The Minnesota Vikings aren't dreading any offseason decisions about the future of the quarterback...

The Minnesota Vikings aren't dreading any offseason decisions about the future of the quarterback position. Instead, they are looking forward to it.General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah believes the team has a good problem by having two options in either the veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98048" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98048">Sam Darnold</a>, who is slated to be a free agent, or the returning <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a>."You're making decisions under uncertainty," Adofo-Mensah told reporters, including <a href="https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-vikings-kwesi-adofo-mensah-kevin-oconnell-quarterbacks-sam-darnold-jj-mccarthy/601206827">Andrew Krammer of The Minnesota Star Tribune</a>. "Once you find a course of action, it's about how you go about your plan. How you show up every day and get the best version of whoever you decide to go with at quarterback. How does that fit into your long-term picture? Contract structure? All those things will go into our plan.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm excited to have those conversations because I think we have a lot of good options. At the most important position in our sport, I think that's a great thing."Darnold signed a one-year contract last offseason and turned his opportunity into a career season, throwing for a personal-best 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns while compiling a 14-3 record. Despite this success, his campaign ended on a sour note as he struggled in a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions and a playoff defeat to the Los Angeles Rams."Incredible football for us. Won a lot of big games," Adofo-Mensah said of Darnold. "We're talking about games where he won them for us. There were a lot of games where he was a win-because-of type of player. You also have to net that with all of (the games) in totality."The Vikings face the dilemma of deciding whether to retain Darnold either via an extension or franchise tag or allowing him to enter free agency. That would give the starter's job to McCarthy, who Minnesota selected 10th overall in 2024 but missed the season after meniscus surgery.Adofo-Mensah said McCarthy has been progressing well in his return, and head coach Kevin O'Connell added the 21-year-old QB is in position to be "right where we hoped he would be at this point," according to <a href="https://x.com/BenGoessling/status/1879969248392495156">Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune</a>."He's on the field, throwing and training," the general manger said, according to <a href="https://x.com/WillRagatz/status/1879958404351053999">Will Ragatz of Bring Me The Sports</a>. "He looks great. You talk about a kid who's just obsessed with football and loves being around the game. We're excited about what we have in him. We're excited about this offseason for him."O'Connell, who has won 13 or more games in two of his three seasons as head coach, <a href="https://x.com/BenGoessling/status/1879966386497167538">noted</a> that he wants to sign an extension with the Vikings this offseason. His contract expires after the 2025 campaign.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 29: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah general manager 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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The Dallas Cowboys requested to speak to Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore about their head coaching vacancy, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1879919399773311009">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo</a> report.The interview is expected to take place at some point this weekend before the Eagles' divisional-round game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1879928707588235653">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Moore began his NFL coaching career with Dallas. He spent the 2018 season as the Cowboys' quarterbacks coach and the next four seasons (2019-22) as their offensive coordinator.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Moore and the Cowboys mutually parted ways after the 2022 campaign. He served as offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 before taking the same position with the Eagles this season.His best year in charge of the Cowboys' offense was 2021 when his unit led the NFL in points scored and yardage. In four of his six seasons as an offensive coordinator, Moore's offense ranked in the top 10 in scoring.He entered the NFL as an undrafted free-agent quarterback in 2012 and finished his playing career with the Cowboys before transitioning to coaching. He appeared in three games with Dallas - making two starts - and threw for four touchdowns to six interceptions.Dallas split with former head coach Mike McCarthy on Monday after five seasons together. The NFC East franchise spoke with Colorado head coach Deion Sanders about the job and is also reportedly interested in Robert Saleh and Leslie Frazier.