Jalen Hurts Expected To Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (concussion) is expected to be at the first practice of the week on Wednesday, according to sources. It's a notable step forward as Hurts works his way out of the league's concussion protocol and prepares to start on Sunday in the wild-card round of the postseason versus the visiting Green […]

Zay Flowers A Long Shot To Play On Wild-Card Weekend

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee), who missed Tuesday's practice, is a long shot to play on Saturday evening against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Flowers is pretty sore while dealing with a sprained right knee that he suffered in the win […]

Patriots To Interview Mike Vrabel For Head-Coach Job On Thursday

The New England Patriots are scheduled to interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for their head-coaching job on Thursday, according to sources. Vrabel is considered a leading candidate, if not the top candidate, for the Patriots job. A report earlier on Tuesday suggested that Vrabel is also likely the division-rival New York Jets' […]

Cowboys Deny Bears Permission To Interview Mike McCarthy

The Dallas Cowboys denied permission to the Chicago Bears to interview head coach Mike McCarthy from their open head-coaching position, according to an ESPN source. McCarthy remains under contract with the Cowboys until Jan. 14, and the Cowboys denying the Bears permission to speak to him about their head-coach job right now could signal that […]

Five Fantasy Football Strategies To Help You Win NFL Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware -- or if you want redemption after a bad year -- the fantasy football season isn't over just yet! You can add to the excitement of the NFL playoffs by assembling a brand new fantasy football team(s) of […]

Jets Request To Interview Darren Rizzi For Head-Coaching Job

The New York Jets requested to interview New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi for their head-coach opening, according to a source. While it's highly unlikely Rizzi would be the man to get the Jets' head-coaching position, he did enough in his short time as the Saints' interim coach to be considered for open […]

Mike Vrabel Viewed As Jets' Top Choice For Head Coach

The Atheltic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is viewed as the New York Jets' No. 1 choice for their head-coach opening. The Jets are casting a wide net, though, so their expansive search for a new head coach isn't expected to be wrapped up for a few weeks. If […]

Raiders Expected To Be Interested In Mike Vrabel, Liam Coen For Head Coach

After the firing of head coach Antonio Pierce on Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be looking at former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen to replace Pierce, among others. In addition to Vrabel and Coen, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Peter Carroll's name could […]

Raiders Retaining General Manager Tom Telesco

The Las Vegas Raiders are retaining general manager Tom Telesco for the 2025 season, according to a source. The Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce after just one year as the full-time head coach, but Telesco, who was hired last year, will stick around for at least one more season after the Raiders went 4-13 […]

Gus Edwards To Return To Practice

According to Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, running back Gus Edwards (ankle) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday as the team begins preparing to face the Houston Texans on Saturday in the wild-card playoff round. An ankle injury kept Edwards out for the final two regular-season games, but a return to […]

Joshua Palmer Not Expected To Practice On Tuesday

According to Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, wide receiver Joshua Palmer (heel) is not expected to take part in the first practice of the week on Tuesday. Palmer suffered a heel injury in the Week 17 win over the New England Patriots and sat out of the victory of the division-rival Las Vegas […]

Dolphins Have "No Concern At All" About Tua Tagovailoa's Long-Term Health

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said on Tuesday that there is "no concern at all" for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's (hip) long-term health after a unique hip injury sidelined him for the final two games of the 2024 season. It's good news, but it also doesn't mean the 26-year-old former first-rounder won't be one of […]

Vikings Sign Daniel Jones To Active Roster

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Daniel Jones from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday and waived quarterback Brett Rypien in a corresponding move. Jones was waived by the Giants in November and latched on quickly with the Vikings' practice squad, but now he'll be on the active roster as QB insurance […]

Blake Corum Placed On IR, Royce Freeman Added From Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Rams placed rookie running back Blake Corum (forearm) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed veteran running back Royce Freeman from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster in a corresponding move. Corum is out for the rest of the season after fracturing his forearm in the loss to the division-rival […]

Raiders Fire Head Coach Antonio Pierce

The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce on Tuesday, according to a source. Jon Gruden resigned as the head coach in 2021 following controversial emails that came to light, followed by Josh McDaniels being fired in 2023, and now Pierce is out after just one full season as the Raiders' head coach. Pierce […]

