Vikings’ Sam Darnold talks making first playoff start amid future uncertainty
Minnesota Vikings journeyman quarterback Sam Darnold became a revelation in his first season working under head coach Kevin O’Connell. He will make the first playoff start of his career when 14-3 Minnesota faces the 10-7 Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Arizona on Monday night. Darnold is on track to reach free
Report: Cowboys, Mike McCarthy opening contract talks on Friday
It looks like Mike McCarthy’s time with the Cowboys may not be over. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, McCarthy and the organization are expected to open talks on a new contract on Friday to keep the head coach in Dallas. McCarthy and the Cowboys have been engaged in
Titans Request GM Interviews With Ed Dodds, Reggie McKenzie, John Spytek
JANUARY 10: McKenzie is likely to receive considerable support for the GM role, Dianna Russini of The Athletic notes. He may be the favorite at this point in the process, although things could of course change over the coming days as interviews take place. JANUARY 8: The Titans are casting their net
Road playoff games have been a rough environment for rookie quarterbacks
Denver’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Jayden Daniels will try to do something on Sunday that hasn’t been done in the NFL in 12 years: Win a playoff game on the road as a rookie quarterback. If Nix wins at Buffalo or Daniels wins at Tampa Bay, they’ll be the first
Rams’ Demarcus Robinson charged with DUI
Robinson has been charged with one count of misdemeanor DUI, per the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney (via ESPN through TMZ Sports). The 30-year-old will have an arraignment next month, the attorney’s office also noted. News of the charge comes shortly before the Rams are set to play
Browns to interview Kevin Koger for offensive coordinator
The Browns are interviewing an assistant from the NFC South for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Friday. According to multiple reports, Cleveland is interviewing Atlanta tight ends coach Kevin Koger for the position. Koger, 35, is a Toledo, Ohio native and just finished his first year with the Falcons. He
Penn State’s Abdul Carter Will Enter Draft
Penn State’s run toward the national championship came to an end Thursday night. As a result, the team’s underclassmen are now able to turn their attention to the draft; as expected, one of the top prospects in the 2025 class will turn pro. Edge rusher Abdul Carter has decided to enter April’s
Titans set for nine G.M. interviews over next three days
The Titans’ General Manager search will take center stage over the next three days. After firing Ran Carthon earlier this week, the Titans have identified a number of candidates for the job and they will be meeting with nine of them through the end of the weekend. Albert Breer of
Report reveals why Raiders fired GM Tom Telesco
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Tom Telesco was thought to be safe for another season by most observers, even after the team fired head coach Antonio Pierce. That changed on Thursday, and now we know why. In an appearance on ESPN’s “NFL Live,” Adam Schefter offered some context on why
Jets, Browns, Jaguars will give up home games to play in London in 2025
The Jets, Browns and Jaguars will give up home games to play in London in 2025, the NFL announced today. Jacksonville will play in the UK for the 14th time this year, returning to Wembley Stadium as usual. The Jets and Browns will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where the
Team Fine Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup
After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not look to have a route back to Atlanta’s starting job, especially after No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his three starts. A release will remain the
NHL Style Rankings: New Looks for 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The man with the most interesting outfits in the NHL has returned to play, and just like that, so have the Style Rankings. Of course, we’re talking about Patrik Laine. The sniper made his Montreal Canadiens debut in early December, now he’s got eight goals – all on the power
NFL X factors: Two rookies look to shine in NFC wild-card playoffs
Philadelphia kept Jacobs out of the end zone in Week 1, but he had at least one score in his last eight games with a pair of three-touchdown performances against the 49ers and Lions. If quarterback Jordan Love struggles against the Eagles’ top-ranked pass defense, Jacobs will see more than
Rams’ Demarcus Robinson charged with DUI after November arrest
Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been charged with a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence stemming from an arrest in November. Robinson isn’t due in court until late next month, according to TMZ.com, so the case is unlikely to affect him during the postseason. The Rams played Robinson
Vikings-Rams Wild-Card Game Moved To Arizona
As the California wildfires continue, the NFL has moved the upcoming Wild Card Round game between the Rams and Vikings. The NFL announced that Monday’s game, which was intended to be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, has been relocated to State Farm Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
Sam Darnold has full practice despite a quad injury
Sam Darnold popped up on the Vikings’ first practice report of the week. The team lists him as a full participant Thursday with a quad injury. It’s the first time Darnold has been on the injury report since Week 11 when he had a right hand injury. He started all
Mark Davis’ decision to fire GM raises questions about Raiders’ future
Days after the Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce, the team decided Thursday to part ways with general manager Tom Telesco after one season. Is that a surprise? For many, yes. Telesco’s job was deemed safe, but Raiders owner Mark Davis didn’t see it that way. The team
Aaron Glenn declines to interview with Patriots
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will interview with every team that has a head-coaching vacancy. Except one. Per multiple reports, Glenn declined an invitation to interview with the Patriots. The Patriots requested permission to interview Glenn two days after they requested permission to interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson —
Raiders Fire GM Tom Telesco
The Raiders are giving quick hooks to both their 2024 power brokers. Two days after Antonio Pierce‘s ouster, Tom Telesco is gone. The Raiders announced the veteran GM’s firing Thursday. Telesco was believed to be safe after Pierce’s firing, as teams almost never make GMs one-and-dones. That will happen to
Despite lacking final say, Titans’ G.M. job will be treated as “primary” executive position
When the Titans fired G.M. Ran Carthon and handed final say over football matters to president of football operations Chad Brinker, a potential issue arose. If Brinker holds the power over the team’s football decisions, can the Titans interview executives from other teams? It turns out that they can. According
