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The offseason switch in offensive and defensive coordinators was a major headline of the Eagles’ offseason. After a first-round loss to the Bucs ended a disappointing 2023 season, the team brought in longtime NFL defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to spearhead the Philly defense.   Many pondered if Fangio’s dated yet

Dallas Goedert has been one of the NFL’s best all-around tight ends for a few years now, and he has certainly been a central part of the Eagles’ surge to 10-2. But the veteran continues to struggle with injuries. The seventh-year pass catcher’s latest setback is expected to key an

After Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion following what many have called a “dirty hit“ delivered by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in Sunday’s game that Houston won, 23-20, ESPN’s Michael DiRocco noted that “it certainly would make sense” for the Jaguars to shut Lawrence down for the remainder of the campaign.  Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson spoke with

Luther Burden III will turn pro this spring. The Missouri wideout confirmed on Monday he will declare for the 2025 NFL draft, foregoing the team’ bowl game in the process. “I feel like this is the best time to enter the draft,” Burden said (via ESPN’s Pete Thamel). “I’m confident in myself and

It was previously reported that Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen benching Anthony Richardson earlier this fall “lit a fire under” the second-year quarterback.  After Richardson guided the Colts on a game-winning drive that he finished with a dramatic two-point conversion in Sunday’s 25-24 victory at the New England Patriots that improved Indianapolis to 6-7, Steichen

In the wake of Matt Eberflus‘ firing, Ryan Poles’ status briefly became a talking point. The latter is nevertheless set to remain in place as general manager of the Bears through the team’s upcoming head coaching search. “Ryan Poles is the general manager of the Chicago Bears and he will remain the general

Shortly after the New York Jets fell to 3-9 via a 26-21 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon, multiple reporters mentioned that quarterback Aaron Rodgers may not make another start for the Jets before the two sides part ways this coming offseason.  However, Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed

Kirk Cousins endured one of the worst games of his career on Sunday, throwing four interceptions in a Falcons loss. Atlanta will continue with the veteran under center, however. “That guy has carried us this season,” head coach Raheem Morris said of Cousins, via The Athletic’s Josh Kendall (subscription required). “He has done such a

It was reported after New York Jets owner Woody Johnson fired general manager Joe Douglas that the Jets were ready to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason in part because Johnson felt that Rodgers “is not good anymore.” Following New York’s 26-21 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that dropped Gang Green to

The Jaguars have agreed to a three-year, $45MM extension with left tackle Walker Little, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report. The deal, which features $26MM in guaranteed money, will keep Little under club control through 2027. Little, 25, was selected by Jacksonville in the second round of the

Even though the playoff picture didn’t change, the Week 13 slate was still thrilling, as we saw several unbelievable finishes and spectacular performances from some of the NFL’s top stars.   To recap Sunday’s action, the Philadelphia Eagles rallied from a nine-point deficit to win their marquee road showdown against

Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10MM contract with the Vikings this offseason with the understanding that he would operate as a bridge to a rookie quarterback should Minnesota select one early in the draft. After the Vikes drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick, it was believed that

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a huge 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, improving their record to 9-3 this season.  It was an important win because it not only helped them bounce back from a tough Thursday night loss in Cleveland but also allowed them to maintain their hold

The Bears will be in the market for a new head coach this offseason, and per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, the club believes its vacancy is the most attractive one that will be available. With a promising rookie-contract quarterback in Caleb Williams and a bevy of other offensive talent,

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been one of the leading MVP candidates this season, and he added another ridiculous play to his resume on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Allen and wide receiver Amari Cooper combined for one of the wilder touchdowns of the season, with Allen

This has been a forgettable season for Christian McCaffrey. The reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year missed nearly half the season due to a lingering Achilles injury; weeks after debuting, the star running back joined a few of the 49ers’ other standouts in being out of the mix. McCaffrey

A melee ensued after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair blasted Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence late in the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup.  Lawrence scrambled and slid on a 2nd-and-7 at Jacksonville’s 49-yard line before Al-Shaair flew in and hit him. Subsequently, Jaguars tight end Evan Engram shoved Al-Shaair, resulting

