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Jan 24, 2026

Source: Ohio State to hire ex-Steelers OC Smith
Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Pittsburgh Steelers playcaller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Dolphins to promote B. Slowik to OC, source says
The Dolphins are promoting Bobby Slowik to offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Patriots activate WR Hollins for AFC title game
The Patriots activated WR Mack Hollins from injured reserve Saturday, giving their offense a boost heading into the AFC Championship game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Steelers verbally agree with McCarthy as coach
The Steelers have a verbal agreement with former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy to become their next head coach, the team announced Saturday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Steelers to hire Mike McCarthy: Six questions on the new coach, plus a grade
The Pittsburgh native and former Dallas Cowboys coach will take over a team with questions starting with QB.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

'I am so proud to be from there': McCarthy looks back at his Pittsburgh roots
In 2024, as the head coach of the Cowboys, McCarthy returned home to face his childhood team, the Steelers.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Sources: Steelers plan to hire McCarthy as coach
The Steelers are planning to hire former Cowboys and Packers coach Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

From 'I Love Drake Maye' to 'Bakemas': Inside the sudden cult celebrity of Drake and Ann Michael Maye
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

How NFL players prepare for the coldest games of the year
Even as beards freeze and fingers lose feeling, NFL players find ways to handle ridiculously cold temperatures.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Behind Patriots QB Drake Maye's viral rise -- from his nickname to Ann Michael's 'Bakemas'
While Maye had an MVP-like season on the field, he also skyrocketed in popularity off the field.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Why the Broncos are confident in Jarrett Stidham
The circumstances behind Stidham's AFC title game start haven't been seen since 1972.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Breaking down conference title games with Next Gen Stats
Drake Maye vs. the blitz? Sam Darnold using play-action? Here are key metrics to help analyze Sunday's games.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top 12 passers
Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Texans hit offseason with familiar feeling after another divisional round loss
Houston is 0-3 in the divisional round under coach DeMeco Ryans.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Packers' Walker arrested at airport on gun charge
Packers OL Rasheed Walker was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm after trying to check in a bag that contained a firearm at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Ex-QB Rivers interviews for Bills coaching job
The list of Bills head coach candidates now includes Philip Rivers after the club held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 24, 2026

Ravens hiring Chargers' Minter as head coach
The Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Seahawks' Darnold good to go for NFC title game
Sam Darnold and his injured oblique are good to go for the NFC Championship Game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Niners QB Brodie, 1970 NFL MVP, dies at 90
John Brodie, who won the NFL MVP award in 1970 and later played on what is now the PGA Tour Champions, has died at age 90.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Former QB Rivers interviews for Bills HC position
The list of Bills head coach candidates now includes Philip Rivers after they held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Payton looking to join Reid, more on list of coaches who reached Super Bowl with different teams
Payton could be one of just eight head coaches to lead two different franchises to the league's biggest stage.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Could Mike Vrabel become the next Super Bowl-bound coach in his first season?
Vrabel would become the eighth coach in NFL history to reach a Super Bowl in his first season with a win Sunday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Bills hold coaching interview with ex-QB Rivers
The list of Bills coaching candidates now includes Philip Rivers after they held an interview with the former quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Seahawks add Holani, Arroyo for NFC title game
Seahawks backup running back George Holani and rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo have been activated from injured reserve ahead of the NFC championship game against the Rams.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Sources: Bills interviewing ex-QB Rivers for coach
The list of Bills coaching candidates is growing to include former quarterback Philip Rivers, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

A 788% spike? Why Jarrett Stidham cards are suddenly a hot commodity
With Denver turning to Jarrett Stidham in the AFC Championship, collectors are betting big on his moment.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Can Jesse Minter provide a Mike Macdonald impact for Lamar Jackson and Ravens?
The Ravens can only hope that Minter continues to follow Macdonald's path.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Ex-Eagles lineman Johnson dies at homeless site
Former Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, according to the Los Angeles medical examiner.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Two NFL conference title games, two matchup previews: We have predictions, score picks and X factors
Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham? Matthew Stafford vs. Sam Darnold? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the AFC and NFC championship games.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

