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Jesse Minter continues to shape his first coaching staff in Baltimore. On defense, the Ravens have hired Michigan defensive line coach Lou Esposito for the same role, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reported earlier tonight that the two sides were close. While Esposito doesn’t have any

As the NFL turns its attention to the 2026 season, nearly every franchise has a “this is it” need standing between it and true contender status. Some must fix glaring roster holes, others need health, stability or a quarterback to finally take the leap.  Here’s what Yardbarker NFL writers believe

Joe Whitt‘s time in the nation’s capital came to an end one month ago. The veteran staffer has now found his next coaching opportunity. The Steelers have added Whitt to their staff, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The move has since been confirmed by a team announcement.

The Super Bowl following the 2014 season ended with one of the most dramatic finishes in NFL history, as the New England Patriots edged the Seattle Seahawks 28–24. But not every NFL title game has been as competitive as Super Bowl XLIX. As the Seahawks and Patriots face off once

The Commanders’ defensive staff under new coordinator Daronte Jones is continuing to take shape. USC co-defensive coordinator Eric Henderson is set to join Washington as their defensive line coach/run game coordinator, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. He also held those titles during his two years with the Trojans. The 43-year-old started

Terrell Jennings won’t be joining the Patriots’ Super Bowl roster. While the running back returned to practice last month, his activation window has come and gone without him joining the active roster. As a result, the former UDFA will remain on injured reserve, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston.

With Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak reportedly set to take the Las Vegas Raiders after Super Bowl LX, all 10 NFL head coaching vacancies for the 2026-27 season are officially filled.  Kubiak, who is the son of long-time NFL coach Gary Kubiak, has three seasons of OC experience under

After the Jets parted ways with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand last week, Frank Reich quickly became the favorite to replace him. The Jets will indeed hire Reich as their offensive coordinator, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The 64-year-old Reich, who conducted his second interview with the Jets on Tuesday, beat

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters must be holding some grudge against the New England Patriots.  Last week, the HOF snubbed former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in his first year on the ballot. New England owner Robert Kraft won’t be making a trip to Canton, either. On Tuesday, ESPN

The Commanders are parting ways with some of their incumbent defensive coaching staff. Assistant linebackers coach/pass rush specialist Ryan Kerrigan, assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd, and player development coach Pete Ohnegian will all be leaving the team, per KRPC2’s Aaron Wilson. The moves were expected regardless of who the

Another leading New England Patriots personality has struck out from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  This time, it’s team owner Robert Kraft, who will have to wait again for a chance to be inducted into the most prestigious and exclusive circle in the sport of football. On Tuesday, Adam

Joe Lombardi was fired one week ago in a move which ended his tenure with the Broncos. That paved the way for in-demand quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to be promoted as Denver’s new offensive coordinator. Lombardi has not needed to wait long to line up a new opportunity, however. The Ravens are hiring

The ongoing Sam Darnold redemption tour continues to be one of the NFL’s more positive storylines as Darnold and his Seattle Seahawks prepare to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX this coming Sunday night.  During the “Super Bowl XL Opening Night” festivities on Monday, Darnold opened up about how far

The Rams will move forward with their Sean McVay-Les Snead partnership for the foreseeable future. Los Angeles announced on Monday the team’s head coach and general manager have each signed an extension. McVay’s future has been a talking point during recent years with the possibility of a pause from coaching being floated

Bill Belichick is not a Hall of Fame head coach. At least not yet. Last week, the news that Belichick did not get enough votes to make the Hall in his first year of eligibility sent shockwaves throughout the NFL. Belichick’s star might have dimmed a bit now that he’s at

FEBRUARY 2: Fangio did indeed “seriously entertain” retirement in recent days, but PHLY Sports’ EJ Smith reports the Eagles are now “confident” he will remain in place for at least one more year. A third season with Philadelphia as the team’s D-coordinator can be expected. FEBRUARY 1: The Eagles have already made

Khyiris Tonga has made the bulk of his contributions for the 2025 New England Patriots serving as a defensive tackle. That said, Matt Vautour of MassLive noted on Monday that Tonga has thus far played 18 snaps of offense this season, four of which occurred when he was used as a blocker over

Once the news broke about Klint Kubiak’s agreement to join the Raiders after the Super Bowl, one head coaching vacancy remained. That has not proven to be the case for very long. The Cardinals are working to hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. No deal

A recent report pegged Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as the favorite for the Raiders’ head coaching vacancy. While no agreement was immediately struck upon the completion of Kubiak’s second interview with Las Vegas brass — nothing can be finalized until after Super Bowl LX — the club is “zeroing

The Arizona Cardinals hope the coaching tree of Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is as fruitful for them as it has been for other franchises.  On Sunday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Cardinals are hiring Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their next head coach, with

Things could be looking up for Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty after a disappointing rookie season.  On Sunday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak plans to sign a deal with the Raiders as their next head coach. Jeanty may be the biggest

FEBRUARY 1: It appears Bevell is another finalist. Josina Anderson of The Exhibit reports that Bevell will take an in-person interview with the Jets on Monday. JANUARY 31: After parting with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand on Tuesday, the Jets plan to narrow their search for his replacement down to three

While the timing of their decision was odd, the decision itself wasn’t. The Minnesota Vikings on Friday moved on from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, whose track record in the NFL Draft left plenty to be desired. However, the fact that they did it weeks after the regular season ended raised some

Last spring, the Jaguars declined Devin Lloyd‘s fifth-year option. As a result, the productive linebacker is currently on track for free agency in March. 2026 will mark Lloyd’s first trip to the open market unless a new Jacksonville pact can be worked out. It seems as though that will not

Former Wisconsin football coach Jim Leonhard has been an assistant with the Denver Broncos for the last two seasons, and he has now landed his most prominent NFL job to date. Leonhard is expected to be hired as the new defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported