Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has chosen to stay with the team for ...

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury has chosen to stay with the team for another season rather than pursue a head coaching job, according to <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1884344131847127512">Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz</a>.The decision takes him out of the running for the New Orleans Saints' opening. New Orleans, which had requested to interview Kingsbury, has the only remaining head coaching vacancy.The Saints have completed in-person interviews with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, and Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New Orleans had planned to speak with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, but he's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3203310" href="https://thescore.com/news/3203310">reportedly</a> decided not to coach in the NFL next season and focus on the 2026 hiring cycle.Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3200715" href="https://thescore.com/news/3200715">reportedly</a> withdrew from the Saints' coaching search. New Orleans is looking to hire a new sideline boss after firing Dennis Allen in November.Kingsbury had previously interviewed with the Chicago Bears about their head coach opening before they hired Ben Johnson. Kingsbury was the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-2022.The 45-year-old coordinator helped lead an incredible turnaround in Washington this season as the play-caller of the NFL's fifth-ranked scoring offense.With Kingsbury working alongside Rookie of the Year favorite <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> and first-year head coach Dan Quinn, the Commanders improved from four wins in 2023 to a 12-5 mark and an appearance in the NFC Championship Game. Washington came one win short of the Super Bowl, losing to the Eagles 55-23 on Sunday.

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 10: Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury of the Washington Commanders looks on during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Northwest Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.

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Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he'd prefer the club bring back either Russell Wilso...

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said he'd prefer the club bring back either <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> or <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a>, but retaining both quarterbacks is "unlikely.""They're both capable quarterbacks, and my preference would be to sign one of them," Rooney said Monday, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43587676/steelers-owner-prioritizes-signing-justin-fields-russell-wilson">ESPN's Brooke Pryor</a>. "So that'll be the priority, and I think that will give us the best opportunity to move forward."He added, "I think both of them see themselves as starters, and I don't know that they want to share the same job again next year. So, I would say most likely we probably don't wind up bringing them both back."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Both Wilson and Fields will be unrestricted free agents this offseason after one year with the Steelers. Pittsburgh signed Wilson to a one-year, $1.2-million deal in 2024 after the Denver Broncos cut the veteran. The Steelers then swapped a conditional sixth-round pick to the Chicago Bears for Fields later in the offseason.Wilson <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3187578" href="https://thescore.com/news/3187578">said</a> after the team's season-ending wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens that being a member of the Steelers was a "blessing" and he hoped to return.Pittsburgh went 6-6 in Wilson's 12 starts, including the playoff loss to the Ravens. Wilson held a 6-1 record as a starter entering the stretch run, but the Steelers lost five straight contests to end the season.Fields started the campaign's first six games as Wilson nursed a calf injury, going 4-2. Fields threw for 1,116 yards and scored 10 total touchdowns while throwing just one interception in 2024. Meanwhile, Wilson passed for 2,482 yards with 16 TDs against five picks in 11 regular-season appearances.Rooney acknowledged that the Steelers will take the ages of the respective quarterbacks into consideration; Wilson is 36 years old, while Fields is about to turn 26.The owner added that he'd prefer to have a quarterback signed to a multi-year deal this offseason and wouldn't be surprised if they drafted a QB."We've got a whole quarterback room to fill, and so there's jobs open in there," Rooney said.The Steelers hold the 21st overall pick in this year's draft and are set to begin the offseason with $40.5 million in cap space.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 28: Russell Wilson #3 and Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warm up prior to the game against the New York Giants at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has finalized a contract to become Penn State's DC, ...

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles has finalized a contract to become Penn State's DC, the team announced Monday.Knowles will receive a three-year deal averaging $3.1 million per season, <a href="https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1883591181164331087">ESPN's Pete Thamel</a> reports, making him the highest-paid coordinator in college football. The Buckeyes had the No. 1 scoring defense this campaign and won the College Football Playoff National Championship. Knowles' defense held Notre Dame to just seven first-half points en route to the Buckeyes' title game victory earlier in January.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Knowles, a Pennsylvania native, was the defensive coordinator at Ohio State for three seasons. He was previously the DC at Oklahoma State.Penn State's previous defensive coordinator, Tom Allen, left the program to join Clemson in the same role. The Nittany Lions ranked seventh in total defense this season under Allen and made the CFP semifinal, where they lost to Notre Dame.Knowles' Ohio State unit held Penn State's offense to 270 yards and zero touchdowns in their 2024 matchup, the Nittany Lions' worst offensive performance of the season.Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3200866" href="https://thescore.com/news/3200866">reportedly</a> drawing interest from the NFL's Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars for their vacant OC jobs.Both championship game finalists will have to hire new defensive coordinators, as the Fighting Irish <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3197671" href="https://thescore.com/news/3197671">lost</a> Al Golden to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on before the game against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Playoff First Round Game at Ohio Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin said owner Jerry Jones made a mistake by not hiring Deion San...

Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin said owner Jerry Jones made a mistake by not hiring Deion Sanders to be the franchise's next head coach."We lost an opportunity here," Irvin said in a video posted to his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cu4aiTNZQMc&amp;ab_channel=MichaelIrvin">YouTube channel</a>. I don't know what happened with Coach Schottenheimer and the Dallas Cowboys, but Jerry is a shrewd, shrewd businessman, and this opportunity, I'm shocked he did not see."I was pushing for Deion Sanders to be the next head coach, and I still stand 10 toes down on that push."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Irvin and Sanders played together with the Cowboys for five seasons from 1995-99 and won Super Bowl XXX in their first campaign as teammates.Dallas instead <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3199622" href="https://thescore.com/news/3199622">hired</a> offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who has been with the team since 2022. It will be Schottenheimer's first NFL head coaching gig after more than 20 years spent as an assistant in various roles.Jones, the team's owner and general manager, spoke with Sanders during the Cowboys' coaching search."To hear from Jerry Jones is truly delightful, and it's intriguing," Sanders <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3189132" href="https://thescore.com/news/3189132">said</a> at the time. "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."Sanders has gone 13-12 in two seasons as the head coach at Colorado, where he coached his son <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> and Heisman Trophy winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a>, both top prospects in this year's NFL draft.Irvin contrasted the Cowboys with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, who are competing in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. Dallas hasn't made the NFC title game since the 1995 season, the longest drought of any team in the conference."We have two NFC East teams in the NFC Championship Game being played tomorrow ... And they're in a position that we haven't held in 30 f----g years," the Hall of Fame wide receiver said.The Cowboys began looking for a new head coach after they couldn't agree on a contract extension with Mike McCarthy, who held the job in Dallas for five seasons.

ORLANDO, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: NFL hall of fame Michael Irvin walks the sideline during a college football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the UCF Knights on September 28th, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is open to quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning to the team n...

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is open to quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> returning to the team next season, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1883519682147127407">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Whether the 41-year-old signal-caller returns will be up to Glenn and new general manager Darren Mougey, and those conversations will ramp up in the coming weeks, Rapoport added.Rodgers is under contract for next season at a $23.5-million cap hit, but his deal includes no guaranteed money.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I know I can still play. Ultimately it comes down to the desire on their (Jets) side and desire on my side," Rodgers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181082" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181082">said</a> earlier in January.He tallied his 500th career touchdown pass in 2024 but had one of his least productive seasons. Rodgers threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions while starting all 17 games.Rodgers ranked 19th among starting quarterbacks in EPA/play, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.New York <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3200373" href="https://thescore.com/news/3200373">hired</a> Glenn and Mougey this month after extensive head coach and general manager searches. Glenn was previously the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, while Mougey had been the Denver Broncos' assistant GM.The Jets hold the seventh overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and are set to have $20.7 million in cap space to begin the offseason.New York acquired Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2023 campaign, but the four-time NFL MVP attempted just one pass in his first season as a Jet before rupturing his Achilles tendon.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 05: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets walks off the field after an incompletion during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on January 05, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne was ruled out of Sunday's NFC Championship Gam...

Washington Commanders defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99603" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99603">Daron Payne</a> was ruled out of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles with knee and finger injuries.Payne was previously listed as questionable and had missed practice throughout the week. He played just 37 snaps in last week's divisional-round win over the Detroit Lions while playing through the injuries. The one-time Pro Bowler has missed just one game in his seven-year career. Payne recorded four sacks and 42 tackles across 17 regular-season contests in 2024 but has just one tackle in two postseason games this year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Commanders will rely more heavily on <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78271">Jonathan Allen</a> in Payne's absence, along with rookie defensive tackle <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199818">Jer'Zhan Newton</a> and veteran <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/61846" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/61846">Sheldon Day</a>. Washington has recorded three sacks thus far this postseason across wins over the Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Washington takes on the Eagles in the NFC title game Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 20: Daron Payne #94 of the Washington Commanders stands during the national anthem against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill has shed some light on his vague end-of-season comments ...