QB Mendoza, likely No. 1 pick, enters NFL draft
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy and led the No. 1 Hoosiers to their first national championship this past season, is forgoing his final college season and entering the NFL draft, he announced on social media Friday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Tom Coughlin assists in Giants' hire of coach John Harbaugh
Coughlin, who won a pair of Super Bowls with the Giants during the 2007 and '11 seasons as their coach, served as a salesman for the Giants.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Tracking head coach changes: Jesse Minter to the Ravens, Robert Saleh to the Titans
Ravens, Titans, Dolphins, Falcons and Giants made hires, but there are still five open NFL head coach jobs.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Ranking the NFL's best offensive, defensive coordinator openings, plus intel on top candidates
There are currently more than a dozen offensive and defensive coordinator openings around the NFL. What are the most desirable jobs, and who could land them?

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Our guide to both NFL conference championship games: Storylines, X factors and bold predictions
Drake Maye vs. Jarrett Stidham? Matthew Stafford vs. Sam Darnold? We have picks, predictions and stats to know for the AFC and NFC championship games.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Why the Broncos are confident in backup QB Jarrett Stidham: 'We have full faith in Stiddy'
The circumstances behind Stidham's AFC title game start haven't been seen since 1972, but the Broncos believe in their backup quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 23, 2026

Can Sam Darnold overcome his nemesis -- the L.A. Rams -- to get to Super Bowl?
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has struggled with turnovers against the Rams. Will Sunday be different?

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Divisional round ratings up big, nearly a record
Nielsen says the NFL's divisional round playoff games averaged 39.2 million viewers, the second-most watched since audience average numbers started being tracked in 1988.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Colts confirm FBI opened probe into Irsay's death
The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday acknowledged the existence of an FBI investigation into the death of owner Jim Irsay and the potential involvement of a California doctor who reportedly prescribed him pain pills and ketamine.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Ravens hiring Bolts' Minter as new head coach
The Ravens are hiring Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Tracking NFL head coach changes: Jesse Minter to the Ravens, Robert Saleh to the Titans
The Ravens, Titans, Dolphins, Falcons and Giants made hires, but there are still five open NFL head coach jobs. Here's what to know.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Colts say FBI has opened probe into Irsay's death
The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday acknowledged the existence of an FBI investigation into the death of owner Jim Irsay and the potential involvement of a California doctor who reportedly prescribed him pain pills and ketamine.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

QB Dart: Giants 'can't wait' to play for Harbaugh
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart told ESPN that he and his teammates "can't wait" to play for new coach John Harbaugh.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

DraftKings DFS cheat sheet: Two Seahawks stars offer best value, upside
Build a winning DFS lineup with our DraftKings NFL conference championships cheat sheet identifying the players you want to spend up for, the teams to stack, the value picks to grab and the players you need to avoid.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Beloved Lions OL Skipper announces retirement
Beloved Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dan Skipper announced his NFL retirement Thursday afternoon.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Lawyer suing NFLPA for retaliation fired by union
Attorney Heather McPhee says the union wanted to keep her from cooperating with a federal inquiry into NFLPA finances.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Miami's Mauigoa, top OT prospect, entering draft
Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa on Thursday officially declared for the 2026 NFL draft.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Kyren Williams among conference championship top 30 predicted anytime TD scorers
Kyren Williams, Courtland Sutton and Stefon Diggs are among top predictions for anytime TD scorers on NFL conference championship weekend.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Fins GM: Work to do before we ID 'our guy' at QB
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has a plan for the team's quarterbacks moving forward, but there's "too much work to do" before it makes a decision for this coming season.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Source: Cowboys agree with Eagles' Parker as DC
The Cowboys have agreed to a deal to make Eagles passing game coordinator and secondary coach Christian Parker their defensive coordinator, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Sources: Bucs tab ex-Falcon Robinson for OC job
The Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

