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Steelers | Mike Tomlin steps down as head coach (2026-01-13 14:18:00) [jump to this story] Steelers | Aaron Rodgers isn't willing to discuss future (2026-01-13 01:32:53) [jump to this story] Falcons | Mike McDaniel completes interview for HC (2026-01-13 00:41:39) [jump to this story] |
Steelers | Mike Tomlin steps down as head coach Tue Jan 13, 02:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the team he will be stepping down on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: After 19 seasons as Steelers head coach, Tomlin, 53, amassed a 193-114-2 regular-season record and never had a losing season. Highlighted by a Super Bowl-winning season in 2008, Tomlin held a 20-8 record in the postseason. Tomlin leaves Pittsburgh following a crushing wild-card loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night -- his seventh straight postseason defeat. It's not clear if he'll be jumping into the pool of candidates for 2026 head coaching openings or if his interests lie in the broadcast side of the game. He will be highly sought after in both fields. |
Jaguars | Jacksonville signs six to reserve/future contracts Tue Jan 13, 02:05 PM
Free agent QB Carter Bradley (Jaguars), WR Chandler Brayboy (Jaguars), TE Patrick Herbert (Jaguars), RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (Jaguars), WR Tim Jones (Jaguars), and TE Austin Trammell (Jaguars) signed reserve/future contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison arrested for probable cause trespassing Tue Jan 13, 01:36 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12, for probable cause trespassing. It marks the third straight offseason in which Addison has had legal trouble arise.
| Footballguys view: Addison's off-the-field actions continue to complicate his long-term future with the Vikings. As SI.com noted, the offseason after a player's third year in the NFL is a big one. For first-round picks, teams have to decide if they're going to exercise the fifth-year option on a player's rookie contract. Players also become eligible to sign long-term extensions. Addison's issues could impact how the Vikings view No. 3 receiver Jalen Nailor, who is an unrestricted free agent. Will they be more aggressive in trying to re-sign Nailor if they don't feel like Addison is in their long-term plans? We shall see. |
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Chargers | Greg Roman fired Tue Jan 13, 01:23 PM
Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman was fired on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Roman, 53, was hired in 2024 when Jim Harbaugh returned to coach the Chargers. Roman was previously Harbaugh's coordinator with San Francisco from 2011-2014. Los Angeles finished the season No. 12 in total yards and No. 20 in points scored. The club dealt with several injuries, particularly along the offensive line. But Los Angeles managed just 207 total yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots, which likely hastened this move. Los Angeles is likely to have two new coordinators in 2026, as defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is primed to land a head coaching job in this cycle. |
Titans | Jeff Hafley interviewing with Titans Tue Jan 13, 12:55 PM
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is interviewing for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Hafley has spent the last two seasons with the Packers, and he has previous head coaching experience at Boston College. The Cardinals, Dolphins, Falcons, and Raiders have also requested interviews with Hafley as part of their head coaching searches. The Titans interviewed seven other candidates last week, and they are expected to spend time with Mike McDaniel, Brian Daboll, and Jonathan Gannon in the coming days. |
Commanders | Brian Flores sought for Commanders interview Tue Jan 13, 12:49 PM
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is receiving interest from the Washington Commanders for an interview for their vacant defensive coordinator post.
