The New Orleans Saints have interviewed Mike Kafka for their vacant head coaching position. Kafka has served as the offensive coordinator on the New York Giants for each of the last three seasons. He was a popular head coaching candidate last offseason before deciding to stay in New Orleans. Now Kafka appears to be one of the top choices for the Saints job, but there's plenty of other competition. The Saints are also considering both Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy for their head coaching job. Kafka is a smart offensive mind, so he should get his chance eventually.
Jan 25, 2025 6:55 PM EST
The Buffalo Bills will keep their offensive coordinator as Joe Brady has decided to remain with the organization for next season. Brady was in the running to be the head coach of the New Orleans Saints along with Kellen Moore. Both coaches were expected to get second interviews, but Brady has decided to remain in Buffalo. Brady took over as the offensive coordinator with the Bills in 2023 and he previously worked as the OC with the Carolina Panthers in 2021. The Saints will likely now shift their focus to Moore and possibly Mike McCarthy, while Brady looks to win a Super Bowl in Buffalo.
Jan 25, 2025 6:46 PM EST
The New York Jets have hired Darren Mougey as their new general manager. As expected, Mougey will get the job after getting multiple interviews with the team. Mougey has been the assistant general manager of the Denver Broncos since 2022. However, Mougey has been with the Broncos organization for over a decade. This will certainly be an interesting situation for Mougey given the Jets roster seems ready to compete, but they lack a legitimate franchise quarterback. It remains to be seen if Aaron Rodgers is going to come back with Mougey in charge now.
Jan 25, 2025 6:36 PM EST
The Detroit Lions have promoted Kelvin Sheppard from linebacker coach to defensive coordinator on Saturday. This comes after former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left Detroit for the New York Jets heading coaching position. Sheppard has been the linebacker coach in Detroit for the past four years. That doesn't seem surprising given the fact that Sheppard was a linebacker in the NFL for eight years. Now, the 37-year-old will get a chance to prove he's ready for a bigger role. It'll be big shoes to fill given Glenn's success, but it looks like the Lions believe he's ready for the job.
Jan 25, 2025 6:28 PM EST
According to Ed Werder, the Dallas Cowboys have hired former Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus as their new defensive coordinator. Eberflus worked under head coach Jason Garrett in Dallas as their linebackers and passing game coordinator from 2011 through 2017. Eberflus was hired as Chicago's head coach in 2022 and was eventually relieved of his duties following Week 13 of this season. During his tenure with Chicago, Eberflus held a 14-32 record. This past season, he won just four games. Eberflus will join newly hired head coach Brian Schottenheimer and bring a sense of experience, given his previous tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. This past season, the Dallas defense took a significant step back, allowing the second-most points-per-game (27.5) under Mike Zimmer. Eberflus will look to bring the Dallas defense back to their 2023 form when they allowed the fifth-fewest points-per-game (18.5).
Jan 25, 2025 2:19 PM EST
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the San Francisco 49ers officially hired former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. Saleh also interviewed for three head-coaching jobs this cycle but will ultimately return to a familiar place after serving in the same role for San Francisco from 2017-20. If things go well again in the Bay Area for Saleh in 2025, he'll have the opportunity to become a head coach again in 2026. Saleh will run the defense after the Niners decided to move on from previous defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, although he could remain with the organization in a different role. During his previous run with the 49ers, Saleh turned their defense into one of the best and most productive units again, so they'll be hoping he can do something similar in 2025.
Jan 25, 2025 12:10 PM EST
The Buffalo Bills D/ST faces a tough test in the form of the Kansas City Chiefs during Sunday's AFC Championship. Not only do the Chiefs boast an incredible offense led by Patrick Mahomes, but they've also displayed elite-level ball security. In fact, Kansas City owns the NFL's longest active turnover-free streak dating back to Week 11. Ironically, that Week 11 game was against the Bills, but it took place in Buffalo. Patrick Mahomes was picked off twice in that contest, and the Bills D/ST's best chance to deliver a solid fantasy showing this upcoming Sunday is to rattle Mahomes once again. That won't be an easy task, but our RotoBaller experts are confident in the Bills, ranking them first among the four remaining D/ST units in the playoffs.
