The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bow...

The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, the conference <a href="https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2025/1/17/football-sun-belt-issues-institutional-fine-and-public-reprimand-to-marshall.aspx">announced</a> Friday.Marshall was impacted by head coach Charles Huff's departure to Southern Miss ahead of the bowl game. The roster was reduced to 41 total players after as many as 36 players entered the transfer portal. Southern Miss alone added 17 former Marshall players.Marshall athletic director Christian Spears accepted the fine and offered an apology to the conference for the late withdrawal from the game, but he stood by the decision, saying it was to "prioritize the health and safety" of the Thundering Herd's players.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We are excited about the dialogue that's happening nationally right now around some rules changes (specifically, a single portal window that would move to January) to make sure that no other institution, ever, has this happen," Spears said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/43457774/sun-belt-fines-marshall-bowl-opt-due-player-exits">Chris Low of ESPN</a>.Louisiana Tech replaced Marshall in the Independence Bowl. Army topped the Bulldogs 27-6.Marshall finished the season with a 10-3 record and won the Sun Belt championship by beating Louisiana before Huff and multiple players left the program.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 29: The Marshall Thundering Herd logo on a football helmet during the game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Joan C. Edwards Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Huntington, West Virginia.

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Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken isn't a fan of interviewing for head coaching ...

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken isn't a fan of interviewing for head coaching vacancies during the postseason."The way the system is set up is unfortunate, but it is what it is," Monken said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43445752/timing-interviews-unfortunate">Jamison Hensley of ESPN</a>. "But I'm excited to play the (Buffalo) Bills. That's where my mind's at."He added: "They've been trying to figure it out. There's no easy way. There's no easy solution, so it is what it is."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Monken interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars' opening Thursday and will reportedly meet with the Chicago Bears on Friday. The Ravens play in Buffalo on Sunday.Head coach candidates on active playoff teams are able to participate in virtual interviews before the end of divisional-round games.Monken spent time in the offseason preparing for potential head coaching interviews."It's a compliment to this organization - our players and our coaches - that other organizations have an interest in myself or any of our coaches," Monken said. "That's just a fact."The Ravens finished the regular season averaging 424.9 yards and 30.5 points per game. Those marks ranked first and third in the NFL, respectively.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 27: Offensive coordinator Todd Monken of the Baltimore Ravens looks on prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Ravens' Monken: 'Unfortunate' timing for head coaching interviews

Hall of Fame quarterback and Monday Night Football commentator Troy Aikman isn't convinced that t...

Hall of Fame quarterback and Monday Night Football commentator Troy Aikman isn't convinced that the Dallas Cowboys' head coaching vacancy is an attractive job."I love the Dallas Cowboys. I played there for 12 years," Aikman said Monday, per <a href="https://x.com/espn/status/1878960565713805806">ESPN</a>. "I wish them well, but to say that it's a coveted job, I'm not sure I necessarily agree with that.The three-time Super Bowl winner added: "Whoever is head coach of that team is certainly going to draw a lot of attention. But I think most football people that take over as a head coach, they want to do it on their terms."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Cowboys <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3188778" href="https://thescore.com/news/3188778">confirmed</a> Monday that Mike McCarthy will not be returning for a sixth season as head coach. Aikman said he was surprised by the decision and that it suggests "there's not a real plan," as the franchise missed out on earlier opportunities to interview candidates.The Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and New York Jets have all started the interviewing process to fill their respective vacancies. The New England Patriots were also in the market for a new head coach before hiring former Tennessee Titans leader Mike Vrabel on Sunday.The Cowboys recently blocked the Chicago Bears from meeting with McCarthy, but he's now expected to meet with the Bears as early as Wednesday, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1878966647236829359">ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer</a> report. The Saints are also reportedly interested in the 61-year-old coach.Dallas finished the 2024 campaign with a 7-10 record. Quarterbacks <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161664" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161664">Trey Lance</a> all started at least one game, as Prescott sustained a season-ending hamstring injury. McCarthy accumulated a 49-35 record with the Cowboys and boasts a 174-112-2 overall record as a head coach.