| Footballguys view: It's not clear if Flores will be available for a coordinator job this cycle. The Vikings have expressed a desire to have Flores back, and Profootballtalk.com reported Monday that they are confident he will be back if he does not land a top job somewhere else. But Flores interviewed with the Ravens for their head coaching job, and the Raiders are also said to have interest in hiring him as head coach. |
Dolphins | Kevin Stefanski interviewing with Miami Tue Jan 13, 12:48 PM
Former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is interviewing with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Since the Browns fired him earlier this month, Stefanski has also interviewed with the Giants, Raiders, Titans, Ravens, and Falcons. Stefanski accumulated a 45-56 record with Cleveland from 2020-2025, twice winning AP coach of the year. Even with former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and former Ravens coach John Harbaugh in the pool, Stefanski is still considered a strong candidate. |
Vikings | Mike Pettine retires Tue Jan 13, 12:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine retired Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Pettine, 59, joined the Vikings in 2022. In 2024, Pettine was both the assistant head coach and the outside linebackers coach. He served as head coach of the Browns from 2014 through 2015. Before that, Pettine spent three years as the defensive coordinator of the Jets (2009 through 2012) and one with the Bills (2013). He coordinated the defense in Green Bay from 2018 through 2020. Kevin O'Connell will need a new assistant head coach, and current DC Brian Flores would be a candidate. But Flores is being courted as both a head coach and coordinator candidate by multiple teams. |
Panthers | Bryce Young option to be picked up Tue Jan 13, 12:44 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's fifth-year option will be picked up in the offseason, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com suggested, the prospect of the Panthers picking up Young's option seemed unlikely when he was benched early in the 2024 season. Still, he showed clear improvement once he returned to the lineup after Andy Dalton's injury, and he showed more progress while helping the Panthers to the NFC South title in 2025. There was still enough inconsistency to fuel doubts about whether Young can deliver the return on investment expected when he was made the first overall pick in 2023, but picking up the option gives Young time to show that he can reach that level in Carolina. |
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Buccaneers | Todd Monken to interview in Tampa Tue Jan 13, 11:34 AM
Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken will interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator spot Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Monken, 59, spent the past three years as the Ravens offensive coordinator until head coach John Harbaugh was fired. Monken's ties to the Bucs are deep. He was the team's receivers coach/offensive coordinator under head coach Dirk Koetter from 2016-18. If there is a leader in the clubhouse for the Bucs job, Monken is it. But he also interviewed on Saturday for the Browns head coaching job. |
Titans | Brian Daboll to interview with the Titans Tue Jan 13, 11:23 AM
Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll will interview for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy Friday, Jan. 16.
| Footballguys view: The Giants fired Daboll during the regular season, but he took the club to the playoffs in 2022 and beat the Vikings. The remainder of his tenure featured few highlights. He went 11-33 before being fired 10 games into the 2025 season. Daboll was an offensive coordinator before getting the Giants job and could find interest from teams looking for him to return to that role. Still, Daboll's interest may hinge on whether he's able to land another top job during this cycle. |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers isn't willing to discuss future Tue Jan 13, 01:32 AM
Monday night's playoff loss may have been the last game for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. We won't know the answer for now. In his post-game press conference after the Steelers fell to the Texans, 30-6, Rodgers wasn't ready to talk about the future. "I'm not gonna make any emotional decisions," Rodgers said. He was then asked whether he wanted to continue to play for the Steelers. "I'm not gonna talk about that," Rodgers said.
| Footballguys view: If it was Rodgers' last game, he finished with 17 completions in 33 attempts, for 146 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown by the Texans. He also had a fumble returned for a touchdown. Will his last pass be a pick-six? Rodgers will be a free agent in March. He has said he may have another option or two if he doesn't return to Pittsburgh. Of course, the first question in Pittsburgh is whether coach Mike Tomlin will be back. If not, it's hard to imagine Rodgers being back, either. |
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Steelers | Mike Tomlin not ready to discuss his future Tue Jan 13, 01:29 AM
The Steelers have finished their 2025 season with another postseason loss. They haven't won a playoff game in nine years. After the game, coach Mike Tomlin was asked about his future. He didn't shoot it down. He didn't brush it off. He didn't walk away. He provided an answer -- one that will serve only to increase speculation that he possibly will choose to walk away after 19 seasons on the job. "I'm not even in that mindset as I sit here tonight," Tomlin told reporters. "I'm more in the mindset of what transpired in this stadium, and certainly what we did and didn't do. Not a big-picture mentality as I sit here tonight."
| Footballguys view: As PFT's Mike Florio suggested, some believe Tomlin has an offer in his back pocket for a TV job in 2026. We'll likely find out sooner than later what he decides to do. |
Falcons | Mike McDaniel completes interview for HC Tue Jan 13, 12:41 AM
Free agent head coach Mike McDaniel has completed an interview with the Atlanta Falcons of the team's head coaching vacancy on Monday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: McDaniel was an offensive assistant with the Falcons from 2015-16, which included being a part of the staff during the team's Super Bowl run. Newly announced president of football -- Matt Ryan -- was the franchise's quarterback at the time and named league MVP for the 2016 season. In addition to interviewing with the Lions for their offensive coordinator opening, McDaniel is scheduled to meet with the Ravens as a head coaching candidate. |
Bills | Matt Prater might practice more this week Tue Jan 13, 12:40 AM
Buffalo Bills PK Matt Prater (quadriceps) 'is in a good spot', head coach Sean McDermott said Monday, Jan. 12, as he recovers from a quadriceps injury. Prater is expected to practice somewhat similar to last week, though he might increase reps a little more this week.
