Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon
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Titans Fire GM Ran Carthon

January 7, 2025
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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

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Bill Belichick says he had “shared vision” with Patriots, until “the last four years”
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Bill Belichick says he had “shared vision” with Patriots, until “the last four years”

January 7, 2025
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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

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Two more teams emerge as potential suitors for Mike Vrabel
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Two more teams emerge as potential suitors for Mike Vrabel

January 7, 2025
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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

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2024 College Football Predictions: College Football Playoff Semifinal Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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2024 College Football Predictions: College Football Playoff Semifinal Picks | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

January 7, 2025
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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

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Bears To Interview Mike Vrabel; Saints Also In Contact
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Bears To Interview Mike Vrabel; Saints Also In Contact

January 7, 2025
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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.

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Jaguars request interview with Bucs OC Liam Coen
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Jaguars request interview with Bucs OC Liam Coen

January 7, 2025
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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

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Insider hints if Deshaun Watson has played last game with Browns
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Insider hints if Deshaun Watson has played last game with Browns

January 7, 2025
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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

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Aaron Glenn to interview with Jets, Saints, Bears, Jaguars this week
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Aaron Glenn to interview with Jets, Saints, Bears, Jaguars this week

January 7, 2025
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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

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Sauce Gardner Interested In Jets Extension; D.J. Reed Eyeing Free Agency
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Sauce Gardner Interested In Jets Extension; D.J. Reed Eyeing Free Agency

January 7, 2025
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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

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Jets set to interview Chiefs assistant G.M. Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday
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Jets set to interview Chiefs assistant G.M. Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday

January 7, 2025
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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

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The ‘Rookie quarterback Wild Card passing leaders’ quiz
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The ‘Rookie quarterback Wild Card passing leaders’ quiz

January 7, 2025
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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

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John Mara: Giants will never tank, I’d fire anyone who did
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John Mara: Giants will never tank, I’d fire anyone who did

January 7, 2025
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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

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Patriots To Retain Eliot Wolf, Front Office Staff
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Patriots To Retain Eliot Wolf, Front Office Staff

January 7, 2025
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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

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Browns G.M. Andrew Berry expects Myles Garrett to remain and retire in Cleveland
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Browns G.M. Andrew Berry expects Myles Garrett to remain and retire in Cleveland

January 7, 2025
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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

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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell addresses surprising rumor about his future
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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell addresses surprising rumor about his future

January 7, 2025
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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

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John Harbaugh sees no “specific difficulty” to facing team for a third time
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John Harbaugh sees no “specific difficulty” to facing team for a third time

January 7, 2025
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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

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NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/6/25
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NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/6/25

January 7, 2025
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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,

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Titans will “explore every avenue” at quarterback this offseason
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Titans will “explore every avenue” at quarterback this offseason

January 7, 2025
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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

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Jaguars front office decision should worry coaching candidates
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Jaguars front office decision should worry coaching candidates

January 7, 2025
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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

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Mike Tomlin: We’re certainly open to using Justin Fields
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Mike Tomlin: We’re certainly open to using Justin Fields

January 7, 2025
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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

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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/6/25
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NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/6/25

January 7, 2025
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Today’s practice squad moves: Denver Broncos Signed: OL Will Sherman Houston Texans Signed: CB Anthony Averett This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

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Bears request head coaching interview with Todd Monken
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Bears request head coaching interview with Todd Monken

January 7, 2025
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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

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Where Tyreek Hill could land after alarming comments 
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Where Tyreek Hill could land after alarming comments 

January 7, 2025
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“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

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Brian Callahan: I know I’m a good football coach, but 3-14 is embarrassing
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Brian Callahan: I know I’m a good football coach, but 3-14 is embarrassing

January 7, 2025
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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

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Ezekiel Elliott To Sign With Chargers Practice Squad
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Ezekiel Elliott To Sign With Chargers Practice Squad

January 7, 2025
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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

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Saints have not requested permission to interview with David Shaw
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Saints have not requested permission to interview with David Shaw

January 7, 2025
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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

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The ‘Most passing TDs without making the NFL playoffs’ quiz
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The ‘Most passing TDs without making the NFL playoffs’ quiz

January 7, 2025
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Despite a career-year for quarterback Joe Burrow and a receiving triple-crown award for Ja’Marr Chase, the Cincinnati Bengals will miss the NFL playoffs. Burrow, who set new personal bests with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns, still called the 2024-25 season a failure. After a 4-8 start to the season,

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Michael Pittman Jr. played through 2024 season with fractured back
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Michael Pittman Jr. played through 2024 season with fractured back

January 7, 2025
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Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. played through the 2024 season with a fractured back, he told reporters on Monday. He may need surgery to correct the issue. “When I first had it happen, they said that it’s almost certainly going to get worse, not better,” Pittman said, via Joel A.

