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The Jacksonville Jaguars are still early in their search for a new head coach, but one name appears likely to figure prominently in their search process. Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen interviewed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday as they search for a new head coach. According to

The Falcons are interviewing longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Wilks’ most recent NFL gig was as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2023, where his defense ranked among the league’s top-10 in yards and points allowed. Though the 49ers made the

The NFL has placed significant restrictions on Tom Brady during his time as a broadcaster. Since the future Hall of Fame quarterback is now part-owner of the Raiders, he is prohibited from speaking, attending practices, traveling to clubs’ facilities or doing onsite interview prep with coaches before broadcast assignments. But a loophole

At this time last year, George Paton expressed interest in a Patrick Surtain extension. Although it took several months, the Broncos finalized a contract with their top player. They hammered out a few more extensions in the process, including one for soon-to-be first-team All-Pro Quinn Meinerz. The Broncos paid their

The NFL playoffs are in full swing, but many of you are probably already thinking about the offseason. Ahead of the divisional-round games, Yardbarker NFL writers offer a prediction about the offseason for each AFC team. (The regular-season record for each team is in parentheses.) AFC East   BUFFALO BILLS (13-4)

As they have been known to do, the Cowboys went through with an unusual separation with their head coach. The team moved on from Mike McCarthy a week after Black Monday, thus delaying its entrance onto the coaching carousel. Dallas is getting started on its candidates, however. The first known

The Dallas Cowboys have a head coach vacancy, and they are reportedly expected to interview one coach who was surprisingly fired earlier this season. Robert Saleh is on the Cowboys’ list of potential new head coaches, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported on Wednesday. Saleh is their first known interview

January 14th, 2025 at 7:15pm CST by Sam Robinson The Texans check in with the day’s only minor move among playoff teams: Houston Texans Wayne will take the roster spot of Diontae Johnson, who saw a fourth team since March cut ties with him. The Texans waived Johnson three weeks

The 2024-25 NFL All-Pro first and second team rosters have been announced, and there are some interesting names to make the first-team. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers was the only player to earn his first team All-Pro distinction, capping off a brilliant rookie campaign. There’s also no player on this

The Seahawks requested an interview with Vikings assistant Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive coordinator position, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Udinski is currently the assistant offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in Minnesota. He has helped the Vikings navigate major quarterback injuries in each of the last two years, including

The New York Jets could soon make veteran wide receiver Davante Adams a salary-cap casualty as part of a franchise reset that presumably would also involve the club parting ways with quarterback Aaron Rodgers.  During a Tuesday appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams,” Davante Adams openly discussed if he would welcome

If you were not already doing so, it is time to start taking the Los Angeles Rams seriously as a legitimate Super Bowl contender in the NFC.  They made that crystal clear on Monday night with a decisive 27-9 win over a 14-win Minnesota Vikings team, continuing what has been

The Browns‘ search for a new offensive coordinator is set to come to an end. Tight ends coach Tommy Rees is being promoted, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ken Dorsey took on the role of OC last offseason, allowing him a quick turnaround following his in-season 2023 firing by

Davante Adams is currently with the New York Jets, but that’s a marriage that doesn’t seem like it’s going to last much longer. Adams has two years at $35 million each left on his current contract, but the Jets are basically heading into a rebuild with a new general manager,

Diontae Johnson‘s latest NFL gig has proven to be short-lived. The veteran wideout was waived by the Texans today, per a team announcement. In another roster move, tight end Cade Stover has been placed on injured reserve. This continues an astoundingly eventful year for Johnson, who entered the 2024 offseason as

A battle of potential-MVP’s is set to take place in Orchard Park, as Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round. While Highmark Stadium is known for its homefield advantage – especially in the winter – Jackson and the

Former Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson has signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers, according to his agency, SportsTrust Advisors. In 2024, Thompson beat out Mike White for the Dolphins’ backup quarterback job during training camp and appeared in three regular season games, including a Week 3 start in place of

