
Bengals Fire DC Lou Anarumo
The Bengals fell just short of the playoffs this year, and at least one notable coaching change has taken place as a result. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has been fired, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Other staffers are also out. Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports offensive line coach Frank


Three Super Bowl matchups we’d like to see
While members of Buffalo’s “Bills Mafia” enjoy voluntarily throwing each other through tables on game day, Eagles fans don’t seek permission. Some thought Philly fans would mellow out after the team’s victory in Super Bowl LII, but a loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII still stings. Meanwhile, the


Jaguars Fire Doug Pederson
Doug Pederson‘s run with the Jaguars has come to an end. As expected, the veteran head coach was fired on Monday, a team announcement confirmed. “I strongly believe it is possible next season to restore the winning environment we had here not long ago,” a statement from owner Shad Khan reads (h/t NFL.com). “I


Raiders’ Antonio Pierce has two-word response on job status
The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2024 NFL season at 4-13 following a 34-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium. Following the game, Pierce met with the media and was asked twice about his job status as the head coach of the Raiders. Twice, he


Multiple Teams To Try To Trade For Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell
6:52pm: Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk has been informed by a source inside the Vikings’ building plainly stating an O’Connell trade will not take place. That update may not dissuade interest from potential suitors, but it points further in the expected direction of a long-term Minnesota tenure being on tap


This Seahawks coach could be on hot seat after underwhelming season
In the first year under rookie head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks improved a game from last year’s 9-8 campaign, going 10-7 and finishing just one spot shy of a playoff berth in 2024. A defensive-minded head coach, Macdonald brought in nearby Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to serve as his


After injury, should Packers have played Watson vs. Bears?
With a trip to the postseason already locked up, did the Green Bay Packers make the right move by inserting wide receiver Christian Watson into the lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Bears? Watson, coming off a knee injury that saw him miss Green Bay’s Week 17 loss to the


Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Still Undecided On Potential Coaching Change
Cowboys brass avoided questions about head coach Mike McCarthy‘s future in the build-up to Week 18, something which is commonplace when changes on the sidelines are considered imminent. Dallas’ season has now ended, but it remains to be seen if McCarthy will be replaced. After the Cowboys’ loss to the Commanders,


The Vikings need more from QB-WR duo in the playoffs
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson and QB Sam Darnold can’t flop again In a 31-9, Week 18, loss to the Detroit Lions, Darnold completed 18-of-41 passes for 166 yards, and Jefferson finished with three receptions for 54 yards. The QB-WR tandem better not have another dud in Monday’s road game


Dolphins Retaining GM Chris Grier, HC Mike McDaniel
As Black Monday approaches and NFL teams around the league are preparing to part ways with their team leaders, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has released a statement saying that general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel will continue in their roles in 2025. Grier will enter his 10th


Patriots fire HC Jerod Mayo after just one season
Jerod Mayo ended up being one-and-done as head coach of the New England Patriots. Just a little more than an hour after the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Patriots announced that they have fired Mayo and are immediately beginning a new head coaching search. Mayo was the handpicked successor


Updated 2025 NFL Draft Order
Once again, we saw plenty of change occur in the projected draft order after Sunday’s games. Most notably, the Patriots took themselves out of the top overall draft slot with a win over the resting Bills. While this change likely won’t hurt their ability to select one of the players


Lions clinch division title, NFC’s No. 1 seed in playoffs
The Detroit Lions overpowered the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-9 beatdown on “Sunday Night Football” to clinch the top seed and a first-round bye in the NFC. Here are five takeaways from the regular season finale: NFC runs through Detroit After dismantling the Vikings on Sunday night, the road to


49ers Unwilling To Authorize Top-Of-Market Extension For QB Brock Purdy?
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be eligible for an extension at season’s end, and a report from last month indicated that San Francisco wants to hammer out a new deal for its starting signal-caller this offseason. Earlier this week, Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports reported that the team could wait


Chargers’ passing attack is getting hot heading into the playoffs
The Los Angeles Chargers’ passing attack took a while to get humming this season. Justin Herbert didn’t even have a 200-yard passing game until the month of October. However, Herbert and the passing attack finished the season strong. In the Chargers’ 34-20 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday,


Seahawks OC Ryan Grubb Could Be On Hotseat
In the first year under rookie head coach Mike Macdonald, the Seahawks improved a game from last year’s 9-8 campaign, going 10-7 and finishing just one spot shy of a playoff berth in 2024. A defensive-minded head coach, Macdonald brought in nearby Washington offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb to serve as


