Kayshon Boutte Held to One Reception in AFC Championship Win
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, along with the rest of the offense, struggled to do much in poor conditions during a snowstorm in the 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday in the AFC Championship. Boutte was tied with receiver Stefon Diggs for the team lead in targets (six), but he hauled in just one of them for six yards. Mack Hollins, who came off Injured Reserve last week, led the Patriots with 51 receiving yards on only two catches. Quarterback Drake Maye went 10-for-21 passing for only 86 yards, with neither team really able to move the ball much in the second half after snow started to fall heavily. In the first two playoff games, the 23-year-old Boutte caught seven of his nine targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in wins over the Chargers and Texans. He was a disappointment against Denver, but he should be able to bounce back nicely in the Super Bowl in two weeks versus the Seahawks.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Hunter Henry Catches Only Two Passes in Snowy Conditions in Denver
Offense was hard to come by in the AFC Championship game on Sunday in snowy Denver for the Broncos and New England Patriots, and tight end Hunter Henry finished with just two catches on three targets for 12 yards in the 10-7 low-scoring win over the Broncos. Henry has been a huge disappointment for fantasy managers who have used him the last two weeks in the postseason, as the 31-year-old veteran had just one grab for five yards in the Divisional Round victory over the Houston Texans. In the Wild-Card win over the Los Angeles Chargers, his former team, Henry caught three passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Henry didn't have much of a chance to do anything against Denver's strong defense in adverse conditions, as quarterback Drake Maye threw for only 86 total yards. Henry and the Pats will have another difficult matchup against the Seahawks' defense in the Super Bowl, but he'll still be the TE with the most upside in fantasy.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Jake Bobo Scores in NFC Championship Win Over Rams
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo, who caught just two passes for 20 yards during 11 games in the regular season, caught one of quarterback Sam Darnold's three touchdown passes in Sunday's NFC Championship win over the Los Angeles Rams. Bobo was targeted just once in the 31-27 victory to advance to the Super Bowl, and he capitalized on that one target to score from 17 yards out. It was the 27-year-old pass-catcher's first touchdown of the year and only his fourth TD since debuting in the NFL in 2023 with Seattle. After catching only two passes for 20 yards during the regular season, Bobo has stepped up to produce two receptions for 33 yards and one touchdown on his three targets in two playoff games. He only played 19% of the snaps on Sunday and hasn't played more than 33% of the snaps in a single game. Fantasy managers should look to avoid Bobo in the Super Bowl in two weeks against the Patriots.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
No Spot for Luis Matos in Giants' Outfield?
San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos could be fighting for his job during spring training next month. The Giants have a crowded outfield after signing center fielder Harrison Bader, and Matos could be the odd man out. He contributed 91 wRC+ last year while slashing .221/.266/.424 with eight homers, a 6.0% walk rate, and a 14.7% strikeout rate. While his offensive output was subpar, his defense was even more concerning. He contributed -6 OAA and -7.0 fWAR on defense while making 51 appearances across all three outfield spots. The Giants' projected outfield currently consists of Bader, Jung Hoo Lee, Heliot Ramos, and Drew Gilbert, so to make the Opening Day roster, Matos would presumably need to beat out Gilbert or capitalize on an unforeseen injury. Given that the 23-year-old is out of minor league options, a trade or DFA seems like the most probable outcome at this point.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nick Sandlin Inks Minor-League Deal With Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Lat and elbow injuries limited him to just 16.1 innings last year, his only campaign with the Blue Jays. He posted an impressive 2.20 ERA, but he likely overperformed his expected metrics. The 29-year-old finished the year with a 4.90 xFIP, 8.82 K/9, and 4.41 BB/9. His FIP has been 4.60 or higher in each of the last three seasons, but perhaps Los Angeles can get him back on track. His repertoire is certainly encouraging, headlined by a slider that FanGraphs' Stuff+ model grades at 109.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Jett Williams to Focus on Shortstop in Spring Training
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jett Williams "indicated that shortstop will be his focus heading into spring training," according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Williams came up through the Mets' system as a talented defender capable of playing anywhere up the middle, and while he won't abandon second base or center field reps with his new team, it sounds like shortstop will be the emphasis. The 22-year-old was shipped from New York to Milwaukee in last week's Freddy Peralta trade, and he should make his MLB debut in 2026 after playing 34 games at Triple-A last year. In Syracuse, he slashed .209/.285/.433 with seven homers, a 9.3% walk rate, a 23.2% strikeout rate, and 81 wRC+. The underlying offensive metrics could have been better, but his rare blend of power and speed fit the Brewers' philosophy while offering fantasy appeal.