Jan 25, 2025 12:11 AM EST
The Philadelphia Eagles D/ST prepares for Sunday's NFC Championship matchup against the Washington Commanders, looking to maintain their strong performance this season. While the Eagles boast one of the league's top defensive squads, the Commanders' balanced offensive attack could pose a challenge. During the regular season, these teams met twice, with the Eagles allowing an average of 316 total yards and 27 points per game. However, Philadelphia's defense also forced six turnovers in those matchups, showcasing their ability to capitalize on mistakes. Containing Washington's offense will be key to securing a trip to the Super Bowl. The Eagles' defense will aim to disrupt the Commanders' rhythm and add to their postseason dominance.
Jan 24, 2025 10:19 PM EST
Per team owner Jerry Jones, the Dallas Cowboys are hiring offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as their head coach. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. Schottenheimer took over as the Cowboys' offensive coordinator in 2023 after Kellen Moore left for the Los Angeles Chargers. The former found success in his first season, leading the Cowboys to a league-leading 30.1 points per game in 2023. However, his luck was not as fair in 2024 -- with injuries to star wideout CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) and quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring) sapping much of the juice from Dallas' offense. Still, they finished with over 20 points per game and will be better off with the aforementioned players healthier in 2025. With Mike McCarthy out, we'll see who is calling plays for the Cowboys next season.
Jan 24, 2025 10:04 PM EST
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Chicago Bears are signing former Detroit Lions coach Antwaan Randle El as their new assistant head coach and wide receiver coach. Wow. Head coach Ben Johnson is wasting no time filling out his staff, snagging former colleagues from his old squad in Randle El and J.T. Barrett and former defensive back Al Harris from the Dallas Cowboys. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout started coaching with the Buccaneers in 2019 but began working as the Lions' wide receiver coach in 2021 -- notably being part of the development of WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Now, he'll work with D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze in a new-look Chicago offense in 2025, setting up for an intriguing season.
Jan 24, 2025 9:51 PM EST
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears have signed former Dallas Cowboys defensive backs coach Al Harris as their defensive passing game coordinator/DBs coach. Harris, a former Green Bay Packers DB himself, was hired to coach Dallas' secondary in 2020 -- reuniting him with his former coach Mike McCarthy. In that time, his teams have ranked in the top eleven regarding pass yards per game allowed in four of five seasons, notching fifth-place finishes in the last two years. The Bears have been on a hiring spree -- nabbing three coaches from their division-rival Detroit Lions', including brilliant offensive-minded head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago is gearing up for a big season in 2025 and is looking to improve upon a unit that allowed 219.9 pass yards per game.
Jan 24, 2025 9:32 PM EST
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Friday on social media. The announcement comes after Egbuka helped the Buckeyes win the national championship on Monday over Notre Dame. The 22-year-old set Ohio State's all-time receptions and receiving yards record in his time at the school, which is really saying something given all the talented pass-catchers that have been in the program over the years. He stands at 6-foot-1, which isn't overly impressive, but he was able to record 81 catches for 1,011 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns during the 2024 season. In his four-year collegiate career, Egbuka totaled 205 receptions, 2,868 yards and 24 touchdowns. Given his production in college, he figures to be a first-round selection in April's NFL draft.
Jan 24, 2025 6:30 PM EST
The Houston Texans will conduct full searches for their vacant offensive-coordinator role after firing Bobby Slowik on Friday, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that their top internal candidate is quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson. Meanwhile, Cole Popovich is Houston's top internal candidate to be elevated to offensive-line coach for the 2025 season. The Texans fired O-line coach Chris Strausser on Friday as well. Houston finished with a top-12 offense in quarterback C.J. Stroud's rookie season in 2023, but the team's offensive line was inconsistent for all of 2024, leading to Stroud taking the second-most sacks (52). The Texans' downfall on offense in Slowik's second season wasn't helped by the fact that the team lost both receivers Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell to season-ending knee injuries. Johnson was a top OC candidate last year but chose to stay in Houston.
