Caleb Williams opens up about tumultuous rookie season
Quarterback Caleb Williams was expected to compete for Offensive Rookie of the Year Award honors after the Chicago Bears made him the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Instead, Williams has endured the in-season firings of both offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and head coach Matt Eberflus amid a
Lions to sign LB Anthony Pittman off of Jaguars practice squad
As the Lions continue to deal with more and more injuries, they’re bringing a familiar face back to the franchise. During his Tuesday morning interview on 97.1 The Ticket, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed a report by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press that the club is signing linebacker
Is Falcons HC now open to replacing Cousins with Penix?
Shortly after the Atlanta Falcons improved to 7-7 on the season via a nervy 15-9 win over the lowly Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) on Monday night, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris directly said that Kirk Cousins has “got to play better.” Cousins didn’t disagree with Morris’ assessment following yet another shaky outing
AFC could have No. 1 seed, all four divisions and all three wild cards clinched by Sunday
As the NFL playoff picture comes into focus, it may come into too clear a focus for the AFC to have meaningful football played down the stretch. By Sunday afternoon, it’s possible that the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the AFC could be clinched, that all four divisions
Rodgers reveals initial reaction to Packers drafting Jordan Love
A piece from this past September detailed how Aaron Rodgers reached out to fellow quarterback Jordan Love shortly after the Green Bay Packers made Love the 26th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft even though Rodgers still had plenty in the tank as Green Bay’s starter at that time. In the
Bowl Games 2024-25: Odds, Predictions, Schedule for College Football Playoff Bracket
The first edition of the 12-team College Football Playoff kicks off on Friday and Saturday with a new wrinkle to the postseason format. Each of the four… This content was brought to you by: Bleacher Report – Front Page
Hall of Famer tells 49ers WR what he probably should hear
Hall of Famer Jerry Rice is sick of 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel whining about his role in San Francisco’s offense. Per Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith, Samuel wrote in a since-deleted social media post, “Not struggling at all, just not getting the ball” before their Week 15
Sean Payton: Bo Nix doesn’t flinch, gives confidence you’re in the game
Through the first three quarters of Sunday’s game against the Colts, it looked like the Broncos were going to blow a golden opportunity to solidify their playoff positioning. The Colts went up 10-0 and they maintained a 13-10 lead heading into the final quarter thanks in part to three interceptions
Star Cowboys CB could miss start of 2025 training camp
Trevon Diggs‘ impending surgery won’t only knock the Cowboys cornerback out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. During an appearance on 1053 The Fan, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones admitted that Diggs likely wouldn’t be available for at least the start of training camp. Jones also confirmed that Diggs was
Caleb Williams: It has been a frustrating and encouraging year
Monday night’s 30-12 loss to the Vikings was the eighth in the row for the Bears and there’s only so much of a positive spin that one can put on going through that kind of stretch. Quarterback Caleb Williams gave it his best try. The first overall pick of this
Sean McDermott addresses Josh Allen’s growth as a leader
A story from early December detailed how Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen embraced more of a leadership role after multiple noteworthy veteran players, including star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, parted ways with the club this past offseason. Following Buffalo’s impressive 48-42 win at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Bills head coach
Justin Jefferson: I’m grateful for Randy Moss, wanted to pay tribute to him
A pair of former Vikings star wideouts paid tribute to Randy Moss before Monday night’s game against the Bears got underway and a current one did the same in the first quarter of the game. Cris Carter and Jake Reed played alongside Moss and they brought their teammate’s jersey with
Could Chiefs backup Wentz step up if injury sidelines Mahomes?
With starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ status remaining unclear, the Kansas City Chiefs may need backup Carson Wentz to show why he was once considered a rising star. In Sunday’s 21-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns, Mahomes exited after suffering an ankle injury late in the game. On Monday, NFL Media
Kirk Cousins: “Stating the obvious” to say I need to play better
The Falcons got a win in Las Vegas on Monday, but the postgame discourse about quarterback Kirk Cousins didn’t sound all that different than it did during their four-game losing streak. Cousins threw his first touchdown since Week Nine, but was just 11-of-17 for 112 yards and also threw an
Bengals’ Sam Hubbard Likely Out For Season
Sam Hubbard scored the first offensive touchdown of his career on Sunday, but he will likely not be able to follow up that performance with any further action in 2024. The veteran Bengals defensive end is dealing with a PCL injury, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports. Given the nature of the injury,
Doug Kramer: Not reporting as eligible unacceptable, 100 percent on me
Mental errors have had a big hand in the Bears’ current eight-game losing streak and they added another entry to the list in Minnesota on Monday night. Offensive lineman Doug Kramer failed to report as eligible when he came into the game as a fullback and a D’Andre Swift touchdown
Watch out for the Vikings in the NFC North after ‘MNF’ win
The Vikings pulled even with the Lions for first in the NFC North with an easy 30-12 win over the Bears. Here are five takeaways from one of two Monday night games on the Week 15 schedule. Watch out for the Vikings in the NFC North All season, the Lions
Antonio Pierce: Raiders’ special teams had a bad day at the office
The Raiders’ special teams got two punts blocked, an extra point blocked, and fair caught a punt at the 3-yard line, leading to their offense taking a safety. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was not pleased. Asked about his team’s special teams miscues after the game, Pierce acknowledged they were ugly.