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 29: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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It took only one season for rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> to make believers out of the Denver Broncos' brass. "I think there were a lot of things to be encouraged about," head coach Sean Payton said of his quarterback Wednesday. "His movement skills, some of the things, maybe, that we didn’t even see or forecast coming. His decision-making. He's extremely accurate."Payton added, "I think it's all in front of him. I’ve said this before, I think we’ve found that player that can lead us and be what we need relative to having the success we're used to having. I think we’ve found it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nix led the Broncos back to the playoffs in his rookie season, ending a nine-year drought. The No. 12 pick completed 66.3% of his passes for 29 touchdowns to 12 interceptions.Broncos owner Greg Penner echoed Payton's beliefs, stating he was "incredibly impressed" by Nix's poise. "It never seemed like any moment was too big for him," Penner explained. "We had some big moments this year. He battled throughout games and never saw him give up or let up, even when things were not going our way. He's got all the physical traits that you need to be a great quarterback. Mentally, he is sharp. The players respond to him. His teammates love him."Penner wasn't shy to share his objective for 2025 as Nix enters his second year, telling reporters that the team's "absolute goal next year is to win our division.""Absolutely, yes," Penner said when asked if Denver was close to competing for a division title. "I mean we could have very easily been 2-0 against the Chiefs this year."The Broncos won 10 games in 2024, finishing third in the AFC West. They went 1-1 against the division-winning Chiefs, with a 38-0 win against Kansas City's backups in Week 18 and a two-point loss in Week 10.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos calls out the play in the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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UFC fighter Conor McGregor has been sued for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman after a 2023 NBA Finals game in Miami, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/43426903/conor-mcgregor-accused-sexual-assault-civil-lawsuit">ESPN's Michael Rothstein</a>.The lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday by a 49-year-old woman, asserts that McGregor "intentionally engaged in unlawful sexual contact" without "consent or permission" in a bathroom of the Kaseya Center on June 9, 2023, after Game 4 between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. McGregor injured the Heat's mascot during a skit at halftime, and the lawsuit also claims that arena staff committed gross negligence, in part by overserving him.The woman filed an incident report with Miami's police department on June 11 about the alleged sexual assault, though the Florida State Attorney's Office elected not to pursue charges in October 2023.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>McGregor began talking to the woman inside the Courtside Club, according to the lawsuit. When she left, a member of McGregor's entourage met the woman, told her, "Conor told me to come get you" and then took her by the wrist, the lawsuit continues. The woman allegedly asked to be let go but was denied. According to the lawsuit, McGregor then grabbed her by the wrist, brought her into the bathroom, and led her into a stall.Arena security and/or staff blocked the woman's acquaintance from following them, and then McGregor assaulted the woman inside the bathroom stall, the lawsuit states.The woman's attorney, Jim Dunn, told ESPN that his client's "main goal in filing this suit is to raise awareness and encourage others to report sexual assault.""After a thorough investigation at the time, the state's attorney concluded that there was no case to pursue," McGregor's attorney, Barbara Llanes, said in a statement to ESPN. "Almost two years and at least three lawyers later, the plaintiff has a new false story. We are confident that this case too will be dismissed."The suit says that arena staff acted with gross negligence and "had chargeable knowledge of a heightened risk of battery being carried out" by McGregor but continued to serve him alcohol anyway. The man portraying Heat mascot Burnie later went to the hospital after McGregor punched him twice on the court during a halftime promotional routine for a pain relief spray."The special treatment of (McGregor) by allowing him to pour his own alcoholic drinks as well as the failure to cut (McGregor's) access to alcoholic beverages off after he was overserved demonstrates a conscious disregard for the safety (of) patrons similarly situated to and including (the plaintiff),” the lawsuit says, according to <a href="https://frontofficesports.com/conor-mcgregor-miami-heat-assault-lawsuit/">Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports</a>.The lawsuit is asking for medical treatment costs, compensatory damages, and other relief from the Heat and McGregor, per Rothstein.A civil jury in Ireland <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3136180" href="https://thescore.com/news/3136180">found</a> McGregor liable last November for sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel penthouse Dec. 9, 2018.

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor outside the High Court in Dublin, where he is appearing for a personal injury case against him. Nikita Hand, who is also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, alleges she was raped by McGregor in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Picture date: Thursday November 21, 2024.

