. The 2023
Jets complete head-coaching interview with Rex Ryan
The Jets have concluded their interview with Rex Ryan to be the team’s next head coach. Ryan identified himself as a candidate early on in the process, and the Jets have confirmed he got an interview. Ryan said publicly that he believes he is going to get the job. The
Dolphins GM: Tyreek Hill has not issued trade request
In the aftermath of the Dolphins’ Week 18 contest, Tyreek Hill caused a stir with his post-game remarks. The All-Pro wideout openly discussed moving on from Miami despite agreeing to a new contract with the team this past summer. Speculation has increased since then that a trade will take place,
Chris Grier: We had “productive conversations” on Monday with Tyreek Hill
In the two days since publicly declaring that he wants out of Miami, Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill has said nothing more. At the outset of an end-of-season press conference with G.M. Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel on Tuesday, Hill’s status came up. Grier said that, on Monday, he and
Jets Request GM Meetings With Brian Gaine, Jon-Eric Sullivan
Although a second team has entered the GM mix, as the Titans have fired Ran Carthon after two years, the Jets have been at this much longer. Their GM search includes several names — both second-chance candidates and aspiring first-timers — and more interview slips have since gone out. A
Report: Patriots interviewing Byron Leftwich for head coach
The Patriots are speaking with someone who has a strong connection to their most famous quarterback about their head coaching vacancy. Per Mike Jones of TheAthletic.com, former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is interviewing for the job on Tuesday. Leftwich, 44, was the Bucs OC under head coaches Bruce Arians
Jags include notable former NFL HC on list of interview requests
Robert Saleh is hoping to land another head coach job after he was fired by the New York Jets earlier this season, and at least one team is giving him an opportunity to state his case. The Jacksonville Jaguars shared a list on Tuesday of candidates they have requested to
Bengals to interview Demarcus Covington for defensive coordinator this week
Another candidate has emerged for the Bengals’ defensive coordinator vacancy. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, New England will interview Patriots defensive coordinator Demarcus Covington for the job on Wednesday. Covington, 35, has been with the Patriots since 2017 and just finished his first year as coordinator. He started with
Jaguars Submit HC Interview Requests
As expected, the Jaguars fired Doug Pederson following his third season at the helm. As a result, Jacksonville is one of five teams in need of a new head coach. On Monday, it was learned a trio of offensive coordinators were on the Jaguars’ radar: Ben Johnson (Lions), Liam Coen (Buccaneers) and Joe Brady (Bills). All three have
Chad Brinker becomes the de facto G.M. of the Titans
Chad Brinker arrived in Tennessee two years ago, as the Assistant General Manager. Now, the General Manager will essentially be his assistant. The headline on Tuesday is that the Titans have fired G.M. Ran Carthon. The real news is that Brinker had emerged as the man in charge of the
Reporter reveals why Rex Ryan could be ‘serious candidate’ for Jets’ HC opening
Don’t disregard ESPN analyst Rex Ryan in the New York Jets’ head-coaching search. Per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Ryan will interview with the Jets on Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida. The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt suggested that Ryan’s relationship with Jets owner Woody Johnson may give him an edge over other candidates.
PFT’s 2024 offensive rookie of the year: Jayden Daniels
When Simms and I were interviewing prospects at the Scouting Combine, we asked the defensive prospects to name the best player they faced in college. For the guys from the SEC, the unanimous answer came without hesitation. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. In his first season with the Commanders, everyone saw
Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon
Ran Carthon is out as the Titans’ general manager after two years. The team announced on Tuesday Carthon has been fired while noting head coach Brian Callahan will be retained. Tennessee moved on from Jon Robinson late in the 2022 season, his seventh at the helm. Carthon was hired as his replacement, and he
Bill Belichick says he had “shared vision” with Patriots, until “the last four years”
The decision of the Patriots to create a succession plan, while smart on paper, fell flat in practice. Bill Belichick didn’t seem to like the idea that the next coach already had a deal in place. As former Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty said on Tuesday’s PFT Live, Belichick and
Two more teams emerge as potential suitors for Mike Vrabel
Unsurprisingly, Mike Vrabel is among the most sought-after candidates in the 2025 hiring cycle. Already on the radar of the Jets and Patriots, the former Coach of the Year is drawing further interest. The Bears have lined up an interview with Vrabel, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. He added
2024 College Football Predictions: College Football Playoff Semifinal Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Jeremiah SmithIan Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Stakes: Winner advances to CFP National Championship When: Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN) in Arlington, Texas I told anyone who asked that I believed the winner of the Rose Bowl would take home the national title. After seeing how Ohio
Bears To Interview Mike Vrabel; Saints Also In Contact
To no surprise, Mike Vrabel is one of the most sought-after candidates in the 2025 hiring cycle. Already on the radar of the Jets and Patriots, the former Coach of the Year is drawing further interest. The Bears have lined up an interview with Vrabel, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Jaguars request interview with Bucs OC Liam Coen
The Jaguars’ list of head coaching candidates is starting to take shape. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have requested an interview with Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. It’s the first time Coen’s name has come up in a head coaching search this week. Coen replaced Dave Canales
Insider hints if Deshaun Watson has played last game with Browns
While the Cleveland Browns raised some eyebrows when they once again reworked the contract for quarterback Deshaun Watson in late December, Browns general manager Andrew Berry dropped somewhat of a bombshell when he revealed on Monday that Watson had suffered a setback in his recovery from the ruptured Achilles he went down with this past October. In a