Miami Dolphins star receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83498" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83498">Tyreek Hill</a> has shed some light on his vague end-of-season comments in which he seemed to signal his exit from the team."What y'all had heard at the end of the season was frustration, bruh," Hill said during a video game livestream captured by <a href="https://x.com/Brittbabi/status/1883179967896494296">X user @Brittbabi</a>. "I've been winning my whole life, bruh. Y'all don't understand, I bust my ass every day, so I deserve to feel like that. I deserve to have some kind of opinion."He added: "We got to put some pressure on motherf----rs ... Y'all got to fix this shit, bruh. Like, come on. Add some motherf-----g dawgs."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Hill had insinuated that his time with the Dolphins could be coming to an end after Miami's season finale loss to the New York Jets on Jan. 5."I have to do what's best for me and my family, if that's here or wherever the case may be," Hill said after the Week 18 defeat. "I'm about to open up that door for myself ... I'm out. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I have to do what's best for my career. Because I'm too much of a competitor to be just out there."However, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182650" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182650">said</a> days later that Hill hadn't requested a trade.The Dolphins finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs after qualifying for the postseason in 2022 and '23. It was the first season of Hill's career in which his team didn't make the playoffs and the first time the 30-year-old wasn't selected to the Pro Bowl.The five-time first-team All-Pro had 81 receptions for 959 yards and six touchdowns this season, his lowest marks since his 2019 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs. The star receiver played all 17 games despite battling an ongoing wrist ailment.Hill signed a three-year extension with Miami in August and is under contract through the 2026 season. He had previously said he wanted to retire as a Dolphin.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 22: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins takes the field prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is excited about Drake Maye's potential but remains f...

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is excited about <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199741" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199741">Drake Maye</a>'s potential but remains focused on the work ahead in the young quarterback's development."He's exciting, talented, ready to learn, and ready to continue to develop," Vrabel told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/mike-vrabel-patriots-coordinators-josh-mcdaniels-terrell-williams/">WBZ-TV's Steve Burton</a>. "He's athletic and mobile, has the ability to make throws to all parts of the field with arm talent, but every year is a new process."There will be some new terminology and some carryover from what he's had. I know that he's ready to learn and is excited. We welcome that and want him to lead our football team."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Maye will have a Patriots stalwart helping him along that journey, as Vrabel added Josh McDaniels to his staff <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3196679" href="https://thescore.com/news/3196679">earlier this week</a> for his third stint as Patriots offensive coordinator.McDaniels has won six Super Bowls with the Patriots as an assistant coach, and Vrabel spoke highly of his ability to lead New England's offense once again."When you talk about Josh, I think schematically and the way he teaches the quarterback, the versatility of the offense, and the base foundation of the offense ... it has evolved, and there is a lot more to it than that," Vrabel said. He added, "I know from our conversations that he's worked hard and studied, visited and met with people, and we're going to continue to add things that we feel helps our players and give us an advantage to score touchdowns and take care of the football."New England's offense struggled during Maye's 2024 rookie campaign, finishing 30th in scoring and 31st in total yards.Vrabel was hired to replace Jerod Mayo after the latter was fired following one year at the helm. Vrabel spent eight seasons as a player with New England from 2001-08 and is a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame.

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 1: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head...