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 09: ESPN football broadcaster Troy Aikman visits the sidelines before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 9, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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Aikman: 'I'm not sure' Cowboys job is coveted

The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy haven't engaged in serious contract extension tal...

The Dallas Cowboys and head coach Mike McCarthy haven't engaged in serious contract extension talks, sources told <a href="https://www.lonestarlive.com/cowboys/2025/01/sources-cowboys-mike-mccarthy-yet-to-engage-in-substantial-contact-negotiations.html">Lone Star Live's Josh Tolentino</a>.McCarthy and the team's front office are open to an extension but haven't made substantial ground in signing a new deal since they began evaluation talks, Tolentino reports.It was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3185841" href="https://thescore.com/news/3185841">reported</a> Friday that the sides were expected to begin negotiating a new deal. The Cowboys are the lone team that can negotiate with McCarthy until Tuesday. He'll be free to interview and negotiate with other teams Wednesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dallas went 7-10 this season with quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> appearing in eight games before sustaining a season-ending hamstring injury. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65598" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65598">Cooper Rush</a> (eight starts) and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161664" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161664">Trey Lance</a> (one start) took over after Prescott was shelved.McCarthy has posted a 49-35 mark in five seasons with the Cowboys. The 61-year-old owns a 174-112-2 record as a head coach including his nearly 13 years with the Green Bay Packers.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 13: Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on before a game \L at AT&T Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Report: Talks between Cowboys, McCarthy haven't progressed

The Chicago Bears want to interview Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman for their bench boss vac...

The Chicago Bears want to interview Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman for their bench boss vacancy, <a href="https://x.com/nflnetwork/status/1878496502257000741">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a> reports.Freeman has led the Fighting Irish to a 14-1 record this season, including postseason wins over Indiana, Georgia, and Penn State. Notre Dame plays Ohio State for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 20.The 39-year-old owns a 33-9 record since taking over Notre Dame's head coach job ahead of the 2021 Fiesta Bowl.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Freeman joins an extensive list of candidates for the Bears' vacancy. Chicago has reportedly interviewed seven coaches and requested meetings with others, including Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores.The Bears fired head coach Matt Eberflus after Week 13. Eberflus posted a 14-32 record with the club.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 09: Head Coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish watches from the sidelines during the Penn State Nittany Lions versus Notre Dame Fighting Irish College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on January 9, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.

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Report: Bears want to interview Notre Dame's Freeman

The Las Vegas Raiders have "zero interest" in hiring Colorado head coach Deion Sanders as their n...

The Las Vegas Raiders have "zero interest" in hiring Colorado head coach Deion Sanders as their next head coach, a source told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6055060/2025/01/12/raiders-coach-gm-search-tom-brady/">The Athletic's Vic Tafur and Tashan Reed</a>.It was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3187029" href="https://thescore.com/news/3187029">reported</a> earlier this week that Sanders was interested in the role.Sanders has been the Buffaloes' head coach for two seasons. He posted a 4-8 record in 2023 before a 9-4 campaign this season. The team lost the Alamo Bowl to BYU.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Raiders have reportedly scheduled interviews with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, and former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll.Las Vegas has also reportedly requested an interview with Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.The Raiders fired head coach Antonio Pierce after he posted a 4-13 record in his lone season in Las Vegas. The club is also looking for a new general manager after firing Tom Telesco.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 28: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders revs up players during pregame warmups before the football game between the BYU Cougars and Colorado Buffaloes on December 28, 2024, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

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Report: Raiders have 'zero interest' in Colorado's Sanders

The Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns will be designated as home teams fo...

The Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns will be designated as home teams for international games in London next season, the NFL <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/new-york-jets-cleveland-browns-jacksonville-jaguars-2025-nfl-london-games">announced</a> Friday.The Jaguars will play at Wembley Stadium, while the Jets and Browns will take the field at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Opponents and dates will be announced when the full NFL schedule is released.Jacksonville's contest will be the 14th that the franchise has played in London. The team is 7-6 in its previous appearances.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Jets have played four previous international games, including three in London. New York lost 23-17 to the Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.The Browns, meanwhile, are 0-1 in their lone regular-season appearance in London, which took place in 2017 against the Vikings.International games will also be held in Madrid, Spain and Berlin, Germany during the 2025 campaign. Details for those contests will be revealed in the coming weeks.

LONDON, ENG - OCTOBER 06: The NFL London Games logo before the professional NFL football game between the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings on October 6, 2024 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

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Jags, Jets, Browns to be home teams in 2025 London games

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Adam...

Penn State edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a> is declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1877702740039590103">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Carter leads the Big Ten in tackles for loss (22) and sacks (11). He's also tallied 63 total tackles, three pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.The 6-foot-3, 259-pounder earned first-team All-Big Ten and unanimous All-American honors this season. He was also named the Big Ten conference's Defensive Player of the Year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Carter owns 39 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, an interception, 12 deflections, and five forced fumbles in 41 career games.The Philadelphia native played through a shoulder injury in his last collegiate game, a 27-24 loss Thursday to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. He posted five total tackles, a sack, and two tackles for loss.Carter is widely expected to be an early first-round pick in April's draft.

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Defensive End Abdul Carter #11 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after a big play during the Penn State Nittany Lions versus Boise State Broncos College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl on December 31,2024, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

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Penn State's Carter declares for 2025 draft

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck plans to enter the transfer portal, sources told Pete Nakos of On...

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck plans to enter the transfer portal, sources told <a href="https://www.on3.com/news/georgia-bulldogs-quarterback-carson-beck-expected-to-enter-transfer-portal/">Pete Nakos of On3</a>.Beck had <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3172384" href="https://thescore.com/news/3172384">declared</a> for the 2025 NFL Draft in late December but will instead remain in college for a sixth year.The 6-foot-4, 215-pound passer threw for 3,485 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions this season. A UCL injury that required surgery cut Beck's season short and forced him to miss Georgia's loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Beck appeared sparingly in his first three seasons before taking over as the Bulldogs' starter in 2023. He's thrown for 7,912 yards, 58 touchdowns, and 20 picks in 39 career games.

ATLANTA, GA DECEMBER 07: Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) drops back to pass during the SEC Championship game between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs on December 7th, 2024 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Report: Georgia's Beck entering portal after declaring for draft

Former Arizona cornerback Tacario Davis has committed to Washington, he told On3's Hayes Fawcett....

Former Arizona cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173160" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173160">Tacario Davis</a> has committed to Washington, he told <a href="https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1876720186746605920">On3's Hayes Fawcett</a>.Davis will reunite with his former head coach Jedd Fisch. Fisch coached the Wildcats from 2021-23 before leaving for Washington last year.Davis was one of the transfer portal's most sought-after players. The star cover man has tallied 22 pass deflections and 76 total tackles in 30 career games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 20-year-old was named a second-team All-Big 12 selection in 2024.Davis joins a Washington program that went 6-7 last season. The Huskies posted a 4-5 mark in conference play in their first campaign in the Big Ten.

MANHATTAN, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 13: Tacario Davis #1 of the Arizona Wildcats defends during a game against Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 13, 2024 in Manhattan, Kansas.

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Arizona transfer Davis commits to Washington

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery is expected to be available for the team's divisional...

Detroit Lions running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/112122" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/112122">David Montgomery</a> is expected to be available for the team's divisional-round matchup, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday, including <a href="https://x.com/ttwentyman/status/1876716007676432883">team reporter Tim Twentyman</a>.Montgomery missed the Lions' last three games with a knee injury.The 27-year-old tallied 775 yards and 12 touchdowns on 185 carries this season. He also recorded 36 receptions for 341 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/138620" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/138620">Craig Reynolds</a> earned extra snaps behind lead back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188196" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188196">Jahmyr Gibbs</a> in Montgomery's absence, but Reynolds is expected to revert to a depth role when the Iowa State product returns.The Lions captured the NFC's top seed by defeating the Minnesota Vikings in their regular-season finale and will host the conference's lowest remaining seed after the wild-card round.