| Footballguys view: Prater was limited to field goals and extra point attempts in the AFC Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Punter Mitch Wishnowsky handled kickoffs. We'll be watching for more. |
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Giants | John Harbaugh, Chris Mara meet informally Tue Jan 13, 12:39 AM
Free-agent head coach John Harbaugh and New York Giants executive Chris Mara met for lunch and an informal meeting at the coach's house. Both sides say Harbaugh remains very interested in the Giants' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com noted, the news comes at a time when rumors are swirling that the Giants have already made an unofficial offer to Harbaugh, in the range of $20 million per year. Technically, GM Joe Schoen is running the search for a new New York coach. But the Giants are a family-run business. And Chris Mara, the brother of primary owner John Mara, can do whatever he wants. Including letting Harbaugh know that the Giants are willing to make him a formal offer, if/when he's willing to accept it. |
Bills | Dalton Kincaid expected to be fine Tue Jan 13, 12:38 AM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid (undisclosed) was wearing a walking boot after the Wild Card playoff game, but head coach Sean McDermott said Kincaid should be fine for the Divisional Round game.
| Footballguys view: Great news considering the potential outcomes. The tight end has missed five regular-season contests in total due to various injuries, including to his oblique and hamstring. Still, Kincaid has remained as one of the Bills' top targets in the passing game, finishing the regular season second on the team in yards receiving (571) and first in touchdowns receiving with five. During Buffalo's win over the Jaguars in the Wild Card Round, he recorded three receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. We'll see if he's ready with a short turnaround to a Saturday game in Denver. |
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Bills | Tyrell Shavers being evaluated Tue Jan 13, 12:37 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) is being evaluated after injuring his knee during the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: Shavers got hurt while returning a punt in the second quarter. He stayed down on the field after the play and was clearly in pain, but he was able to return to action. The 26-year-old wide receiver has appeared in every game for the Bills since the start of the regular season. We'll see if he can keep that streak going on a short week, with the Bills playing in Denver on Saturday. |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers not ready to decide his future Tue Jan 13, 12:36 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said he was 'not going to make any emotional decisions' regarding his potential retirement in comments made after the team's Wild Card loss to the Houston Texans.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh falls apart late in Wild Card loss Tue Jan 13, 12:15 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers connected on 17 of his 33 passing attempts for 146 yards, zero touchdowns, and an interception in a loss to the Houston Texans on Wild Card Weekend. Rodgers was sacked four times and fumbled twice, losing one. RB Jaylen Warren had 12 carries for 43 yards; he added a four-yard reception. RB Kenneth Gainwell picked up 20 yards on six carries, and he also caught four passes for 26 yards. WR DK Metcalf had two receptions for 42 yards; he was targeted five times. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling logged 26 yards on three receptions. WR Adam Thielen posted two receptions for 25 yards. WR Calvin Austin was held to three catches and eight yards. TE Pat Freiermuth had an 18-yard reception for his lone catch, while TE Jonnu Smith turned two receptions into minus-one yard. LB Patrick Queen led the club with 10 tackles, including seven solo. CB Brandin Echols was credited with three stops and had an interception in the loss.
| Footballguys view: Unlike a heart-stopping fourth-quarter rally against Baltimore that earned them their first AFC North title since 2020, this time there was no late-game magic from Rodgers and the Steelers. Instead, Mike Tomlin's postseason losing streak hit seven, tying Marvin Lewis of the Bengals for the longest playoff skid by an NFL coach. While the NFL's longest-tenured coach is all but assured of returning for a 20th season if he wants, Pittsburgh heads into yet another offseason likely searching for another quarterback and answers to a playoff drought whose weight seems to grow by the year. |
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Texans | Houston rides dominant defense to Divisional Round Tue Jan 13, 12:15 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 32 passes for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wild Card Weekend. Stroud also fumbled five times, losing two. RB Woody Marks ran the ball 19 times for 112 yards and a touchdown. RB Nick Chubb had 10 carries for 48 yards. WR Christian Kirk tallied eight receptions (on nine targets) for 144 yards and a score. WR Jayden Higgins finished with three catches for 39 yards, and WR Xavier Hutchinson managed 21 yards on two grabs. WR Jaylin Noel was targeted once but did not have a catch. TE Dalton Schultz caught three of four targeted passes for 12 yards. S Jalen Pitre had a team-high seven tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss. DT Sheldon Rankins had 1 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery that he returned for a score. S Calen Bullock had three solo tackles and an interception that was taken back for a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: The Texans will take on the Patriots in a Divisional Playoff game Sunday afternoon. Houston heads to New England as the hottest team in the NFL with a quarterback who will be eager for a chance at a reprieve and a defense that can keep a game close against any opponent. The injury status of Nico Collins, who suffered a concussion in Pittsburgh, will merit our attention. |
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Texans | Nico Collins in the concussion protocol Tue Jan 13, 12:08 AM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) has been downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to concussion. He finished the game with three receptions for 21 yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: With a trip to Foxboro to take on the Patriots this Sunday, Collins will need to clear the protocol to be available. |
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Texans | Justin Watson out due to concussion Tue Jan 13, 12:07 AM
Houston Texans WR Justin Watson (concussion) suffered a concussion in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he will not return.