Source: Todd Rosiak
Source: Todd Rosiak
Jose Suarez Headed Back to the Braves
The Atlanta Braves have claimed left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher George Soriano was designated for assignment. Suarez joined the Braves via trade last March, was claimed off waivers by the Orioles less than two weeks ago, and is now back with Atlanta. The 28-year-old tossed 19.1 innings across seven games (one start) last year, pitching to a 1.86 ERA that masked his underlying 4.39 xFIP. He induced plenty of weak contact but had some issues with control, amassing 7.45 K/9 and 4.66 BB/9. He's not a lock to make the Braves' Opening Day roster, but his status as a left-hander with the ability to pitch multiple innings certainly helps his case.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
Jung Hoo Lee Expected to Play Right Field in 2026?
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is expected to slide over to right field for the 2026 season, according to Justice delos Santos of The Mercury News. Lee played center field during his second campaign stateside last year, but he struggled in the field with -5.7 fWAR on defense and -5 OAA. The Giants' signing of defensive standout Harrison Bader will allow the Giants to shift Lee to right field, where his fielding concerns won't be as prevalent, but keep him in the lineup on an everyday basis. Last season, he slashed .266/.327/.407 with a 7.6% strikeout rate, a 11.5% strikeout rate, and 107 wRC+. As it stands, the 27-year-old ranks as the #73 outfielder in the latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.
Source: Justice delos Santos
Source: Justice delos Santos
Framber Valdez Among Many High-End Pitchers on Free-Agent Market
Free agent starting pitcher Framber Valdez remains one of the top players on the market with spring training just a few weeks away. As Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports, Valdez isn't alone in that regard. Other top free agent arms include former Cy Young candidates Lucas Giolito and Zac Gallen, as well as future Hall of Fame inductees Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. Valdez is looking for a new home after excelling as Houston's ace. He posted double-digit wins and at least 22 starts in each of the last five seasons, and he posted an impressive 3.34 xFIP with 8.77 K/9 and 3.19 BB/9 in 2025. He continued to effectively limit weak contact with just 0.7 HR/9 and a 72.9% ground ball rate. It's still unclear which teams are pursuing Valdez the heaviest, but there's no denying that he would offer a major upgrade to most rotations throughout the league. Currently, he's the #28 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings, but he'll presumably move up or down a few spots once he signs with a team.
Source: Jon Heyman
Source: Jon Heyman
Jose Altuve Won't Participate in World Baseball Classic
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve won't participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Altuve said on Saturday that he would like to play for Venezuela, but McTaggart reports that the Astros would prefer for him to remain with the club throughout spring training, and he plans to honor that request. The former MVP would have played second base and hit third in the lineup if he had participated in the WBC, according to Venezuela manager Omar Lopez, who is also Houston's bench coach. A team asking its player to skip the WBC is rare but not completely unheard of, and it's largely precautionary in an effort to avoid injury ahead of a long MLB regular season. During his last WBC appearance in 2023, Altuve suffered a fractured right thumb after being hit by a pitch. The injury required surgery, and he missed the first 43 games of the regular season. Obviously, Houston wants to avoid a repeat scenario of 2023. Altuve is one of the best hitters in baseball, and he's coming off a .265/.329/.442 campaign that would be classified as above-average for most players, but was a down year by his standards. He added 26 home runs, an 8.4% walk rate, a 16.7% strikeout rate, and 113 wRC+. He posted 2.1 fWAR, which was his lowest mark since 2020. Last season also required Altuve to adjust to a new defensive position; he made 47 appearances in left field, as well as 66 at second base and 49 as the Astros' designated hitter. As it stands, Altuve ranks as the #6 second baseman in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings for 2026.
