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Former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen has landed a new coaching job. Allen is being hired to serve as the Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday. Allen gives Ben Johnson another experienced coach for his new staff in the NFC North. Johnson was

The Seahawks are hiring Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for the same position in Seattle, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Kubiak emerged as an early favorite for the job and completed a second, in-person interview last week. He will replace Ryan Grubb, who lasted just one year after being picked

When Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins entered Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, he made heads turn with his odd fashion choices and lack of shoes. But late in the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he caught everyone’s attention with a critical touchdown reception. 

January 26th, 2025 at 7:05pm CST by Nikhil Mehta Bears new head coach Ben Johnson is starting to fill key positions on his staff, hiring ex-Saints head coach Dennis Allen as defense coordinator, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Johnson has also landed on Broncos tight ends coach Declan Doyle as

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in a notable name as their new offensive coordinator. The Seahawks are hiring Klint Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator, the team confirmed Sunday. Kubiak spent last season in the same role with the New Orleans Saints. Kubiak had been considered the favorite for the

The dust is still settling from the Jaguars’ chaotic leadership changes last week, but new head coach Liam Coen must press along to put together his first staff of assistants. Coen’s offensive expertise will make his defensive coordinator hire crucial to his success in Jacksonville. Raiders DC Patrick Graham, who

The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is one of the most unstoppable plays in the NFL. They successfully pulled off another one on Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship Game against the Washington Commanders when quarterback Jalen Hurts scored a touchdown from one yard out.  But there was nothing routine about

With Mike Zimmer no longer in the fold, the Cowboys are in need of a new defensive coordinator. Matt Eberflus is a name to watch closely on that front, but at least one other option has received a look. Dallas conducted a DC interview with Andre Curtis, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. Curtis has experience in

Tempers flared late in the second quarter of Sunday’s NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.  Quarterback Jalen Hurts’ one-yard rushing touchdown gave the Eagles a 20-12 lead. Philadelphia wide receiver A.J. Brown and Washington cornerback Marshon Lattimore got into a scuffle during the play.  Lattimore was

Mike Borgonzi is in place as the Titans’ new general manager. He will not have the final say on certain roster-building fronts, but he has a number of key decisions to make regarding the rest of Tennessee’s front office. Once it was learned Borgonzi was the Titans’ pick for GM, Dave Ziegler‘s

As they try to decide what to do with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, the Tennessee Titans are turning to the zen of Zieg. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported Sunday that the Titans are finalizing a deal with Dave Ziegler to become their new assistant

A pair of finalists recently emerged regarding the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator vacancy. The team is continuing to expand its list of candidates, however. Seattle has met with Packers OC Adam Stenavich, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Stenavich just finished his sixth season in Green Bay, and with the team

New Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is reportedly mulling a reunion with his former quarterback.  Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson is scheduled to enter free agency in March. On Sunday, NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported that Wilson has remained close with the ex-Seattle Seahawks HC and is

When the Cowboys elected to part ways with former head coach Mike McCarthy earlier this month, the writing was on the wall for defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who joined the Dallas staff in 2024 and whose future with the club was tied to McCarthy’s. Zimmer has now confirmed that he

Like many Dallas Cowboys fans, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin doesn’t approve of the team’s head-coaching hire. On Friday, the Cowboys named Brian Schottenheimer their next head coach. Schottenheimer has been the team’s offensive coordinator for two seasons but has no head-coaching experience.  In a clip posted to

The Rams naturally want to get clarity on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s status sooner rather than later. Although it is not yet a sure thing, it sounds as if the soon-to-be 37-year-old passer is prepared to continue his playing career. His contract, however, continues to be a talking point. While Stafford

Every era of sports history has its generation-defining stars, and right now it looks like this era of the NFL will go down in history as “Allen vs. Mahomes.” The pair will meet for the ninth total time, with Allen dominating the regular season meetings at 4-1 but Mahomes triumphing

The Bears have interviewed David Shaw for their vacant offensive coordinator position, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Shaw, who is best known for his time as Stanford’s head coach, presently works as a senior personnel executive with the Broncos. Chicago recently landed one of the most coveted head coaching candidates

The NFL clearly heard Troy Aikman’s complaints during last week’s Divisional Round game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. The ESPN announcer was incensed over an unnecessary roughness call that went against Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. The referees flagged To’oTo’ for a hit on a late-sliding Patrick Mahomes.