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen as their head coach, the team announced Friday.Coen had previously agreed to a contract extension with the Buccaneers and withdrew his name from the Jaguars' search earlier this week, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43541253/source-liam-coen-tells-bucs-taking-jaguars-head-coach-job">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>. The new deal reportedly would've made him the league's highest-paid coordinator.Jacksonville contacted Coen to see if he would reconsider after firing general manager Trent Baalke. The franchise's ownership said it would let him pick his GM and pay him Ben Johnson-level money with a multi-year contract, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1882592447664193725">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Coen signed a five-year deal with the Jaguars, <a href="https://x.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1882873878164435328">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a> reports."Becoming the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars is an opportunity of a lifetime and one that I'm going to run with to instill a championship culture and winning tradition here in Duval," Coen said in a statement, according to <a href="https://x.com/PSchrags/status/1882870099134316940">Fox Sports' Peter Schrager</a>.He added: "As head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, I will hire a first-class coaching staff, establish a distinctive and effective brand of football on both sides of the ball, and our players will live for the black and teal."Coen joined Todd Bowles' staff in Tampa Bay last year and thrived in his first season with the Buccaneers. He led an offense that ranked third in yards per game and fifth in scoring while helping the club secure its fourth straight NFC South division title. The offense also finished third in success rate and fifth in EPA/play, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.Jacksonville is the only team that scheduled an interview with Coen during this year's coaching cycle. The 38-year-old was previously the offensive coordinator at Kentucky and with the Los Angeles Rams."I am deeply committed to building a winner here in Jacksonville," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in a <a href="https://x.com/Jaguars/status/1882868084152868975">statement</a>. "I also believe in being judged by my actions, not words. That's why I took swift action this week to hire Liam Coen as the new head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars."I am pumped that Liam is accepting the challenge and opportunity to build the winner that Jaguars fans and partners fully deserve."Khan has a 64-148 record since his first season as the Jaguars' principal owner in 2012.Jacksonville fired Doug Pederson one day after its final regular-season game. Pederson went 22-29 in three seasons with the franchise, which struggled on both sides of the ball this campaign, ranking 26th in points and 27th in points allowed en route to a 4-13 record in 2024.The Jaguars are yet to enjoy the success they hoped for after selecting <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a> first overall in the 2021 draft. He has a 22-38 record in 60 career regular-season starts and only one playoff victory. Lawrence missed the final five games of this season due to a shoulder injury and concussion.Lawrence <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3190666" href="https://thescore.com/news/3190666">said</a> earlier in January that he'd prefer Jacksonville hire "a young offensive coach" with a system the team can build on for years to come. Coen will be the youngest head coach in franchise history, according to team reporter <a href="https://www.jaguars.com/news/k000151-official-jaguars-name-leon-coen-head-coach">John Oehser</a>.

TAMPA, FL - AUG 06: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen gives instructions during Training Camp on August 06, 2024 at the AdventHealth Training Center at One Buccaneer Place in Tampa, Florida.

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The New York Jets' head coaching job would be Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's t...

The New York Jets' head coaching job would be Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's top choice should he be offered the role, according to the <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/sports/jets-may-have-inside-track-in-aaron-glenn-pursuit/">New York Post's Brian Costello</a>.Glenn spent eight seasons with the Jets as a player after the franchise drafted him in the first round in 1994. The former cornerback made the Pro Bowl twice while playing for New York.The 52-year-old is in his fourth season as Lions defensive coordinator. Detroit's defense has improved its points allowed every year under Glenn, culminating with this season's seventh-ranked scoring defense. The Lions finished dead last in points allowed in 2020 before hiring Glenn.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He also has ties to the New Orleans Saints, whom he interviewed with last week. Glenn finished his playing career with New Orleans and was the team's defensive backs coach for five seasons from 2016-20.Glenn has been one of the hottest coaching candidates this cycle.In addition to the Jets and Saints, he's interviewed with the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars. Glenn is also reportedly set to speak with the Las Vegas Raiders later this week about their coaching vacancy. He previously turned down an interview with the New England Patriots before they hired Mike Vrabel.The Jets have interviewed several candidates, including Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, and former Jets coach Rex Ryan. New York fired Robert Saleh in October as well as general manager Joe Douglas in November.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second quarter of a NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 05, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Lions won the game 34-31.