Ravens running back Derrick Henry has been enjoying a phenomenal first season in Baltimore. The team signed him to a two-year, $16MM deal that saw him receive $9MM in cash in the first year. Henry’s deal also came with five $500K incentives. His incentives are maxed out at $2MM, so

Over the past 10 years, there has been almost nobody in the NFL who has been better at their job than Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. He has been automatic. He has been clutch. He has made kicks that almost no other kicker in the NFL would even be allowed

49ers linebacker Fred Warner is having an outstanding season, grading out as the best linebacker in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required). The veteran’s impressive display is happening despite an apparent injury. According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN, Warner recently reported that he’s been dealing with a fractured

Conventional wisdom in the NFL is that if you have a franchise quarterback playing at an MVP level, you are probably going to have a real chance to win the Super Bowl.  The Cincinnati Bengals are throwing that conventional wisdom in the trash can this season.  With their 44-38 loss

Cordell Volson had served as a full-time starter up to this point in his Bengals career. The third-year left guard is no longer a first-team option along the interior, however. Cincinnati has replaced Volson with Cody Ford at the left guard spot beginning with today’s contest against Pittsburgh. Volson was healthy for each

Adams, 29, was cut by the Titans in October, a move that the player himself requested. He had just signed with Tennessee in July, but he appeared in a total of 20 snaps with the team before landing on the reserve/non-football injury list with a hip ailment. His placement on

Shortly after signing linebacker Kwon Alexander, the Lions are adding another former Pro Bowler in the hopes of strengthening their injury-ravaged defense. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Detroit is signing safety Jamal Adams to the practice squad with the intention of elevating him to the active roster in short order. Adams,

After firing head coach Matt Eberflus on Friday, a familiar face could certainly help the Chicago Bears maximize rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. On a Sunday episode of “NFL GameDay,” NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury should be an “interesting name to watch” in Chicago’s

DECEMBER 1: Purdy will suit up for the 49ers’ Week 13 game against the Bills today, as Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reports. Per Inman and Schefter, Purdy was a full participant in practice over the last two days and did not experience any setbacks. As ESPN’s

Little, 25, was selected by Jacksonville in the second round of the 2021 draft and saw just six regular season starts over his first two professional seasons. However, three of those games — along with two more postseason appearances as a starter — came at the end of the Jaguars’

North Carolina recently fired head coach Mack Brown, and the school’s process of finding his replacement is underway. Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith received a call about the vacant position. “Reality is [UNC] reached out on [a] preliminary call,” Smith said (via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor). “I appreciate it, love that place. But that’s not

It is not a particularly good week to be an NFL running back. The Los Angeles Chargers announced Saturday that leading rusher JK Dobbins has been placed on injured reserve. Dobbins suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee during last Monday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens (full details here).

Former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is returning to his alma mater to become the general manager of Stanford’s football program, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Luck’s new role at his old school “will place him above the entire program and is a distinct evolution from the traditional college GM,” according to Thamel.

The Buffalo Bills’ defense will receive a significant boost for Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers and the stretch run of the 2024 season. The team activated linebacker Matt Milano on Saturday. The former All-Pro is expected to appear in his first game since Oct. 8, 2023, when

James Conner is sticking in Arizona. The impending free agent running back has signed a two-year extension with the Cardinals, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is worth $19MM. The extension will keep Conner in Glendale through the 2026 campaign. The 2025 campaign will represent Conner’s age-30 season, a milestone

The Arizona Cardinals (6-5) have been quite the surprise in the NFC West this season. They’re squarely in the NFC playoff picture with six games remaining, and running back James Conner has been a crucial component of their offense. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Arizona signed Conner to a two-year

Matt Eberflus became the first Bears head coach in franchise history to get canned in-season. Considering the long list of questionable calls and demoralizing losses, the move didn’t come as a complete surprise…especially to those in the building. [RELATED: Bears Fire Matt Eberflus] According to Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini

The Jets placed left tackle Tyron Smith on injured reserve, per a team announcement, sidelining him for at least four games. Smith started the Jets’ first 10 games this season before suffering a neck injury in Week 10 that held him out of New York’s Week 11 loss to the Colts.