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Texas quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/166550" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/166550">Quinn Ewers</a> will forgo his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, his agent, Ron Slavin, told <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1879565776090550745">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🤘🏼 <a href="https://t.co/V5H8sJbaWM">pic.twitter.com/V5H8sJbaWM</a>— Quinn Ewers (@QuinnEwers) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuinnEwers/status/1879566077887455646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Ewers' decision comes at the deadline for eligible college players to declare their intention to go pro.The Texas signal-caller led the Longhorns to the College Football Playoff during his final collegiate season, losing to Ohio State in the semifinals.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Ewers went 21-5 as a starter over his last two seasons with Texas, making the CFP in both years. The Longhorns went winless in the CFP in 2023 but notched two playoff victories in Ewers' final campaign over Clemson and Arizona State.He passed for 3,472 yards with 31 touchdowns to 12 interceptions this past season. Ewers ends his Texas career with 27 wins in 35 starts and a total of 9,128 yards, 68 passing scores, and 24 picks.Ewers joins a 2025 quarterback class that also includes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/247" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/247">Cam Ward</a>, among others.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 7: Quinn Ewers #3 of the Texas Longhorns passes during the first quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> was devastated to hear that the franchise would not be retaining head coach Mike McCarthy."(I'm) obviously very sad because of the relationships we had with coach McCarthy and everything he's done for our program," Parsons said Tuesday on "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPYnS_NYoFA&amp;list=PLoqDIJHlyN3PWwUI1VDMbexYOQp2PtHur&amp;index=2">The Edge</a>" podcast. "Three straight 12-5 seasons, playoff appearances, and obviously an unfortunate year due to injuries and things like that. It is devastating."Coach Mike is a great father, great coach. One of the most winningest coaches. He's always been good to us as a unit, coaches, players. So, you know, losing a great coach like Mike hurts."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> also said he was "bummed" when he heard the news, according to <a href="https://alldlls.com/dak-prescott-bummed-about-mike-mccarthy-cowboys-ouster/">Clarence Hill of All DLLS</a>.After five seasons with McCarthy on the sideline, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced Monday that it "became mutually clear that it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction."The Cowboys elected to have McCarthy coach out the final season of his contract in 2024 and could not come to an agreement ahead of Jan. 14 when his exclusive negotiating window with the franchise expired. McCarthy went 7-10 his final year, though Dallas was plagued by injuries. Since parting ways with McCarthy, the Cowboys have been in contact with Pro Football Hall of Famer and current Colorado coach Deion Sanders. While Sanders <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3189132" href="https://thescore.com/news/3189132">called</a> the discussions "intriguing," he noted he loves coaching in Colorado. Dallas is also interested in former New York Jets boss Robert Saleh, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1879562534891778386">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 05: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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The Indianapolis Colts will be part of the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Berlin, Germany, the league announced Wednesday. The Colts, who'll serve as the home team at Olympic Stadium, will discover their opponent when the NFL officially releases the 2025 schedule later this year."The NFL is making history in Berlin, and the Colts are proud to be part of this landmark event in one of the world's most historic cities," Colts owner Jim Irsay said in a statement. "The NFL has become a global brand, and we're looking forward to growing American football in Germany and expanding Colts Nation's footprint around the world."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Additionally, two NFL games will be held in London and one in Madrid during the 2025 season.Five international games took place in 2024, with three in London and one in each of Munich and Sao Paulo.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 05: The Indianapolis Colts huddle up against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Six teams suffered the bittersweet fate of making the postseason but failing to advance past the first test.Here's the biggest offseason priority for every franchise that was eliminated in the wild-card round.<h3>Los Angeles Chargers</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765159/cropped_GettyImages-2193461757.jpg?ts=1736808627" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765159/w220xh124_GettyImages-2193461757.jpg?ts=1736808627 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765159/w320xh180_GettyImages-2193461757.jpg?ts=1736808627 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765159/w640xh360_GettyImages-2193461757.jpg?ts=1736808627 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765159/w768xh432_GettyImages-2193461757.jpg?ts=1736808627 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765159/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2193461757.jpg?ts=1736808627 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Tim Warner / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Getting outside WR help: Saturday's playoff defeat exposed some flaws that Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman managed to cover up for the majority of the year. Most notably, if the Chargers have to play catch-up football or need firepower, then other teams have them - especially Justin Herbert - dead to rights. Patching that up with some playmakers at wide receiver will be key in Harbaugh's second offseason.