McCaffrey, 4 QBs named AP NFL MVP finalists
Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Buccaneers hire ex-Falcon Robinson as new OC
The Buccaneers have hired Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, bringing in the former Falcons OC to lead an offense that ranked 21st in total offense this season.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

?? Mel Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Who were the most valuable players in the NFL this season? Let's stack the top 100
We took the MVP conversation beyond Drake Maye vs. Matthew Stafford ... way beyond. Here are the 100 top players of the 2025 season.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Did Baker Mayfield ignite a rivalry and other NFC South questions
With two NFL Rookie of the Year candidates the Bucs QB calling out the Falcons, let's dive into the division.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Barnwell sorts out the NFL's wide receiver market: 20 free agents, trade targets and cut candidates
Will Alec Pierce get paid in free agency? What's next for Brandon Aiyuk and Keon Coleman? And could A.J. Brown or Brian Thomas Jr. get traded?

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Buffalo fired Sean McDermott, but there's more blame to go around
With postseason losses piling up, the Bills fired coach Sean McDermott. But will it change anything?

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Biggest issues for the Steelers' next head coach: QB, ownership, roster
Coaching candidates face a franchise viewed as falling "behind in the NFL in terms of a modern operation."

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

?? Kiper's debut 2026 NFL mock draft
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

Sources: Bucs stay in South, tab Robinson as OC
The Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire former Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 22, 2026

How Cooper Kupp mentored and Davante Adams elevated Puka Nacua's game
Puka Nacua's elite performance can be attributed to the mentorship of veteran receivers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Sources: Giants exec Abrams leaves after 27 years
New York Giants senior vice president of football operations and strategy Kevin Abrams is leaving the organization after 27 years with the team, multiple sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Seahawks' Darnold 'better' but will limit throwing
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Sam Darnold "continues to get better" but that the quarterback's throwing will be limited this week as he manages his oblique injury ahead of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday against the Rams.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Stidham, Broncos keep prep as normal as possible
Quarterback Jarrett Stidham, set to make his first start in two years in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, and the Broncos have tried to stick to the team's usual routines.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

D-coordinator Flores signs extension with Vikings
The Vikings agreed to a new contract with defensive coordinator Brian Flores, meaning he will return to the team in 2026 if he does not accept a head coach position elsewhere in the coming weeks.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Chiefs bring back Bieniemy as OC, source says
The Chiefs agreed to a multiyear contract with Eric Bieniemy to be their new offensive coordinator, the same role he had with the team from 2018 to 2022, a league source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Niners' injury probe includes looking into substation
Niners GM John Lynch said the team will look into "everything" to find out why injuries continue to pile up year after year, including an investigation into the viral electrical substation conspiracy theory.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Rams' Adams again at doorstep of 'mythical' SB
Davante Adams will be playing in his fifth NFC Championship Game when the Rams visit the Seahawks, but he's still looking for his first trip to the Super Bowl.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Source: Stefanski expected to hire Rees as OC
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski bringing Tommy Rees along with him from Cleveland is "looking good," a source told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Texans OC Caley expected to return, GM says
Texans GM Nick Caserio said offensive coordinator Nick Caley is expected to return in 2026.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

GM Lynch: Aiyuk has played last snap for 49ers
At Wednesday's end-of-season news conference, 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed what has been obvious for months: WR Brandon Aiyuk will not return to the only NFL team he has ever known.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Coach: Bears QB, receivers need better chemistry
Among the areas Ben Johnson feels the Bears need to improve most next season is the chemistry between quarterback Caleb Williams and his pass catchers.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Questions on NFL draft's top 10 picks: Would the Raiders trade the No. 1 pick? Will the Chiefs go RB?
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Pegula: Bills' despair, 'playoff wall' triggered firing
Bills owner Terry Pegula said he decided to fire Sean McDermott in the locker room after the loss to Denver, as he felt the team had hit "the proverbial playoff wall."

