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Pats owner Kraft: I put Jerod Mayo in ‘untenable’ position
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday blamed himself for having to fire Jerod Mayo, saying he put the first-year head coach in an "untenable" situation. ,Kraft met with the media one day after firing Mayo following a 4-13 season. The Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16 on Sunday to...
Seahawks fire OC Ryan Grubb
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was fired by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday.,First-year head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the move came down to different visions for what the offense should become. He said the Seahawks would move quickly to fill the position, "looking for right fit (and) the type...
Report: Packers fear torn ACL for WR Christian Watson
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is believed to have suffered a torn ACL and additional damage to his right knee, NFL Network reported Monday. ,Watson sustained the noncontact injury in the second quarter of Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears. The injury would likely force Watson to ...
Reports: Seahawks fire OC Ryan Grubb
Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was fired by the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, according to multiple reports. ,The Seahawks finished the 2024 season 28th in rushing (95.7 yards per game) and 18th in points per game (22.1).,First-year head coach Mike Macdonald hired Grubb after also interviewing then-...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (knee) day-to-day
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers avoided a season-ending right knee injury and is day-to-day, head coach John Harbaugh said Monday. ,Flowers left the regular-season finale on Saturday against the visiting Cleveland Browns with what was feared to be a long-term lower-leg injury.,"It's not a...
Reports: Jets' search heats up with interview requests
The New York Jets requested interviews with at least a half-dozen coordinators and other assistants as their coaching search intensified Monday, per multiple reports.,Offensive coordinators Arthur Smith (Steelers), Bobby Slowik (Texans) and Joe Brady (Bills), defensive coordinators Aaron Glenn (Lion...
Report: Bears request interviews with Cards OC, Lions coordinators
The Chicago Bears submitted formal requests to interview Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as well both coordinators from the Detroit Lions, NFL Network reported Monday.,The Bears (5-12) fired head coach Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29 after a 4-8 start. ,The Bears put in requests to int...
Browns GM: Deshaun Watson experienced 'setback' with Achilles
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson experienced a post-surgery setback in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles, general manager Andrew Berry said Monday.,Berry was informed Sunday that Watson's recovery went off track but he's unclear whether the timeline for Watson's return to the field has changed....
Bengals fire DC Lou Anarumo, three position coaches
The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and offensive line coach Frank Pollack on Monday.,Cincinnati (9-8) missed the playoffs in the AFC, coming up short despite a five-game winning streak to end the season.,Anarumo has been defensive coordinator of the Bengals since Zac Taylor became h...
Nostalgia is Killing the New England Patriots
The New England Patriots fired Jerod Mayo in their ongoing pursuit of nostalgia to get back to the glory days of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick....
Giants coach Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen back in 2025
Three wins proved good enough for the New York Giants to bring back general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for 2025.,Despite a 3-14 season and rumors of a change atop of the organization, Giants co-owners Steve Tisch and John Mara retained the team's leadership on Monday.,"Now that o...
Giants head coach, GM back in 2025
Three wins proved good enough for the New York Giants to bring back general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for 2025.,Despite a 3-14 season and rumors of a change atop of the organization, Giants' co-owners Steve Tisch and John Mara retained the team's leadership on Monday. ,"Now that...
Jaguars fire Doug Pederson, retain GM
Doug Pederson was fired after three seasons as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. ,General manager Trent Baalke was retained despite a 4-13 finish to the 2024 season, owner Shad Khad confirmed Monday in a team-issued statement. ,"I strongly believe it is possible next season to restore the winn...
Lions listed as betting favorites to dethrone Chiefs in playoffs
With the 14-team field for the NFL playoffs set, sportsbooks are tabbing the Detroit Lions as the favorites to go all the way.,Detroit wrapped up a 15-2 regular season by beating the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night, securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC in the process. FanDuel has the Lions winn...
Saquon Barkley, Ja’Marr Chase headline regular-season stat leaders
Star running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry wasted no time settling into their new homes.,Barkley, in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, became the ninth running back in NFL history to eclipse the 2,000-yard mark on the ground. He finished with 2,005 to lead the league, edging He...
NFL roundup: Lions dominate Vikings for No. 1 seed in NFC
Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the host Detroit Lions pulled away for a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history.,Jared Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards, one...
Raiders TE Brock Bowers sets rookie receptions mark
Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers caught four passes in the Raiders' regular-season finale on Sunday, nudging him past New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers for the NFL's single-season rookie reception record.,Nabers briefly owned the record after making five grabs in the Giants' 20-13 loss at P...
Lions pummel Vikings, snag No. 1 seed in NFC for first time
Jahmyr Gibbs had 170 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns and the host Detroit Lions pulled away for a 31-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history.,Jared Goff completed 27 of 33 passes for 231 yards, one...
Dolphins keeping coach Mike McDaniel, GM Chris Grier for 2025
The Miami Dolphins are keeping coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier in their respective positions after a disappointing 8-9 record in 2024.,Hours after Miami lost 32-20 to the New York Jets on Sunday evening, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross made the decision public.,"As we now look toward...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers reaches 500 TDs, unsure about future
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers became the fifth player to throw 500 career touchdown passes when he connected with Tyler Conklin on a 5-yard scoring pass in the second quarter of New York's season-ending 32-20 victory over the visiting Miami Dolphins on Sunday.,The milestone touchdown throw came in ...