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>L.A. has the middle of the field solved with Ladd McConkey, who had 197 receiving yards in his playoff debut. The problem is the rest of the Chargers' receiving corps, which combined for two catches for 14 yards on 10 targets. Getting Herbert a boundary receiver would go a long way in giving this run-first offense more flavor and diversity.<h3>Pittsburgh Steelers</h3>Figure out a long-term plan: It sounds like the Steelers are sticking with Mike Tomlin despite another one-and-done postseason. But the head coach's poor playoff record in recent years is indicative of a much bigger problem - there is no plan for how to move forward, especially at the quarterback position.Bringing back 36-year-old Russell Wilson would likely result in the same outcome. So would signing a different veteran quarterback. Insanity is doing the same thing again and expecting a different outcome. If the Steelers want to reverse their postseason misfortune, they need to acknowledge that this team is a lot further than a piece or two away from competing with the AFC's elites. A true rebuild might be the fastest way to propel this franchise forward and give it the chance to select a long-term option under center.<h3>Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765160/cropped_GettyImages-2182086339.jpg?ts=1736808680" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765160/w220xh124_GettyImages-2182086339.jpg?ts=1736808680 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765160/w320xh180_GettyImages-2182086339.jpg?ts=1736808680 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765160/w640xh360_GettyImages-2182086339.jpg?ts=1736808680 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765160/w768xh432_GettyImages-2182086339.jpg?ts=1736808680 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765160/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2182086339.jpg?ts=1736808680 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> AAron Ontiveroz / Denver Post / Getty</figcaption></figure>Filling out the rest of the offense: Bo Nix was a pleasant surprise, leading the Broncos to a 10-7 record as a rookie and their first playoff berth since 2015. With Sean Payton's franchise quarterback firmly cemented under center, the offensive guru's next step will be providing the quarterback with upgrades in the backfield and tight end.Payton is no stranger to rostering high-quality running backs. Think of Reggie Bush, Deuce McAllister, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram, and Alvin Kamara. But Denver didn't have that luxury in 2024, as impending free agent Javonte Williams led the team with only 513 yards on the ground and an inefficient 3.7 yards per carry. No Broncos tight end cracked 200 receiving yards, either. Whether it's in free agency or the draft (Ashton Jeanty, Tyler Warren), Payton's biggest order of business should be to get more pieces for his quarterback.<h3>Green Bay Packers</h3>More veteran faces in the locker room: Matt LaFleur was asked postgame if the Packers need more veterans on the roster, and it's a fair question. Once again the league's youngest team to open the season, Green Bay appeared overmatched in the playoffs. While there are a number of serviceable-to-good players on this roster, the Packers need more veteran leadership to get over the hump.There are a few places where a proven commodity could help out, none of which are more important than wide receiver. With Christian Watson's status already uncertain for 2025, the Packers head into next season with a group of solid but non-elite wideouts. Angling for a big free-agent wideout would make everyone's life easier, especially Jordan Love's. Cornerback is also going to be a priority with Jaire Alexander unhealthy and a cut candidate, while defensive line is another area that could use a veteran piece with former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness still struggling to break out.<h3>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765161/cropped_GettyImages-2193079951.jpg?ts=1736808736" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765161/w220xh124_GettyImages-2193079951.jpg?ts=1736808736 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765161/w320xh180_GettyImages-2193079951.jpg?ts=1736808736 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765161/w640xh360_GettyImages-2193079951.jpg?ts=1736808736 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765161/w768xh432_GettyImages-2193079951.jpg?ts=1736808736 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/765161/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2193079951.jpg?ts=1736808736 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Keep Liam Coen: Coen was a revelation for the Buccaneers in his first season as the team's offensive coordinator. Baker Mayfield set new career highs in completion percentage (71.4%) and touchdown passes (41), while the offense finished fourth in scoring and third in yardage. If Tampa Bay wants to build on its success, it can't let a coordinator like Coen walk out the door.The question on everyone's mind is whether or not the Buccaneers should promote Coen to head coach at the expense of Todd Bowles. While the defensive-minded boss has taken Tampa Bay to the playoffs in each of his three seasons, the franchise only has one postseason win to show for it. The loss to the Washington Commanders highlighted the full Bowles experience, and it wasn't pretty at times. If Coen gets an offer elsewhere, the Bucs shouldn't hesitate to make their move, just like they did when Bruce Arians was pushed aside for Bowles in 2022.