Falcons Comfortable Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup?

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot said that the team is comfortable moving forward next year with quarterback Kirk Cousins as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. It's very unlikely that Cousins will be in Atlanta next year as a backup with a $40 million salary cap hit. The more likely outcome this offseason is […]

Seahawks To Interview Thomas Brown For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Seattle Seahawks plan to interview Chicago Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown for their offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. In addition to interviewing for the Bears' full-time head-coaching position, Brown will also have at least one offensive-coordinator interview elsewhere with Seattle. He began the 2024 season in Chicago as the team's passing-game coordinator […]

Zay Flowers Not Practicing Friday, Highly Unlikely To Play Saturday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) wasn't seen practicing on Friday and has not practiced all week after suffering a knee sprain in the Week 18 win over the division-rival Cleveland Browns in the regular-season finale last Saturday. The Ravens have yet to release their final injury report for wild-card weekend, but Flowers seems […]

Bears Interview Drew Petzing For Head-Coach Job

The Chicago Bears announced on Thursday that they completed an interview with Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing for their head-coach job. Petzing has been the Cardinals' offensive coordinator for the last two years under head coach Jonathan Gannon. The Cardinals' offense ranked 19th in total yards and 24th in points scored last year but […]

Kliff Kingsbury Receiving Head-Coaching Interest From Bears, Saints

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has received interview requests from the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints for their head-coaching positions, according to sources. When asked if Kingsbury would like to be a head coach again, he said, "At some point. We'll see how everything plays out, but I'm very happy here." If Kingsbury […]

Raiders Considering Robert Saleh For Head-Coaching Job

The Las Vegas Raiders are interested in talking with former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh about their head-coach position, according to sources. Saleh was fired by the Jets after just five weeks in 2024 and currently is not employed by a team. Saleh is generating a little bit of head-coaching buzz this cycle, […]

Mets Sign Travis Swaggerty, Yonny Hernandez To Minor-League Deals

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Travis Swaggerty and infielder Yonny Hernandez to minor-league deals on Wednesday. Swaggerty posted an .800 OPS with seven home runs and 41 RBI in 73 games in Independent baseball last year and appeared in five major-league games with the Pittsburgh Pirates back in 2022. Hernandez debuted in the […]

Titans Request To Interview Ed Dodds For GM Job

The Tennessee Titans requested an interview with Indianapolis Colts assistant general manager Ed Dodds for their general manager job, according to a source. The Titans are in search of a new GM this offseason after surprisingly firing previous GM Ran Carthon earlier this week but retaining head coach Brian Callahan. Dodds has been in Indy's […]

Justin Bethel Announces Retirement

Three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Justin Bethel announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday after spending 12 seasons in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens. Bethel was originally selected in the sixth round by the Cardinals in 2012 out of Presbyterian. The first six years […]

Raiders Request Permission To Interview Todd Monken For Head-Coach Position

The Las Vegas Raiders requested permission to interview Baltimore Ravens head coach Todd Monken for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Given his success with quarterback Lamar Jackson each of the last two seasons, it's no surprise that Monken has become one of the hottest head-coaching candidates in the NFL this cycle. The Raiders […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Brian Flores For Head-Coaching Gig

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head-coach job, the Jaguars announced on Wednesday. Flores has been the D coordinator in Minnesota each of the last two years, and his aggressive coaching style has really turned the unit around as the Vikings won 14 games in 2024. […]

Patriots Request To Interview Aaron Glenn For Head-Coach Job

The New England Patriots requested an interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head-coaching position, according to sources. Glenn played for former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in the 1990s and is well-respected in the building in Boston. Along with fellow Lions assistant coach Ben Johnson, Glenn is one of […]

49ers Plan To Release Javon Hargrave

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday that the team plans to designate defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (triceps) as a post-June 1 cut for salary-cap purposes. However, the 49ers also have interest in bringing Hargrave back on a new deal for the 2025 season. The 31-year-old is two years into a four-year […]

