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While the timing of their decision was odd, the decision itself wasn’t. The Minnesota Vikings on Friday moved on from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, whose track record in the NFL Draft left plenty to be desired. However, the fact that they did it weeks after the regular season ended raised some

Last spring, the Jaguars declined Devin Lloyd‘s fifth-year option. As a result, the productive linebacker is currently on track for free agency in March. 2026 will mark Lloyd’s first trip to the open market unless a new Jacksonville pact can be worked out. It seems as though that will not

Former Wisconsin football coach Jim Leonhard has been an assistant with the Denver Broncos for the last two seasons, and he has now landed his most prominent NFL job to date. Leonhard is expected to be hired as the new defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported

For new Giants head coach John Harbaugh, having to completely build a new staff for the first time in 18 years was going swimmingly as he cleared out several incumbent staffers and started to import assistant coaches from his old staff in Baltimore. That strategy hit a snag when the

The sports world was left shocked this week when it was reported that Bill Belichick will have to wait at least another year to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and fans have been waiting to hear what the legendary coach has to say about the snub.

In a stunning move, the Vikings have fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Adofo-Mensah, 44, had been the Vikings’ GM since 2022. As part of their official statement, the Vikings said: “Following our annual end-of-season organizational meetings over the last several weeks and after careful

John Harbaugh has a big choice to make as he decides on the New York Giants’ next offensive coordinator. He may be able to land a former head coach to do the job for him. Former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is “expected to be in the mix” for the

Though the Falcons hired one of Kirk Cousins‘ former coaches, he is still expected to be on his way out of Atlanta in early March, per Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Cousins, 37, worked closely with new Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski during their shared time in Minnesota. Stefanski was

Former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s firing raises fresh doubts over quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s future. Late Thursday evening, the Atlanta Falcons appeared to fill the last general manager opening of the 2026 hiring cycle by tabbing Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham for the role. But on Friday,

Just a couple days into his tenure as the Bills’ head coach, Joe Brady has already found his offensive coordinator. The team has agreed to terms with Pete Carmichael Jr., Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports. Carmichael, who spent the past two years as a senior offensive assistant with the Broncos,

Questions about the long-term status of Denver Broncos starting quarterback Bo Nix arose when head coach Sean Payton said earlier this week that Nix had “a condition that was predisposed” when he suffered a broken bone in his right ankle. Nix has since insisted that wasn’t the case and that Payton

The Giants have added Chargers quarterback coach Shane Day to their list of candidates for their offensive coordinator vacancy. He will interview for the job on Saturday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Day, 51, joined the Chargers in 2024 on Jim Harbaugh‘s new coaching staff. He would be staying

The Baltimore Ravens are one of many teams that will have a new head coach on the sidelines for the 2026 season, but from what new skipper Jesse Minter said, their quarterback isn’t going anywhere.  “I’ve had some great talks with Lamar. I really look forward to continuing to build

After missing out on Todd Monken, John Harbaugh may consider dipping into the college coaching ranks to fill his offensive coordinator vacancy. LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is “garnering a lot of attention” for the job, per SNY’s Connor Hughes. The 32-year-old spent the last four seasons in the

As noted by ESPN Cleveland and other outlets, Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett shared a cryptic post via Instagram not long after the club confirmed it had hired Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken instead of Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz as its next head coach.  A Wednesday report revealed that Schwartz said “his goodbyes”

11:30pm: Monken’s contract with the Browns will be five years in length, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. That has become the standard for new head coaching hires, with all of this year’s hires receiving a similar deal. 9:49am: Three-plus weeks after firing Kevin Stefanski, the Browns have found their next head

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix appears to have a different outlook on his ankle injuries than head coach Sean Payton. On Tuesday, Payton told reporters Nix was “predisposed” to have the ankle injury that ended the quarterback’s season after the Broncos’ 33-30 win in overtime over the Buffalo Bills in

4:29pm: An official interview has not yet taken place. It is believed to be scheduled for Thursday, The Exhibit’s Josina Anderson reports. Graham landing this job would mean a fourth DC opportunity. 1:51pm: Patrick Graham served as the Raiders’ defensive coordinator under three HCs, being retained by both Antonio Pierce

After an extensive search, the Bills promoted Brady to head coach on a five-year deal following the unexpected firing of Sean McDermott.  This content was brought to you by: Yardbarker: NFL

The Bills have elected to take the internal route regarding their head coaching position. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady has been promoted to the role, as first reported by Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The news is now official, per a team announcement. This is a five-year agreement,

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters sent a message with their ridiculous 2026 ballots, but it’s probably not the one they intended. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham reported that former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who won six Super Bowls as head coach

New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski was on staff in Minnesota for 13 years before he got an opportunity to call plays in the NFL for the first time as the team’s interim offensive coordinator. After only a year in the full-time role, he was hired to serve as the

While speaking with reporters during a Tuesday news conference, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel suggested that quarterback Drake Maye did not suffer an injury to his right (throwing) shoulder during the club’s 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in this past Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. On Tuesday, Maye indicated that he’s simply

The list of Eagles offensive coordinator candidates has grown even longer. Philadelphia’s search for a Kevin Patullo replacement has produced another interview. The Eagles met with Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports. That makes him the 14th candidate linked to Philadelphia’s OC vacancy in one capacity or another. This is the first known

Before AFC Championship celebrations began, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was already setting the tone for Super Bowl LX.  Defensive tackle Milton Williams revealed that Vrabel told his team there was no curfew for Sunday night, but “the bus is leaving at eight in the morning, so if

