Category : Red Zone Rumors

The first official production of the combined NFL-ESPN media conglomerate will be the 2026 Pro Bowl Games. Some would like it to be the last installment of the Pro Bowl Games. The non-football football event emerged in 2023, after years of a Pro Bowl that had gradually become two-hand touch

Stevenson did his part. Now let’s make the fight. He and second-generation British welterweight Conor Benn have been linked to a bout in 2026 thanks to a back-and-forth messaging session in the fall, shortly after Benn avenged an earlier loss against fellow second-generation star Chris Eubank Jr. Benn told Ring

Former Cardinals and Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has fought and won plenty of health battles. He’s about to fight another. Appearing on Today to promote an upcoming prostate cancer screening Super Bowl commercial with tight end Rob Gronkowski, Arians told Craig Melvin that Arians will undergo open heart surgery

Liv Morgan outlasted 29 other Superstars to win the 2026 women’s Royal Rumble match at the same-titled premium live event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Morgan, Tiffany Stratton and Sol Ruca were the last three left and were fighting outside the top rope on the apron. Ruca tried to attack

Two years ago, the NFL banned the hip-drop tackle. And while plenty of fines have been imposed for a technique that can cause lower-extremity injuries for ball carriers, fouls continue to be rarely called during games. During a Friday media session regarding health and safety issues, NFL chief football administrative

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye missed practice on Friday with an illness and a right shoulder injury. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald does not think that will have any impact on Super Bowl LX. Macdonald was asked Friday how much he takes Maye’s health into account in preparing for the Super

The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files included an NFL connection. Via TheAthletic.com, the documents reveal that Epstein connected Giants co-owner Steve Tisch Jeffrey with multiple women. Per the documents obtained by TheAthletic.com, Tisch received scouting reports on women from Epstein. They discussed whether certain women were “pro or civilian”

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had another limited practice on Friday. He has not had a full practice since injuring his left oblique on Jan. 15. Darnold, though, does not have an injury designation. The Super Bowl teams are required to do injury reports on the off week between the championship

The New York Giants and head coach John Harbaugh are on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator and are targeting some trendy names after Todd Monken took the Cleveland Browns head coaching job. According to ESPN’s Peter Schrager, the Giants plan to meet with Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Jim

Last year, no seven-figure wagers were reported regarding Super Bowl LIX. This year, there are already two of them. Via David Purdum of ESPN.com, wagers of $2 million and $1.2 million have been placed on the Patriots, who are 4.5-point underdogs in the upcoming game against the Seahawks. Despite the

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly hiring Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham as their next general manager. ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news. Cunningham, who was an offensive lineman at Virginia, went undrafted in 2008 and quickly pivoted to a career behind the scenes. After working for the

Last week, Bills owner Terry Pegula declined to elaborate on his conversation with quarterback Josh Allen regarding the firing of coach Sean McDermott. On Thursday, Allen gave reporters some insight into the exchange, and his reaction to it. Allen said Pegula called to say McDermott had been fired. Allen said

The Philadelphia Eagles need a new offensive coordinator after letting go of Kevin Patullo, and their search has stretched into yet another week as their list of potential replacements continues to grow. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Eagles requested to interview Denver Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach

Ravens head coach Jesse Minter called the defensive plays for the Chargers the last two seasons and he won’t be giving up that responsibility in his new job. Minter held his first press conference since getting hired in Baltimore on Thursday and said that the team is closing in on

The Chargers and coach Jim Harbaugh have found their replacement for Jesse Minter. The team has announced that Western Michigan defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary will become the new defensive coordinator. O’Leary had served as the Chargers’ safeties coach in 2024. He spent six seasons before that at Notre Dame. Before

Knicks Receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jerami Grant Knicks Lose: Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, Guerschon Yabusele, Miles McBride, Pacôme Dadiet, a 2026 first-round pick (via Washington), a 2030 first-round pick swap and a 2032 first-round pick swap Bucks Receive: Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride, Pacôme Dadiet, a 2026 first-round pick from New York (via Washington),