Colts owner announces decision on HC Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard
Ballard, who just finished his eighth season as GM in Indianapolis, has been under heavy fire by the media lately. During his tenure, the Colts have failed to win a single division title. The team started season 4-3 with wins over the Steelers and Dolphins, but a three-game losing streak


Tyreek Hill Open To Dolphins Trade
Sunday saw the Dolphins drop to 8-9 on the season and fall short of the playoffs. The team’s season is over as a result, and Tyreek Hill‘s future is once again a talking point. The All-Pro wideout has played in Miami for the past three seasons, and a contract agreement from


NFL Week 18 winners, losers: Bo Nix dominates
With most of the NFL Week 18 schedule in the books, it’s time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers around the NFL. Winners Bo Nix, quarterback, Denver Broncos For the first time since the 2015 season, the Denver Broncos are back in the playoffs,


Colts To Retain HC Shane Steichen, GM Chris Ballard
January 5th, 2025 at 7:33pm CST by Ely Allen Despite recent speculation that Colts general manager Chris Ballard‘s job could be in danger, team owner Jim Irsay has released a statement on X announcing that Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen would be returning to lead the team in 2025.


Don’t shed any tears for the Bengals missing the playoffs
Thanks to the Denver Broncos’ 38-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, they officially punched their ticket to the postseason and set the AFC playoff field. That win also officially eliminated the Cincinnati Bengals from playoff contention, putting an end to their second half surge that saw them


Titans Secure No. 1 Pick In 2025 NFL Draft
The early window of NFL action on Sunday decided the order at the top of the draft board for 2025. Week 18’s results have left the Titans in place to select first overall. Tennessee lost in Houston, leaving the team with a 3-14 record. That mark was matched by the


Packers QB Jordan Love avoids major injury in loss to Bears
The Green Bay Packers came into their Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears with a playoff berth clinched and the chance to get a higher seed in the playoffs with a win. However, Green Bay walked out of Lambeau Field as the No. 7 seed in the NFC after


Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo
The Patriots have acted quickly in making a coaching move. Jerod Mayo is out after one season at the helm, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The decision is now official. “After the game today, I informed Jerod Mayo that he will not be returning as the head coach of the


Watch: Jets trick play attempt goes unbelievably poorly for Adams
There is a very good chance that Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins will be the final game of the Aaron Rodgers era for the New York Jets. It did not get off to a good start. The Jets’ first offensive possession quickly ended when Rodgers’ first pass of the


Titans GM Ran Carthon In Danger Of Being Fired; Latest On HC Brian Callahan
As Week 18 of the NFL season continues, several teams near the bottom of the standings are still in contention to land the top pick in the upcoming draft. The Titans are among them, but securing the No. 1 selection could include notable changes in the organization. Much of the


NFL insider gives prediction on future of Raiders HC Antonio Pierce
With Week 18 upon us, the NFL coaching carousel will be in full motion sooner than later. In a segment called “Safe Or Out”, ESPN’s Adam Schefter gave his take on what could happen to some of the coaches that are on the hot seat. Schefter believes Las Vegas Raiders


Giants’ GM Joe Schoen, HC Brian Daboll Not A “Package Deal”
JANUARY 5, 2025: In keeping with the reports that Schoen and Daboll are not a “package deal,” FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz says that the Giants have put out exploratory feelers to see what options might be available to them if they keep one but fire the other. However, Mike Florio


355-pound Ravens DT had awesome quote about his interception
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce made one of the most incredible plays of the 2024 NFL season on Saturday, and he had a great reason for not trying to produce an even better highlight. The Ravens were leading 35-10 late in their win over the Cleveland Browns at M&T


Browns Fire OC Ken Dorsey, OL Coach Andy Dickerson
Hours after their dismal 3-14 campaign came to an end, the Browns have made major changes to their offensive staff. The team has fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and offensive line coach Andy Dickerson, as Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network was first to report. Dorsey, 43, appeared in five


Seahawks rookie pranked with $155K dinner bill
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II, the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, very nearly had a heart attack on Tuesday night during a team dinner. As is customary, Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu and several of the team’s veterans handed the final bill over for the rookie


Jets QB Aaron Rodgers hit with $11K fine for unexpected reason
It has been a brutal season for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Things reached a new low point in Week 17 when Rodgers had one of the worst performances in the NFL over the past five years, got benched and watched as his team was blown out


Watch: Ravens strike early with Nate Wiggins pick-six
The Baltimore Ravens entered Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Browns only needing a win to clinch the AFC North. They were 18-point favorites, which is one of the biggest spreads the NFL has seen in years. They did not waste much time in showing why they were such a decisive


Kirk Cousins linked to surprising AFC team if released by Falcons
If Kirk Cousins is released by the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, he may find a surprising landing spot in the AFC. Cousins would be on the Cleveland Browns’ radar if the Falcons move on from him, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. The Browns will be in the market