Jets Attempted To Set Up Meeting Between Bill Belichick, Woody Johnson
Taking the job at North Carolina, Bill Belichick is now navigating college football’s transfer portal/NIL landscape that has caused so much instability within the sport. The Tar Heels are pitching to recruits and transfers the prospect of learning an NFL-style program, doing so after Belichick expressed considerable dissatisfaction with his
NFL Playoff Bracket Scenarios 2024-25 Week 16: Picture After Falcons, Vikings Win | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Nic Antaya/Getty Images 1. Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) 3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) 5. Baltimore Ravens (9-5) 7. Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) 8. Indianapolis Colts (6-8) 10. Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) 12. Cleveland Browns (3-11) 13. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11) 14. Tennessee Titans (3-11) 15. New England Patriots (3-11) 16. Las Vegas Raiders
Falcons hold off Raiders to stay alive in NFC South
It is a good thing for Falcons fans that the defense and special teams came to play because the offense was mostly nonexistent on Monday night. The Raiders need major help at QB Las Vegas has a lot of areas that need improvement. None may need improvement more than the
The Kyle Shananan to the Bears trade idea has gone mainstream
Two weeks ago, Devin McCourty and I did a PFT Live draft of the best candidates to coach the Bears. In the midst of doing (limited) prep, it occurred to me to suggest that the Bears target a coach currently serving as the head coach of another team. And it
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/16/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Tennessee Titans Anthony Pittman is back in Detroit after the Lions snagged the linebacker off the Jaguars’ practice squad. Pittman was once a special teams mainstay for the Lions, appearing in every game for the organization between 2021 and
Monday Night Football: Vikings lead Bears 13-0 at halftime
The Vikings lead the Bears 13-0 at halftime and will get the ball to start the second half. Minnesota outgained Chicago 180 to 106, with Sam Darnold going 15-of-24 for 145 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Vikings scored on three of four possessions, with Darnold throwing a
NFL insider gives grim outlook for Raiders’ Antonio Pierce
It appears Antonio Pierce’s time as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders could be coming to an end. It doesn’t help when star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is already out for the season because of an ankle injury. Then there is uncertainty if Aidan O’Connell can go Monday night
Aaron Jones’ touchdown increases Vikings lead to 20-3
That just might do it. The Bears had a chance to cut the Vikings’ lead to 13-7 on D’Andre Swift’s 1-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter. But offensive lineman Doug Kramer, playing fullback, failed to report as eligible, wiping out the touchdown. Swift got the Bears back to
Cowboys Waiting Until After Season To Determine Mike McCarthy’s Fate
Considering Mike McCarthy‘s lame-duck status and underwhelming 2024 output, there have been plenty who have questioned the head coach’s future in Dallas beyond the 2024 campaign. While speculation continues to swirl, it sounds like there’s still a chance McCarthy could be back with the organization in 2025. Per Josina Anderson,
Monday Night Football: Falcons lead Raiders 9-3 at halftime
The Falcons defense held the Raiders to 80 yards and a field goal, forced a turnover, had two sacks and recorded a safety. It helped Atlanta to a 9-3 lead over Las Vegas at halftime. The game’s only touchdown came on Kirk Cousins’ 30-yard throw to Drake London, the first
Watch: Justin Jefferson TD gives Vikings big ‘MNF’ lead
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is heating up at the right time. Minnesota’s All-Pro wideout scored his eighth touchdown of the season and third in his last two games in the first quarter of a divisional Monday night showdown against the Bears. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw his NFL-high 15th touchdown
Kirk Cousins throws first TD since Week 9 to give Falcons 7-0 lead
Kirk Cousins had no touchdowns and eight interceptions in the past four games. But in the first quarter of Monday Night Football, the Falcons quarterback threw his first touchdown pass since Week 9. Drake London got wide open on a double move, catching a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cousins. The
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/16/24
December 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s practice squad moves: Miami Dolphins The Dolphins used up their three practice squad elevations on Zach Triner, so the team will now turn to a new face to keep the seat warm. Jake McQuaide brings 194 games of experience to
What is Patriots HC Jerod Mayo’s job status following latest debacle?