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 05: David Montgomery #5 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 5, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Lions expect Montgomery to be available for divisional round

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is day-to-day with a foot contusion that he sustained in ...

Detroit Lions cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199762" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199762">Terrion Arnold</a> is day-to-day with a foot contusion that he sustained in the team's regular-season finale Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876701698988658691">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Arnold, who was carted off with the injury, had his X-rays return negative, according to Rapoport. The Lions earned a first-round bye when they defeated the Vikings for the NFC's No. 1 seed.The 21-year-old has appeared in 16 games (15 starts) since being drafted 24th overall in 2024. Arnold tallied 60 total tackles, 10 pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in the regular season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arnold has surrendered 660 yards and four touchdowns on 50 completions, per <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArnoTe00.htm">Pro Football Reference</a>. He's also been flagged 11 times for 167 yards.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Terrion Arnold #0 of the Detroit Lions looks on during an NFL Football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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Report: Lions' Arnold day-to-day with foot contusion

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced several interview requests for their vacant head coach positio...

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced several interview requests for their vacant head coach position Tuesday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
We have requested to interview the following candidates for our Head Coach vacancy. <a href="https://t.co/pYHk3LnUjI">pic.twitter.com/pYHk3LnUjI</a>— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1876665925145158116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh were among the requests.Moore's Eagles ranked eighth in yards (367.2) and seventh in points (27.2) per game in 2024. The 35-year-old has been an offensive coordinator since 2019. He spent 2019-2022 with the Dallas Cowboys, 2023 with the Los Angeles Chargers, and 2024 with Philly.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Ravens' offense was among the league's most dominant. Baltimore's 424.9 yards per game paced all teams, and the club's 30.5 points per contest ranked third in the NFL. Monken joined the Ravens in 2023 after spending three seasons as Georgia's offensive coordinator.Brady's Bills offense also posted impressive numbers: the unit was second in scoring (30.9) and 10th in yards per game. He led Buffalo to sixth- and fourth-ranked finishes in those respective categories last season.Graham's contract with the Raiders has ended, and he'll also interview for the Cincinnati Bengals' vacant defensive coordinator position, a source told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1876668924273795268">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>. Las Vegas' defense allowed 333.1 yards and 25.5 points per game this season.Saleh, 45, was fired by the Jets after Week 5 of the 2024 campaign. He posted a 20-36 record during his time with New York. The Jets' defense has ranked in the top four in yards allowed each of the last three seasons.Earlier reports indicated the franchise's interest in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182383" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182383">Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182372" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182372">Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn</a>, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen.

LONDON, ENG - OCTOBER 01: Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan walks on the sidelines before the NFL international series game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons on October 1, 2023 at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom.

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Jaguars announce several coach interview requests

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben John...

The Jacksonville Jaguars requested an interview with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coach job, the team announced Tuesday.Multiple teams have reportedly expressed interest in Johnson. The 38-year-old led the Lions' offense to a franchise record in points scored in 2024. Detroit also ranked second in total yards (409.5) and first in points (33.2) per game this season.Under now-fired coach Doug Pederson, the Jaguars averaged 306.2 yards and 18.8 points per contest this campaign, which placed 25th and 26th in the league, respectively.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Johnson is allowed to interview virtually this week with the Lions on a bye after securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC.Jacksonville is also interested in speaking with Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876636921688133866">Rapoport</a> reports.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 20: Ben Johnson offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions looks on during warmups before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Jaguars request meeting with Lions' Johnson

The Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints have scheduled vir...

The Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and New Orleans Saints have scheduled virtual interviews with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876626817794408741">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a> reports.The Jaguars <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3132182" href="https://thescore.com/news/3132182">fired</a> head coach Doug Pederson on Monday after posting a 4-13 record in his third season with the club. General manager Trent Baalke was retained, however. Jacksonville confirmed Tuesday that the team has requested an interview with Glenn.The Jets have reportedly requested a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181512" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181512">multitude</a> of interviews with various candidates. Glenn is among the first to schedule a meeting with the team thanks to the Lions' playoff bye.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Bears and Saints have put in several requests each, too. Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is among those who are reportedly setting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182369" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182369">interviews</a> with the teams.Glenn is one of the hiring season's most sought-after candidates after leading the league's seventh-ranked scoring unit despite a plethora of injuries.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Report: Jaguars, Jets, Bears, Saints set interviews with Glenn

The Chicago Bears will interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday, a s...

The Chicago Bears will interview former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel on Wednesday, a source told <a href="https://x.com/DougKyed/status/1876623056518705400">Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald</a>.The New Orleans Saints are also scheduling an interview with Vrabel for their vacancy, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1876625286860873862">MMQB's Albert Breer</a>.Vrabel spent six seasons leading the Titans, posting a 54-45 record from 2018-2023. He was named Coach of the Year in 2021 after leading Tennessee to the AFC's No. 1 seed despite using an NFL-record 91 different players during the season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 49-year-old made three playoff appearances and recorded two postseason wins during his tenure with the Titans. Tennessee made it to the AFC Championship Game in 2019 before falling to the Kansas City Chiefs.Vrabel is expected to be one of the top candidates to land a head coaching job this offseason after spending the 2024 campaign as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns.The Bears have also reportedly requested interviews with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181782" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181782">Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181465" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181465">Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson</a>, and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, among others.New Orleans reportedly requested interviews with multiple coaches, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181559" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181559">Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady</a>. The Saints and Bears apparently have meetings scheduled with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

BEREA, OHIO - AUGUST 14: Coaching and personnel consultant Mike Vrabel of the Cleveland Browns watches a drill during a joint training camp practice with the Minnesota Vikings at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 14, 2024 in Berea, Ohio.

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Report: Bears, Saints scheduling interviews with Vrabel

The New York Jets have requested to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik f...

The New York Jets have requested to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head coach vacancy, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876287602120335390">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The Jets have also requested to speak with <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876290675018473509">Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith</a> and <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876292048011383291">Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady</a>, Rapoport reports.<a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1876295265017360721">Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph</a> and <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1876298980352721284">Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy</a> are also drawing interest from the Jets, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York has also requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1876306101647663350">MMQB's Albert Breer</a>.Slowik, 37, interviewed for multiple openings last season. The Texans offense wasn't as explosive as it was in 2023, averaging 21.9 points and 319.7 yards per game this season. Both marks ranked in the bottom half of the league.Smith's Steelers offense was comparable this season. The 42-year-old's unit posted 319.4 yards and 22.4 points per contest. Smith recorded three consecutive 7-10 seasons as the Atlanta Falcons' head coach from 2021-23.The Bills' offense was one of the NFL's most explosive. Brady's unit ranked 10th in yards (359.1) and second in points (30.9) per game.Denver's defense ranked seventh in yards allowed (317.1) and third in points surrendered (18.3) per game under Joseph. The 52-year-old was the Broncos' head coach from 2017-18, recording an 11-21 mark.Nagy, 46, also has previous head coaching experience. He went 34-31 as the Chicago Bears' bench boss from 2018-21 before joining the Chiefs in 2022. K.C. posted 327.6 yards and 22.6 points per game this campaign.Flores' defense ranked fifth in scoring, allowing 19.5 points per game this season. The Vikings were also tied for the league's most takeaways (33). Flores is another candidate with head coaching experience, owning a 24-25 record from his time as the Miami Dolphins' head coach (2019-21).New York is scheduled to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181484" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181484">speak</a> with former head coach Rex Ryan, has requested interviews with <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1876304056005939205">49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese</a> and <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1876313786069786695">Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown</a>, and is expected to request an interview with <a href="http://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1876266146153783763">Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn</a>, according to Schefter.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Jets reportedly request multiple head coach interviews

Rex Ryan is very confident he's the best option to take over the New York Jets' head coach openin...

