
Matthew Stafford: I’ll miss being on the same team as Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp is on the trade block with all indications being that his time with the Rams has come to an end. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose future in Los Angeles is also a bit in flux, said in an interview this week that it will be tough to see Kupp


Bucs promote Kevin Carberry to run game coordinator, Brian Picucci to OL coach
The Buccaneers blocked a pair of assistant coaches from interviewing with the Jaguars in the wake of Liam Coen’s move to Jacksonville as their new head coach and both of those coaches will have new titles for the 2025 season. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that they


Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey dies at 102
The Bears announced that team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey died at the age of 102. McCaskey took control of the team after the death of her father George Halas in 1983. She was on hand for the team’s only Super Bowl title after the 1985 season and was alive for


Rome Odunze says he’s ready for anything with Ben Johnson’s trick plays
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is excited to play for new head coach Ben Johnson — and excited about showing off some skills he hasn’t previously displayed, thanks to Johnson’s penchant for trick plays. Odunze said on the PFT Live set at Super Bowl LIX that he’s already thinking about


George Kittle: At any moment, we can kick the window wide open
49ers tight end George Kittle said before the 2023 season that he and the rest of the team were “very aware” that their Super Bowl window might be closing because of the difficulty of keeping a winning team together for many seasons. The 49ers went to the Super Bowl that


Maxx Crosby: I’ve had doubts in past, but this is the most optimistic I’ve been about Raiders
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby liked the energy in the room when Pete Carroll was introduced as the team’s new head coach last month and his good feelings about the direction of the organization haven’t gone away. Crosby was a guest on PFT Live in New Orleans on Thursday and


Travis Kelce: I owe everything to Andy Reid
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says no one has meant more to him than head coach Andy Reid. Kelce was drafted by the Chiefs just two months after Reid became their head coach, and the first person Kelce heard from was his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, who had


Report: Jaguars to add Shane Waldron to offensive staff
Former Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron has found a landing spot for 2025. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Waldron is joining the Jaguars’ coaching staff, likely as pass-game coordinator. Waldron, 45, coached with Coen on the Rams from 2018-2020. The Bears hired Waldron last year after he’d spent 2021-2023


Lions to hire Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant
The Lions are remaking their coaching staff after a number of departures following their playoff loss to the Commanders and a former NFL quarterback will be among the new faces. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Bruce Gradkowski has agreed to join the team as an offensive assistant. Gradkowski spent


Pro Bowl audience plummets by 18 percent for Sunday’s flag-football game
The non-Pro Bowl Pro Bowl isn’t doing very well with the customers. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, the NFL’s All-Star event attracted 4.7 million viewers on ABC, ESPN, and DisneyXD. The number reflects an 18-percent drop from last year. It’s also the lowers live audience for the Sunday


Deion Sanders: I couldn’t coach pro ball
After word that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke to Deion Sanders early in the team’s coaching search, Sanders said that it was intriguing to hear from Jones but that he loves being the coach at the University of Colorado. Sanders never had a formal interview for the job before the


Pro Football Hall of Fame 2025: NFL Inductees, Class Finalists and Predictions | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
MSA/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Eric Allen, DB, Philadelphia Eagles (1988-1994), New Orleans Saints (1995-1997), Oakland Raiders (1998-2001) Jared Allen, DE, Kansas City Chiefs (2004-07), Minnesota Vikings (2008-2013), Chicago Bears (2014-2015), Carolina Panthers (2015) Willie Anderson, OT, Cincinnati Bengals (1996-2007), Baltimore Ravens (2008) Jahri Evans, OL, New Orleans Saints (2006-2016),


Fox’s game broadcasters attended Wednesday’s Chiefs practice — except Tom Brady
When the Fox crew attended Wednesday’s Chiefs practice to prepare for its Super Bowl LIX broadcast, all the announcers were there — except Tom Brady. According to the Pro Football Writers Association’s pool report from Wednesday, those in attendance at the practice included Kevin Burkhardt, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi, Jimmy


Nick Sirianni on Brandon Graham: If he’s out there, he’ll make plays to help us win
The Chiefs aren’t carrying any major injury concerns into Super Bowl LIX and the Eagles’ biggest question mark on that front is defensive end Brandon Graham. Graham is trying to return from the torn triceps he suffered in Week 12 of the regular season and he returned to practice last


Ron Rivera will join Cal in front-office type role
Former Panthers and Commanders coach Ron Rivera is taking a new job at the college level. Rivera confirmed to multiple reporters that he’s heading back to his Alma Mater Cal to help the program in a front-office role. “Coach Belichick has made going back to school, cool,” Rivera said in


NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell: No player I’ve spoken to wants 18 games
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has talked about expanding the NFL regular season to 18 games on multiple occasions recently and the NFL Players Association had a chance to respond from New Orleans on Wednesday. In his opening comments at a press conference, NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell referenced comments Goodell


Patrick Mahomes can soon be second only to Tom Brady in playoff and Super Bowl history
Tom Brady is easily the greatest postseason quarterback in NFL history. But Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has put himself into a position where he could be the clear No. 2 with a win over the Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday. Here’s where Mahomes stands in some of the NFL’s most


Eagles moneyline is the most popular Super Bowl bet
The Chiefs are the favorites in Super Bowl LIX, but bettors like the odds they’re getting on the Eagles. The most popular Super Bowl bet is on the Eagles moneyline, according to BetMGM. The Eagles opened as +110 underdogs, which means a $100 bet will pay $110 if they win.