Jamison Crowder Limited By Groin Injury

Washington Commanders veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice as the team begins preparing to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road at Raymond James Stadium for the wild-card playoff game on Sunday night. Crowder returned from a stint on Injured Reserve in Week 15 but played only 20 offensive […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Practicing In Full Ahead Of Wild-Card Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) was a full participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Winfield looks to be on track to returning for the postseason to take on the Washington Commanders on Sunday night in the wild-card round after he missed the final four games of the regular […]

Jalen McMillan Practicing In Full Despite Finger Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jalen McMillan (finger) is listed on this week's injury report with a finger injury but was able to give it a full-go in practice on Wednesday. It's something to keep an eye on the rest of the week, but barring a setback, McMillan should be good to go for […]

Quentin Johnston Downgraded To DNP On Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (thigh, illness) was downgraded to a non-participant in practice on Wednesday after he was listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Tuesday. Hopefully for the Chargers, Johnston's absence on Wednesday was because he wasn't feeling well and not because of his thigh injury. The […]

J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards Limited Again On Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers running backs J.K. Dobbins (ankle) and Gus Edwards (ankle) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Wednesday. Barring a setback on Thursday, Dobbins should be active for Saturday's wild-card playoff tilt in Houston against the Texans as the Chargers' lead back. Edwards, meanwhile, might need to […]

DeVonta Smith Not On This Week's Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (wrist) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report after putting in a full practice session. Smith didn't practice at all last week before being held out of the Week 18 win over the division-rival New York Giants in the regular-season finale as a precaution due to a minor wrist […]

A.J. Brown Limited To Start The Week

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was listed as a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Brown battled through a minor knee injury late in the season and was held out of the Week 18 win over the New York Giants as a precaution so that he'd be ready […]

Vikings-Rams Still On Track To Be Played On Monday Night In LA

The NFL announced on Wednesday that the wild-card playoff game scheduled for Monday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles between the Minnesota Vikings and Rams is still being planned to be played in LA despite wildfires currently raging in Lo Angeles community, but there is a contingency plan. In the event that a change […]

Cade Otton Returns To Limited Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. It's good news for Otton after he missed the final three games of the regular season due to his knee injury, although he might need to upgrade to a full practice in the next two […]

Jayden Daniels Practices In Full On Wednesday

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels (quadriceps) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Daniels was pulled as a precaution in the Week 18 win over the division-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with quadriceps soreness, but his full availability at practice on Wednesday means he's not really in any danger of missing his playoff debut […]

Chargers Open Eli Apple's Practice Window

The Los Angeles Chargers designated cornerback Eli Apple (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday by opening his 21-day practice window. Apple was put on IR back on Nov. 27 but is now eligible to return to practice with the team this week. Despite Apple's return to practice for the Bolts, the 29-year-old isn't […]

Justice Hill Looks To Be On Track To Playing In Wild-Card Round

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (concussion, illness) was upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday after he kicked off the week on Tuesday with a limited practice. Hill missed the final two games of the regular season due to a concussion that he suffered in Week 16 while also dealing with an illness. It […]

Marshon Lattimore Practices In Full On Wednesday

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign for his chances of playing on Sunday night in the wild-card round of the playoffs versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Lattimore does indeed suit up, he'll likely draw a lot of veteran receiver Mike Evans, […]

Joshua Palmer Still Not Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (heel) remained out of the team's practice session on Wednesday. The Chargers kept Palmer out of the Week 18 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in the season finale, and after two missed practices already this week, it's not looking good for his availability on Saturday in […]

Jets Request To Interview Steve Spagnuolo For Head-Coach Opening

The New York Jets requested an interview with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their head-coaching spot, according to a source. Spagnuolo has also served as the New York Giants' defensive coordinator and interim head coach and is a candidate to return to New York after the team fired former head coach Robert […]

Klay Kubiak To Take Over Offensive-Coordinator Duties For 49ers

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that passing-game coordinator Klay Kubiak will officially be named the team's new offensive coordinator, although Shanahan will continue to call offensive plays. Kubiak called plays during the preseason and in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in the season finale. Kubiak will […]

Bill Belichick Has No Plans To Return To The NFL

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, former New England Patriots head coach and current University of North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick has no plans to return to the NFL. Belichick's sole focus is on coaching and recruiting for the Tar Heels as he builds for the future in North Carolina. It doesn't mean that […]