Former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current NBC Sunday Night Football analyst Jason Garrett said on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that no coach is capable of changing owner Jerry Jones’ mind on anything. That is the first thing a new coach has to come to grips with before taking over the Cowboys. Jones is still the...
There were rumors for months that Mike McCarthy’s head coaching job with the Dallas Cowboys was in peril, and on Monday, he was finally let go. His coaching contract expired without either side coming to an agreement on a new one, and just like that, he was gone. Fox Sports 1 personality Skip Bayless,...
Sarah Barshop Close Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer Sarah Barshop covers the Los Angeles Rams for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2016 to cover the Green Bay Packers for ESPN Milwaukee. She then moved to Houston to cover the Texans. She came to ESPN after working as a writer and editor for Sports Illustrated. You...
Following the Washington Commanders’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round, football fans have begun discussing the similarities between Jayden Daniels and Shedeur Sanders’ college careers. In a social media post to X, numerous similar statistics were shared regarding Daniels’ 2023 LSU season and Sanders’ 2024 Colorado Buffaloes campaign. The similarities...
The New England Patriots are potentially turning back to their glory days with the appointment of Mike Vrabel as their new head coach. Taking over from Jerod Mayo, who stepped in after Bill Belichick’s storied tenure, Vrabel brings with him not just experience but a deep connection to the franchise’s winning culture, having earned...
Brooke Pryor, ESPN Staff WriterJan 12, 2025, 01:57 AM ET Close Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. BALTIMORE — Safety DeShon Elliott didn’t mince words after the Steelers‘ 28-14 AFC wild-card loss to the Ravens on Saturday night. Despite being with the organization for...
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick spent the 2024 season broadcasting instead of being on the sideline. Then, even more shockingly, he decided to take a college head coaching position, agreeing to terms with North Carolina on a three-year deal. With Belichick no longer in the NFL, which active head coach has the most wins? Who has...
The Pittsburgh Steelers are staring down a crucial playoff matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, and head coach Mike Tomlin has made his choice between quarterbacks Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. Despite Fields showing flashes of brilliance, Tomlin opted for Wilson’s playoff experience, banking on the veteran’s ability to perform in high-stakes situations. However, not...
Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff WriterJan 10, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jordan Raanan is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Raanan covers the New York Giants. You can follow him via Twitter @JordanRaanan. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Less than 24 hours after an embarrassing blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants...
Black Monday has arrived, signaling the conclusion of the 2024 regular season. Following the Lions’ statement win in the Sunday night finale in Detroit, 18 teams have wrapped up disappointing campaigns and shifted focus to the offseason. For players, that might mean a trip to Cabo. But for front offices, it’s the start of an...
Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions, is among several intriguing head coaching candidates in the NFL right now, and his success in helping to turn around a Lions team that was a laughingstock just a couple of years ago is making him an attractive option. He reportedly has five interviews scheduled...
Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterJan 9, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN. TAMPA, Fla. — It was Dec. 29, hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...