Minor NFL Transactions: 1/6/25
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
Saints join Bears in requesting an interview with Giants assistant Mike Kafka
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
Dolphins make huge announcement on HC, GM
The Miami Dolphins plan to run things back for at least one more season. Despite a nightmare 2024 campaign for Miami, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross on Sunday backed both head coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier. Ross released a statement to express his support following the Dolphins’ season
Report: Bears request interview with former Stanford coach David Shaw
The Bears have requested to interview Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their vacant head coaching job, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Shaw, 52, was Stanford’s head coach from 2011-22, compiling a 96-54 record with the Cardinal and three Pac-12 conference titles. Before returning to his alma mater
Seahawks, LB Ernest Jones Pause Contract Talks
Ernest Jones is officially set to hit free agency, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s done in Seattle. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported this past weekend that the Seahawks and the impending free agent linebacker have “amicably paused discussions” on an extension. It was a busy 2024 campaign for Jones.
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HC Daboll, GM Schoen speak after being retained by Giants
The New York Giants ended their 2024-25 season in worse shape than they did in 2023. At 3-14, the Giants recorded their worst finish since 2017 (3-13) and logged only three wins or less for just the 11th time in franchise history. Despite that, co-owner John Mara announced in a
Colts part ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley
The Colts kept coach Shane Steichen. But there will be at least one big change. The team announced on Monday evening that it has parted ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. “I’m appreciative of Gus and the commitment he made to the Colts,” Steichen said in a statement from the
Colts Fire DC Gus Bradley
January 6th, 2025 at 6:14pm CST by Sam Robinson The Colts are moving on from their veteran defensive coordinator. Jim Irsay announced Monday that the team is not bringing back Gus Bradley. The former Jaguars HC and four-time NFL DC had been in Indianapolis for the past three seasons. Despite
DeMarvion Overshown vows to return sooner than expected from three torn knee ligaments
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown plans to play in 2025. Overshown underwent surgery on his right knee Dec. 18 after tearing three ligaments in a Week 14 loss to the Bengals. The recovery for Overshown is expected to be nine months, putting next season in doubt. Overshown, though, vows to attack
Rex Ryan blasts Aaron Rodgers
ESPN analyst Rex Ryan is sure he’ll be the next head coach for the New York Jets. If they hire him, he claims Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t do whatever he wants. Per ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Ryan is scheduled to interview for the Jets head-coaching opening on Tuesday. In a
Chiefs arrive back in Kansas City 15 hours later than scheduled
The Chiefs’ trip to Denver was hardly worth the effort. They battled flight delays coming and going from a 38-0 beatdown at the hands of the Broncos as the Chiefs rested their key starters. An ice storm in Kansas City on Saturday shut down the airport, causing a four-hour delay
Jaguars Interested In Ben Johnson, Joe Brady, Liam Coen; Team Open To Hiring Executive VP
While Shad Khan gave both Gus Bradley and Doug Marrone more time, he canned Doug Pederson after three seasons. Trent Baalke is staying on, which has surprised many around the league. Baalke will now be part of the team’s HC search, which looks to have a certain skillset in mind.
Charvarius Ward: It’s been difficult being in California since the death of my daughter
49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward returned to play in five of the final six games of the season, but he said on Monday that it wasn’t easy for him to be with the team after the death of his one-year-old daughter Amani died in October. Ward said being back in California
Browns GM expects Myles Garrett to retire with team
After a wildly disappointing season, the Browns have a significant in-house matter to address. With the Deshaun Watson restructure offering some early clarity on that lingering issue, the team still has Myles Garrett business ahead. Garrett made pointed comments about the team’s direction last month. The All-Pro defensive end will
Alec Ingold takes Tyreek Hill’s comments “with a grain of salt”
On Sunday, Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill made it clear that he wants another fresh start. On Monday, Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold, one of the team’s offensive captains, downplayed the remarks. “I think Tyreek is an emotional guy and he’s a competitor like a lot of us are,” Ingold told reporters,
Bears Submit Interview Requests With Mike McCarthy, Todd Monken, Arthur Smith, Brian Flores
The Bears have been busy sending out head coaching interview requests Monday. To no surprise, most of their targets are currently coordinators on their respective teams. One staffer who still holds the title of head coach is on Chicago’s radar, however. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Todd Archer report the Bears have
Joe Schoen: I won’t make Hail Mary moves for self-preservation
