Roquan Smith A Candidate For Contract Extension

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is an obvious candidate to receive a new deal. He'll turn 25 this year, is the leader of the defense and is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl-quality seasons. Smith will play the 2022 season under the fifth-year option at $9.735 million guaranteed, but a new contract could reduce his salary […]

Von Miller Expected To Explore His Options In Free Agency

Los Angeles Rams pass-rusher Von Miller is fully expected to explore free agency this offseason. Miller has enjoyed his time in Los Angeles after being acquired in a trade from the Denver Broncos at midseason and just won the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, so a return is possible. But with this […]

Aaron Donald Considering Retirement

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is mulling retirement. During the Super Bowl LVI pregame show, NBC's Rodney Harrison revealed that Donaldson would consider calling it quits if L.A. were to defeat the Bengals on Sunday. However, a lot could change ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, regardless if the Rams are successful in capturing […]

Rams Elevate Eric Weddle From Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Rams elevated defensive back Eric Weddle to the team's active roster from their practice squad ahead of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals. He racked up nine tackles in the NFC Championship Game win over the San Francisco 49ers. The 37-year-old came out of retirement to join the Rams ahead of […]

Tyrann Mathieu Wants A Four-Year Deal

Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu wants a four-year deal in free agency, but the Chiefs might only want to go two years to re-sign him. The starting line for a new contract could be at $16 million per year. But in free agency, Mathieu could be offered a deal worth $18 million […]

Micah Parsons Wins Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons unanimously won the 2021 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year award on Thursday night. The 12th overall pick in 2021, Parsons had one of the most dominant rookie seasons in NFL history, setting a franchise rookie record with 13 sacks while tying for the league lead with 20 tackles […]

T.J. Watt Takes Home Defensive Player Of The Year Honors

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was named the 2021 Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday. The 27-year-old pass-rusher was the most disruptive defensive player last season when it came to putting heat on the opposing quarterback. Watt tied the single-season sack record with 22.5 sacks and also recorded 64 total tackles, which […]

Saints Set To Hire Dennis Allen As Next Head Coach

The New Orleans Saints are on track to promote defensive coordinator Dennis Allen to their head coach position, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Allen would take the place of longtime head coach Sean Payton, who stepped down from his role last month. Allen has previous head coaching experience, having led the then-Oakland Raiders to a […]

Mike McDaniel Agrees To Become Dolphins Head Coach

San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has agreed to be the new head coach of the Dolphins. The 38-year-old spent the last five seasons with the Niners, serving as the run game coordinator before spending his final year in his most recent position. He will certainly have his work cut out for him as […]

Jalen Ramsey Absent From Friday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) didn't practice Friday. He is dealing with a shoulder injury and was designated as questionable on Friday's injury report. He did not participate in practice this week, but the shoulder issue isn't expected to keep him out of the Super Bowl versus the Cincinnati Bengals. It's unclear […]

Harold Landry Wants To Stay With Titans

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent outside linebacker Harold Landry made it clear on Thursday that he would like to re-sign with the team this offseason. The second-round pick in 2018 finished the 2021 regular season with 12 sacks, which ranked 10th in the NFL and led the team. Landry also led the Titans with 14 tackles […]

Titans Want To Keep Harold Landry

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson said that the team wants to keep impending free-agent outside linebacker Harold Landry after he made great strides during his 12-sack season in 2021. "I think Harold wants to be (with us), not to speak for him," Robinson said. "We are going to do everything we can to try […]

Nick Bosa Playing On Sunday Night

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa will play on Sunday night against the Rams. Bosa was listed on the injury report earlier in the week because of a personal matter but did practice on Thursday and Friday. The 24-year-old was instrumental in helping lift the Niners past the Packers during the Divisional-Round, finishing with […]

Josh McDaniels Hired By Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as its new head coach. McDaniels was one of the most sought-after coaching candidates for years by a number of teams after spending over a decade in New England, helping the Patriots capture six Super Bowls during his tenure. The 45-year-old will have his […]

Darrel Williams, Tyrann Mathieu Active For AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (toe) and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu (concussion) are officially active and will play in the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Williams was inactive for last Sunday's Divisional-Round win versus the Buffalo Bills but is all systems go against the Bengals after practicing in a limited fashion […]

