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Bengals hire Al Golden as defensive coordinator
The Cincinnati Bengals announced the hiring of Al Golden as their new defensive coordinator on Thursday.,Golden, 55, spent the past three seasons as the defensive coordinator at Notre Dame. That stint followed two years as the Bengals' linebackers coach from 2020-21.,"Al is a very highly regarded co...

Lions GM not worried about Jared Goff in post-Ben Johnson era
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw for a career-best 37 touchdowns this season under the watchful eye of then-offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.,Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn't expect the good times to come to an end for Goff now that Johnson has moved on to become the head coach o...

Jags WR Brian Thomas Jr. replaces Zay Flowers on Pro Bowl roster
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. received recognition for his strong rookie season on Thursday.,Thomas was named a finalist for the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and also was added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. He also was named to replace Baltimore Ravens wide receiver ...

Kevin Stefanski to call Browns' offensive plays in 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Thursday that he will resume calling the offensive plays in 2025.,Stefanski relinquished play-calling duties to then-offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after a 1-6 start this season.,He made the announcement during an introductory press conference ...

Bears interim coach Thomas Brown moving on
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will not retain interim coach and offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.,Brown has interviewed for the play-calling role with the Seattle Seahawks, who fired Ryan Grubb after one season.,Brown was promoted twice by the Bears in 2024, from passing coordinator to ...
Brian Schottenheimer? Jerry Jones Proves He’d Rather Be In Control Than Competent
Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer seems to be the favorite to take over the Dallas Cowboys, proving that Jerry Jones is valuing his power over winning....

Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley lead MVP finalists
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen got the better of Baltimore Ravens counterpart Lamar Jackson last Sunday when their respective teams battled in the AFC divisional round in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Named finalists for the Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award, Allen will hope to get the...

Rams DL Braden Fiske to have knee procedure
Los Angeles Rams rookie defensive lineman Braden Fiske will have surgery to repair a knee injury sustained in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.,Rams coach Sean McVay confirmed Thursday that Fiske was injured in the season-ending 28-22 divisional playoff loss at Philadelphia.,Fiske's recovery...

Eagles K Jake Elliott top under-the-radar storyline of Championship Sunday
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen certainly are going to do their part. And Saquon Barkley might have his own chapter in the Commanders' defensive game plan. Nobody doubts the significance of Jayden Daniels' role for Washington. ,But the matchups within the matchups are set to determine which teams adv...
Top NFL Head Coaching Candidate: Ranking the Best Available Options
NFL teams like the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots have already hired new coaches, but these are the top NFL head coaching candidates still available....

Take III: Rival Eagles, Commanders collide in NFC title game
Jayden Daniels and the underdog Washington Commanders are one win away from the Super Bowl with a familiar roadblock standing in the way. ,East division rivals meet in Philadelphia on Sunday to decide the NFC in the third meeting between the teams since the Eagles posted a 26-18 win on Nov. 14 with ...

Jets bring aboard Aaron Glenn as head coach
The New York Jets on Wednesday hired former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach.,Glenn returns to the Jets, who selected him with the 12th overall pick of the 1994 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. The three-time Pro Bowl defensive back played the first eight of his 15 ...

GM's comment rocks No. 1 NFL draft pick odds
The 2025 NFL Draft is still more than three months away, but the current owner of the No. 1 overall pick has already stirred the drama.,New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Wednesday that while the team wants to stockpile draft picks, he won't pass on a "generational talent.",Many...

Tom Brady had 'best time,' no intention of leaving FOX early
Tom Brady will be the color commentator for FOX during both the upcoming NFC Championship Game, as well as the Super Bowl, and indicated Wednesday that he hopes there are many more big games to come during his budding broadcasting career.,Brady is merely getting to the end of the first season in a 1...

Bills seek revenge in AFC Championship rematch vs. Chiefs
The Buffalo Bills have patiently been waiting four years to get revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs.,Kansas City will host Buffalo in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday night in a rematch of a 2021 meeting that the Chiefs won 38-24 to reach the Super Bowl.,It was a different time back then. Only...

Reports: Bengals bringing back Al Golden as DC
The Cincinnati Bengals are hiring former position coach Al Golden as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network and ESPN reported Wednesday. ,Golden is expected in Cincinnati on Thursday to officially sign, according to NFL Network. Golden, who has spent the past three years as the DC at Notre Dam...

Bills S Taylor Rapp (back) misses practice, day-to-day
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) were both non-participants in the team's walkthrough on Wednesday while linebacker Matt Milano (biceps/hamstring) was limited. ,Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Rapp is listed as day-to-day with back and hip injuries. ,...

GM not married to No. 1 pick; Titans won't pass on 'generational talent'
New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi wants to collect draft currency, even if it means parting with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.,Borgonzi, hired to replace Ran Carthon, and president of football operations Chad Brinker make up the new power structure in Nashville. They shared ...

Patriots hire Josh McDaniels as OC, Terrell Williams as DC
The New England Patriots announced Wednesday that Josh McDaniels has returned for a third stint as the team's offensive coordinator.,The Patriots also announced Terrell Williams will be the team's defensive coordinator and Jeremy Springer will serve as the special teams coordinator.,McDaniels, 48, w...

Trent Baalke out as Jaguars' general manager
The Jacksonville Jaguars parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday.,"Following several discussions with Trent Baalke this week, we both arrived at the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interests to respectfully separate, effective immediately," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in...