<h3>Minnesota Vikings</h3>Figuring out what to do with Sam Darnold: The Vikings are at a crossroads after their 14-3 regular season was spoiled in the wild-card round. Do they stick with Sam Darnold, the quarterback who got them there, or turn the reins over to 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy?Darnold finally had a breakout year in 2024 under Kevin O'Connell's tutelage before regressing over the final two games of the season. Is that enough to scare the Vikings or any potential suitors? Minnesota's quarterback decision is compounded by the fact that it will be trying to maximize its compensation on the signal-caller who isn't selected. If the Vikings choose to go with McCarthy, will they franchise tag Darnold and perhaps trade him? Or will they disregard the season's conclusion and re-sign Darnold to an extension while trading McCarthy to the highest bidder? There are a number of ways Minnesota can go. The faster the front office gets the quarterback distraction settled, the better.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders confirmed he spoke with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about the NFL franchise's open coaching job on Monday."To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it's intriguing," Sanders told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1879016515439071307">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. "I love Jerry and believe in Jerry. After you hang up and process it and think about it, it’s intriguing. But I love Boulder and everything there is about our team, the coaches, our student body, and the community.”<a href="http://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1878983770004689144">Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports</a> reported earlier Monday that there was mutual interest between the Cowboys and Sanders. A formal interview wasn't scheduled, but the two parties were expected to continue talking, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43403878/source-jerry-jones-talks-deion-sanders-cowboys-job">ESPN's Todd Archer</a>. Dallas also plans to interview other candidates.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Sanders spent five seasons of his playing career in Dallas from 1995-99. He was part of the Cowboys' last Super Bowl victory, which came during the 1995 season, and totalled 14 interceptions and four Pro Bowls during his time with the franchise.The Hall of Fame cornerback has risen through the college coaching ranks in recent years. He began his career with a three-season stint at Jackson State before taking the Colorado job ahead of the 2023 campaign. He posted a 4-8 record in his first season as the Buffaloes' coach and went 9-4 in 2024.Sanders shut down speculation about leaving Colorado in November, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3133705" href="https://thescore.com/news/3133705">saying</a> he's "happy" where his. However, he <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3184963" href="https://thescore.com/news/3184963">said</a> last week that he'd only consider leaving college for an NFL job if he had the chance to coach both his sons, Shedeur and Shilo.The Cowboys' head coaching position became vacant after the franchise <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3188778" href="https://thescore.com/news/3188778">elected</a> to move on from Mike McCarthy on Monday. McCarthy spent five years in Dallas, during which time the franchise went 49-35 in regular-season play but only 1-3 in the postseason. The Cowboys went 7-10 in McCarthy's final season.Dallas' next head coach will field a roster that's headlined by quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a>, wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a>, and pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>.It was previously rumored that Sanders' associates had reached out to the Las Vegas Raiders about their head coaching job, but the AFC West franchise <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3187940" href="https://thescore.com/news/3187940">reportedly</a> wasn't interested.

BOULDER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes walks on the field during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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The Chicago Bears are expected to interview former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy this week, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1878966647236829359">ESPN's Adam Schefter and Todd Archer</a>. The New Orleans Saints are also expected to be interested in McCarthy, Schefter and Archer add.The Bears interview is reportedly scheduled for as early as Wednesday. The Cowboys <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3188778" href="https://thescore.com/news/3188778">announced</a> Monday that McCarthy, whose contract expires Tuesday, won't return.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said it became "mutually clear that it would be better for each of us to head in a different direction" after discussing the franchise's future.The Bears have shown interest in McCarthy since the season ended. Chicago <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182953" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182953">reportedly</a> requested an interview with the 61-year-old while he was still under contract earlier in January, though the Cowboys denied the request.McCarthy spent the past five seasons with the Cowboys, posting a 49-35 record. However, Dallas had limited postseason success under McCarthy, winning only one of its four playoff games.The Cowboys also limped to a 7-10 record in 2024. The team endured injuries to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>, among others, throughout the campaign.McCarthy previously won a Super Bowl while coaching another NFC North club, guiding the Green Bay Packers to a Lombardi Trophy during the 2010 season.The Bears have been searching for a new head coach since firing Matt Eberflus in November, while the Saints are looking for a full-time replacement after terminating Dennis Allen midseason.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix admitted Monday that he played through three transverse process...