The Jets have their new head coach (Aaron Glenn) and general manager (Darren Mougey) in place. They also have 41-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers under contract through 2025. Although there is plenty of non-QB work for the new power brokers to accomplish – including hiring an offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator

The Las Vegas Raiders need to find a quarterback now that they have hired Pete Carroll as their new head coach, and a reunion between the 73-year-old and Russell Wilson seems like a legitimate possibility. Shortly after Carroll was named the new head coach of the Raiders on Friday, there

Last offseason, former Eagles and 49ers head coach Chip Kelly interviewed at least twice for the Raiders’ offensive coordinator job, a job that ultimately went to Luke Getsy (who lasted only nine games in Las Vegas). Kelly could finally find his way back to the NFL this offseason, as sources

When Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen reversed course and decided to become the Jaguars head coach, it created a ripple effect. Here’s a look at what his decision means for the Bucs, the Jets, another team in the market for an offensive coordinator and the Saints, whose coaching search became

The Buccaneers are moving quickly in their bid to find Liam Coen‘s replacement. Three candidates have now been attached to the team’s offensive coordinator opening. Tampa Bay conducted a virtual interview with Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady on Saturday, per a team announcement. The same is also true of Vikings assistant quarterbacks

On Thursday, Associated Press pro football writer Rob Maaddi revealed the finalists for MVP and five other player awards. The winners will be announced at the NFL Honors, which will air on Feb. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox/NFL Network. With that in mind, let’s assess how voting works

The list of offensive coordinator candidates for the Bears continues to grow. Chicago has requested an interview with Israel Woolfork, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones reports. [RELATED: Bears Add Antwaan Randle El, Al Harris To Staff] Woolfork’s playing career ended in 2012, and he immediately transitioned to coaching. From 2013-21, he worked on

For all their faults, the Jets finished 2024 with the NFL’s third-ranked defense, and, according to at least one mock draft, New York should expect more of the same with its next first-round pick. The Jets defense allowed 313.8 yards per game last season, the third-best number in the NFL,

Jalen Hurts‘ knee has been a talking point during the week after it was injured during the Eagles’ divisional round victory. The team will have its franchise quarterback in place tomorrow, although his mobility will remain something to monitor. Hurts made progress in practice over the past few days, and he was

It seems that even the NFL might be getting tired of the controversy surrounding late hits on quarterback slides. According to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Saturday, the NFL is expected to expand its replay assist usage in the offseason, and that it could extend to getting help

With Joe Brady electing to remain in place with the Bills for at least one more year, another candidate is out of the running for the Saints’ head coaching position. New Orleans is the only team with a HC vacancy, and the list of staffers still in the running is well known

The New York Jets have a new general manager to go with their new head coach. The Jets are hiring Denver Broncos assistant GM Darren Mougey as their new general manager, according to multiple reports. Mougey has scouted and worked on the front office for Denver since 2012. Mougey was

Today’s standard gameday practice squad elevations in advance of championship Sunday: Buffalo Bills Elevated: OL Will Clapp, S Kareem Jackson Kansas City Chiefs Elevated: LB Swayze Bozeman, WR Justyn Ross Philadelphia Eagles Elevated: FB Khari Blasingame, LB Nicholas Morrow Washington Commanders Elevated: DT Carl Davis, CB Kevon Seymour This content was brought to you by: Pro

It won’t take long for recently hired Jets general manager Darren Mougey to prove his worth. With uncertainty surrounding quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Mougey has a huge decision to make at the sport’s most important position. On Saturday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the Jets hired Mougey, who served as