Aaron Glenn to interview with Jets, Saints, Bears, Jaguars this week
Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s game plan against the Vikings last Sunday night is a big reason why the Lions have a bye in the first round of the playoffs and Glenn is using some of the time off to interview for head coaching jobs. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports
Sauce Gardner Interested In Jets Extension; D.J. Reed Eyeing Free Agency
Like the Jets as a whole, Sauce Gardner did not live up to expectations this season. The two-time All-Pro was not selected to the Pro Bowl, as the Jets plummeted to 5-12 despite regular playoff expectations. The team still has some extension matters to navigate. The three first-round picks the
Jets set to interview Chiefs assistant G.M. Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday
The Jets are set for meetings with multiple General Manager candidates on Wednesday. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that they are scheduled to interview Chiefs assistant G.M. Mike Borgonzi. That report comes on the heels of a Monday report that they will be interviewing Eagles assistant G.M. Alec Halaby as
The ‘Rookie quarterback Wild Card passing leaders’ quiz
If you told most NFL fans before the 2024-25 season that two rookie quarterbacks would lead their teams to the postseason, they would probably be surprised to learn Caleb Williams wasn’t one of them. Instead, it’s Denver’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Jayden Daniels, who immediately helped their squads over-perform compared
John Mara: Giants will never tank, I’d fire anyone who did
Heading into Week 17, the Giants just needed to lose their final two games to clinch the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. But the Giants upset the Colts in Week 17 and ended up with the third pick. Giants owner John Mara insists he was happy to
Patriots To Retain Eliot Wolf, Front Office Staff
While the Patriots are set to revamp their coaching staff, it sounds like the front office will be staying intact. During his press conference today, owner Robert Kraft revealed that executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and his staff will be sticking around for the 2025 campaign (via
Browns G.M. Andrew Berry expects Myles Garrett to remain and retire in Cleveland
Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said near the end of the regular season that he wants the team “to be able to illuminate, illustrate” a path that will lead to winning in the immediate future because he’s not interested in being part of an extended rebuilding process. Garrett didn’t delve
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell addresses surprising rumor about his future
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell addressed reports that his long-term future is in flux and could even lead to a trade. O’Connell firmly denied the rumors when addressing the media on Monday. He made clear that he wants to remain with the organization and has no plans of going anywhere
John Harbaugh sees no “specific difficulty” to facing team for a third time
The Ravens and Steelers split two games in the 2024 regular season and they’ll have the chance to break that tie on Saturday night. The two AFC North teams will tangle in a wild card game, so the result will end someone’s season in addition to determining who wins the
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/6/25
With the regular season having come to an end, many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts. This allows organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons DT Junior Aho, WR Phillip Dorsett, RB Elijah Dotson, WR Dylan Drummond,
Titans will “explore every avenue” at quarterback this offseason
The Titans split quarterbacking duties between Will Levis and Mason Rudolph in a Week 18 loss to the Texans that gave them the first overall pick in this year’s draft, so it feels like the need they’ll look to fill with that selection is an obvious one. Head coach Brian
Jaguars front office decision should worry coaching candidates
The Jaguars could have had the most attractive opening in the 2025 NFL hiring cycle. Instead, owner Shad Khan’s decision to retain general manager Trent Baalke makes it one of the worst. On Monday, the team announced it fired head coach Doug Pederson, one day after the Jaguars ended the
Mike Tomlin: We’re certainly open to using Justin Fields
Steelers quarterback Justin Fields was back on the gameday roster in Week 18 after missing two games with an abdominal injury, but he was one of two Pittsburgh players who dressed for the game without taking any snaps. Given how much the offense struggled in their 19-17 loss to the
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/6/25
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Bears request head coaching interview with Todd Monken
The Ravens scored 208 more points than the Bears this season and Chicago would like to talk to the coach who was in charge of their offense. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team has requested an interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. He joins in limbo
Where Tyreek Hill could land after alarming comments
“I definitely had some conversations with people in the locker room that were a little puzzled by that,” Wolfe said. “You’ve got a team captain making a decision in that realm, and there has to be some kind of backlash or talks about what that means.” There were no official
Brian Callahan: I know I’m a good football coach, but 3-14 is embarrassing
In his first season as head coach of the Titans, Brian Callahan finished with a 3-14 record. He knows that’s not good enough, but he insists that he is good enough to turn the team around. “I know I’m a good football coach, and I know that I am going
Ezekiel Elliott To Sign With Chargers Practice Squad
After requesting his release from the Cowboys in pursuit of a playoff run, Ezekiel Elliott has landed with a postseason squad. The veteran running back is signing with the Chargers practice squad, per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz. [RELATED: Cowboys Release Ezekiel Elliott] Elliott attracted interest from a handful of playoff-bound
Saints have not requested permission to interview with David Shaw
As the coaching carousel begins to hit high gear, there will be plenty of reports regarding interviews that will and won’t be happening. One interview that reportedly will be happening won’t be. Per a source with knowledge of the situation the Saints have not requested permission to interview former Stanford
















