Source: Brian McTaggart
Source: Brian McTaggart
Harrison Bader Agrees With Giants on Two-Year Deal
Free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader agreed with the San Francisco Giants on Monday on a two-year, $20.5 million deal, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With Bader coming aboard to play center field for the Gigantes in 2026, the team will shift Jung Hoo Lee to right field after a subpar season in center field in the Bay Area. The 31-year-old hit a combined .277/.347/.449 with a .796 OPS, career-high 17 home runs, career-high 54 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 61 runs scored in a career-high 146 regular-season games between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies. Bader had a .644 OPS in his previous three seasons, though, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect another career year in 2026, especially with the move to the Giants' hitter-friendly home ballpark. Under the hood, Bader's 40.7% hard-hit rate, 87.2 mph average exit velocity, .223 xBA, and .364 xSLG suggest that he's due for regression.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
Mike LaFleur Scheduled for Second Head-Coaching Interview With Cardinals
Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is scheduled to meet with the Arizona Cardinals for a second, in-person interview on Monday and Tuesday for the head-coaching job, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. LaFleur has worked as the Rams' offensive coordinator under head coach Sean McVay for the last three seasons. Before that, he had an unsuccessful two-year stint as the New York Jets' OC. LaFleur hasn't generated a ton of interest -- probably because he was not the one calling plays in L.A. for the Rams' offense -- but he's also a head-coaching candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders. The 38-year-old has also coached with the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and Cleveland Browns under head coach Kyle Shanahan. He is the younger brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Teair Tart Agrees to Three-Year Extension
The Los Angeles Chargers and defensive tackle Teair Tart agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension on Monday, a source told Kris Rhim of ESPN. Tart's deal includes $20 million in guarantees. General manager Joe Hortiz and the Bolts have gone to work quickly this offseason to begin patching up what was one of the team's biggest weaknesses in 2025. Tart emerged as one of L.A.'s most important players this past season, and he came away with the best year of his career. His 12 run stops ranked seventh in the NFL and first on the team. In the Wild-Card loss to the New England Patriots, Tart deflected a pass that led to an interception, had his first sack since 2024, and had two tackles for loss. The Chargers are expected to look into contracts to retain outside linebackers Odafe Oweh and Khalil Mack next.
Source: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
Source: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
Kyler Murray's Trade Value has Increased
ESPN's Josh Weinfuss writes that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's trade value has increased after Oregon QB Dante Moore announced on Jan. 14 that he would return to school for his junior season in 2026. Moore was projected to go second overall, behind Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza. "One less quarterback on the market makes desperation increase," a source said. There isn't another clear-cut first-round signal-caller in this year's draft behind Mendoza, now that Moore is going back to school. An NFC source said they think the starting price for Murray, if Arizona is interested in moving him, could begin with a second-round pick. A league source believes Murray's market starts with a third-rounder. Murray is still a talented player, but he never played in 2025 after a foot injury in Week 5, putting his future in Arizona in question after another frustrating campaign. A final decision on whether the Cardinals decide to trade Murray this offseason might not be reached until the team hires a new head coach.
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Travis Hunter to Primarily Play Cornerback in 2026?
ESPN's Michael DiRocco writes that "early indications" are that Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star and former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter is "primarily going to be a cornerback and have a package of plays on offense." Hunter's rookie season in the NFL was cut short by a season-ending knee injury, but he finished the year as more of a receiver than a cornerback. He played 67% of the offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps before his non-contact knee injury in practice on Oct. 30. The Jaguars will continue to use Hunter on offense, but they have more of a need at defensive back going into next season. Hunter could start across from Jourdan Lewis while also playing in nickel situations. What general manager James Gladstone does in free agency will help clarify what exactly the Jags will do with Hunter, but right now, it looks like his fantasy football stock will drop drastically.
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Paddy Pimblett Drops Decision
Paddy Pimblett suffered a unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 324 on Saturday. It was an exciting, back-and-forth fight, but ultimately, Gathje won because of his pressure and for managing to hurt and drop Pimblett twice. Pimblett had success with his leg kicks and with his striking, but he wasn't able to take Gaethje down. Not only was this an exciting fight, but although it's way too early to decide the fight of the year, this fight has to be the frontrunner. In 25 minutes of action, Pimblett landed 156 significant strikes. The loss was Pimblett's first in UFC, snapping a nine-fight winning streak and dropping him to 23-4 in his career.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Justin Gaethje Becomes the New Interim-Lightweight Champion
Justin Gathje became the new interim lightweight champion by defeating former Cage Warriors champion Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 324 on Saturday. Gathje also made history by becoming the first fighter to win the interim title twice. "The Highlight" pushed the pace the whole fight, and most people thought Gathje won three or four rounds out of five. In 25 minutes of action, Gaethje landed three takedowns and 144 significant strikes with 5:55 of control time. Now, for the 10th time in his UFC career, Gaethje captured the Fight of the Night award.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Song Yadong Suffers Unanimous Decision Loss