| Footballguys view: Watson will have to clear the NFL's five-step protocol to be cleared for Sunday's Divisional Playoff game against the Patriots. |
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Texans | Nico Collins carted off for evaluation Mon Jan 12, 10:34 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) left the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half due to a concussion.
| Footballguys view: Collins needed to be redirected by the training staff to the sidelines, as he was confused, per the telecast. The wideout was taken to the blue medical tent before being carted off. The Texans subsequently ruled him out. |
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Packers | Devonte Wyatt continues to recover Mon Jan 12, 10:17 PM
Green Bay Packers DL Devonte Wyatt (fibula, ankle) said Monday, Jan. 12, that he fractured his fibula and tore ligaments in his ankle on Thanksgiving in Detroit. He hopes to be ready for training camp.
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Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (concussion) has passed concussion protocol, and he has returned to the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (concussion) left the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half to be evaluated for concussion. Officially, he is listed as questionable to return.
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UFL | QB list for 2026 season released Mon Jan 12, 09:27 PM
United Football League has released its list of quarterbacks for the 2026 season. Birmingham will have QBs Matt Corral, Taylor Elgersma and Jaren Hall, Columbus will have QBs Jalan McClendon, Jalen Morten and Clayton Tune, Dallas will have QBs Luis Perez and Austin Reed, DC will have QBs Jordan Ta'amu, Mike DiLiello and Spencer Sanders, Houston will have QB Hunter Dekkers and Donovan Smith, Louisville will have QBs Jason Bean and Chandler Rogers, Orlando will have QB Jack Plummer and Dorian Thompson-Robinson and St. Louis will have QBs Michael Pratt, Brandon Silvers and Ben Woolridge.
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Texans | Jaylen Reed questionable to return Mon Jan 12, 08:44 PM
Houston Texans S Jaylen Reed (knee) left the AFC Wild Card game Monday, Jan. 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter due to an apparent right injury, and he is listed as questionable to return.
Link to story Chargers | Rashawn Slater plans to return for training camp Mon Jan 12, 07:50 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Rashawn Slater (knee) said Monday, Jan. 12 that his recovery from a ruptured left patellar tendon is ahead of schedule, and he plans to be back for training camp at left tackle.
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Rams | Kam Curl, Nate Landman join exclusive club Mon Jan 12, 07:40 PM
Los Angeles Rams S Kamren Curl and LB Nathan Landman each had a total of 10 tackles in the NFC Wild Card game win against the Carolina Panthers, becoming the first pair of Rams teammates to record at least 10 total stops in the same playoff game since Mark Barron and Lamarcus Joyner in the NFC Wild Card round against the Atlanta Falcons in 2017.
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Commanders | Von Miller ended up with nine sacks Mon Jan 12, 07:32 PM
Washington Commanders LB Von Miller recorded nine sacks in the regular season, his most in a single season since 2021 when he split 15 games between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams.
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Chargers | Khalil Mack mulling over future Mon Jan 12, 07:27 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Khalil Mack said Monday, Jan. 12 that he is still processing the AFC Wild Card game loss to the New England Patriots, and mulling over his future. He'll be a free-agent for the second time in his career, and said he still wants to retire a champion.
