
Why Kellen Moore is best remaining candidate for Saints HC job
The Saints are running out of options in their 2025 head coaching search. Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is one of the few remaining under consideration. If hired, he could be more than a consolation prize to a front office desperate for a win. On Monday, Saints reporter Nick Underhill


Steelers Want To Improve At WR, No Pickens Contract Talks To Date
Steelers owner Art Rooney II admitted that the team will be looking to improve their receiver room this offseason after struggling to find consistency at the position in 2024 outside of George Pickens. “I think we have positions in the wide receiver room we’re going to have to address,” said


Media insider expands on Brady, Fox ‘conflict of interest’ take
Media insider Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated has routinely disagreed with Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and others who have insisted that Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady serving as Fox’s lead in-game NFL analyst is a conflict of interest. For a mailbag published on Wednesday, Traina expanded on


Patriots Interviewed Eric Bieniemy For OC Job; Other Teams Interested
Once a regular interviewee for head coaching jobs, Eric Bieniemy has seen his stock drop since leaving Kansas City. As the Chiefs have continued their dynasty, Bieniemy ended up a one-and-done with the Commanders and UCLA. The Bruins hired him for that role last year but saw their offensive production


Titans’ Levis makes major career decision amid uncertainty
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis seems to understand he could be replaced later this year by the Titans signing a veteran in free agency and then selecting a signal-caller with the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Per Terry McCormick of Titans Insider, Levis will spend a portion of the


Steelers Expected To Release Preston Smith
When the Steelers obtained Preston Smith at the deadline, the trade looked to have given them a deep cadre of edge rushers. Smith joined T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig as Pittsburgh OLBs. But the new addition was not much of a factor. Smith played in eight games but


One-and-done: NFL head coaches who only lasted one season
Early firings of head coaches are becoming more common in the NFL, but quick triggers have been pulled for decades. Although many different stories exist behind teams’ one-and-done decisions, more than 40 instances of a club cutting bait after one season have occurred. Here are the NFL’s one-and-done coaches in


Buccaneers Interview Josh Grizzard For OC
Rumored as an internal candidate to replace Liam Coen, Josh Grizzard has now completed his first coordinator interview. The Bucs announced they have met with their pass-game coordinator about the job. This marks Tampa Bay’s first internal meeting about replacing Coen, who backed out of an extension agreement to join


Carroll speaks carefully about rumors linking Raiders with Wilson
Even before the Las Vegas Raiders officially announced the hiring of Pete Carroll as their next head coach, some linked the Raiders with current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. During an appearance on the latest edition of the “What The Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask” podcast, Carroll did well to


Giants’ Joe Schoen offers initial assessment of QB Shedeur Sanders
The New York Giants will almost certainly grab a quarterback at some point during the 2025 NFL Draft and have been linked by some with Colorado star Shedeur Sanders, who they could possibly land with the third overall pick. While speaking with reporters in Mobile for the Senior Bowl on


Nick Sirianni responds to Jalen Hurts ‘straitjacket’ comment
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts raised some eyebrows when he curiously said following his club’s 55-23 thrashing of the Washington Commanders in this past Sunday’s NFC Championship Game that head coach Nick Sirianni “let me out of my straitjacket a little bit.” Sirianni spoke with reporters on Tuesday and responded to Hurts’ comment. “I think he was having fun


QB guru suggests AFC North team should take gamble on Milroe
Private quarterback coach Jordan Palmer has trained multiple stars, including Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. He believes Alabama QB Jalen Milroe could be his next star student. In a piece published Tuesday, Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reported Palmer is coaching Milroe before the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April


The ‘Dallas Cowboys head coaches’ quiz
Dating back to their founding in 1960, the Dallas Cowboys have had only 10 coaches in NFL franchise history. This list includes two Hall of Fame coaches, and three Super Bowl winners. Now, the Cowboys will be coached by a man with many years of NFL experience, but none as


Two new QBs added to Pro Bowl as replacements
Two new quarterbacks were added to the Pro Bowl on Tuesday as replacements. Both Drake Maye and Russell Wilson are headed to the Pro Bowl. They will be replacing Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who won’t be making the trip to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Maye is making


Latest hiring continues Jerry Jones’ uninspiring decisions
Still, this move aligns with Schottenheimer’s hiring as an uninspiring move for the floundering Cowboys. Last offseason, owner Jerry Jones promised that the team was “all-in” on being a Super Bowl contender, but since that comment, all his moves suggest otherwise. The Cowboys landed on their offensive coordinator, Schottenheimer, after


Well-respected ex-HC comes out of retirement to join AFC team’s staff
“It is exciting to add coach Chuck Pagano to our defensive staff and continue to develop and grow our young and talent secondary,” coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. “Chuck brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and coaching talent to our team. He has deep ties to the program


Browns not open to Myles Garrett trade
Andrew Berry said earlier this month he expected Garrett to retire as a member of the Browns. The sixth-year Cleveland GM, who held another front-office post when Garrett was drafted in 2017, doubled down on that stance Tuesday. Berry said (via Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot) that Garrett will not be


NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/28/25
Today’s reserve/futures contracts: Atlanta Falcons TE Nikola Kalinic Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers, WR Jalen Virgil Cleveland Browns RB Troy Hairston Washington Commanders RB Kazmeir Allen, DT Viliami Fehoko Jr., G Julian Good-Jones, QB Sam Hartman, TE Tyree Jackson, DE Andre Jones Jr., WR Chris Moore, S Ben Nikkel, TE


Kliff Kingsbury’s career decision is best move for all involved
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has reportedly made the decision to return to the franchise in the same role next season, despite getting serious head-coaching interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams. Assuming Kingsbury does, in fact, return to the Commanders, it is the best possible move


Rizzi, Broncos, Browns, Musgrave, Dolphins, Colts, Bengals
Mickey Loomis has been linked to wanting to tie his to-be-determined next HC to some of Dennis Allen‘s contracted assistants, but Mike McCarthy may not see eye-to-eye with that approach. This has introduced one of the potential hurdles in McCarthy’s path back to New Orleans. McCarthy’s view could affect the


Woody Johnson needs to stay out of the Jets’ way
Woody Johnson has owned the New York Jets since 2000, and he’s certainly seen some success with the team. The Jets made the playoffs in 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2010. Two of the playoff trips saw the Jets make it to the AFC Championship Game. The Jets have


Raiders Never Offered Ben Johnson HC Job; Latest On Team’s Pete Carroll Setup
Pete Carroll confirmed Tom Brady was “intricately involved” in the Raiders’ coaching search. The hiring of ex-Brady Michigan teammate and Buccaneers staffer John Spytek confirmed the part-owner’s role in the GM pursuit. This plan may have been Brady’s backup, as reports of a long-running Ben Johnson push emerged. Brady began


How Myles Garrett update could make defensive ends the top commodity of draft
On Tuesday, 2025 NFL Draft edge-rushing prospects’ draft stock improved. They have Browns general manager Andrew Berry to thank. According to Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot, the sixth-year lead Browns executive emphasized that Cleveland won’t trade four-time first-team All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett during the offseason, no matter the


Mike McCarthy Withdraws From Saints’ HC Search, Will Not Coach In 2025
After appearing to lose ground in recent days, Mike McCarthy has decided to withdraw from consideration for the Saints’ head coaching job and will not coach in the NFL in 2025, according to Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. McCarthy became a free agent late in


The ‘2024-25 NFL receiving yards leaders by team’ quiz
After a quiet start to the playoffs that had A.J. Brown making more headlines for reading on the sidelines than making plays on the field, the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver finally broke out against the Washington Commanders. With a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line, quarterback Jalen Hurts


Jaguars Add Jonathan Cooley, Anthony Campanile To List Of DC Candidates
The Jaguars are continuing to interview defensive coordinator candidates for Liam Coen‘s new staff, adding Anthony Campanile and Jonathan Cooley to their list of candidates. Campanile, the Packers’ linebackers coach and running game coordinator, interviewed for the job on Tuesday, per a team announcement. The Jaguars also requested an interview with


Candidate drops out of Saints’ HC race, will wait for 2026 cycle
Another candidate has dropped out of the race for the New Orleans Saints’ head coach job. NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday night that Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on the 2026 hiring cycle. McCarthy had been scheduled to interview with the Saints this week. A report from


Texans Interview Thad Lewis, Nick Caley For OC Vacancy
After moving on from Bobby Slowik last week, the Texans have added two more names to their list of offensive coordinator candidates. Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis already interviewed for the job, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and and Rams pass-game coordinator and tight ends coach Nick Caley will interview on


GM Brian Gutekunst always has a long-term plan for the Packers
While this 2024-25 season undoubtedly ended in disappointment of the Green Bay Packers, a broader look at the organization and where it’s at as a whole does put things in a more positive light. Remember, the Packers traded away four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers two years ago. The fact that they’ve


Chuck Pagano Coming Out Of Retirement To Join Ravens Staff
Chuck Pagano is heading back to Baltimore. The veteran coach is coming out of retirement to join the Ravens as their senior secondary coach, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “It is exciting to add coach Chuck Pagano to our defensive staff and continue to develop and grow our young and


Steelers considering extension for star pass-rusher
T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass-rusher attached to a $30M cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea, as


Cam Ward Trending Towards Being First QB Selected In Draft
As NFL teams gather at the Shrine Bowl for an extensive look at this year’s top prospects, the focus has naturally been at the top of the draft board. As scouts and executives have started to congregate, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda.com says the “overwhelming belief” is that Cam Ward has


Super-Bowl-winning QB backs new Cowboys HC Schottenheimer
A future Hall of Fame quarterback recently gave new Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer a thumbs-up. On a Tuesday episode of The Athletic’s “Scoop City” podcast, Chase Daniel — who was Drew Brees’ backup for four seasons with the New Orleans Saints — texted the Super Bowl champion after