Denver Broncos quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> admitted Monday that he played through three transverse process fractures in his back during his rookie year that were sustained in the team's Week 12 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders."Yeah, I got twisted up a little bit, had three process fractures. A lot of guys play with a lot of those kinds of things," Nix said, according to <a href="https://x.com/mikeklis9news/status/1878885368277217541">Mike Klis of 9News</a>.Nix played nearly all of the Broncos' snaps after the injury. His only time off the field came when he was pulled at the end of a 38-0 blowout victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the regular-season finale.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The rookie added that the team's bye week, which came two weeks after he sustained the back fractures, helped his recovery.Nix, the No. 12 overall pick, ended the Broncos' playoff drought in his rookie season and posted a 10-7 record with 29 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and four rushing scores.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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The Chicago Bears are requesting an interview with Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam S...

The Chicago Bears are requesting an interview with Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coaching job, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1878942779365261678">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> reports.It's the first time in Stenavich's coaching career that he's been asked to meet for a head coaching gig, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1878942969413480597">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Stenavich has been part of Matt LaFleur's staff since he joined Green Bay in 2019. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2022 after spending the previous three seasons in charge of the offensive line.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The offense enjoyed its best season under Stenavich in 2024, ranking fifth in yardage and eighth in scoring. The Bears have <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181542" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181542">targeted</a> numerous candidates for their coaching vacancy, including Ben Johnson, Pete Carroll, and Ron Rivera, among others.The Packers were eliminated from the postseason Sunday with a 22-10 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Adam Stenavich of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Highmark Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth defended Mike Tomlin amid shouts that the franchise ...

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161850" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161850">Pat Freiermuth</a> defended Mike Tomlin amid shouts that the franchise should replace its head coach."(I have) the utmost faith in the coaching staff," Freiermuth said Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/bepryor/status/1878887797995802751">ESPN's Brooke Pryor</a>. "Without Coach T, we wouldn't have been able to be in the playoffs, and we all love Coach T. He's a great leader, great coach."The Steelers suffered their sixth straight playoff defeat under Tomlin on Saturday, losing 28-14 to the Baltimore Ravens. Tomlin's teams have gone one-and-done in their last five trips to the postseason.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's just not on the coaches, right?" Freiermuth said. "The coaches can put us in situations, and there's some games where we're running the plays that we're running against other teams that schematically speaking are great plays to run against them, but for whatever reason, we're not executing it. So, it's a collective. Coach (has) got to take criticism, players (have) got to take criticism."Despite the playoff loss marking the Steelers' fifth straight defeat to end the season, the franchise reportedly intends to retain Tomlin. The 52-year-old is under contract through 2027.Star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74678" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74678">T.J. Watt</a> said the club will need to have "tough conversations" following another campaign without postseason success."It gets more and more frustrating as the years go by," Watt said, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeDeFabo/status/1878888146097803569">The Athletic's Mike DeFabo</a>. "We can't keep doing the same thing and expect different results. That's starting with myself."Watt, whose contract expires after the 2025 season, has yet to win a playoff game in his career. However, the seven-time Pro Bowler said he's eager to be part of the core that fixes the issue."I want to be a Pittsburgh Steeler," Watt <a href="https://x.com/MikeDeFabo/status/1878886950322769965">added</a>. "I don't want to leave this place, especially in this (state). I want to be part of the solution."Tomlin holds an 8-11 postseason record, with his last victory occurring in the divisional round of the 2016 season.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Acrisure Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Green Bay Packers lost wide receivers Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed to injuries in Sunday's 22-...