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Browns’ Deshaun Watson Suffers Setback In Rehab, Could Require Second Surgery
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Browns’ Deshaun Watson Suffers Setback In Rehab, Could Require Second Surgery

January 7, 2025
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Deshaun Watson will remain on the books for the Browns in 2025, but it remains to be seen when he will be healthy enough to play. The much-maligned quarterback’s recovery from an Achilles tear has taken an unwanted turn. Browns general manager Andrew Berry said on Monday (via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network)

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Dan Quinn: No concerns about Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness heading into Sunday
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Dan Quinn: No concerns about Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness heading into Sunday

January 7, 2025
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels exited yesterday’s game with leg soreness, but the team isn’t concerned that it could affect him in Sunday’s wild card game in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers. Washington coach Dan Quinn was asked about Daniels’ leg today and dismissed it as an issue. “I’m not concerned,”

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These playoff teams pose the biggest threat to a Chiefs three-peat
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These playoff teams pose the biggest threat to a Chiefs three-peat

January 7, 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed following a dominant 15-win season. Having clinched their tenth consecutive playoff berth, the Chiefs now look to do something that has never been done in NFL history by completing a Super Bowl three-peat. However, winning

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Saints formally request interviews with Aaron Glenn, Joe Brady, Anthony Weaver
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Saints formally request interviews with Aaron Glenn, Joe Brady, Anthony Weaver

January 7, 2025
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The Saints have formally put in interview requests with three more assistants, including two who were previously with the franchise. According to multiple reports, New Orleans has placed requests to interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, and Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver. Glenn played for

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Giants To Retain Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen
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Giants To Retain Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen

January 7, 2025
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In the build-up to ‘Black Monday,’ the Colts and Dolphins issued statements confirming they will not make head coaching or general manager changes. The Giants have joined them in that respect. “Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will continue in their respective roles with the organization,” owner John Mara said in a

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RFK Stadium bill officially becomes law
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RFK Stadium bill officially becomes law

January 7, 2025
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For those of you remember Schoolhouse Rock, you know the drill. A bill remains just a bill until the President signs it into law. Today, the RFK Stadium bill became law. Via Meagan Flynn of the Washington Post, President Joe Biden applied his John Hancock to the bill that gives

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Jaguars fire HC Doug Pederson after three seasons
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Jaguars fire HC Doug Pederson after three seasons

January 7, 2025
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As Khan’s statement notes, Baalke will remain in place for 2025. The former 49ers GM has been at the helm of the Jaguars since 2021, predating Pederson’s arrival. The collective struggles the pair has endured over the past two years led many to believe sweeping changes could be made this

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Vikings-Lions attracts 28.5 million for last game of regular season
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Vikings-Lions attracts 28.5 million for last game of regular season

January 7, 2025
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The 2024 regular season went out with a bang — and with the third largest Sunday Night Football audience ever. The Vikings-Lions all-the-marbles contest attracted, on average, 28.5 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. The number trails only the 2012 regular-season finale between Washington and Dallas (30.5 million) and the

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Mike Vrabel Seen As Patriots’ Top HC Target
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Mike Vrabel Seen As Patriots’ Top HC Target

January 7, 2025
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The Patriots did not wait for ‘Black Monday’ to arrive when making the decision to fire Jerod Mayo. His tenure as head coach ended after only season, and New England is now one of five teams in need of a new coach. Interview requests have started coming out, and the Patriots are

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PFT 2024 awards start tomorrow
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PFT 2024 awards start tomorrow

January 7, 2025
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The official 2024 awards, as determined by the Associated Press, will be unveiled during Super Bowl week. The official PFT awards don’t require that much of a wait. Starting tomorrow and continuing until I find the time to write up the entry for each one, we’ll unveil the official, annual