Steelers Considering Extension For T.J. Watt
T.J. Watt is set to enter the final year of his contract, and with the pass rusher attached to a $30MM cap hit for 2025, there have been some rumblings that the Steelers could look to move on from their franchise star. Art Rooney was quick to dismiss that idea,


Mock has Broncos bolstering passing attack with national champion
The Denver Broncos add a national champion to their receiving corps in a new mock draft. The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman has the Broncos taking Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka with pick No. 20 in the 2025 NFL Draft. “The most polished route runner in the draft, Egbuka fits any


Darrell Bevell Expected Raiders OC Favorite; Tom Cable Reunion On Radar
Pete Carroll is believed to have studied potential successor options in the event he landed a head coaching job. A familiar name has surfaced for the team’s second-most important coaching role. Darrell Bevell is believed to be the frontrunner for the Raiders’ OC position, The Athletic’s Tic Tafur and Tashan


Former Colts kicker thinks he knows why team has not honored him
Former Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt feels he belongs in the team’s Ring of Honor for the career he had with the team. Not only has the team not included him among its all-time greats, he also says they have not included him in anything since he left the franchise,


Robert Saleh Stood As Jaguars’ Liam Coen Backup Plan?
Robert Saleh is back in San Francisco, agreeing to rejoin the 49ers’ staff as defensive coordinator. This role launched Saleh into a top HC candidate by 2021, and although his Jets stay did not go well, he gained considerable interview seasoning on what was deemed a weak market this year.


Kliff Kingsbury makes major decision on NFL future
The Saints requested a Kliff Kingsbury interview shortly after the regular season ended, but no meeting was ever scheduled. The Commanders OC received interest from other teams as well but indicated he would not meet regarding any HC jobs until after the team’s season wrapped. Washington’s remarkable turnaround ended in


Kliff Kingsbury To Pass On Saints Interview, Will Stay With Commanders
The Saints requested a Kliff Kingsbury interview shortly after the regular season ended, but no meeting was ever scheduled. The Commanders’ OC received interest from other teams as well but indicated he would not meet regarding any HC jobs until after the team’s season wrapped. Washington’s remarkable turnaround ended in


One-time Super Bowl champion shares shocking take about Joe Burrow
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is the only finalist for the 2024 AP Most Valuable Player Award to not be associated with a playoff team. While some would say that fact shows how great of a season Burrow enjoyed, former NFL defensive lineman and one-time Super Bowl champion Chris Canty shared quite a different


Browns Not Open To Myles Garrett Trade
Myles Garrett hinted a trade request could be on the table if he does not receive the kind of answers he likes regarding the Browns’ long-term plan. The Browns continue to speak out against any deal involving the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. Andrew Berry said earlier this month


Eagles’ Brown shares lesson he learned from first Super Bowl trip
In the first Super Bowl experience of his career back in February 2023, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown recorded six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown but was unable to prevent his club from suffering a 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Ahead of the upcoming Super


Tanner Engstrand Strong Candidate For Jets’ OC Position; Steve Wilks Hire Still Possible
New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has yet to fill the offensive or defensive coordinator positions on his staff, but that may change soon. Key targets for both vacancies are in place. Lions pass-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand was viewed as a suitable successor to Ben Johnson for Detroit’s OC opening. Instead, the team elected


Report: Saints to interview big-name head coach candidate
The New Orleans Saints are the only NFL team remaining with a head coach vacancy, and they are interviewing some high-profile candidates as they inch closer to a decision. Mike McCarthy is expected to interview with the Saints at some point before the end of the week, Nick Underhill of


Buccaneers Conduct OC Interview With Rams’ Dave Ragone
As the Buccaneers seek out Liam Coen‘s replacement, their list of offensive coordinator candidates continues to grow. The Rams’ staff in particular remains an area of interest for Tampa Bay. Dave Ragone interviewed with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, per a team announcement. He is the third member of Sean McVay‘s Los Angeles staff


Pete Carroll outlines Tom Brady’s role in Raiders’ QB search
Expect Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady to play an active role in their search for a viable starting quarterback. This season, the Raiders started QBs Gardner Minshew, Aidan O’Connell and Desmond Ridder, going 4-13. In his introductory news conference on Monday, new Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said


Cowboys To Hire Nick Sorensen As ST Coordinator
The Cowboys have their new head coach in place, and their coordinator vacancies are filling up in short order. Matt Eberflus remains on track to take over Dallas’ defense, while a new special teams hire is on tap. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Cowboys are finalizing a deal with Eberflus to take


Could Browns pass on Milroe after concerning Senior Bowl revelation?
Earlier this month, a Cleveland Browns team that is essentially expected to start from scratch this offseason regarding its quarterback situation was linked with Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, in part because Milroe had new Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees as his OC during the 2023 college season. However, Browns insider Tony


Steelers Unlikely To Retain Russell Wilson And Justin Fields
The quarterback position looms as one which faces uncertainty for the Steelers as the 2025 league year approaches. Owner Art Rooney II‘s latest comments on the subject confirmed changes should again be expected in the near future. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are both pending free agents, and each saw playing