The Green Bay Packers lost wide receivers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174240" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174240">Romeo Doubs</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188198" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188198">Jayden Reed</a> to injuries in Sunday's 22-10 wild-card loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Doubs was evaluated for a concussion after the back of his head hit the ground on a target in the end zone and did not return. Reed also didn't re-enter the game after sustaining a shoulder injury on a hard hit. Both injuries occurred in the third quarter.The Packers already entered the playoff game without the services of receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174090" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174090">Christian Watson</a>, who is sidelined with a torn ACL.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Reed led the Packers with 46 yards on four catches. Doubs caught two balls for 13 yards.Offensive linemen <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87394" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87394">Elgton Jenkins</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161883" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161883">Josh Myers</a>, along with defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174007" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174007">Devonte Wyatt</a>, also exited with injuries.Packers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a> was intercepted three times in the defeat.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 29: Romeo Doubs #87 of the Green Bay Packers lines up for a play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Next week's divisional-round matchup between MVP candidates Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen promises...

Next week's divisional-round matchup between MVP candidates <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> promises to be a top box-office draw."This is what everybody's been waiting for," Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Sunday after a 31-7 win over the Denver Broncos, according to <a href="https://x.com/TyDunne/status/1878554068781560148">Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD</a>.The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the divisional round by steamrolling the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14. Jackson threw for 175 yards with two touchdowns while rushing for 81 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Allen and Jackson are expected to finish 1-2 in MVP voting this season after monster campaigns in 2024.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Category</th>
<th>Allen</th>
<th>Jackson</th>
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</thead>
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<td>QB Record</td>
<td> 13-4</td>
<td> 12-5</td>
</tr>
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<td>CMP%</td>
<td> 63.6%</td>
<td> 66.7%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pass Yards</td>
<td> 3731</td>
<td> 4172</td>
</tr>
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<td>Pass TDs</td>
<td> 28</td>
<td> 41</td>
</tr>
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<td>INTs</td>
<td> 6</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Passer Rating</td>
<td> 101.4</td>
<td> 119.6</td>
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<td>Rush Yards</td>
<td> 531</td>
<td> 915</td>
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<td>Rush TDs</td>
<td> 12</td>
<td> 4</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>Baltimore and Buffalo met earlier this season, with the Ravens cruising to a 35-10 victory. Allen finished that game with 180 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, while Jackson compiled 156 yards and two passing scores."They got after us earlier this year, so we got a lot of film to watch," Allen told <a href="https://x.com/NFLonCBS/status/1878548876329681358">CBS Sports' Tracy Wolfson</a> postgame Sunday. "It's a great team. It's a great quarterback, obviously, with Lamar, what he's able to do."Allen added: "He's one of the most dynamic, if not the most dynamic quarterback in the league."Allen and Jackson previously met in the postseason, with the Bills quarterback emerging victorious in a 17-3 divisional-round win in January 2021.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-7 during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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Russell Wilson's first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't end the way he wanted, but he hop...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a>'s first year with the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't end the way he wanted, but he hopes to get another crack with the franchise.After the Steelers were on the receiving end of a 28-14 playoff defeat Saturday, Wilson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0vUkE4ghec">said</a> postgame that he wants to be back with the Steelers for the 2025 season."It's been truly a blessing in my life," Wilson said. "It's been one of the best years for me personally to be a Pittsburgh Steeler, and I obviously hope I'm here."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Steelers signed the 36-year-old quarterback to a one-year deal this past offseason, and he's on track to become a free agent. He went 6-6 with the franchise this season (including playoffs) and registered 16 touchdowns to five interceptions. However, he lost his last five starts.Wilson also rejected any talk of retiring and believes he has a lot left to offer."I love this game, man," the veteran said. "I got so much more ball left in me. I'm excited about that part of it."In addition to Wilson, Steelers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> is also slated to become a free agent this offseason. Fields started the first six games of the season in place of an injured Wilson, compiling a 4-2 record.Saturday's loss marked the sixth straight postseason loss for Pittsburgh under head coach Mike Tomlin.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoff at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was proud of Justin Herbert's performance despite th...