Jerod Mayo added another loss to his resume Sunday, leading to renewed talks of his job status heading into the offseason. Before Sunday’s ugly outing vs. the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic deemed Mayo safe, noting that Robert Kraft has privately committed to the head coach beyond the 2024
Sacramento State president says Mike Vick expressed interest, received interview
Mike Vick is a candidate for the Sacramento State head-coaching job. Unless he isn’t. Unless he is. It’s all unclear at this point. What is clear is that it’s in the mutual interests of Vick and the school to publicize the flirtation. Even if it will never be anything more
Latest On Patriots HC Jerod Mayo’s Job Status
Jerod Mayo added another loss to his resume yesterday, leading to renewed talks of his job status heading into the offseason. Before yesterday’s ugly outing vs. the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic deemed Mayo safe, noting that Robert Kraft has privately committed to the head coach beyond the 2024
Further testing of Geno Smith’s knee delivers “a lot of positive, optimistic signs”
Geno Smith underwent imaging on his injured knee Monday, and it appears the Seahawks quarterback escaped serious injury. The MRI showed no structural damage and no fractures. “We’re fortunate. A lot of positive, optimistic signs coming out of the tests,” head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday, via Brady Henderson of
Why Chiefs should shut Patrick Mahomes down
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should have played his last snap in the regular season. With the two-time MVP “week-to-week” after suffering a high-ankle sprain against Cleveland in Week 15’s 21-7 win, Kansas City shouldn’t risk making a bad situation worse. If it wants to hoist a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy
Bill Belichick declines to discuss buyout, but says he’s not leaving UNC
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick has said of his new job, “I didn’t come here to leave.” His contract, however, makes it very easy to leave. After June 1, 2025, the buyout plummets from $10 million to $1 million. As noted on Sunday, that term wasn’t randomly generated. It was
Trevon Diggs Could Miss Start Of 2025 Training Camp
Trevon Diggs‘ impending surgery won’t only knock the Cowboys cornerback out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. During an appearance on 1053 The Fan, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones admitted that Diggs likely wouldn’t be available for at least the start of training camp. Jones also confirmed that Diggs was
49ers empty De’Vondre Campbell’s locker, remove his name plate
The 49ers are done with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. Yes, they’ve imposed a three-game suspension after he refused to play on Thursday night. But that’s an obvious (and hardly unjustified) effort to save some money and to keep him from playing for another team, which might be what he wants. Regardless,
Cowboys attempt to clarify trade stance on LB Micah Parsons
On Monday, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones backpedaled on a comment suggesting they’re considering trading linebacker Micah Parsons in 2025. “We see Micah as a Cowboy for long term,” Jones told KRLD-FM in Dallas. “We’ve said all along our goal was to sign all three [quarterback Dak Prescott,
Sacramento State source shoots down report of Mike Vick as a coaching candidate
With Deion Sanders thriving as a college football coach, other former football players seem to be interested in that model. Those who cover football need to be wary that they’re sometimes being used as pawns in the effort to get the former football player a job. It happened last month,
Jets Interview Thomas Dimitroff For GM
Thomas Dimitroff is back on the NFL’s GM radar. After not interviewing for a job during the past three hiring periods, the former Falcons front office boss is in the mix for the Jets’ now-available position. The Jets announced Monday they interviewed Dimitroff for the job. This marks the team’s
Florida State QB DJ Uiagalelei declares for 2025 NFL draft
Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Uiagalelei has played five college seasons, spending time at Clemson and Oregon State before landing with the Seminoles. He announced his decision on social media. “To my coaches, thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and investing
Chiefs waive former first-round selection
With Isiah Pacheco back, the Chiefs have stuck with Kareem Hunt as a key player on offense. Hunt’s Chiefs reunion continued a season of inactivity for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The former first-round pick is now off the team’s roster entirely. The Chiefs cut Edwards-Helaire on Monday, the fifth-year running back announced.
Bears elevate RB Darrynton Evans
The Bears have a couple of injured running backs on the active roster, so they pulled one up from the practice squad to round out the group for Monday night’s game against the Vikings. Darrynton Evans has been called up on a temporary basis. He will revert back to the
Chiefs Waive RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
December 16th, 2024 at 3:48pm CST by Sam Robinson With Isiah Pacheco back, the Chiefs have stuck with Kareem Hunt as a key player on offense. Hunt’s return continued a season of inactivity for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The former first-round pick is now off the team’s roster entirely. The Chiefs cut
Xavier Legette week-to-week with groin injury
Panthers receiver Xavier Legette is dealing with a groin injury and may or may not be available for the club’s Week 16 game against the Cardinals. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Monday that Legette is currently week-to-week. “We’re still doing all the work-up on that for him right
Hurts silences doubters, cements Eagles as Super Bowl contenders
All eyes were on Jalen Hurts on Sunday after a week filled with locker-room drama and questions about the Philadelphia Eagles’ passing game, and he promptly silenced his doubters with a brilliant performance. Hurts completed 25 of his 32 pass attempts for 290 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in
Diontae Johnson, De’Vondre Campbell’s Top NFL Landing Spots for 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Owens/Getty Images Johnson will be a free agent this offseason, giving him free rein to find a new team after a failed half-season with the Ravens. Though the 2024 season didn’t show it, the 28-year-old is capable of putting up solid numbers. Last season, he hauled in 51 receptions
Diontae Johnson Will Not Rejoin Ravens This Week
As the Ravens prepare for their Steelers rematch, Diontae Johnson will not take part in a revenge game. Although Johnson played against the Steelers as a Raven previously, he has made next to no impact with his current team. The shifty wide receiver remains without a role in Baltimore. The