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Mixon's Texans future unclear after 'freak' injury
Texans GM Nick Caserio said Wednesday that a "freak" foot injury kept RB Joe Mixon out for the season, and the team will have to "see where his status is."

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

QB Allen may need surgery, would be OTAs ready
Bills quarterback Josh Allen might need to undergo right foot surgery, though a procedure is not expected to affect his availability for OTAs.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

?? Draft rankings: Field Yates' top 25 prospects
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Bills owner: Coaches pushed to draft Coleman
Sean McDermott and the Bills' coaching staff pushed the organization to draft Keon Coleman, according to owner Terry Pegula.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

New NFL mock draft alert! Kiper projects all 32 first-round picks, including new homes for two QBs
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Nick Foles' message to Broncos fans: Pats 'struggle against backup QBs'
The former Eagles QB defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII after beginning the season as a backup.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Denver advances, but Bo Nix is out: Six questions about where the Broncos go from here
The Broncos advanced to the AFC title game but lost their QB to a broken ankle. So what's next for them on their Super Bowl quest?

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Ex-NFL sideline reporter Tafoya to run for Senate
Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Draft order for Round 1: The first 28 slots are set, with the Raiders at No. 1
The Raiders, Jets and Cardinals hold the top three picks in the 2026 NFL draft. See the rest of the order.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Our reporters look ahead to the NFL draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Caleb Williams' development made Bears' season a huge success
The Bears overachieved in every area, but nothing was more important than Caleb Williams' development at quarterback.

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Our reporters look ahead to the draft: Big questions for every team selecting in the top 10
We're three months away from the 2026 NFL draft. What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10?

ESPN NFL
Jan 21, 2026

Kiper's debut NFL mock draft for 2026: Let's project perfect fits for all 32 first-round picks
Where will national title game standouts Fernando Mendoza and Akheem Mesidor land in Round 1? And could we really see six WRs in the opening 32 picks?

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Sources: McDaniel set to become Chargers OC
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Mayfield takes swipe at ex-coach Stefanski in post
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield jabbed at new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski, saying, "Can't wait to see you twice a year, Coach."

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Packers release former Pro Bowl cornerback Diggs
Former Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs was released by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday after playing just two games and 34 snaps for them this season.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Harbaugh: Too much focus on Giants' hierarchy
New Giants coach John Harbaugh said too much is being made of who has more power to make decisions and that it's important that he and GM Joe Schoen work together.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Trespassing charge vs. Vikings' Addison dropped
A Florida state attorney has dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, according to court records.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

What does the hiring of Robert Saleh mean for Titans, Cam Ward?
Tennessee hired Saleh to turn the franchise around after back-to-back 3-14 seasons.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

8-8 in the playoffs with Josh Allen? Buffalo fired Sean McDermott, but there's more blame to go around
With postseason losses piling up, the Bills fired coach Sean McDermott. But will it change anything? And where did things go wrong?

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

NFL execs predict 2026 moves: Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown trades coming?
We asked NFL executives to make bold predictions about this offseason and next season. Could we see two superstar trades?

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Offseason guide for eliminated teams: Key free agents, draft outlook, and predictions
The NFL offseason has arrived for 28 teams. What must each do to have a better season in 2026?

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

?? Yates' debut 2026 NFL draft rankings
Who are the best players in this year's NFL draft class? Which receivers have first-round talent? Field Yates stacks his top 25 board.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Sources: Titans hiring 49ers' Saleh as new coach
Robert Saleh is set to become the next coach of the Titans, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

As Chiefs OC, Eric Bieniemy could be exactly what offense needs
In his previous stint with the Chiefs, Bieniemy helped the offense finish no lower than sixth in points per game.

ESPN NFL
Jan 20, 2026

Can Kenneth Walker III carry Seahawks to Super Bowl after Zach Charbonnet's injury?
Charbonnet is out for the season. But luckily for the Seahawks, Walker has been on a roll recently.

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