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s throwing shoulder is enough of a concern that it would have limited him if the team had practiced today. The Patriots didn’t practice today, taking it easy this week before Super Bowl LX preparation ramps up next week. But they released a projected injury report that

The Cleveland Browns hired Todd Monken as the team’s new head coach on Wednesday. Monken is the Browns’ 19th full-time head coach in franchise history. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz “said goodbyes” and told other coaches he wouldn’t be returning after he was passed over for

Few rookies in the history of football have experienced a workload like Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, who is preparing to play the 21st game of his first rookie season after playing 16 games in his final college season. Henderson was part of Ohio State’s national title team last year,

The Baltimore Ravens have their next head coach in Jesse Minter, and now they have to find a new offensive coordinator. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Ravens have requested to interview Denver Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for their vacant OC job. NFL Network’s Mike

The Browns are one of three teams without a head coach. And they are down to three clear finalists. Via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the candidates are current Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. Via Cabot, the

Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders has been named to the Pro Bowl as a replacement for Super Bowl-bound quarterback Drake Maye. “Thank you God,” Sanders said in a statement. “I’m beyond excited and extremely grateful for all the love and support from the coaches, players, and fans. This wouldn’t be

It looks like the Eagles are getting closer to finding their next offensive coordinator. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, Philadelphia is bringing in Packers quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion for an in-person interview this week. This will be Mannion’s second interview with the club, as he previously met virtually with

Code Vein II from developer Bandai Namco Studios represents something of a fresh start for the ascending series. A sequel to the 2019 debut, Code Vein II is a Soulslike RPG in the same, well, vein as games like Elden Ring, but with an anime twist and a more dialed-in

It’s been percolating for days that, 13 years after his first head-coaching stint ended, Jim Schwartz could be getting a second chance. Now, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that Schwartz “seems to be gaining momentum” in the Browns’ ongoing search for a head coach. The 59-year-old Schwartz coached the

The Los Angeles Chargers have hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their next offensive coordinator, the team announced Monday. The news comes after ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Jeff Darlington reported the two sides were expected to reach an agreement “barring a change of heart.” The Athletic’s Dianna

Matt Nagy is no longer with the Chiefs, as the team brought back Eric Bieniemy to be its offensive coordinator in 2026. But according to Kansas City head coach Andy Reid, it has long been the plan for Nagy to depart the organization this year to run his own offense.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton could’ve used some of his own advice in Sunday’s 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. ESPN’s Seth Wickersham revealed that just a week ago, Payton was watching the NFC Divisional Round matchup between the Chicago Bears and Los

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold didn’t show the effects of his oblique injury during the NFC Championship Game, but coach Mike Macdonald said after the game that it had a significant impact on Darnold’s preparation. After Darnold threw for 346 yards in the Seahawks’ 31-27 win over the Rams, Macdonald praised

Davante Adams has had a tremendous career and will retire as one of the best receivers of his generation, but he’s still chasing his first Super Bowl ring. His dreams of winning a Super Bowl will have to wait at least another year after the Los Angeles Rams lost to

The last time that wide receiver Stefon Diggs played in a conference title game, he stayed on the field in his Bills uniform to watch the Chiefs celebrate in January 2021. Diggs got to do the celebrating this time. He had five catches for 17 yards in Sunday’s 10-7 win

After being fired by the Buffalo Bills following last week’s heartbreaking playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, former head coach Sean McDermott was expected to be a top candidate for other openings this hiring cycle. However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday that there have been indications in recent

The Browns have added another name to their list of head coaching candidates. They announced that they interviewed Commanders running backs coach/run game coordinator Anthony Lynn on Saturday. Lynn also interviewed for the Bills’ head coaching job this weekend. Lynn has been on Dan Quinn’s staff in Washington for the