Demario Davis believes Saints are “right there on the cusp”
The Saints are the only team in the NFL without a head coach, but that’s expected to change shortly after the Super Bowl wraps up on Sunday night. Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is believed to be the team’s choice and a deal can be finalized once the Eagles are


Biggest Winners and Losers from Jimmy Butler 5-Team Trade with Warriors, Heat, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Stephen Curry and Jimmy ButlerEzra Shaw/Getty Images You could almost feel the restlessness of Warriors fans all over the internet as the Los Angeles Lakers added Luka Dončić, the Sacramento Kings landed Zach LaVine and Kevin Durant reportedly had no desire for a reunion with Stephen Curry in the Bay.


Jalen Carter is dealing with an illness
Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is dealing with an illness just four days before Super Bowl LIX. Carter, who missed today’s session with the media, is sick, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Eagles will file a practice injury report this afternoon that explains whether Carter participated in


Biggest Winners and Losers from Brandon Ingram Trade Between Pelicans, Raptors | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
In theory, having an abundance of length, switchability and playmaking at the wing and forward spots is a good thing. The Toronto Raptors can now boast all of the above by adding Ingram to Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett. The problem is that no member of that trio is a


Trey Hendrickson: Ideally I’ll stay in Cincinnati
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson’s future with the Bengals has been a topic of discussion for some time and Hendrickson suggested that this offseason will be the right time to settle the question once and for all. Hendrickson requested a trade last offseason before joining the team for the season and


Jaguars hire Grant Udinski as offensive coordinator
The Jaguars have hired an offensive coordinator. Jacksonville announced late Wednesday night that the club has hired Grant Udinski for the role. “Grant will bring a wealth of knowledge, energy, and a winning mindset to help lead our offense here in Jacksonville,” new Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said in


Puka Nacua is going to miss Cooper Kupp
Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is on the trade block. That isn’t good news for wide receiver Puka Nacua. “I guess it’s still kind of too fresh to kind of think about,” Nacua told Amos Morale III of TheAthletic.com on Tuesday. Kupp announced on social media that the Rams are


Biggest Winners and Losers from 5-Team Jimmy Butler Trade with Warriors, Heat, More | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Stephen Curry and Jimmy ButlerEzra Shaw/Getty Images You could almost feel the restlessness of Warriors fans all over the internet as the Los Angeles Lakers added Luka Dončić, the Sacramento Kings landed Zach LaVine and Kevin Durant reportedly had no desire for a reunion with Stephen Curry in the Bay.


Rob Paton leaving Broncos to become Jets’ co-director of player personnel
Broncos national scout Rob Paton is leaving to become the Jets’ co-director of player personnel, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Paton is a nephew of Broncos’ General Manager George Paton. Rob Paton began working for the Broncos in 2017, four years before his uncle was hired. He is following new


Myles Garrett: I just want to go to a contender
Defensive end Myles Garrett kicked off the week by requesting a trade and he expanded on his desire to leave the Browns on Wednesday. Immediately after the end of the season, Garrett said he wanted to see signs that the Browns were on a path toward contending for titles but


Brandon Graham says he’s feeling good, optimistic about playing on Sunday
When Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham tore his triceps in Week 12, it was believed to be a season-ending injury. But the Eagles’ season has now extended to the Super Bowl, and Graham thinks he can play. Graham told reporters today that he’s feeling good and is optimistic about playing


Micah Parsons: We struggled so much, I don’t think Derrick Henry would have helped us
When Derrick Henry signed with the Ravens last offseason, there was criticism of the Cowboys for not making an offer for a player who suggested that he was interested in signing with the team. Henry’s production for the Ravens over the course of the 2024 season only added ammunition to


Cowboys hire Bryan Bing as assistant DL coach
The Cowboys are loading their defensive staff with former coaches of the Bears. Bryan Bing has become the fourth defensive assistant to follow Matt Eberflus from Chicago. Bing will become the Cowboys’ assistant defensive line coach, Todd Archer of ESPN reports. Bing served in the same capacity with the Bears.