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Texans | Wild Card Weekend Houston Texans inactives Mon Jan 12, 06:57 PM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Alijah Huzzie, RB Jawhar Jordan, WR Braxton Berrios, QB Graham Mertz, LB Christian Harris and OG Juice Scruggs inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Steelers | Wild Card Weekend Pittsburgh Steelers inactives Mon Jan 12, 06:56 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared RB Kaleb Johnson, WR Roman Wilson, DT Logan Lee, OT Jack Driscoll, CB Tre Flowers, QB Will Howard and LB Jeremiah Moon inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Eagles | Two receivers sign future deals Mon Jan 12, 05:23 PM
Free-agent WR Danny Gray (Eagles) and WR Quez Watkins (Eagles) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Bills | Jordan Poyer expected to miss playoff game Mon Jan 12, 04:38 PM
Buffalo Bills S Jordan Poyer (hamstring) is considered week-to-week because of the hamstring injury he suffered during the Wild Card playoff game and is not expected to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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Bills | Two players expected back at practice Mon Jan 12, 04:36 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Curtis Samuel (elbow, knee) and DT Ed Oliver (knee, biceps) will have their 21-day practice windows opened up this week, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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Bills | Gabe Davis suffered a torn ACL vs. Jaguars Mon Jan 12, 04:34 PM
Bills HC Sean McDermott told reporters that WR Gabe Davis suffered a torn ACL vs. the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: With Davis out, Keon Coleman and Tyrell Shavers could be asked to play greater roles against the Broncos on Saturday. Remember, the Bills were without RB Ty Johnson (ankle) in Jacksonville, and the team placed wide receiver Joshua Palmer on IR last week. In addition, CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson reported that Shavers (knee) got banged up. None of this is great news for a team playing on a short week. |
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Packers | Green Bay signs several to future contracts Mon Jan 12, 04:28 PM
Free-agent TE McCallan Castles (Packers), TE Drake Dabney (Packers), RB Damien Martinez (Packers), WR Will Sheppard (Packers), RB Pierre Strong (Packers) and TE Messiah Swinson (Packers) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Green Bay Packers Monday, Jan. 12.
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Jets | Mac Dalena signs future deal Mon Jan 12, 04:20 PM
Free-agent WR Mac Dalena (Seahawks) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 12. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Patriots | D'Ernest Johnson let go Mon Jan 12, 04:13 PM
New England Patriots RB D'Ernest Johnson was released Monday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: Johnson joined New England's practice squad midseason and was signed to the 53-man roster in mid-December. He appeared in seven regular-season games for the club. But he played just two special teams snaps in the playoff victory over the Chargers on Sunday night. |
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Rams | Josh Wallace could return to the lineup Mon Jan 12, 04:11 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Josh Wallace (ankle) has a good chance to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson (hamstring) has a good chance to be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson missed the last two games with a hamstring injury that popped up on Friday before the finale against the Arizona Cardinals, but he's making progress, too. Ferguson's return would give the Rams even more talent and depth at an already rich position, with Tyler Higbee back and Colby Parkinson playing well. |
Rams | Kevin Dotson has chance to play in playoff game Mon Jan 12, 04:02 PM
Los Angeles Rams OG Kevin Dotson (ankle) did not play in the Wild Card playoff game, but head coach Sean McVay said he is optimistic that Dotson will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: Dotson has missed the last three games with an ankle injury suffered in the Rams' Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Justin Dedich has been filling in at right guard but Dotson is arguably the Rams' best offensive lineman when healthy. |
Texans | Jaylen Reed back on 53-man roster Mon Jan 12, 02:53 PM
Houston Texans S Jaylen Reed (forearm) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Packers | Tucker Kraft ahead of schedule Mon Jan 12, 01:50 PM
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: The Packers usually require nine months of recovery for players coming off ACL repairs. Kraft will be at 10 months come Week 1 and, as he said, "hopefully bulletproofed by then." At the time of his injury, in the eighth game of the season, Kraft was second on the Packers in receptions with 32, and his 15.3 yards per catch was uncommonly high for a tight end. He led the team in touchdown receptions with six and was TE2 for fantasy purposes through Week 8. We'll be watching his progress closely. |
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Patriots | Christian Gonzalez in protocol Mon Jan 12, 01:34 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: Gonzalez sustained the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 16-3 wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers and did not return to the game. The Patriots will host the winner of Monday night's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans at home on Sunday. Gonzalez will have to make it through the five-step protocol to play. |
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Rams | Ahkello Witherspoon going on injured reserve Mon Jan 12, 01:26 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Ahkello Witherspoon (shoulder) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of the shoulder injury he suffered during the Wild Card playoff game, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: Witherspoon began the season as a starter for the Rams, but he has played only seven games in a secondary that has been repeatedly exposed as the defense's weakest link, with or without his presence. Cobie Durant moved into Witherspoon's starting spot after Week 2, and he kept the spot after Witherspoon's return. Durant had an early interception in the Rams' win at Carolina. The Rams play in Chicago on Sunday. |
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Jets | Bailey Zappe joining Jets Mon Jan 12, 01:16 PM
Free-agent QB Bailey Zappe (Browns) agreed to terms on a Reserve/Future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 12, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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