Jan 24, 2025 6:15 PM EST
The Washington Commanders defense is an intriguing value play in DFS competitions this weekend while facing the Philadelphia Eagles. Last weekend, in their upset victory over the Detroit Lions, they allowed 31 points but were quite opportunistic. They forced three interceptions, one of which was returned for a score, and added two sacks. However, they have another tall task ahead of them in the Philadelphia Eagles. In the two games they faced the Eagles this season, Saquon Barkley has had his way, tallying 148.0 rushing yards per game with four touchdowns. While Barkley will be difficult to contain, quarterback Jalen Hurts has been sacked nine times during the postseason and is entering this game battling a minor knee injury. Even though starting defensive tackle Daron Payne (finger) is questionable, if you want to save salary in your DFS lineup, target the Commanders, as they have a path to another solid showing.
Jan 24, 2025 4:39 PM EST
Former Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is expected to rejoin the Green Bay Packers in some capacity. Getsy has spent seven years with the Packers organization before leaving in 2022 to be the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator. He spent two years in Chicago before joining the Raiders as their OC this past season. It's uncertain what role Getsy would play in Green Bay, but he took on multiple roles during his time with the organization. He was the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator, so Getsy should be able to contribute to this offense in some capacity.
Jan 24, 2025 2:41 PM EST
The Houston Texans have decided to move on from offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. The organization decided it was time for a change after their offense saw a major decline in production this past season. In his first year, Slowik saw a ton of success with then-rookie C.J. Stroud under center. However, both Stroud and the Texans offense both regressed in 2024, which has now led to the departure of Slowik. Luckily there is still plenty of opportunities available, so Slowik should be able to land back on his feet.
Jan 24, 2025 2:29 PM EST
The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their new head coach. It has been an odd couple of days, but it appears the drama is finally over. Coen originally interviewed with the Jags, but decided to head back to Tampa Bay instead. The Buccaneers were prepared to make Coen the highest-paid offensive coordinator in the league. Before that happened, the Jags fired their general manager Trent Baalke which led to Coen opening discussions with the Jags again. The two sides have agreed on a deal, so Coen will officially be the head coach in Jacksonville following his one-year stint in Tampa Bay. Coen did a tremendous job of helping Baker Mayfield turn around his career. Hopefully, Coen is able to help Trevor Lawrence step up his game next season.
Jan 24, 2025 2:19 PM EST
According to Josina Anderson, the New York Jets are expected to hire Darren Mougey as their next general manager. Earlier this week, the Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their new head coach as they hope to turn their roster around. Mougey worked with the Denver Broncos as a scout for several years before being promoted to director of player personnel. He was then promoted to assistant general manager in 2022, a position he held for the past three years. Mougey will now be tasked to reshape the New York Jets alongside Glenn. The New York Jets have not made the postseason in 14 seasons, which is the longest streak in the NFL. The team has also had nine straight losing seasons. Mougey will look to turn the franchise around, and they should have a good opportunity to kickstart the rebuild with the No.7 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jan 24, 2025 12:32 PM EST
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Pete Carroll as their next head coach. Carroll and the Raiders agreed to a three-year deal with a fourth-year option. Carroll was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks for 14 seasons and led them to ten playoff appearances and their only Super Bowl victory in franchise history. During his long tenure with Seattle, he held a 137-89-1 record and a 10-9 postseason record. He is also one of four head coaches to win both a National Championship and Super Bowl. He was the head skipper of USC from 2001 to 2009. The 73-year-old will be tasked to replace Antonio Pierce, who went 4-13 during his time as head coach. With the Raiders entering a rebuilding period, Carroll will bring much-needed winning experience to the locker room. With a new head coach, the Raiders will likely look to bring in a new quarterback either in free agency or with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jan 24, 2025 11:56 AM EST
In ESPN's latest poll of 20 NFL scouts and executives, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the son of former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders, received 11 votes as the expected to overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. Florida QB Cam Ward received nine votes. Last October, Georgia's Carson Beck, Alabama's Jalen Milroe and Texas' Quinn Ewers also received votes. One scout described this year's QB class as "muddy," and the consensus is that this class is nowhere near as good as last year's in which a record six QBs went in the first round, all within the first 12 picks. Sanders isn't considered a plus athlete and is more of a dropback, pocket passer. If the Tennessee Titans keep the No. 1 overall pick, they could call Sanders' name as they look for an upgrade over Will Levis, who they took in the second round in 2023.
Jan 23, 2025 11:00 PM EST
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