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As expected, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is targeting some of his former assistants for top coaching positions in New England. The Patriots have submitted a request to interview Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow for their defensive coordinator vacancy, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Crow began his NFL career

The Bears are reportedly finalizing a deal with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to make him the organization’s head coach. Chicago is landing the most coveted coaching candidate on the market. In three seasons of Johnson coordinating Detroit’s offense, the Lions ranked no less than fourth in total offense and

Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has been mentioned as an early contender for the Cowboys’ head coaching vacancy, but he may not want to leave Washington after his success with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Dallas may then pivot to Kingsbury’s run game coordinator and running backs coach, Anthony Lynn. He coached

There remain more questions than answers at this stage of the Miami Dolphins’ offseason regarding whether or not star wide receiver Tyreek Hill will essentially force an exit from the club before the 2025 campaign gets underway.  Per Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN, Hill may have to wait a bit of time to

The Jets have scheduled a second interview for their general manager vacancy with Lance Newmark, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Newmark is currently the assistant GM for the Commanders, who he joined last offseason after 26 years with the Lions. In Detroit, he spearheaded scouting operations and roster management as senior

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark and current NFL analyst Chase Daniel of The Athletic are among some of the noteworthy members of the football community who suggested after Pittsburgh’s 28-14 wild-card playoff loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens earlier this month that head coach Mike Tomlin “should look into whether or not

With Ben Johnson choosing to team with Caleb Williams in Chicago, his other two suitors will need backup plans. While Liam Coen has been closely tied to the Jags, the Raiders may have a more experienced option in mind. Pete Carroll was among the many candidates to meet with the

With Ben Johnson choosing to team with Caleb Williams in Chicago, his other two suitors will need backup plans. While Liam Coen has been closely tied to the Jags, the Raiders may have a more experienced option in mind. Pete Carroll was among the many candidates to meet with the Bears,

With Ben Johnson having chosen the Bears, the AFC South team is looking at other options. After Robert Saleh impressed the Jaguars during his first meeting, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports a second interview is on tap. Saleh will meet again with Jags brass Friday. The former Jets HC interviewed for

The Chiefs and Eagles are each favored to win their conference championship games, setting the stage for a rematch of Super Bowl LVII. Of course, the Bills and Commanders have other plans. Here’s how each scores an upset victory. (odds via ESPN) Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles (-5.5)  Sunday’s game

January 20th, 2025 at 2:37pm CST by Sam Robinson No second interviews are coming for Ben Johnson, after all. The coveted coordinator has made his choice, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting the Bears are expected to reach an agreement. More to come.   Follow @PFRumors This content was brought to

The severe back spasms that sidelined second-year Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson for the final two weeks of the 2024 regular season sparked new concerns that he may simply be too injury-prone to serve as a long-term starter in the NFL.  For a piece published Monday, ESPN’s Stephen Holder shared why the Colts aren’t losing sleep about that

The Lions’ upset loss on Saturday has made Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn available for head coaching hires earlier than expected. In the latter’s case, at least, things are developing quickly with respect to HC opportunities. Detroit’s defensive coordinator has a second interview lined up with the Jets, as first reported by Ian

Following an offseason filled with rumors regarding all that went wrong for the 2023 Philadelphia Eagles during their late-season collapse, the Eagles are now a home win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in this Sunday’s NFC Championship Game away from playing in Super Bowl LIX. After the Eagles earned what became a

Last week, Kellen Moore was named as one of two top candidates for the Cowboys’ head coaching position. He cannot be hired at this point with the Eagles amongst the four teams still in the postseason, but at this point he appears to be in pole position. Moore is currently the frontrunner

Quarterback Jayden Daniels was already the presumptive Offensive Rookie of the Year Award winner before he guided the Washington Commanders to upset playoff victories at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and at the top-seeded Detroit Lions.  Following Washington’s 45-31 divisional-round win in Detroit on Saturday night, NFL insider Albert Breer of