Giants owner John Mara decided not to fire head coach Brian Daboll and General Manager Joe Schoen after the team’s 3-14 season came to an end, but he made it clear that he wants to see serious signs of improvement in their fourth season. Mara told reporters on Monday that
The ‘Last 1,000 receiving yard season by NFL franchise’ quiz
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans had to wait until the final minute of the regular season, but on a seven-yard fourth quarter reception, the veteran tied Jerry Rice with 11-consecutive 1,000 receiving yard seasons. With that being said, How many of the most recent players to top 1,000
Matt LaFleur: I think Jordan Love, Malik Willis are “going to be OK”
The Packers had a few injury concerns coming out of Sunday’s loss to the Bears but at least when it comes to their quarterbacks, they should be alright. Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters in his Monday press conference that he’s not sure if Jordan Love or Malik Willis will
Saints Request HC Interview With Joe Brady; Aaron Glenn Request Expected
Familiarity looks to be important for the Saints. At least, their HC search initially points in that direction. Two former New Orleans staffers are on the list to replace Dennis Allen. Ex-Allen lieutenant Aaron Glenn is expected to receive an interview request from the Saints, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweets. Glenn
Kevin O’Connell: This is where I want to be
A report from Jay Glazer of Fox Sports on Sunday said that multiple teams are interested in trading for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, but neither the Vikings nor O’Connell is looking for a swap. A Vikings source told PFT on Sunday that there will not be a trade and
Ray Farmer, Ryan Grigson, Mike Greenberg, Mike Borgonzi Receive Jets GM Interview Requests
General managers do not receive second chances nearly as often as head coaches. The Jets’ early round of interview requests has shown, however, they are quite open to the notion of a rebound GM. After meeting with Thomas Dimitroff and Jon Robinson, the Jets have since sent interview requests to
Jets request G.M. interviews with Vikings exec Ryan Grigson, Bengals exec Trey Brown
Two more names have surfaced as candidates for the Jets’ General Manager job. Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com reports that they have requested an interview with Vikings senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson for the vacancy. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they have also requested a chance
Mike Tomlin open to one big change for playoff game against Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers were a disaster offensively over the final month of the regular season, and head coach Mike Tomlin says he is open to making at least one significant change in the playoffs. With his team preparing to face the AFC North division rival Baltimore Ravens in the opening
Zac Taylor on firing Lou Anarumo: It’s not an easy day for any of us
After missing the playoffs with a second consecutive 9-8 record, the Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, linebackers coach James Bettcher, defensive line coach Marion Hobby, and offensive line coach Frank Pollack, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed in his Monday news conference. “As you guys probably saw, we made a
Jets Start Submitting HC Interview Requests
The Jets have been free to interview coaching candidates not currently under contract to other teams. Now that the regular season is over, however, formal interview requests can be made to speak with staffers employed elsewhere. The Jets have been quite busy on that front, sending out requests to numerous
Mike Williams played 18 games this season: Nine with Jets, nine with Steelers
Veteran wide receiver Mike Williams accomplished something this season that hasn’t even been possible for most of NFL history: He played in 18 games. Williams played the first nine games of the season for the Jets, then got traded to the Steelers, where he played the remaining nine games of
Future for Packers’ Christian Watson cloudy after tearing ACL
The non-contact injury Christian Watson suffered Sunday has produced a worst-case scenario for the Packers. Ahead of their playoff outing, the Pack will be without Watson. Green Bay may be without him for more games beyond this season. Watson suffered a torn ACL and additional damage in Week 18, NFL.com’s Ian
Jets request interview with Josh McCown for head coach
The Jets and Josh McCown could be headed for a reunion. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Jets have put in a request to interview McCown for their head coaching vacancy. McCown, 45, is in his first year as Vikings quarterbacks coach after serving in that role for the Panthers
Packers’ Christian Watson Tears ACL
The non-contact injury Christian Watson sustained Sunday has produced a worst-case scenario for the Packers. Ahead of their playoff outing, the Pack will be without Watson. Green Bay may be without him for more games beyond this season. Watson sustained a torn ACL and additional damage in Week 18, NFL.com’s
Report: Christian Watson is believed to have suffered torn ACL
The Packers have suffered a significant blow headed into the postseason. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, receiver Christian Watson is believed to have torn his ACL with additional damage to his knee during Sunday’s loss to the Bears. That sidelines Watson for the postseason and could keep him out
Where does Raiders HC Antonio Pierce stand after 4-13 season?