If the UFC’s top decision-makers expected Paddy Pimblett to kick off the company’s Paramount era with a bang, they’re surely disappointed.  Saturday night’s UFC 324 card in Las Vegas was the MMA promotion’s first production of 2026, and, more importantly, its first broadcast on Paramount after many years on ESPN

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, whose scheme helped Minnesota have the No. 3 defense in the league in 2025, apparently won’t be leaving. Signed to a new contract, subject to a head-coaching opportunity, the recent filling of the Ravens and Steelers jobs means that — barring an unexpected development —

The Bills interviewed Commanders run game coordinator and running backs coach Anthony Lynn on Saturday, the team announced. Lynn finished his second season with Washington in those roles in 2025. He worked on Buffalo’s staff under head coach Rex Ryan in 2015-16 . He was promoted to assistant head coach/offensive

Mikaela Shiffrin finished on the podium in a World Cup giant slalom race on Saturday, marking the first time she accomplished that feat since January 2024. According to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), Shiffrin came in third at the event in Špindlerův Mlýn, Czechia, finishing behind the winner in Sweden’s

Denver practice squad wide receiver Elijah Moore hasn’t played in a game for the Broncos yet. But he has already helped the Broncos get to the AFC Championship Game. And he might get on the field in that game on Sunday. Moore signed with the Broncos’ practice squad last month

In the crazy haze of job openings and playoff preparations, some things don’t get noticed when they’re published. Here’s one from two weeks ago that merits a mention. Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte, who’ll play in Sunday’s AFC Championship, is only three years removed from a serious gambling addiction. Boutte shared

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has reportedly added another top prospect to the highest-ranking transfer class in football. Former Colorado offensive tackle Jordan Seaton is committing to LSU, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday. Seaton, a former five-star prospect, was ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect and No. 1 offensive

On Monday night, in his role as a Raiders minority owner and close collaborator to G.M. John Spytek in the running of the football operation, Tom Brady attended the Miami-Indiana game to check out the players. On Friday, in his role as a Fox employee, Brady appeared on FS1’s The

Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is interviewing for the Buffalo Bills’ head coaching vacancy on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Rivers, 44, spent 17 seasons as an NFL quarterback with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts from 2004 to 2020. Five years after retiring, Rivers returned late

During his introductory press conference as the Giants head coach, John Harbaugh had glowing things to say about quarterback Jaxson Dart and the feeling is mutual. Dart said that players “were all really, really excited about and wanted to have” Harbaugh when his name came up as a candidate to

After missing a handful of games because of a knee injury, Kawhi Leonard was back on the court on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers and helped lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 112-104 win over their rival. Leonard posted 24 points, five rebounds and four assists, playing fewer

A major winter storm is coming this weekend, and that could be good news for the NFL. As noted by Eric Fisher of FrontOfficeSports.com, inclement weather could keep more people in their homes on Sunday, with nothing to do but hunker down for seven hours of high-stakes football. The AFC

Despite the controversial interception near the end of the Denver Broncos’ overtime win over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Round, it appears that the NFL rulebook won’t be changing anytime soon. According to Mark Maske of the Washington Post, the NFL and the competition committee are not planning

The Dolphins are taking a look at an AFC South assistant for their offensive coordinator role under new head coach Jeff Hafley. Via Dianna Russini of TheAthletic.com, Miami has put in a request to interview Houston quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for the role. Johnson, 37, has been the Texans’ quarterbacks

The Broncos are 5.5-point underdogs against the Patriots in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, an unprecedented point spread for a home team in a conference championship. Since the NFL moved to the AFC-NFC format in 1970, there have been 112 conference championship games, and the home team has never been as

The firing of Bills coach Sean McDermott has provoked plenty of reactions. Former Cardinals and Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians recently gave a frank assessment of the situation. “This one baffles me,” Arians told Pat McAfee, via JoeBucsFan.com. “How [Bills General Manager] Brandon Beane got elevated [to president of football operations]