Rays Working On Finalizing Extension With Drew Rasmussen

The Tampa Bay Rays are working to finalize a multi-year contract extension for right-hander Drew Rasmussen as he plans to return to a starting role in 2025. If the deal is finalized, Rasmussen will get a $500,000 signing bonus, a $2 million salary in 2025, $5.5 million in 2026 and an $8 million option for […]

Brandon Woodruff Hopes To Be Ready By Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is throwing bullpens twice a week in Mississippi as part of his normal offseason progression. His arm is feeling great and he's hoping to be ready to go for Opening Day in 2025, although there is no official timeline for his return following right-shoulder surgery. Having Woodruff ready for […]

Yankees Actively Shopping Marcus Stroman

According to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale, the New York Yankees are actively trying to trade right-hander Marcus Stroman to clear his $18 million salary. The Yankees have signed left-hander Max Fried and first-baseman Paul Goldschmidt and traded for outfielder Cody Bellinger and closer Devin Williams, but they are now seeking a left-handed reliever and an […]

White Sox Agree On Minor-League Deal With Bobby Dalbec

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training on Tuesday with free-agent infielder Bobby Dalbec, according to the White Sox. Dalbec was originally a fourth-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2016 out of the University of Arizona. The 29-year-old right-handed power bat hit a […]

Blue Jays Interested In Carlos Estevez

The Toronto Blue Jays are among a half dozen teams that are interested in free-agent closer Carlos Estevez, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. After letting former closer Jordan Romano walk into free agency after an injury-plagued season in 2024, the Jays could be looking to replace him with Estevez at the back […]

Jets Request Permission To Interview Brian Gaine For GM Job

The New York Jets requested permission to interview Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Brian Gaine for their opening at the GM position, according to a source. The Jets are seeking a new GM and a new head coach this offseason. New York fired previous GM Joe Douglas following yet another loss back in Week 11 […]

Byron Leftwich Interviewing For Patriots Head-Coaching Job

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is interviewing for the New England Patriots' head-coaching position on Tuesday, according to sources. Leftwich helped the Buccaneers win Super Bowl LV, serving as the team's offensive coordinator under head coaches Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles from 2019-22. The Buccaneers ranked third twice and second in scoring […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Ben Johnson For Head-Coaching Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head-coaching gig. Johnson is among a list of eight known candidates for Jacksonville as they look to replace Doug Pederson, who was fired on Monday. Johnson is the No. 1 head-coaching candidate across the NFL this cycle, so he'll essentially […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Joe Brady For Head-Coaching Position

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head-coach job. After firing Doug Pederson on Monday, the Jaguars are currently searching for their third head coach in the last five seasons. In addition to the Jaguars' head-coaching position, Brady has interviews set up for the same position with […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Todd Monken For Head-Coaching Gig

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their head-coach opening. It's no surprise that Monken has been a popular head-coaching candidate this cycle after getting the most out of star quarterback Lamar Jackson the last two seasons he's been running the offense. Jacksonville is looking for a new […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Kellen Moore For Head-Coach Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head-coach job. Moore is one of eight known head-coaching candidates for the Jaguars as they look for a new leader for the third time in the last five seasons following their firing of Doug Pederson on Monday. In addition to […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Liam Coen For Head-Coaching Position

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen for their head-coaching position, according to a source. It's the first known request for Coen to lead a team for this cycle. Coen replaced Dave Canales, who took the head-coaching job in Carolina, as Tampa's offensive coordinator in 2024. With Coen […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Patrick Graham For Head-Coaching Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with former New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their head-coaching job. Jacksonville is looking for their third head coach in the last five years after firing Doug Pederson following an abysmal season in 2024 that ended with a 4-13 record. Graham was the defensive coordinator for the […]

Jaguars Request To Interview Robert Saleh For Head-Coach Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh for their head-coaching opening. In addition to Saleh, the Jaguars have requested interviews with Patrick Graham, Kellen Moore, Todd Monken, Joe Brady, Liam Coen, Ben Johnson, and Aaron Glenn. The Jets fired Saleh after just five games in 2024 in […]

Aaron Glenn Has Four Head-Coaching Interviews Lined Up

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will start his head-coaching interviews on Thursday through this Saturday with the Lions on a bye for the first round of the playoffs. Glenn has interviews lined up with the New York Jet, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars. Based on NFL rules, Glenn's interviews must be […]