The Raiders stumbled to a 4-13 finish, dropping a one-sided Chargers rematch after winning two straight. This dropped the Silver and Black out of the top five in the draft order, which will impact the team’s ability to select one of the top quarterbacks in this year’s prospect pool. Antonio
Orange Bowl 2024: Top Stars, Picks for Notre Dame vs. Penn State CFP Semis Bracket | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Chris Coduto/Getty Images Tyler Warren will make an NFL fan base happy in the near future. Warren is the latest star tight end to come out of Penn State, and he has the potential to be a lot better than Pat Freiermuth and Mike Gesicki. Warren, who is widely regarded
Kirk Cousins Intends To Play In 2025
Kirk Cousins‘ days of maneuvering his way into windfall contracts are almost definitely over, as the Falcons came to regret the deal they authorized in March. Michael Penix Jr. replaced Cousins late in the season, leading to rumors of the veteran quarterback contemplating retirement. The deliberation looks to have produced an
Tyreek Hill’s apparent refusal to play could trigger a contract showdown
Dolphins G.M. Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel will be back for 2025. And they’ll get started on the offseason with a potential contract mess involving the team’s best player. Beyond the fact that receiver Tyreek Hill said Sunday that he wants out, Hill apparent refusal to play on
Bengals fire DC Lou Anarumo
Other staffers are also out. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports offensive line coach Frank Pollack, along with linebackers coach James Bettcher and D-line coach Marion Hobby, have been fired. Cincinnati’s defensive staff, in particular, will certainly look much different in 2025. Anarumo had been in place with the
Jets want to interview Arthur Smith for head coaching vacancy
Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is on the Jets’ radar. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Jets have requested an interview with Smith for their head coaching vacancy. Smith joins Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as names that have been linked to
Bengals Fire DC Lou Anarumo
The Bengals fell just short of the playoffs this year, and at least one notable coaching change has taken place as a result. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has been fired, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Other staffers are also out. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports offensive line coach Frank
Deshaun Watson had a setback in Achilles recovery
The last three years have brought the Browns little return on the investment they made in quarterback Deshaun Watson and it doesn’t look like Year Four is shaping up to be much better. General Manager Andrew Berry told reporters at a Monday press conference that Watson has had a setback
Three Super Bowl matchups we’d like to see
While members of Buffalo’s “Bills Mafia” enjoy voluntarily throwing each other through tables on game day, Eagles fans don’t seek permission. Some thought Philly fans would mellow out after the team’s victory in Super Bowl LII, but a loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII still stings. Meanwhile, the
Stock Up, Stock Down for 10 NHL Prospects After the 2025 World Junior Championship | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Ryan Leonard (USA): Team USA’s captain was unreal this tournament, scoring, drawing penalties (and taking them), and generally making smart plays as he did what he does best and drove to the net. It was no surprise that he won the tournament MVP award. He was absolutely
Jaguars Fire Doug Pederson
Doug Pederson‘s run with the Jaguars has come to an end. As expected, the veteran head coach was fired on Monday, a team announcement confirmed. “I strongly believe it is possible next season to restore the winning environment we had here not long ago,” a statement from owner Shad Khan reads (h/t NFL.com). “I
Jets, Bears, Saints are expected to request interviews with Aaron Glenn
Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is set to be a popular man in the coming days. Glenn’s work putting together a strong defense despite losing numerous key players to injuries over the course of the 2024 season has landed him on the radar of several teams that are currently looking
Raiders’ Antonio Pierce has two-word response on job status
The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2024 NFL season at 4-13 following a 34-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium. Following the game, Pierce met with the media and was asked twice about his job status as the head coach of the Raiders. Twice, he
2024-25 NFL MVP: Latest Odds and Predictions Following Week 18 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Joe Burrow likely would have been the NFL MVP if the Bengals made the playoffs. Burrow led the NFL with 4,918 passing yards and 43 touchdowns. He single-handedly kept the Bengals in the playoff mix despite a handful of tough one-score losses early in the season. Burrow rallied the Bengals
Multiple Teams To Try To Trade For Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell
6:52pm: Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has been informed by a source inside the Vikings’ building plainly stating an O’Connell trade will not take place. That update may not dissuade interest from potential suitors, but it points further in the expected direction of a long-term Minnesota tenure being on tap
Aaron Rodgers: I know I can still play, it comes down to desire
Aaron Rodgers wasn’t any more definitive about what the future holds for him after Sunday’s 32-20 Jets win over the Dolphins, but he was clear that a decision to stop playing wouldn’t be based on feeling like he can’t perform at a high level anymore. Rodgers showed glimpses of the
This Seahawks coach could be on hot seat after underwhelming season
In the first year under rookie head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks improved a game from last year’s 9-8 campaign, going 10-7 and finishing just one spot shy of a playoff berth in 2024. A defensive-minded head coach, Macdonald brought in nearby Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to serve as his
Kevin Stefanski: We need to do a better job of setting ourselves up for offensive success
The Browns made the playoffs despite cycling through a number of quarterbacks during the 2023 season and responded by firing their offensive coordinator when the year was over. The quarterback carousel kept spinning in 2024, but the wins didn’t follow and the Browns’ season ended with Saturday’s loss to the
















