Packers could be without two-time Pro Bowler for rest of the season
Alexander has been limited to seven games this season due to a knee injury. The two-time Pro Bowler has two interceptions, and per Pro Football Reference, he has allowed 17 receptions on 30 targets (56.7 percent) for 231 yards and three touchdowns. He last played on Nov. 17 against the


Steelers-Bengals takeaways: Cincinnati stays alive in playoff race
The Cincinnati Bengals needed a win on Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive going into the final day of the regular season. They got it in the form of a 19-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now they have to hope for a Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins


Injured Reserve Return Tracker
This offseason brought a change in how teams could construct their 53-man rosters while retaining flexibility with injured players. Clubs were permitted to attach return designations to two players (in total) placed on IR or an NFI list before setting their initial rosters. In prior years, anyone placed on IR


Six-time Pro Bowl WR only open to playing in two cities in 2025
Keenan Allen changed agents this offseason; his new representation will have an interesting task ahead. One of the biggest names on track for free agency at wide receiver, Allen does not sound interested in a true open market. Ahead of what would be his age-33 season, the decorated wideout is


Saints Expected To Have Interest In Matt Nagy For HC Job
We heard previously that Matt Nagy should be in the mix for head coaching vacancies this offseason, and the Chiefs offensive coordinator is now being connected to definitive gigs. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Saints are expected to show interest in the veteran coach. [RELATED: Chiefs OC


Updated odds shows why NFL needs Most Improved Player category
The most recent odds for NFL Comeback Player of the Year (CPOY) have revealed a flaw in the award. Per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold recently overtook Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow as the betting favorite for CPOY honors. According to odds provided by FanDuel,


Minor NFL Transactions: 1/4/25
The last minor moves and standard gameday elevations of the 2024 NFL regular season: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Dallas Cowboys Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings


Cowboys’ Week 18 QB plans could cost Cooper Rush big money
The Dallas Cowboys have nothing to play for in their Week 18 regular-season finale against the Washington Commanders, and that could mean a sizable role for third-string quarterback Trey Lance. While owner Jerry Jones would not go into much detail about what the Cowboys are planning for their quarterbacks, Ian


Lions Activate Kalif Raymond, Alex Anzalone; Emmanuel Moseley Moved To NFI List
The Lions will have reinforcements on both sides of the ball for tomorrow night’s pivotal game. Receiver Kalif Raymond and linebacker Alex Anzalone have both been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement. [RELATED: IR Return Tracker] Raymond had been on injured reserve since November due to a foot injury, but he


Myles Garrett makes stunning statement on Browns’ season
The Cleveland Browns completed their latest disappointing season on Saturday with a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, dropping them to 3-14 and another last-place finish in the AFC North. The Browns are no strangers to awful seasons at this point, but Myles Garrett, their best player, made a stunning


Commanders Activate RB Austin Ekeler From IR
The Commanders are getting healthy at the right time, getting an offensive reinforcement a week ahead of their first playoff appearance since a 7-9 campaign was enough to win the division in 2020. When they head on the road for the first round of the playoffs, Washington will be doing


Ravens RB Derrick Henry cashes in on bonus in Week 18
Derrick Henry is $500,000 richer. Henry rushed for 138 yards and two touchdown on 20 carries during his Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., on Saturday. The performance was the latest great game for Henry in what’s been an excellent first season


Eagles Activate TE Dallas Goedert
The Eagles will have their top tight end available in time for the postseason. Dallas Goedert was activated from injured reserve Saturday, the team announced. Goedert landed on IR one month ago due to a knee injury, ensuring at least a four-game absence. After missing the minimum time, though, he was designated


Ravens-Browns takeaways: Action-packed game begins Week 18
The Ravens (12-5) and Browns (3-14) wrapped their regular seasons on Saturday with a breezy 35-10 Baltimore win. With the result, the Ravens clinched the AFC North and No. 3 seed in the AFC, while the Browns secured a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are our takeaways


NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/4/25
January 4th, 2025 at 6:34pm CST by Adam La Rose Saturday’s lone practice squad deal: Detroit Lions Kennedy was waived on Thursday, and after passing through the wire without a claim he became a free agent. The 28-year-old, to no surprise, has remained with the Lions via the taxi squad


Chiefs plane stranded day before game vs. Broncos
Weather is a problem in Kansas City. That’s bad news for the Chiefs. The Chiefs couldn’t leave the airport Saturday afternoon because of icy conditions. Kansas City International Airport posted on social media, “Due to rapid ice accumulation, the airfield at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is currently closed to