The Rams’ season came to an end yesterday, and as a result questions have been raised regarding Matthew Stafford. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback is still under contract, but he and the team are in the midst of a year-to-year approach. Stafford negotiated a restructured deal this offseason, one which moved up

Tight end Mark Andrews will go down as one of the greatest offensive players in the history of the Baltimore Ravens, but a pair of costly mistakes he made in Sunday’s 27-25 divisional-round loss at the Buffalo Bills may forever haunt him if he never plays in a Super Bowl.  Following

Many coaches whose seasons are now over are free to interview for head coaching vacancies around the league. The Saints’ search is ongoing, but its second phase will include a pair of staffers who did not work for playoff teams in 2024. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports Giants offensive

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may officially become a three-time regular-season Most Valuable Player Award winner next month, but he fell to 3-5 as a postseason starter via Baltimore’s 27-25 divisional-round loss at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday evening.  Following the defeat, Jackson spoke openly about his latest playoff heartbreak.  “Every time we

Mark Andrews blew it for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, but John Harbaugh isn’t about to change his feelings towards his tight end. Andrews lost a fumble with his Ravens down 24-19 to the Buffalo Bills in their AFC divisional round playoff game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the engine that drives the team’s rushing attack, but quarterback Jalen Hurts also has wheels. On Philadelphia’s first drive in its divisional-round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Hurts faked to Barkley and took off for a 44-yard touchdown. The long

Just when it seemed the Los Angeles Rams were about to gain momentum in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, it slipped through their fingers.  After sacking Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for a safety, the Rams cut the lead to 16-15 before the start of the fourth quarter.  However,

A snowstorm couldn’t stop Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley from making a house call in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s home game, the Eagles handed the ball to Barkley on a 1st-and-10 at their 22-yard line. He burst through

Lamar Jackson’s legacy is going to forever be “great player who makes critical mistakes to come up short in the playoffs” until he changes it.  But unfortunately for Jackson and the Ravens, he will now have to wait another year before he’s able change that perception following Baltimore’s 27-25 loss

Rookie linebacker Jared Verse made headlines ahead of the Los Angeles Rams divisional-round playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles by making his disdain for the Eagles fan base publicly known. But with the Rams losing 28-22, Verse had to address his trash talk after the game. “I like hostile environments.

For the first time since 2020, the Buffalo Bills will play for a chance to go to the Super Bowl after a chaotic finish to their 27-25, divisional-round win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Here are three takeaways from a thrilling divisional-round game that sets up a star-studded

Having played out the first three seasons of his rookie contract, George Pickens is eligible for an extension. In spite of that fact – and his status as a potential 2026 free agent – his Steelers future remains a notable point of discussion and uncertainty. Entering the draft, Pickens was

Last week, I told you not to be surprised if – despite a less than inspiring regular season – Travis Kelce shows up in the playoffs. Kelce lived up to the expectation, catching seven passes for 117 yards and a touchdown to help preserve Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ perfect AFC

Two weekends of playoff football have come and gone, providing us with 10 more draft slots cemented into position as NFL teams continue to be eliminated from the playoffs. The top 18 picks were already divvied up at the conclusion of the regular season to the teams who failed to

Was Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson feeling pressure from his past playoff failures in Sunday’s road divisional-round game against the Buffalo Bills?  Early in the second quarter, Jackson caught a high snap but fell and fumbled. Bills edge-rusher Von Miller recovered the ball and returned it for 39 yards before

Former Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich was hired to rejoin his old coworker, Raheem Morris, in Atlanta as defensive coordinator. This threw a wrench in some other plans in coaching searches around the league. Specifically, two teams that viewed him as a defensive coordinator candidate will have to look

The NFC Championship Game matchup is set, and New York Giants fans couldn’t be more incensed. This year’s contest will feature a battle between NFC East Division rivals in the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, two teams that have come to haunt New York in more ways than one. Particularly,

As GM Ryan Poles promised at the outset of the Bears’ current head coaching search, the club has been rather thorough in exploring its HC options (as seen in our head coaching search tracker). Chicago is now adding a surprising name to its long list of candidates, as Jay Glazer