Rex Ryan is very confident he's the best option to take over the New York Jets' head coach opening."Absolutely I (believe I'll be the Jets' next head coach)," Ryan said Monday to <a href="https://x.com/DRonESPN/status/1876253387634975088">ESPN New York's Rick DiPietro and Dave Rothenberg</a>. "The reason I think I'm going to get it is because I'm the best guy, and it ain't close."Ryan previously served as the Jets' head coach from 2009-2014. He posted a 46-50 record with New York and won four playoff games. Ryan took over as the Buffalo Bills' head coach the following season and was fired after Week 16 in the 2016 campaign. He posted a 15-16 mark with the Bills.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ryan's confident comments echo previous statements that he's made about his fit with the Jets."The thing that you have to do, you have to connect with the football team, you have to connect with your fanbase, and the way they play. That's the most important thing," Ryan said.The 62-year-old is scheduled to interview for the job Tuesday.New York fired former head coach Robert Saleh after Week 5. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich took over as the team's interim head coach and went 3-9 to see the Jets finish the 2024 campaign 5-12.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 26: Former NFL coach & ESPN analyst Rex Ryan of 'ESPN's Sunday's NFL Countdown' speaks onstage during the ESPN portion of the 2017 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 26, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California.

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The Chicago Bears have requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and...

The Chicago Bears have requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head coach opening, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1876265032662851650">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is also drawing interest from the Bears, a source told <a href="https://x.com/CameronWolfe/status/1876369330088366235">NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe</a>.The Bears fired Matt Eberflus on Nov. 29 and closed the campaign at 5-12. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown finished the season as Chicago's interim head coach.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Detroit's offense finished the regular season second in total yards (409.5) and passing yards per game (263.2), sixth in rushing yards per game, and first in points per contest (33.2). The Bears' best ranking among those categories was 25th in rushing.Johnson has been rumored to be interested in the Bears' opening.Glenn, meanwhile, coached an injury-depleted Lions defense that finished seventh in points per game (20.1). The unit also tallied 24 takeaways, tied for 10th in the league.The New York Jets and New Orleans Saints are also expected to request an interview with Glenn, per <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1876266146153783763">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Flores, meanwhile, led a Vikings defense that allowed 335.4 yards and 19.5 points per game. Those marks ranked 16th and fifth in the league, respectively.Chicago has also requested permission to interview Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876295050038296671">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>. The 37-year-old has served as the Cardinals' play-caller over the past two seasons.Additionally, the Bears have requested to speak with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1876336948643873082">Rapoport</a>. Kafka began his NFL coaching career in 2017. The 37-year-old took the Giants' coordinator job in 2022.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 29: Defensive coordinator Brian Flores of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to a game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Bears reportedly make several head coach interview requests

The New York Giants are retaining head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, team pr...

The New York Giants are retaining head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, team president John Mara announced Monday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Statement from Giants President John Mara <a href="https://t.co/NwetfGG2In">pic.twitter.com/NwetfGG2In</a>— New York Giants (@Giants) <a href="https://twitter.com/Giants/status/1876260677486321866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Daboll has posted an 18-32-1 mark since taking over as head coach in 2022. His record has worsened each season, posting nine, six, and three wins, respectively.Schoen also joined the team in 2022 after five seasons as the Buffalo Bills' assistant general manager.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Giants' 3-14 mark this season earned them the third overall pick in the 2025 draft.New York has posted just two winning seasons since 2016.

10 November 2024, Bavaria, Munich: American Football, NFL, Carolina Panthers - New York Giants, Matchday 10, Main Round at the Allianz Arena: Coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants takes part in a press conference after the game. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

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Giants retaining Daboll, Schoen

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