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161653" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161653">Trevor Lawrence</a> has a preference amid his team's latest head-coaching search."Obviously I'm biased, I'm an offensive guy. So I would love to have a young offensive coach that can have our system, and we can build on it for years to come," the former first overall pick told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93NlL16iAY&amp;ab_channel=JacksonvilleJaguars">team reporter Kainani Stevens</a>.Jacksonville has already interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, among others.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Jaguars have also requested to interview top offensive coaching candidates such as Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen, Philadelphia Eagles OC Kellen Moore, and Buffalo Bills OC Joe Brady.Jacksonville finished 25th in total offense and 26th in scoring this season.Lawrence added that he wants his new coach to bring toughness back to the Jaguars - which he said they lost in 2024. But the 25-year-old franchise quarterback isn't getting overly involved in the hiring process."I have some opinions on all that, but I never want to overstep and try to do more than what my job is. ... Those are conversations that me and (owner Shad) Khan or (general manager) Trent (Baalke) will have," he said.It will be Lawrence's third head coach as he enters his fifth NFL season. Jacksonville hired Urban Meyer ahead of Lawrence's rookie campaign but fired him before the end of his first year. The Jaguars then hired Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Pederson before the 2022 season.Jacksonville parted ways with Pederson at the end of a 4-13 campaign in 2024. The Jaguars went 22-29 over three years with Pederson and won the AFC South his first year. Lawrence said he was grateful for his former coach, who was a steady voice that helped him regain his confidence after a chaotic rookie season."Very appreciative of coach Pederson, as far as the stability he brought here at a crazy time. ... We had some great moments together," he said.Lawrence played just 10 games this season, the fewest of his career. He sustained a concussion in December versus the Houston Texans and had season-ending shoulder surgery later that month with the Jaguars out of the playoff race."The whole year was challenging, just frustrating, seems like we can never get in a rhythm. And definitely didn't go the way we all thought it would," Lawrence said.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at TrEver Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur acknowledged his offense didn't perform well enough to end the season as Green Bay bowed out in the opening round of the playoffs."Collectively, we have to be better, and I expect better," LaFleur told reporters in his season-ending press conference Tuesday. "We performed at a pretty high level a majority of the season and then took a dive."He added, "It doesn't feel good when you end like that. That's the best way I can put it, just, it felt choppy at the end of the year. And I mean, the results say the same."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Green Bay lost 22-10 to the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round Sunday after falling to the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears to finish the regular season.The Packers ranked fifth in total yards per game this season, averaging 370.8, but fell below that mark in their three straight losses.Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104659">Jordan Love</a> threw three interceptions in the wild-card round as Green Bay finished the game without its top three wide receivers. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174090" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174090">Christian Watson</a> tore his ACL in the regular-season finale, while <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> exited the Eagles matchup with a concussion and separated shoulder, respectively.LaFleur noted the offense was overly reliant on big plays and struggled to move the ball when it couldn't produce chunk yardage."If there's something from that it's, if you're not generating those explosive plays, you better be extremely efficient," he said.The Packers will go back to the drawing board this offseason without longtime quarterbacks coach Tom Clements, who retired after the campaign.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 17: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lambeau Field on December 17, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a>'s sideline reading habits are influencing book sales.The Eagles wide receiver went viral for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3188289" href="https://thescore.com/news/3188289">reading a book</a> between drives during Philadelphia's 22-10 wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.The book - "Inner Excellence" by Jim Murphy - soared to No. 1 on the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Books/zgbs/books">Amazon best-sellers list</a> Monday morning.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Brown said postgame it wasn't the first time he'd read the book during a game, and that he draws inspiration from it."It gives me a sense of peace," Brown said. "That's the book that I bring in every single game. My teammates call it the recipe. That's the first time I heard y'all got me on camera, but it's not the first game. It's got a lot of points in there, it's a lot of mental game, a lot of mental parts about it. Works for me."Brown's copy of "Inner Excellence" includes highlighted passages about not succumbing to anxiety and pressure when facing challenges, per <a href="https://x.com/JamesPalmerTV/status/1878628638611865725">Underdog's James Palmer</a>.The book was originally published in 2009, and a revised version was released in 2020. It promises to "teach you how to train your mind like the very best." Murphy is a mental performance coach who spent time in the Chicago Cubs organization as a player.Brown finished the win over the Packers with one reception for 10 yards. He was nursing a knee injury throughout the week leading up to the matchup but said he felt "really good" during the game.The Eagles will host the winner of Monday's Minnesota Vikings-Los Angeles Rams game in the divisional round Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 8: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 8, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is being very clear about what the team needs from quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a> heading into next season and beyond."We knew when we took him it was going to be a roller coaster. ... The No. 1 thing we have to figure out and have to work through is he's got to stay healthy," Ballard told reporters Friday, including <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1877735271573189025">The Athletic's Stephen Holder</a>. "That, to me, is the biggest question."He <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1877735849737040148">added</a>: "We have to have competition at the position ... because competition makes you better, and because he's not proven he can stay healthy for 17 games."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Richardson missed six starts in 2024, partly due to injury, after season-ending shoulder surgery limited him to just four games in his rookie campaign. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> started in Richardson's place this year, including in the Week 17 loss to the New York Giants that eliminated Indianapolis from playoff contention. The Colts finished 8-9 this season.Richardson was benched for two weeks in November as head coach Shane Steichen said his preparation needed to be at "a higher standard." However, Ballard feels Richardson needed an even longer reset."He was drowning," Ballard said Friday, according to <a href="https://x.com/zkeefer/status/1877740045685141996">The Athletic's Zak Keefer</a>. "I didn't feel the same poise (he had shown previously). Mentally, it was really going really fast for him."Richardson passed for 1,814 yards with eight passing touchdowns against 12 interceptions this season while completing just 47.7% of his passes. He ranked 31st in EPA/play out of 34 quarterbacks who played at least 300 snaps, according to <a href="https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/">Ben Baldwin's database</a>.However, the 22-year-old was effective as a runner, particularly in the red zone. He ran for 499 yards with six rushing touchdowns.It was reported earlier this season that the Colts weren't willing to trade Richardson before the deadline and still viewed him as their 2025 starting quarterback. Indianapolis selected Richardson fourth overall in 2023.In addition to wanting more quarterback competition, Ballard acknowledged that keeping the Colts' core together for the 2024 season didn't work."Right now, we're not close," he said, per <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1877736729735528491">Holder</a>. "I want to make that clear. Being close is losing on the last play of the Super Bowl. Going 8-9 is not close."