Tom Clements is a legend in Green Bay, and that’s for good reasons. Clements has been a long-time NFL quarterbacks coach and assistant who has played a role in developing some of the greatest quarterbacks the NFL has ever seen. He’s credited with coaching Brett Favre towards the tail end

The Raiders have requested an interview with Steelers director of pro scouting Sheldon White, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. White is a former NFL cornerback who began his front office career as a scout for the Lions in 1997. He worked his way up to director of player personnel by

Another rematch is in store for the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the Los Angeles Rams in a NFC divisional-round matchup.  When the two teams faced off in November, the Eagles bullied their way to a 37-20 victory at SoFi Stadium. This time around, the two NFC juggernauts will

A few teams have turned to Nicholas Morrow as a regular starter, but the veteran linebacker has been unable to secure much in the way of financial commitments in free agency. He has spent most of this season with the Bills as a backup, before being waived earlier this month.

The Cowboys entered the head-coaching market on Monday, but Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman suggested the team might not like what it finds. During an appearance on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” ahead of the Vikings-Rams wild-card game, Aikman discussed the Cowboys’ decision to let head coach Mike McCarthy become

Although Bo Nix and Troy Franklin became the first rookies to connect on a playoff touchdown pass, the Bills eventually proved far too much for a Broncos team that came into the season with low expectations. Nix played the lead role in changing the perception of Sean Payton‘s team, and

Although the Saints are not conducting the wide-ranging search the Bears and Jets are, they are still expected to expand their candidate pool. The Cowboys’ decision not to renew Mike McCarthy‘s contract will affect multiple HC-needy teams during this cycle. McCarthy is expected to meet with the Saints next week about their

Bill Belichick has come up in connection to the Raiders and Cowboys’ HC jobs. Though the ties have been loose to this point, the recently hired North Carolina coach’s staff may be causing some unrest in Chapel Hill. Belichick having only hired a few assistants — including retaining interim HC

The Houston Texans released Diontae Johnson on Tuesday afternoon, ending the wide receiver’s stint with the team after only two games. “With Diontae, unfortunately it didn’t work out and we’re on to the Chiefs,” Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters ahead of the team’s AFC divisional-round playoff game against

A report over the weekend pointed to the expected Steelers coaching scenario — Mike Tomlin returning for a 19th season — taking shape. Nothing has emerged to contradict it, and the veteran HC addressed the matter himself Tuesday. Regarding any potential trade inquiries HC-needy teams may have, Tomlin told prospective

Diontae Johnson‘s latest NFL gig has proven to be short-lived. The Texans waived the veteran wideout on Tuesday, per a team announcement. In another roster move, tight end Cade Stover has been placed on injured reserve. This continues an astoundingly eventful year for Johnson, who entered the 2024 offseason as

Not conducting the kind of wide-ranging search the Bears and Jets are, the Saints are still expected to expand their candidate pool. The Cowboys’ decision not to renew Mike McCarthy‘s contract will end up affecting multiple HC-needy teams during this cycle. McCarthy is expected to meet with the Saints next

Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, the Los Angeles Rams‘ leading receiver in Monday night’s 27-9 wild-card game win over the Minnesota Vikings, exited the game with a chest injury and was taken to a local hospital. After the game, head coach Sean McVay told reporters that Higbee was in stable condition, per NFL

It was learned yesterday that Mike McCarthy will not remain in place as the Cowboys’ head coach. As the team’s search for his replacement begins, questions about his staff will be raised. The name garnering the most attention at this point is defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer. The 68-year-old returned to Dallas this past

While those running the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to be in no hurry to fire head coach Mike Tomlin following the club’s 28-14 wild-card playoff loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens this past Saturday, some analysts and reporters mentioned after that game that interested clubs could call the Steelers about a potential trade

JANUARY 14: The Titans’ second round of interviews will take place in person today, tomorrow and Thursday, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports’ reports. Once all six candidates have been met with, it would come as no surprise if a decision were to be made in relatively short order. Tennessee may well

