Rumors linking Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coaching job have sparked a wave of ridicule and disbelief across social media, with fans from both the NFL and college football worlds struggling to take the speculation seriously.

The chatter picked up steam after NFL insider chatter suggested the Steelers are “very interested” in Cristobal as a potential candidate should they move on from their current setup. While the idea alone raised eyebrows, fan reactions quickly turned mocking, with many questioning how Cristobal’s resume justifies consideration for one of the NFL’s most stable and tradition-rich franchises....

The Green Bay Packers opted for stability following another early playoff exit. The Packers signed Matt LaFleur to a multiyear extension, keeping the veteran coach in Green Bay for the foreseeable future. But the team is on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator after the Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley as their head coach.

Hafley spent two seasons with Green Bay. He transformed a stagnant defense into the league’s sixth-ranked unit in 2024. And in 2025 he navigated key injuries to lead the Packers defense to a top-12 finish. Hafley was introduced as the Dolphins’ new head coach on...

In the NFL playoffs, every week brings a new challenge, but for Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, the upcoming NFC Championship game marks the end of a truly bizarre statistical anomaly.

Since taking the reins in Los Angeles, McVay has coached in 15 postseason games. Incredibly, every single one of those matchups has been against a different franchise.

That streak officially dies this Sunday when the Rams travel to Lumen Field to face the Seattle Seahawks. It will be the first time in McVay’s illustrious career that he faces a playoff opponent for a second time, following the...

You can never have enough rush men in today’s game of football, particularly in the NFL. Mike Tomlin once said that, and the Pittsburgh Steelers made sure of that in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Jack Sawyer out of Ohio State in the fourth round. That move was despite the fact that the Steelers had […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers has gone from breakout star to bewildering exit. General manager John Lynch recently stated that the wide receiver has likely played his last snap for the 49ers.

While Aiyuk has not been officially released yet, multiple teams are already watching the situation closely as the offseason unfolds. Even though he sat out the entire season due to knee injuries, he remains an intriguing prospect with his talent and size.

For ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, Aiyuk could find himself on the Washington Commanders due to his familiarity with the team’s personnel.

“One obvious landing...

Beyond John Harbaugh, new Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley might’ve been the hottest coaching candidate of 2026’s cycle. Almost every team with an opening interviewed him and every franchise who did wanted him back. That apparently includes the Pittsburgh Steelers. During Hafley’s introductory press conference Thursday, Hafley referenced the league-wide attention he received. “I […]

An FBI investigation into the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay has begun. The investigation includes the doctor who provided Irsay with prescription pain pills and ketamine in the final months of his life, the Washington Post’s Will Hobson, Albert Samaha and Sam Fortier report.

A federal grand jury subpoena is seeking information on Irsay’s death, substance abuse and his relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian, according to the Post. The subpoena came down earlier this month from the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. Federal agents visited Indianapolis to interview some figures close to...

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are gearing up for an important clash against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. However, they have some injuries to deal with as they head into the final days of preparation.

New England has enjoyed a spectacular regular season and playoff run so far. They exceeded expectations by finishing with a 14-3 record, winning the AFC East Division and securing the second seed in the AFC bracket.

The Patriots haven’t disappointed, beating the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round and Houston Texans in the Divisional Round to get to...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold could be significantly shorthanded when he takes the field for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Sam Darnold and the Seahawks were already dealt one massive injury blow after their Divisional Round blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers. Star running back Zach Charbonnet is done for the season with a knee injury, taking away Kenneth Walker III’s sidekick.

To make matters worse, there’s a chance that Seattle could be down three starting offensive linemen against the Rams.

On Thursday, the Seahawks announced that offensive tackles Charles Cross (foot), Amari Kight (knee)...

Usually, the drama of the AFC Championship is reserved for the gridiron, but Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and New England Patriots wideout Kayshon Boutte decided to get the party started early.

The war of words kicked off Wednesday when Payton was asked if he had a message for the Broncos’ faithful at Empower Field at Mile High. Known for his confidence, Payton didn’t just ask for noise; he practically guaranteed a trip to the Super Bowl. “They’re going to have plenty of rest after this one,” Payton said of the fans. “It’s two weeks.”

Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte...

It’s very rare that you get rubber matches in the NFL, but that is exactly what is on the docket for the NFC Championship Game on Sunday between the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks.

The Rams and Seahawks played two of the best games of the year in their NFC West home-and-home this season, with each team coming out on top on their home field. Back in Week 11, the Rams picked off Sam Darnold four times and Jason Myers missed a long field goal as time expired as Los Angeles walked away with a 21-19 win.

Just...

For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be another head coach on the other side of the field when the Cincinnati Bengals play the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore moved on from John Harbaugh after failing to make the playoffs in 2025, and after several interviews, they landed on Los Angeles Chargers’ defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to replace him.

Minter worked on Baltimore’s defensive staff from 2017 until 2020, before one season as Vanderbilt’s defensive coordinator. After leaving Vanderbilt, Minter was the defensive coordinator at The University of Michigan under Jim Harbaugh, ironically enough. Minter would build a defense...