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 24: General Manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts speaks with Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Las Vegas Raiders are interviewing former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh about their c...

The Las Vegas Raiders are interviewing former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh about their coaching vacancy next week, <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1877406452249194774">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a> reports.Saleh is also one of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182478" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182478">several candidates</a> set to interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars about their open job.He went 20-36 in three-plus seasons with New York. The Jets fired him in October after a 2-3 start. Saleh never made the playoffs with New York.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Raiders have also requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, among others.Las Vegas <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3182766" href="https://thescore.com/news/3182766">fired</a> Antonio Pierce earlier this week after one full season as the franchise's head coach. Pierce went 4-13 in 2024 after a 5-4 finish last campaign as the Raiders' interim head coach.Minority team owner Tom Brady reportedly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3183682" href="https://thescore.com/news/3183682">contacted</a> Bill Belichick to gauge his interest in the Raiders job, but the six-time champion head coach apparently has no interest in a return to the NFL after joining North Carolina in December.The San Francisco 49ers will also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3183049" href="https://thescore.com/news/3183049">reportedly</a> offer Saleh their defensive coordinator job after demoting Nick Sorensen. Saleh was the DC in San Francisco for four seasons from 2017-2020 before taking the Jets job.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach Robert Saleh of the New York Jets looks on against the Denver Broncos during the first half at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix has his team's confidence as he prepares for his first N...

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> has his team's confidence as he prepares for his first NFL playoff game against the Buffalo Bills this weekend."He's seasoned, and he's been in big moments, and you know what, he's going to play in bigger games," head coach Sean Payton told reporters Wednesday, including <a href="https://x.com/ZacStevensDNVR/status/1877115576654422180">Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports</a>.Nix's top receiver, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89491" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89491">Courtland Sutton</a>, echoed that sentiment.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"This season, that's all I've got for you," Sutton <a href="https://x.com/ZacStevensDNVR/status/1877120809866563948">said</a> when asked why he's confident in Nix entering the playoffs, adding, "His resume speaks for himself."The 7-seed Broncos are road underdogs heading into their matchup versus the Bills, but Payton said Nix's experience will serve him well."He's played in a lot of big games, and honestly, last week for him, for many guys, was like a playoff game," Payton said.Denver blew out the Kansas City Chiefs 38-0 in the season finale to clinch a playoff spot, though Kansas City rested most of its starters in the matchup.The star rookie started all 17 games for the Broncos, leading all first-year quarterbacks with 376 completions, 3,775 passing yards, and 29 touchdowns through the air. He added 430 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns as a dual-threat QB.Nix is a top contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year after quarterbacking the Broncos to their first playoff berth since the 2015 season when they won Super Bowl 50 with Peyton Manning at quarterback.Denver selected Nix 12th overall in last year's draft, the sixth QB taken.The 24-year-old started 61 games in college between Auburn and Oregon, previously an NCAA record. That included big-time matchups like the 2024 Pac-12 championship game and various bowl games.The Bills (13-4) host the Broncos (10-7) in the wild-card round on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28 - Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) in a game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

