Brian Flores is a coaching free agent. While the Vikings have wanted to extend their three-year defensive coordinator, no deal has emerged. Minnesota has seen HC and DC interest come Flores’ way as this year’s coaching carousel starts.

A report Monday indicated the Vikings were confident they can retain their DC, and Kevin O’Connell has since called doing so the team’s “No. 1 priority.” Flores’ contract officially expires Wednesday, per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Once it does, the Vikings cannot block him from DC interviews.

“*I think he’s more than deserving, everything he’s brought to our organization over these last three...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have approached a franchise moment that demands bold answers. For nearly two decades, Pittsburgh lived in a state of remarkable stability. No losing seasons. No identity crisis. That era officially ended with a thud in January. A 30-6 Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans didn’t just extend the Steelers’ playoff losing streak to seven games. It also detonated the foundation. Head coach Mike Tomlin stepping down after 19 seasons marked the most consequential organizational shift in Pittsburgh since the Bill Cowher era ended. The 2026 NFL Draft, then, isn’t just about talent acquisition. It’s about defining...

The NFL playoffs are now in full swing, as some teams move on toward their goal of reaching and winning the Super Bowl while others face an abrupt end to what was once a promising campaign. Wild Card Weekend had all of those emotions and more, with four games that saw decisive lead changes in the final three minutes of action.

On Saturday, Both the Rams and Bears escaped with narrow wins to advance to the NFC Divisional Round, where they will face off against each other. Sunday was highlighted by upset wins for Josh Allen and the Bills and...

The NFL’s latest reserve/futures deals…

Buffalo Bills

• OL Nick Broeker

Indianapolis Colts

• LB Devin Veresuk

Jacksonville Jaguars

• QB Carter Bradley, WR Chandler Brayboy, OL Jerome Carvin, TE Patrick Herbert, RB Ja’Quinden Jackson, WR Tim Jones, OL Ricky Lee, CB Keni-H Lovely, DB Jabbar Muhammad, DL Keivie Rose, DB Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, S Trevian Thomas, WR Austin Trammell, OL Sal Wormley, OL Kilian Zierer

Los Angeles Chargers

• LS Peter Bowden, WR Dalevon Campbell, DL TeRah Edwards, WR Luke Grimm, WR JaQuae Jackson, RB Amar Johnson, LB Emany Johnson, C Josh Kaltenberger, TE Tanner McLachlan, OLB Garmon Randolph, G...

JANUARY 13: Minter will interview with the Browns on Friday, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com.

JANUARY 9: Jesse Minter‘s list of suitors continues to grow. The Chargers’ defensive coordinator has received a head coaching interview request from the Browns, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.

Earlier today, Minter received a slip from the Titans. The 42-year-old has also been mentioned as a potential candidate for the Ravens. No known interview request has been made by Baltimore as of yet, but that could still change over the coming days in the case of that team and others in the market...

When the Pittsburgh Steelers formally announced that Mike Tomlin was stepping down as the team’s head coach after 19 seasons, it sent shockwaves around the football world, from Allegheny County all the way down to Houston, Texas, where DeMeco Ryans is preparing for the Texans’ Divisional Round showdown against the New England Patriots.

Taking some time away from his Tuesday media session to talk about Tomlin’s incredible tenure in Pittsburgh, Ryans admitted he was “shocked” to hear the news but is happy the long-time head coach was able to leave on his own terms, instead of being fired.

“Part of...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence finally had his breakout campaign after leading the team to a 13-4 record and only four points shy of advancing to the divisional round of the playoffs.

While their season came to an end after losing to the Buffalo Bills, 27-24, in their wild-card meeting on Sunday, the Jaguars, under first-year coach Liam Coen, have nothing to be ashamed of. Right, Lynn Jones-Turpin?

It was Jacksonville’s best record since 1999, while also clinching its third AFC South title.

While the conclusion wasn’t ideal, Lawrence expressed his gratitude to the fans.

“It was a fun year,...

Aaron Rodgers has a long list of accolades. A day after the future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and the Pittsburgh Steelers were suffocated by the Houston Texans in the franchise’s latest playoff letdown, his former teammate hopes Rodgers isn’t done adding to that catalog.

On Tuesday’s episode of “Up & Adams,” Los Angeles Rams receiver Davante Adams discussed what could’ve been Rodgers’ send-off performance, one that ended in a pick-six in a 30-6 loss.

Rodgers went 17 for 33 for 146 yards and that interception. He was sacked four times, fumbling once and watching Sheldon Rankins thunder into...

According to Tom Pelissero, former Ravens HC John Harbaugh is expected to interview for the Giants, Titans, and Falcons’ head coaching jobs by the end of this week.

Pelissero notes that other teams remain interested in Harbaugh, but those three teams have the “inside track” to potentially land him.

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini initially reported that each of New York, Atlanta, and Tennessee has emerged as viable contenders for Harbaugh.

Earlier today, Ian O’Connor reported that New York remains locked in on their pursuit of former Harbaugh.

Harbaugh, 63, began his NFL coaching career with the Eagles in 1998 as...

The Chicago Bears may have just gotten a subtle but significant boost for their postseason run. Left tackle Braxton Jones has been activated from injured reserve. This gives Chicago much-needed depth up front as it looks to protect franchise quarterback Caleb Williams for the rest of the playoffs. The move comes at an ideal time, especially after starter Ozzy Trapilo was placed on injured reserve. That thinned an offensive line that has already been tested by injuries and late-season wear.

Jones hasn’t played in 12 games after dealing with a knee injury, though. Sure, he’s not expected to immediately reclaim...

The NFC West’s three playoff teams made minor moves on Tuesday. Here’s a look:

Los Angeles Rams

• Signed from practice squad: OLB Nick Hampton

San Francisco 49ers

• Placed on IR: TE George Kittle (story)
• Signed from practice squad: TE Brayden Willis

Seattle Seahawks

• Designated for return from IR: ILB Chazz Surratt

In the wake of Kittle’s season-ending Achilles tear, the 49ers are calling on Willis to serve as depth behind Jake Tonges and Luke Farrell. Willis, a 2023 seventh-round pick from Oklahoma, has appeared in 23 games with the 49ers in three seasons. He played in...

The Chicago Bears sent their division rival, the Green Bay Packers, home packing with a wildcard win. The victory came with a hefty price tag as the Bears lost two key starters in LB TJ Edwards and LT Ozzy Trapilo.

These two injuries will loom large when Chicago hosts the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Bears are 3.5-point underdogs. The Rams come in with a roster more well-versed in the playoff environment and years ahead in their roster build.

Let’s take these key injuries one at a tine. In the aggregate they significantly change...