Philip Rivers did well in his recent head coaching interview with the Bills. It will not result in him being hired, however. The longtime NFL quarterback has withdrawn from consideration in Buffalo’s search, as first reported by Dianna Russini of The Athletic. As recently as yesterday, the Bills were reported to

The Denver Broncos had a chance to give Wil Lutz an opportunity to hit a chip shot in the second quarter to go up 10-0 on the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC Championship Game. Broncos head coach Sean Payton decided he wanted to go up 14, and backup

The Steelers have hired an offense-oriented head coach for the first time in 60 years. The coach they hired happens to have considerable experience coaching Pittsburgh’s 2025 starting quarterback. After some rumors indicating the Steelers would be interested in extending their Aaron Rodgers partnership to a second season emerged, Art

The New England Patriots always had high hopes for Oregon star Christian Gonzalez. He’s grown to become one of the best young defensive backs in the league, but he didn’t always live up to that distinction this season. That’s why, after logging his first pick of the year and making

The Packers recently lost defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley when he took the Dolphins’ head coaching position. The search for his replacement has come to an end. Green Bay is hiring Jonathan Gannon to fill the DC position, as first reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The former Cardinals head coach has thus managed to

The NFL coaching carousel has been at high speed this season, with a record-tying 10 firings of head coaches. Among those firings have been well-respected coaches who couldn’t survive the frustrations of their fanbases and ownership.  For example, ex-Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott was fired after nine years guiding

Earlier this week, the Ravens reportedly blocked their former head coach, John Harbaugh, from interviewing special teams coordinator Chris Horton for a potential lateral move to New York. We had mentioned that Baltimore’s stance may change upon the arrival of a new head coach, and with Jesse Minter getting hired

The Los Angeles Rams are hoping to advance to their second Super Bowl in five seasons (winning it all in 2021) but will have to get past one of the best defenses in the league in the Seattle Seahawks (236.0 yards per game).  The Rams have a slight advantage against the

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t need much time to find their new head coach. In fact, they didn’t even get to interview all of their prospective candidates, such as Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase.  Getting Mike McCarthy was met with mixed reviews, with most fans thinking it wasn’t

The Steelers have found their successor to longtime head coach Mike Tomlin. The team plans to hire Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. It’ll be McCarthy’s third head coaching opportunity in the NFL. A five-year deal has been agreed to, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked to the past to find their next head coach. For an organization that’s been progressive with their previous hires, signing former Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy signifies a shocking step backward. On Saturday, reports confirmed the Steelers’ plan to hire McCarthy

Considered one of the top lineman prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft and a consensus first-round talent, Miami (FL) offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa announced this week on his Instagram that he will forgo his senior year of college and declare for the draft. Following in the steps of last year’s

The Buffalo Bills and the Cleveland Browns are among a handful of teams in the NFL that still need a head coach, and they aren’t any closer to finding one after Mike McDaniel withdrew his interest in their openings. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, McDaniel had a scheduled meeting on Friday in

The list of Bills targets for their head coaching vacancy continues to grow. One of the more interesting names on the market will now receive a look. Philip Rivers is set to interview with Buffalo today, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The eight-time Pro Bowler briefly resumed his playing

The Las Vegas Raiders could take  Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in April’s draft.  If they do, Mendoza will be judged harshly by Raiders minority owner Tom Brady. The former NFL quarterback watched Mendoza play in Indiana’s 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national

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Despite firing Kevin Stefanski on Jan. 5, the Cleveland Browns are nowhere close to finding their next head coach.  The Browns are not compliant with the league’s Rooney Rule, requiring teams to interview two minority or female candidates.  Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was expected to be the

Current NBC NFL analyst Devin McCourty recently warned the New England Patriots that Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham developed a reputation for “killing” the Denver defense during practices.  With Broncos QB1 Bo Nix sidelined due to an ankle injury, Stidham will start when Denver hosts New England in the AFC

Jesse Minter is officially coming back to Baltimore. The former John Harbaugh assistant will be hired as his successor. The Ravens announced the decision Thursday. Canceling his second Browns interview earlier today, Minter has chosen one of Cleveland’s AFC North rivals. The fit is natural, given Minter’s past in Maryland.

A federal grand jury subpoena is seeking information on Irsay’s death, substance abuse and his relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian, according to the Post. The subpoena came down earlier this month from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. Federal agents visited Indianapolis to

As the Steelers and Bills’ searches get underway, the Browns, Cardinals and Raiders’ processes have shifted into the background a bit. Two candidates (Mike McDaniel, Jesse Minter) pulled out of the Cleveland search, while Kevin Stefanski exited the Vegas derby. No known candidates have interviewed for the Arizona job and

Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the coaching search for the Las Vegas Raiders will be led by minority owner Tom Brady and general manager John Spytek. With Brady having the more important title than Spytek, the former NFL quarterback should have more sway in the final decision. However, some teams

Mike McDaniel is in position to become the Chargers’ new offensive coordinator. Zac Robinson, meanwhile, has reached an agreement to take on the OC gig with the Buccaneers. Both of them were Eagles targets regarding their offensive coordinator vacancy. The team’s list of candidates to replace Kevin Patullo continues to grow, however. Philadelphia has submitted an interview

Not long after a story suggested that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may want to play for the Las Vegas Raiders, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk mentioned that Raiders minority owner Tom Brady could “take a big swing…if Jackson is ready to take his bat and ball to a new city.” 

The Giants took significant strides in deciding to pursue, and ultimately land, John Harbaugh as their next head coach. The move required the acceptance that things hadn’t been working for quite some time and that bringing in someone from an organization that is known for its stability could unlock the