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The Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints requested to interview Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury for their head coaching vacancies, according to <a href="https://x.com/JosinaAnderson/status/1877091440041316369">NFL reporter Josina Anderson</a>.Kingsbury is in his first season as Washington's OC. He was previously USC's senior offensive analyst in 2023 and the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-22.He went 28-37-1 with one playoff appearance over four seasons with the Cardinals. It's Kingsbury's only NFL head coaching stint to date, though he was the sideline boss at Texas Tech from 2013-18.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Commanders hired the 45-year-old coach as offensive coordinator last February. Alongside rookie phenom <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199756" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199756">Jayden Daniels</a> and first-year head coach Dan Quinn, Kingsbury has led an offensive turnaround in Washington.The Commanders ranked seventh in total offense and third in rushing under Kingsbury this season. Daniels is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year after leading the Commanders to their first playoff appearance since 2020.Chicago fired head coach Matt Eberflus in November. The Saints parted ways with Dennis Allen earlier that month.The Bears also requested to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, among others. Meanwhile, New Orleans submitted requests for a list of candidates, including former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.Kingsbury previously worked with Bears quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199760" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199760">Caleb Williams</a> while both were with USC in 2023.The Commanders take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury of the Washington Commanders looks on against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Chicago Bears are expected to interview Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell in their search for a new bench boss, a source told the <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/08/chicago-bears-matt-campbell-interview/">Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs</a>.Campbell boasts a 64-51 record over nine seasons with Iowa State and led the program to its first-ever 10-win season in 2024.The Cyclones went 11-3 this season and made an appearance in the Big 12 title game where they fell to Arizona State. Iowa State finished its campaign with a shootout victory over Miami in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Bears have requested to interview several candidates for their head coaching job, including Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, and former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel.Bears general manager Ryan Poles said earlier this week that the team's search will include "some names that you don't expect.""We're digging deeper than we ever have before," he added.Campbell has been rumored as an NFL head coaching candidate in the past. The Lions reportedly offered him an eight-year deal in 2021 before ultimately hiring Dan Campbell.The 45-year-old has been named Big 12 Coach of the Year three times during his time with the Cyclones (2017, 2018, 2020). He was previously the head coach at Toledo where he went 35-15 and won a MAC Coach of the Year award.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts in the fourth quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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The New York Jets requested an interview with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spag...

The New York Jets requested an interview with Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo for their head coaching job, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1877063538478301270">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>.Spagnuolo is a four-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant with the Chiefs and New York Giants. The 65-year-old's only stint as a full-time NFL head coach came with the then-St. Louis Rams from 2009-11, compiling a 10-38 record during his tenure. Spagnuolo also filled in as the Giants' interim head coach for four games in 2017.The Chiefs finished ninth in total defense under Spagnuolo this season, allowing 320.6 yards per game. He joined Kansas City in 2019.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Jets have also reportedly <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3181512" href="https://thescore.com/news/3181512">requested</a> interviews with several other candidates, including Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.New York has already completed interviews with former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, former Jets coach Rex Ryan, and former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera.The franchise fired Robert Saleh as head coach in early October after three-plus seasons in charge. The Jets went 20-36 and never made the playoffs under Salah since hiring him in 2021.New York is also looking to hire a new general manager after firing Joe Douglas in November.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 27: Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo of the Kansas City Chiefs stands on the sidelines prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will return to practice Wednesday ahead of the team's...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105247" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105247">Jalen Hurts</a> will return to practice Wednesday ahead of the team's wild-card matchup against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Nick Sirianni said, per <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1877038642381697382">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>.Hurts missed the last two regular-season games with a concussion he suffered against the Washington Commanders on Dec. 22. <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173994">Kenny Pickett</a> and <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188345">Tanner McKee</a> started in his place against the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, respectively.The Eagles won both matchups without Hurts to finish the regular season 14-3 and lock up the No. 2 seed in the NFC. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 26-year-old passed for 2,903 yards with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in 15 starts this season. Hurts added 630 rushing yards and 14 scores on the ground.Philadelphia defeated Green Bay 34-29 in its Week 1 matchup in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The 7-seed Packers finished the regular season 11-6.The Eagles host the Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 15: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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