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold lost money on Monday night. With an ugly performance against the Rams, Darnold’s stock entering free agency took a hit. Darnold should still be a top option for quarterback-needy teams, but is he No. 1 among this year’s free-agent crop? Let’s find out. 10. Joshua Dobbs

The Falcons are among the teams to make coordinator changes this offseason. DC Jimmy Lake was dismissed over the weekend, and the search for his replacement will be worth monitoring. Former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will interview with the Falcons for their vacancy, as first reported by NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe. Confirming the

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel did not wait around to get his message across to his new team. On Sunday, the Patriots announced they were hiring Vrabel as their next head coach. Vrabel replaced Jerod Mayo after the latter’s tumultuous 2024 season at the helm in Foxborough. Vrabel

The Rams’ offense was shorthanded after Tyler Higbee exited last night’s game. Los Angeles has advanced to the divisional round, but it is unclear if the veteran tight end will be available for the team’s next contest. Higbee suffered a chest injury on Monday night, head coach Sean McVay confirmed. He has been

Somewhat surprisingly, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones confirmed on Monday that he and head coach Mike McCarthy agreed that “it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction” this offseason.  Later in the day, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott referred to McCarthy as “a great

TODAY, 5:10pm: While initial reports painted Ryan Cowden as the No. 2 behind front office leader Eliot Wolf, new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel hinted that the arrangement may not be so cut and dry. During his introductory press conference, Vrabel said the team’s front office approach would feature a

Bill Belichick has moved on to coaching at the collegiate level, but the six-time Super Bowl champion is still willing to aim at NFL officials. As he has done several times this season, Belichick appeared on “ManningCast” during Monday night’s NFC wild-card playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los

If Ryan Kelly has his way, he’ll continue his career in Indianapolis. However, the impending free agent center understands that there’s no guarantee that he’ll return to the only team he’s ever played for. Following the Colts‘ season finale, the former first-round pick discussed his future in the NFL…and he

If you thought the Saints were bad this season, wait for 2025. General manager Mickey Loomis spoke with reporters for the first time since the team ended the 2024 season 5-12, the franchise’s worst record since 2005, when it was displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Loomis’ comments suggest New Orleans’ downward

January 13th, 2025 at 7:03pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s minor moves: Indianapolis Colts Los Angeles Rams The Colts announced that they’ve re-signed linebacker Cameron McGrone to a one-year extension. The former fifth-round pick has spent the past two-plus years in Indy, including a 2024 campaign where he collected six

McCarthy will interview for the Chicago HC job Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News’ David Moore reports. The Bears had requested a McCarthy meeting while he was still under contract, but the Cowboys blocked it. That is no longer in the equation, and the Bears will take advantage. It’s rare to see

January 13th, 2025 at 7:21pm CST by Ben Levine Just one practice squad move to pass along: Minnesota Vikings Signed: OT Marcellus Johnson Marcellus Johnson, an undrafted rookie out of Mizzou, spent much of the preseason with the Giants. He was later scooped up by the Vikings, where he had

The NFL wild-card round was, for the most part, an absolute disaster for the Los Angeles Chargers. But one bright spot was wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who set a rookie record with 197 receiving yards in the 32-12 loss to the Houston Texans. Unfortunately for head coach Jim Harbaugh, he

The Steelers’ party line of wanting to extend the Russell Wilson partnership beyond this season began shortly after the QB’s signing. It continued deep into the season, as the team zoomed to 10-3. But Wilson struggled down the stretch, as Pittsburgh’s schedule stiffened, and lost his final five games as

The Rams closed wild-card weekend with an emphatic 27-9 win against the Vikings, setting Los Angeles up for a road trip to the Eagles on Sunday. Here are our takeaways from the Rams’ first playoff win since their Super Bowl LVI triumph.  Knee-jerk reaction: Rams are a legitimate threat to

With Mike McCarthy a coaching free agent after he and the Cowboys did not reach serious negotiations on a new deal, the Bears are back in play. And they will meet with the five-year Cowboys leader. McCarthy will interview for the Chicago HC job Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News’ David