Two penalties in favor of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during Saturday’s divisional-round game against the Houston Texans reignited debate on how the officials protect quarterbacks. From ESPN’s commentators to the Texans’ coaches, there were questions about whether the referees made the right calls, but according to the NFL,

Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is currently calling one of the most important games of his coaching career, something he spent almost all week preparing for. Unfortunately, he had to spend any free time he had interviewing for what could be the biggest jobs of his career. Despite the distraction

As cold as it was in snowy Philadelphia, the Eagles had to sweat out their divisional-round win over the Rams, 28-22. Here are three takeaways from a divisional-round thriller that sets up an all-NFC East conference championship game between the Commanders and Eagles next Sunday. Knee-jerk reaction: Jalen Hurts‘ lower

Caleb Williams‘ offseason development will be key for the Bears’ chances of taking a step forward next year. Chicago’s franchise quarterback is set to be fully healthy for 2025, but he did undergo a recent procedure. Williams had a minor elective surgery on his right (i.e. throwing) wrist, ESPN’s Courtney

Caleb Williams‘ offseason development will be key for the Bears’ chances of taking a step forward next year. Chicago’s franchise quarterback is set to be fully healthy for 2025, but he did undergo a recent procedure. Williams had a minor elective surgery on his right (i.e. throwing) wrist, ESPN’s Courtney

Given the timing on the decision to move on from Mike McCarthy, the Cowboys are slightly behind other head coach-needy teams around the NFL. A list of candidates has emerged over the past few days, but it could grow in the near future. [RELATED: HC Search Tracker] Ian Rapoport of NFL

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley continues to cement himself as a playoff performer.  Late in the first quarter of Sunday’s divisional-round game against the Los Angeles Rams, Barkley rushed for a 62-yard touchdown, giving the Eagles a 13-7 lead. According to NFL senior researcher Tony Holzman-Escareno, the big play

Bills QB Josh Allen will square off against Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in a highly-anticipated divisional round matchup today. This offseason, Allen may receive a bump that puts his pay more in line with his Baltimore counterpart and his other peers in the top tier of the league’s signal-callers. According

The Dallas Cowboys seem to be in no rush to find a new head coach, and they might be looking to add another big name to their list of potential candidates. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media said Sunday that he would not be surprised if the Cowboys request to interview

One of several key contributors who missed considerable time in 2024 for the Saints was Paulson Adebo. The fourth-year corner continues to recover from a broken femur as he approaches his first trip to free agency. Adebo suffered his injury in mid-October and immediately underwent surgery. His absence was strongly felt

The Commanders pulled off a stunning upset of the NFC’s top-seeded Lions in the divisional round contest, though the win came with a price. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Washington fears that starting right guard Sam Cosmi suffered a significant knee injury during the game, and Cosmi is

The Commanders pulled off a stunning upset of the NFC’s top-seeded Lions in last night’s divisional round contest, though the win came with a price. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network (video link), Washington fears that starting right guard Sam Cosmi suffered a significant knee injury during the game,

Bills QB Josh Allen will square off against Ravens QB Lamar Jackson in a highly-anticipated divisional round matchup Sunday. This offseason, Allen may receive a bump that puts his pay more in line with his Baltimore counterpart and his other peers in the top tier of the league’s signal-callers. According

After the Buccaneers’ season came to an end in the wildcard round of the playoffs last week, linebacker Lavonte David expressed uncertainty about his playing future. The franchise icon also contemplated retirement last offseason before re-signing with the club on a one-year, $9MM accord, and according to Rick Stroud of

The Chicago Bears are reportedly planning to bring in a former NFL star to interview for their head coach vacancy. Eddie George was scheduled to interview for the Bears head coach job on Sunday, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. George just finished his fourth season as the head

The Raiders will interview Commanders assistant general manager Lance Newmark for their GM post today, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It was reported just a few days ago that Newmark had a “leg up” on the competition for the Las Vegas job even though the club had not yet formally requested