Saturday’s practice squad transactions: Philadelphia Eagles Signed: DE K.J. Henry Released: T Cameron Erving This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

One of the New Orleans Saints’ top head coach candidates has withdrawn from consideration for the job. Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady has chosen to remain in his current role and withdraw from the Saints’ search, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Brady had been on the list

The only remaining franchise with an open head coaching position is in New Orleans, and it seems to not be a very attractive job at the moment. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, one remaining candidate for the position, Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, has opted to remain in

A 2011 third-round pick out of LSU, Sheppard spent nearly a decade in the NFL. A few years after his retirement, he joined Detroit’s coaching staff as their outside linebackers coach. After a year in that role, Sheppard transitioned to inside linebackers coach, a title he’s held for the past

The Lions didn’t waste much time in effecting a succession plan for departed defensive coordinator and new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard has officially been promoted to the role of defensive coordinator. A 2011 third-round pick out of LSU, Sheppard

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill clarified comments he made following the regular season about wanting “out” of Miami. While the seas have calmed, the waters can still get choppy. According to ESPN Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques, Hill recently explained that his demand was due to his exasperation over Miami’s disappointing

This week the Texans parted ways with team president Greg Grissom, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. The decision to depart was reportedly an amicable one, as Grissom leaves after 23 years with the franchise. Grissom has been a part of the Texans’ organization in some capacity since the team’s

While the NFL media has been constantly talking this season about who will win MVP or Offensive Player of the Year, there has been one group of players who have been absent from all this awards buzz: offensive linemen.  Besides Pro Bowl appearances and All-Pro teams, the players who are

Jerry Jones is believed to have reached out to Carroll recently, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Nick Harris. While this was not an interview and can be classified as an informal discussion, Harris adds the team’s interest in the Super Bowl-winning coach is believed to be legitimate. That said,

The Cowboys are sticking with continuity on their coaching staff, as the team promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to the head coaching role. However, it sounds like the team will need to slightly revamp their offensive coaching staff. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Scott Tolzien isn’t expected back in Dallas

The Cowboys are sticking with continuity on their coaching staff, as the team promoted offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to the head coaching role. However, it sounds like the team will need to slightly revamp their offensive coaching staff. [RELATED: Cowboys Hire Brian Schottenheimer As HC] According to NFL Network’s Ian

The NFL hiring cycle is nearing its conclusion, with six of the seven openings filled. With only the New Orleans Saints still in the market, here’s our ranking in inverse order of the head-coaching hires this offseason. 6. Brian Schottenheimer (Dallas Cowboys) Pros: AffordableCons: Poor offensive production; minimal upside We must give

With Pete Carroll and John Spytek now installed atop the organization, the Raiders can switch their focus to finding a starting quarterback. Armed with the sixth-overall pick, there’s been some belief that the organization could position themselves to take one of the draft’s top quarterback prospects. However, the front office

The Dallas Cowboys are making Brian Schottenheimer their next head coach, which has left many fans surprised and disappointed. The Cowboys interviewed four candidates for their head coach job: Schottenheimer, Kellen Moore, Leslie Frazier and Robert Saleh. Interviewing both Saleh and Frazier satisfied the Rooney Rule. Schottenheimer has been the

Todd Bowles isn’t wasting any time looking to replace Liam Coen. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Buccaneers requested an interview with Rams coach Nate Scheelhaase for their offensive coordinator job. [RELATED: Jaguars Hire Liam Coen As HC] Even just garnering a coordinator interview is a major career step for

Apologies, Eagles. Following a recent ESPN report, the Commanders might have the nation’s support when the two teams kick off in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game (3 p.m. ET, FOX). On Saturday, ESPN’s Seth Wickersham and Don Van Natta Jr. published an excellent profile into the mindset of former Commanders owner

Ben Johnson is set to interview the first candidate for his offensive coordinator opening. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bears have requested an interview with Titans quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree. Johnson and Hardegree worked alongside each other during their stints in Miami. Hardegree spent three years coaching Dolphins QBs, including