Song Yadong suffered a unanimous decision loss to former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley in the co-main event of UFC 324 on Saturday. The first two rounds were close; however, the first went to O'Malley, and the second to Yadong. The third and final round was easily O'Malley's best. In 15 minutes of action, Yadong landed three takedowns and 36 significant strikes. With the loss, Yadong dropped to 22-9-1 as a pro and is now 11-4-1 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Sean O'Malley Gets Back In The Win Column
Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley got back in the win column by defeating Song Yadong via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 324 on Saturday. O'Malley took a measured approach in the first round, and despite a late takedown by Yadong, the first round went to O'Malley. The second round was extremely close,e and the third round was the best round for O'Malley. In 15 minutes of action, O'Malley landed 48 significant strikes. With the win, O'Malley improved to 11-3 with one NC in the UFC. After the fight, O'Malley called for a rematch against bantamweight champion Petr Yan after Yan faces Merab Dvalishvili.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Waldo Cortes-Acosta Extends His Win Streak
Waldo Cortes-Acosta extended his win streak by defeating former title challenger Derrick Lewis via second-round TKO on the main card of UFC 324 on Saturday. Cortes-Acosta was light on his feet, and he used his footwork to stay out of danger. After tagging Lewis time and time again, Cortes-Acosta landed a jab that dropped his opponent, so Cortes-Acosta followed up with ground and pound, finishing Lewis in the second round. In 8:14 of action, Cortes-Acosta landed a takedown and 44 significant strikes. Cortes-Acosta is now 5-1 over the last year, and now he's won three fights in a row.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Derrick Lewis Suffers Second-Round TKO Loss
Former heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis suffered a second-round TKO loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta on the main card of UFC 324 on Saturday. Lewis had trouble closing the distance, and he couldn't land a strike significant enough to hurt his opponent as Cortes-Acosta used his footwork to stay away from "The Black Beast". In the second round, the former title challenger got hit with a jab that dropped him, and Cortes-Acosta then followed up with ground and pound, finishing Lewis. In 8:14 of action, Lewis landed eight significant strikes. With the loss, Lewis dropped to 20-11 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Kenneth Walker III Continues Scoring Barrage to Send Seattle to Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III blew up for a season-high 116 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 19 carries in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers last weekend. While Walker didn't have that big of a game in the NFC Championship win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, he did score his fourth rushing touchdown in the last two weeks. The 25-year-old continued to be a catalyst for Seattle's high-scoring offense and finished with 19 carries for the second straight week for 62 yards and the score. He also caught all four of his targets for 49 yards. Walker was the clear workhorse for Seattle -- with no other RB seeing more than three carries -- after Zach Charbonnet's (knee) season-ending tore ACL last week. He'll be the clear workhorse again in the Super Bowl in two weeks against the Patriots.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
TreVeyon Henderson Sees Little Involvement in Win Over Broncos
New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson played a season-low 6% of the offensive snaps in Sunday's win over the hosting Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship. Meanwhile, backfield mate Rhamondre Stevenson played a season-high 94% of the snaps, carrying the ball 25 times for 71 yards in the 10-7 snowy victory. Henderson once again took a back seat to Stevenson, rushing the pigskin only three times for five yards. He was not targeted in the passing game. There was little offense to come by for either team in bad conditions in the second half in the Mile High City on Sunday, as the Patriots only mustered 206 yards of total offense. The 23-year-old from Ohio State had 23 total touches in the team's first two playoff wins, and he'll head into the Super Bowl in two weeks against a tough Seattle Seahawks defense as New England's clear No. 2 RB behind Stevenson.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
AJ Barner has Another Quiet Day in NFC Championship Win
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner has been very quiet in the team's two playoff wins, as he caught just two of his three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. It was better than Barner's donut for fantasy managers in the blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round, but it still was a disappointment. Quarterback Sam Darnold targeted Barner only three times among his 36 pass attempts on the day in a game that featured plenty of offense on both sides. The 23-year-old second-year tight end was the TE14 in half-PPR scoring during the regular season, catching 52 of his 68 targets for 519 yards and six touchdowns, and he remains mostly reliant on finding the end zone for fantasy production. For the Super Bowl in two weeks, Barner could face competition for targets from rookie Elijah Arroyo, who was a healthy scratch on Sunday after coming off Injured Reserve last week.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Angels Sign Trey Mancini to Minor-League Deal
The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran first baseman Trey Mancini to a minor-league contract, according to Ken Rosenthal. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but it seems likely that Mancini will be headed to spring training as a non-roster invite. The former eight-round pick hasn't played in the majors since 2023, and he spent the first half of last season with the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .308/.373/.522 with 110 wRC+ across 74 games before opting out of his contract. He's been a free agent ever since, and now, he'll presumably head to Angels camp in Arizona with a chance to compete for an Opening Day roster spot. Nolan Schanuel has first base locked down for the Halos, but he's the only first baseman on the 40-man roster. Assuming the Angels choose to carry two first basemen into the regular season, Mancini and Niko Kavadas should compete for the role.