Damon Arnette Arrested, Released From Futures Deal

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Damon Arnette was released Saturday after having been arrested Friday night on charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The Chiefs added the former first-round pick to the organization on a futures deal, hoping that he could contribute come the 2022 season; a zero-tolerance policy was reportedly added to the deal, […]

Devin McCourty Undergoes Minor Thumb Surgery

New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty (thumb) underwent a minor procedure on his right thumb. After mulling over retirement recently, the Patriots safety is planning on playing in 2022. The 34-year-old will become a free agent during the off-season, but there's a chance he could return to New England. McCourty racked up 60 tackles […]

Denver Finalizing Deal To Hire Nathaniel Hackett As Head Coach

The Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as the team's head coach. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, talks heated up with Denver on Wednesday night as Hackett planned to interview for the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching job Thursday. The 42-year-old has spent the last […]

Sean Payton Steps Down As Saints Head Coach

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton announced Tuesday that he would be leaving his position ahead of the 2022 season. Payton took over head-coaching duties with New Orleans in '06 and ultimately led the team to nine playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl XLIV victory. His tenure with the Saints included compiling a 152-89 […]

Chiefs Defense Expects To Have Tyrann Mathieu Back Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (concussion) was forced from Sunday's win over Buffalo during the first quarter after entering concussion protocol. But reportedly, the Chiefs are looking at having their Pro Bowl safety back in the mix for the AFC Championship Game, a major boon to a secondary that was picked apart in Mathieu's […]

Tyrann Mathieu Done For Remainder Of The Divisional Round

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (concussion) will not return to Sunday's game versus the visiting Bills. The defensive specialist suffered the injury during the first quarter, and after going to the locker room for an evaluation, he now finds himself in concussion protocol. The 29-year-old led the team in interceptions while ranking fourth in […]

Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus Activated From IR

The Green Bay Packers activated outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (back) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (biceps) from Injured Reserve on Friday. Both Smith and Mercilus will be available for the team's Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening. Smith hasn't played since Week 1, while Mercilus has been out since Week […]

Nick Bosa Cleared To Play Saturday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa has cleared the league's concussion protocol and doesn't carry an injury designation into Saturday's game against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round. Bosa was trending this way after getting in a full practice on Thursday, but it's now official after he was initially listed as questionable […]

Za'Darius Smith Expected To Be Activated For Saturday's Game

The Green Bay Packers are expected to activate Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith (back) from Injured Reserve for Saturday's Divisional Round game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. Smith has been working his way back with an eye towards returning for the playoffs, and it will be his first game action since Week […]

Trey Hendrickson Will Play Against Titans

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that defensive end Trey Hendrickson (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play in the Divisional Round against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. Hendrickson suffered a concussion in the wild-card win over the Las Vegas Raiders, but he was able to practice in full on Wednesday […]

Nick Bosa Listed As Questionable For Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers star pass-rusher Nick Bosa (concussion) was able to put in a full practice on Thursday, but he is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said things are looking good for Bosa to clear the concussion protocol and play on […]

Nick Bosa Misses Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (concussion) was unable to practice on Tuesday after suffering a concussion in Sunday's wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys. The good news for the 49ers defense is that linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) received good MRI results and is confident that he will be able to play on Saturday […]

Budda Baker Released From The Hospital Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion), who was taken off the field on a stretcher after a scary collision with running back Cam Akers late in the third quarter of Monday night's wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, was released from a local hospital on Tuesday after being cleared by doctors. Baker said that […]

Trey Hendrickson Able To Practice Tuesday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (concussion) was able to get in a limited practice on Tuesday after he suffered a concussion in the wild-card win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Saturday. Barring a setback this week, Hendrickson could pass through the league's concussion protocol and be able to play this Saturday in the […]

Budda Baker Suffers Scary Injury Monday Night

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (head, neck) suffered a scary injury in the second half of Monday night's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams. Baker took a hard hit from Rams running back Cam Akers near the goal line and appeared to lose consciousness on the play. Baker was immobilized and stretchered off the […]