Skyy Moore limited on Wednesday, all Chiefs on 53-man roster full participants
Head coach Andy Reid noted that the Chiefs did not have any injuries to report and that’s reflected in their Wednesday practice report. Everyone on the 53-man roster was a full participant in the day’s session. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) and right tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) were the only players


Jalen Carter, DeVonta Smith limited in Wednesday practice
Though he missed media availability due to an illness, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was able to get on the practice field on Wednesday. Philadelphia listed Carter as a limited participant in the day’s session. No one missed practice outright for Philadelphia on Wednesday. Receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring), running back


Patriots announce Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff, which includes four holdovers
The Patriots announced Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff for 2024. Vrabel, who spent six seasons as the head coach of the Titans, hired nine coaches who were with him in Tennessee. Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, running backs coach Tony Dews, assistant offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling, defensive line coach Clinton McMillan,


Chip Kelly: If you get a chance to work with Pete Carroll, you’re pretty excited about it
After winning a national championship with Ohio State, Chip Kelly is back in the NFL as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator under Pete Carroll in 2025. Kelly, 61, was last in the league as San Francisco’s head coach in 2016. He told reporters in a Wednesday news conference that working with


Pacman Jones talks about his NFL “redemption”
Former NFL cornerback Pacman Jones has been one of the more colorful NFL players of the last 20 years. In an extended visit with PFT Live on Wednesday from New Orleans, Jones became one of our most colorful guests. Jones, whose career seemed to be over before it even got


Fred Warner: Brock Purdy took a huge leap this year in his leadership
A year ago, the 49ers were preparing to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. That game didn’t go the way San Francisco would’ve liked, nor did the 2024 season, as the club finished 6-11. While injuries and inconsistent play doomed the 49ers this season, linebacker Fred Warner saw growth


Lakers Trade Rumors: Hottest Reports Surrounding Los Angeles | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The Luka Dončić-LeBron James will immediately rank among the league’s most talented twosomes. That does not, however, mean the franchise made this trade with that in mind. Rather, L.A. seemingly seized an opportunity that comes along, at most, once in a lifetime. In the process, the Lakers unequivocally brightened their


Andy Reid: I’m a Howie Roseman fan
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman has been with the team for 25 years, working his way up from an intern to running the front office. Andy Reid was the Eagles’ head coach for about the first half of Roseman’s tenure in Philadelphia. Reid, now the Chiefs head coach preparing to


Jalen Milroe has always been focused on playing QB: “You never ask a zebra to be a dog”
Jalen Milroe is in line to be one of the first quarterbacks off the board in the draft this spring and the former Alabama signal-caller joined PFT Live for an interview on Wednesday. Milroe said he felt like he had “no regrets” from his time in college, which is part


Malik Nabers: If we draft a QB, I’d want a veteran in the same room
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers showed during his rookie season that he can be productive without strong quarterback play, but he and the team would like to see better production from that position in 2025. The Giants have the third overall pick after going 4-13, so they may have a


Darius Slayton is the 2025 NFLPA Alan Page Award winner
The NFL Players Association announced at a press conference in New Orleans on Wednesday that Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has been named the Alan Page Award winner for this year. Slayton was one of five finalists selected from the NFLPA’s 18 weekly Community MVPs and he is being honored


Josh Jacobs: I love our receivers, but we need a proven No. 1 guy
Running back Josh Jacobs joined the Packers on a four-year deal last offseason and made a clear impact in his first year with the club. But while Green Bay has several young, talented receivers, Jacobs would like to see something specific with the club’s offense moving forward. In a Wednesday


Buccaneers to hire Charlie Strong as defensive line coach
The Buccaneers have picked up a new defensive line coach. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Charlie Strong is joining the club in that position. Strong, 64, was most recently a defensive analyst with Alabama in 2023. While he’s spent much of his coaching career in college — accumulating a


Christian Gonzalez ready for Mike Vrabel to restore the “Patriot Way”
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez played his first season under Bill Belichick. He played his second season under Jerod Mayo. He will play his third season under Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez said things changed inside the building from 2023 to 2024. “I would say the building got a little more lax. I


Andy Reid says Chiefs have no injuries to report
It doesn’t look like injuries are going to be an issue for the Chiefs heading into Super Bowl LIX. Head coach Andy Reid said at his Wednesday press conference that there were no injuries to report as the team heads into their first practice since arriving in New Orleans for


Jermaine Johnson: I’ve been through too much to come back as an average player
The list of things that went wrong for the 2024 Jets is long enough that edge rusher Jermaine Johnson’s torn Achilles got lost in the shuffle, but it was a major loss for the team’s defense. Johnson made the Pro Bowl in 2023 after recording 7.5 sacks, so losing the


Patrick Mahomes says Super Bowl loss to Bucs still haunts him
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is about to play in his fifth Super Bowl with a chance to become the first team to win three in a row. He enters Sunday’s game 3-1 in Super Bowls. But even years later, the one loss to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers to cap the 2020


Will Levis: All I can do is work to show Titans I can be their QB
The Titans went into the 2024 offseason with Will Levis as their quarterback of the future, but Levis wasn’t able to make the most of that opportunity. Levis missed time with a shoulder injury and was ineffective enough when in the lineup that he was benched for Mason Rudolph near


Tony Boselli confident Jags will win a lot in the near future
The Jaguars set a new direction for the franchise over the last few weeks and Tony Boselli is one of the people guiding it. Boselli had a Hall of Fame career as a tackle in Jacksonville and he returned to the organization during their coaching search last month. His return