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Source: Ken Rosenthal
Cooper Kupp Scores Touchdown, Beats Old Team to Advance to Super Bowl
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp found the end zone in a revenge game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in Seattle's NFC Championship victory. Kupp, who played for the Rams for the first eight seasons of his career, caught four of his six targets for 36 yards and a touchdown in the 31-27 win. The 32-year-old veteran's touchdown grab came in the fourth quarter to put Seattle up for good in the back-and-forth affair. Kupp is no longer in the prime of his career, and he was more of a low-upside role player for the Seahawks in 2025, but he has been more of a factor on offense during two postseason contests. In wins over the Rams and San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, Kupp has nine catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. He'll look to keep it going in two weeks in the Super Bowl against a New England Patriots defense that allowed the sixth-fewest receiving yards (2,014) during the regular season.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Tyler Callihan Fully Healthy, Will Compete for a Roster Spot
Cincinnati Reds utilityman Tyler Callihan (left forearm) says that he is a "full-go" ahead of spring training next month. Callihan suffered a gruesome left forearm fracture while crashing into the left-field wall in Atlanta last May. He was just four games into his rookie campaign at the time of the injury, and he ended up missing the remainder of the season. After a lengthy recovery, he's looking to compete for a roster spot during camp. When talking about Callihan, president of baseball operations Nick Krall said, "He is going to come in and compete for a spot on the club. That's a testament to him and his rehab and our rehab staff and him just putting in the work." The 25-year-old made three appearances in left field and one at second base prior to his injury, but he also played some first base at Triple-A in 2025 and has experience at third base from early in his minor league career. Across 24 Triple-A games prior to his promotion, he slashed an impressive .303/.410/.528 with a 15.1% walk rate, a 27.4% strikeout rate, and 150 wRC+. He went 1-for-6 with an RBI single over his short sample size in the majors. While Callihan doesn't have any immediate fantasy appeal, there's a path to potential playing time if he makes the Opening Day roster. Dane Myers, Garrett Hampson, Rece Hinds, and Blake Dunn are also in the mix and will compete with Callihan for a roster spot.
Source: Pat Brennan
Source: Pat Brennan
Tomoyuki Sugano Plans to Stay in MLB
Free agent starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano intends to stay in Major League Baseball and is "not considering" a return to Nippon Professional Baseball, according to a television interview translated to English by @gnomotoke on X. Sugano signed his first MLB contract with the Orioles a year ago, and he pitched to a 4.70 xFIP with 6.08 K/9 and 2.06 BB/9 in his debut season. While he remains a free agent, Sugano has reportedly connected with multiple teams and is waiting to receive an offer. 2025 wasn't a great season for Sugano by any means, but the expected metrics look upon him more favorably than the results, suggesting that he could be due for some improvement next season. The 36-year-old right-hander isn't a big swing-and-miss pitcher, so he typically needs to induce weak contact to generate favorable results. That didn't really happen in 2025, as he surrendered an 11.8% barrel rate with 1.89 HR/9. We don't know yet which teams are interested in Sugano, but he's likely looking for a major league deal if he feels compelled to stay stateside rather than return to NPB. He's not a viable fantasy baseball option for the 2026 campaign.
Source: Yahoo News
Source: Yahoo News
Declan Doyle Withdraws his Name for Eagles Offensive-Coordinator Vacancy
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle has withdrawn his name from consideration for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive-coordinator vacancy, sources told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Doyle has decided to stay in Chicago to work with head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams after a special season in 2025 that saw the team advance to the Divisional Round of the postseason. The 30-year-old would have taken over play-calling duties for the Eagles had he been hired for the position, but he has decided to stick around under Johnson for at least one more season. Doyle was in his first year as the Bears' OC in 2025, but Johnson handled play-calling duties for the offense. Before joining Johnson's staff, Doyle was the Denver Broncos tight ends coach from 2023 to 2024. He also worked as an offensive assistant with the Saints from 2019 to 2022.
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
Jerrod Johnson to Interview for Eagles Offensive-Coordinator Job
Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is set to interview for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive-coordinator position, a source told Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Sports. Johnson was also a candidate for the offensive-coordinator job with the Miami Dolphins before they went with former Texans OC Bobby Slowik. The Eagles spoke with Johnson for the same position in 2024, too, before ultimately giving the job to Kellen Moore, who is now the head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Johnson has been Houston's QB coach since 2023 and has never held a coordinator position. If he were to land the job in Philadelphia, it remains to be seen if he'd be given play-calling responsibilities. Under Johnson, quarterback C.J. Stroud was amazing in his rookie season in 2023 before regressing in the last two seasons.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
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