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Power ranking all 14 NFL playoff teams
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Power ranking all 14 NFL playoff teams

January 7, 2025
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With the regular season over, there are now 14 NFL teams left standing. But while they are hoping to win Super Bowl LIX and lift the Lombardi Trophy, that dream will only become a reality for one team.  As a way to cap off our NFL power rankings, here’s how

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Derek Carr says he won’t take a pay cut for 2025
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Derek Carr says he won’t take a pay cut for 2025

January 7, 2025
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When the Saints signed quarterback Derek Carr two years ago after he was released by the Raiders, the contract was structured as a two-year guarantee with a team option thereafter. Sooner than later, we’ll find out what the Saints opt to do. For now, Carr is optimistic. Via Katherine Terrell

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2025 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker
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2025 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker

January 7, 2025
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Five teams have made coaching changes so far during this year’s cycle. Here are the candidates connected to each of the now-HC-needy franchises. If more teams make changes, they will be added to the list. Updated 1-6-25 (10:23pm CT) Chicago Bears Bill Belichick, head coach (North Carolina): Expressed interest Joe

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Christian McCaffrey “feeling great” and ready to begin training for 2025 season
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Christian McCaffrey “feeling great” and ready to begin training for 2025 season

January 7, 2025
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The best thing about this year for Christian McCaffrey is it’s not last year. The 49ers running back played only four games with bilateral Achilles tendonitis delaying the start of his season and a posterior cruciate ligament injury ending it prematurely. “I’m excited,” McCaffrey said Monday, via Jennifer Lee Chan

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Ezekiel Elliott signs with playoff team in hopes of winning Super Bowl ring
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Ezekiel Elliott signs with playoff team in hopes of winning Super Bowl ring

January 7, 2025
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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. Elliott attracted interest from a handful of playoff-bound teams, according to Schultz. The running

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Reports: Ezekiel Elliott agrees to terms with Chargers
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Reports: Ezekiel Elliott agrees to terms with Chargers

January 7, 2025
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The Chargers are signing running back Ezekiel Elliott, according to multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media says Elliott will join the team’s practice squad. The Cowboys waived Elliott last week, giving him a chance to join a playoff team as his career winds down. Elliott finished this season with

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Bears Request HC Interview With David Shaw
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Bears Request HC Interview With David Shaw

January 7, 2025
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The Bears were busy requesting HC interviews today, with a number of coordinators and former NFL head coaches garnering interest. The team is thinking a bit outside the box with their latest candidate, as NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the organization requested an interview with Broncos senior personnel executive

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Jerry Jones won’t consider giving up G.M. title
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Jerry Jones won’t consider giving up G.M. title

January 7, 2025
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The Cowboys could change coaches again this year, with Mike McCarthy’s status unclear as the clock ticks on the team’s exclusive negotiating window. Whether McCarthy returns or not, the General Manager will remain the same as it’s been for the past 36 years. Owner Jerry Jones was clear after Sunday’s

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What does future hold for Jets’ key secondary members?
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What does future hold for Jets’ key secondary members?

January 7, 2025
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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 team

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Jets owner Woody Johnson responds, two weeks later, to “typical smear piece”
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Jets owner Woody Johnson responds, two weeks later, to “typical smear piece”

January 7, 2025
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It took more than two weeks, but Jets owner Woody Johnson has finally responded to the article from TheAthletic.com that characterized him as someone who allows his teenage sons to influence personnel moves, based in part on Madden ratings. “I think the article is a typical smear piece — unsubstantiated,”

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Minor NFL Transactions: 1/6/25
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Minor NFL Transactions: 1/6/25

January 7, 2025
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Today’s minor moves: Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts Miami Dolphins Re-signed (two years): CB Jason Maitre New Orleans Saints Re-signed: K Charlie Smyth A number of impending free agents quickly re-signed with their current organizations today. While these players aren’t shoo-ins for roster spots in 2025, they are attached

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Saints join Bears in requesting an interview with Giants assistant Mike Kafka
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Saints join Bears in requesting an interview with Giants assistant Mike Kafka

January 7, 2025
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The Saints have requested permission to interview Giants assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant coaching position, Josina Anderson reports. The Bears also want to interview Kafka for their opening. Kafka has served as the offensive coordinator for Brian Daboll since 2022 and added assistant head

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