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was proud of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104207" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104207">Justin Herbert</a>'s performance despite the quarterback throwing four interceptions in Saturday's 32-12 wild-card loss to the Houston Texans.Harbaugh said postgame that Herbert played like a "complete beast," according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43378121/herbert-4-ints-critical-play-chargers-season-ends">ESPN's Kris Rhim</a>. He also credited the Texans' pass rush for disrupting the pocket.Herbert was picked off more times Saturday than he was in all the regular season (three).<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I let the team down," Herbert said postgame, adding, "You can't turn the ball over like that and expect to win. ... I just have to be better."Harbaugh took responsibility for the loss, telling reporters, "Not being the better team today, I'm accountable for that. That's on me," per <a href="https://x.com/KevinMichie/status/1878254201387528375">Kevin Michie of Wildz World of Sports</a>.The Chargers won their final three games of the regular season to finish with an 11-6 record in Harbaugh's return to the NFL."One thing I can promise you is that the sun will come up tomorrow, and we'll be attacking it with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind," Harbaugh said.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after throwing an interception against the Houston Texans in the third quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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The New England Patriots are in contract negotiations with Mike Vrabel for their vacant head coac...

The New England Patriots are in contract negotiations with Mike Vrabel for their vacant head coaching job, a source told <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/11/sports/patriots-contract-negotiations-mike-vrabel-head-coach/">Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe</a>.Vrabel interviewed with the team Thursday.New England entered the market for a new head coach after firing Jerod Mayo following a 4-13 campaign. Mayo was elevated to succeed legendary coach Bill Belichick but lasted only one season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Taking the job would mark Vrabel's return to where he spent eight years of his playing career. The former linebacker played with the Patriots from 2001-2008, capturing three Super Bowls.As a coach, Vrabel compiled a 54-45 record across six seasons with the Tennessee Titans. He was fired after the 2023 campaign and spent this past year as a personnel consultant for the Cleveland Browns. The Titans made three playoff appearances under Vrabel, even reaching the AFC Championship Game in 2019.Other candidates on the Patriots' radar have included Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, and ex-Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton.New England has missed the postseason in each of the last three seasons.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Coaching consultant Mike Vrabel of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard and cornerback Christian Gray were named Orange Bowl MVPs.  ...

Notre Dame quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/163464" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/163464">Riley Leonard</a> and cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/183463" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/183463">Christian Gray</a> were named Orange Bowl MVPs. Both played crucial roles in Notre Dame rallying past Penn State 27-24 Thursday night to get to the College Football Playoff National Championship.After falling behind 10-0 early, Leonard led the Fighting Irish by throwing one touchdown pass and running in another in the victory. He totaled 223 passing yards and 35 rushing yards. Leonard was also picked off twice.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Meanwhile, Gray's interception off Penn State quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171465" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171465">Drew Allar</a> in the final minute helped set up Mitch Jeter's game-winning 41-yard field goal.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Notre Dame picks off Drew Allar late in the fourth 😳 <a href="https://t.co/F0SZvM5fFa">pic.twitter.com/F0SZvM5fFa</a>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1877568140026015964?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Notre Dame will meet the winner of Ohio State vs. Texas on Jan. 20 for the national title.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gets ready to throw the ball during the game between 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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The Las Vegas Raiders will interview former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll next week fo...

The Las Vegas Raiders will interview former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll next week for their vacant head coach position, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1877542685696725044">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.It will be Carroll's second interview this cycle after he spoke to the Chicago Bears about their coaching job Thursday.In addition to Carroll, the Raiders have also been linked to former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, and Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Raiders joined the coaching hunt after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182766" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182766">firing Antonio Pierce</a> on Tuesday following a 4-13 season in 2024, his only year as Las Vegas' full-time head coach. Pierce was 5-4 as the interim head coach in 2023. General manager <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3184828" href="https://thescore.com/news/3184828">Tom Telesco was dismissed</a> Thursday.Carroll spent the past season out of the NFL after being let go by the Seahawks following the conclusion of the 2023 campaign. He led Seattle to its first Super Bowl victory and produced a 137-89-1 record over 14 seasons with the franchise.Raiders limited owner Tom Brady is reportedly expected to be part of the committee that interviews Las Vegas' head coaching candidates.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 24: Head Coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks on the field before the game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Seahawks defeated the Titans 20-17.

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