The ‘Active NFL wild-card rushing leaders’ quiz
Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers’ career story is one of devastation followed by resilience. Despite suffering two Achilles tears in less than three years, Akers is back playing for an NFC contender. It isn’t in the feature back role he envisioned after three excellent seasons at Florida State, but
Report: Steve Spagnuolo has three interviews scheduled for Friday
Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has a busy itinerary Friday. He will interview with the Jaguars, Raiders and Jets for their head coach positions, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. All three interviews are virtual, with the Chiefs preparing for a playoff game next weekend. Spagnuolo said last week he
Raiders To Interview Pete Carroll For HC Job
After failing in their (potential) Hail Mary attempt to lure Bill Belichick to Las Vegas, the Raiders will now take a look at another long-time NFL coach. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Raiders are set to interview Pete Carroll for their coaching vacancy next week. Carroll spent this past
Report: Raiders will interview Pete Carroll next week
The Raiders will interview former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll for their vacant coaching position next week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Carroll, 73, had his first interview in this hiring cycle on Thursday when he talked to the Bears. The Raiders are replacing Antonio Pierce, who they fired on Tuesday
Vikings-Rams playoff game moved to Arizona amid L.A. wildfires
The NFL has moved Monday night’s wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The game was originally scheduled to be play at SoFi Stadium, the home of the No. 4 seed Rams, but due to the devastating wildfires that are
Jets complete interview with Aaron Glenn
The Jets completed an interview with Aaron Glenn for their head coach position, the team announced Thursday night. Glenn, who is in fourth season as the Lions’ defensive coordinator, began his NFL playing career with the Jets. The team drafted him with the 12th overall pick out of Texas A&M,
Seahawks Request OC Interview With Saints’ Klint Kubiak
The Seahawks quickly kicked off their search for a new offensive coordinator, as the team has already set up interviews with Thomas Brown and Hank Fraley. We’ve got another candidate for the job, as ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the Seahawks have requested permission to interview Saints offensive coordinator Klint
Relocation of Vikings-Rams game moves line by one point, so far
Before the Vikings-Rams game was moved from SoFi Stadium in L.A. due to the ongoing wildfires, Minnesota was favored by 1.5 points at DraftKings. After the relocation of the game to Arizona, the line quickly moved by one point. The Vikings are now favored by 2.5 points. As of this
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on track to start vs. Packers
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts took another big step toward returning to the lineup on Thursday when he was listed as a full participant in practice. That is the next and most crucial step in his quest to exit the league’s concussion protocol, which would allow him to return for
PFT’s 2024 NFL most improved player: Sam Darnold
As soon as next year, the official AP/NFL awards will include a separate category for most improved player. We decided to start it now. And for 2024, the clear choice is Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. Signed to a modest (as veteran quarterbacks go) one-year, $10 million contract after Kirk Cousins
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/9/25
January 9th, 2025 at 8:15pm CST by Ben Levine Many teams have started signing players to reserve/futures contracts, allowing the organization to retain (routinely) young, practice squad players through the offseason. Here are the latest reserve/futures contracts: Dallas Cowboys Kansas City Chiefs Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to you
Mike Lombardi insists Bill Belichick is “committed” to North Carolina
On Wednesday, NFL Media reported that multiple teams, including the Raiders, have contacted North Carolina coach Bill Belichick to inquire as to whether he would reconsider his move to college football. Belichick has said nothing about the report. On Thursday, UNC General Manager (and Belichick consigliere) Mike Lombardi called the
Draft expert: Vikings could receive haul for QB J.J. McCarthy
Although Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy hasn’t taken a snap, he continues to be the subject of trade rumors. McCarthy suffered a season-ending knee injury in preseason. Despite that, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. said QB-needy teams would be willing to send the Vikings a massive package for the 21-year-old. “There’s talk
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona
As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, the NFL has made the only decision it could. Monday’s Wild Card playoff game between the Vikings and Rams has been moved to Arizona. The NFL announced the relocation of the game on Thursday night. “The decision was made in consultation with
Bengals WR Jermaine Burton Accused Of Assault
Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton is accused of assaulting a woman on December 30, according to police reports obtained by Sharon Coolidge, Cameron Knight, and Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The woman, who Burton had been dating for several months, accused the player of chasing her inside her apartment,
Jalen Hurts returns to full participation, putting him on track to return Sunday
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion/left finger) is on his way to returning to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Hurts returned to practice Wednesday with limited work, and he had full participation on Thursday. He was diagnosed with a concussion in the first quarter of the Dec. 22
Tyreek Hill’s agent fails to clarify WR’s future with Dolphins
Will wide receiver Tyreek Hill play for the Miami Dolphins next season? Not even his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, seems to know. In a Thursday interview with “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rosenhaus flip-flopped when discussing Hill’s future with the team. In the first part of the interview, he suggested Hill wants
Poor air quality forces Chargers to change their practice schedule
Jim Harbaugh wore a Los Angeles Fire Department hat during his news conference Thursday, a tip of the cap to the men and women fighting the fires in and around Los Angeles. “Heart goes out, prayers, abundant prayers for all those that have been affected by this tragedy,” Harbaugh said,
Mike McCarthy Connected To Saints’ HC Job; Aaron Glenn Holding Early Lead?