The Lions have officially placed linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo on injured reserve, per a team announcement. Head coach Dan Campbell announced that both players were out for the rest of the season, according to team reporter Tim Twentyman. Rodriguez tore his ACL during Thursday’s win over the

Over the past few weeks, several teams holding playoff spots in the NFL have shown glimpses of who they truly are. Although plenty can change by the end of the season, Yardbarker is examining each current playoff team’s potential as a Super Bowl contender based on its roster, past performance,

Today’s practice squad transactions: Atlanta Falcons Signed: G Jovaughn Gwyn Green Bay Packers Signed: LB Michael Barrett, G Marquis Hayes Released: WR Malik Knowles This content was brought to you by: Pro Football RumorsPro Football Rumors

The Washington Commanders waived cornerback Emmanuel Forbes on Saturday after being unable to trade him prior to the deadline earlier this season. It is a noteworthy move because Forbes was the team’s first-round draft pick (No. 16 overall) just one year ago and is already off the team.  First-round picks

The Commanders opened up two roster spots today with a pair of surprising transactions. Washington continued its purging of the previous regime’s players by waiving former first-round draft pick Emmanuel Forbes in the middle of his second year. The other roster spot was opened by veteran running back Austin Ekeler

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce made an interesting claim about the circumstances surrounding the game-ending fumble that cost his team a chance to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. Pierce told reporters Saturday that the Raiders heard a whistle prior to the decisive fumble, which would have ruled

Ben VanSumeren is done for the season. The Eagles linebacker/special teamer/part-time fullback suffered a season-ending knee injury during Friday’s practice, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. VanSumeren is set to undergo more testing to determine the extent of the injury, but the initial diagnosis indicated that the player

Matt Eberflus became the first Bears head coach in franchise history to get canned in-season. Considering the long list of questionable calls and demoralizing losses, the move didn’t come as a complete surprise…especially to those in the building. According to Adam Jahns and Dianna Russini of The Athletic, players were

Dawn Aponte could soon make history as the first woman to lead an NFL front office. Dianna Russini of The Athletic writes that Aponte is drawing “real” interest from NFL teams that are seeking either new general managers or team presidents. Aponte is no stranger to high-level roles. She currently

Josh Allen shared some big personal news on Friday. Allen and Hailee Steinfeld shared a joint post on Instagram announcing the two are engaged. The caption of the post included the date: 11•22•24. The Buffalo Bills host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 13. They had Week 12

November 29th, 2024 at 9:48pm CST by Nikhil Mehta The Bears’ Friday coaching change came as a surprise after head coach Matt Eberflus completed his morning media availability before he was fired. The coaching staff “had a normal morning” with their usual postgame meetings after Thursday’s loss to the Lions,

Over the past few weeks, several teams holding playoff spots in the NFL have shown glimpses of who they truly are. Although plenty can change by the end of the season, Yardbarker is examining each current playoff team’s potential as a Super Bowl contender based on its roster, past performance

Jameis Winston is set to hit free agency after this season, but if it was up to him, he’d stay in Cleveland for the foreseeable future. “Of course,” said Winston when asked if he wanted to re-sign with the Browns, per the Morning Journal’s Jeff Schudel, explaining that he and

The Detroit Lions have suffered a significant setback as linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez will miss the remainder of the 2024 NFL season due to an ACL tear, per multiple reports.  The injury occurred during Detroit’s 23-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bears. Rodriguez appeared to hurt his right knee in

Matt Eberflus offered the public remarks often made by head coaches on the hot seat in the wake of the Bears’ most recent loss. The franchise is nevertheless making an unprecedented in-season change on the sidelines. Eberflus has been fired, as first reported by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. His tenure in