Mike McCarthy resides in the unique position of being under contract for a team at season’s end but not tied to that club for the ensuing season. The Cowboys constructed his deal to expire Jan. 14. Not giving their five-year HC an extension despite three straight 12-win seasons, the Cowboys
Patriots announce they interviewed Mike Vrabel today
The Patriots have interviewed Mike Vrabel to be their next head coach. Vrabel went to Boston to meet with the Patriots today, the team announced. From the moment the Patriots fired Jerod Mayo on the final day of the regular season, Vrabel has been connected to the Patriots’ head-coaching vacancy.
Tom Brady reveals his No. 1 team before start of playoffs
Tom Brady is seemingly hopping onto an AFC West team’s bandwagon heading into the playoffs. On Thursday, the former New England Patriots quarterback/Fox analyst revealed his latest power rankings. He listed the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) No. 1, ahead of the Detroit Lions (15-2), Buffalo Bills (13-4), Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)
J.K. Dobbins, Quentin Johnston listed as questionable for Saturday
The Chargers have handed in their final injury report ahead of Saturday’s playoff game in Houston. Running back J.K. Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston have both received questionable designations. Dobbins (knee) returned to action in Week 18 after an injured reserve stint and was limited in practice all this
Jaguars Request HC Interview With Steve Spagnuolo
The Jaguars have requested an interview with Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their vacant head coaching position, per a team announcement. Spagnuolo is one of the most accomplished assistant coaches in the league on either side of the ball. He is the only coordinator with four Super Bowl titles,
A.J. Brown out of practice Thursday, Eagles expect him to play Sunday
Wide receiver A.J. Brown was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and his participation level dropped on Thursday. Brown was listed on Wednesday’s injury report with a knee issue and reporters noted that he left the session early with a member of the team’s training staff. Brown was not
Why insider believes Bill Belichick could return to NFL
Shortly after NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported that Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady “spoke recently” with current North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick “about what it would take to make a reunion happen in Las Vegas,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that “Belichick has no plans to return to the NFL” and is focused “on coaching and recruiting for North Carolina.”
Georgia QB Carson Beck will enter the transfer portal
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has apparently changed his plans for the 2025 season. Beck declared his intention to enter the 2025 NFL Draft late last month, but Pete Nakos of On3.com reports that Beck has changed course. He will now enter the transfer portal. Beck had a stellar 2023 season
Titans Request GM Interviews With Matt Berry, Ian Cunningham
The Titans are adding two more candidates to their search for a new general manager, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones: Seahawks senior director of player personnel Matt Berry and Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham. Berry has been with the Seahawks since 2008, advancing through the scouting ranks before reaching
Rams: Playoff game vs. Vikings remains scheduled for Monday night in Los Angeles
With wildfires raging in Los Angeles, the NFL announced on Wednesday that, if necessary, the wild card matchup between the Rams and Vikings will move to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams released a statement on Thursday noting that the game remains scheduled to be played at SoFi
What Texans’ C.J. Stroud is looking to reclaim ahead of wild-card game
The Houston Texans began the summer as advertised Super Bowl contenders largely because many assumed quarterback C.J. Stroud would only improve after he earned Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors for the 2023 season. While the 2024 Texans emerged as champions of a weak AFC South division, Stroud failed to make any significant leap
Zay Flowers ruled out for Ravens-Steelers
The Ravens will not have one of their top offensive players when they play the Steelers on Saturday night. Head coach John Harbaugh announced in his Thursday press conference that Zay Flowers has been ruled out. “Zay Flowers is not going to be able to make it to the game
















































