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Jaguars | Travis Hunter will remain two-way player Wed Jan 14, 12:44 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter will remain a two-way player in 2026, according to general manager James Gladstone. Hunter ended with 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown and 15 tackles and three pass breakups. He played 67% of the team's offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps before his season-ending knee injury Oct. 30. Hunter has been rehabbing since undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee Nov. 11.
| Footballguys view: Hunter did flash on both sides of the ball, but he was banged up and missed half of his rookie season. One has to wonder how far a stacked Jaguars team could have gone in 2025 if Hunter was healthy. The two-way play is fun, but it might not be the best plan for the team if Hunter keeps getting banged up. |
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers is unlikely to return to the Steelers, according to team owner Art Rooney II. 'Aaron came here to play for Mike (Tomlin). So it would most likely affect his decision.'
| Footballguys view: Tomlin stepped down from coaching the Steelers this week, so Rodgers is done with Pittsburgh. Is he done playing? Rodgers may end up retiring after 20 years in the NFL, but after some time he might reconsider. Get ready for "Rodgers Watch" again, the 2026 version. |
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated he wasn't interested in coaching right now and wanted to spend time with his family, according to Steelers owner Art Rooney II.
| Footballguys view: Several teams would be interested in Tomlin if he wanted to continue coaching. We imagine he will take some time away and then reconsider. It's a guarantee that Tomlin will be among the top coaching candidates available a year from now. |
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Adam Thielen announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of Minnesota State in 2013, Thielen spent most of his career with the Vikings. He finishes his pro career with 704 receptions for 8,497 yards and 64 touchdowns. At his best, Thielen was a top-10 fantasy receiver three times between 2017-2020. |
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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile has been requested for an interview by the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: What a year Campanile's defense had in Jacksonville. He was previously the linebackers coach with the Dolphins for a few seasons, so the team knows him well. The Dolphins need a reboot on the defensive side of the ball, and they need to figure out their quarterback situation (first and foremost) on the offensive side of the ball. |
Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) might play in the NFC Divisional Round Game against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17. He missed the final four games of the regular season, finishing on the Reserve/Injured list. 'Elijah is looking good,' head coach Mike Macdonald said. 'He's a possibility about coming back for this game.'
| Footballguys view: Arroyo was placed on IR after injuring his knee in Week 14. The rookie second-round pick is a move tight end and a threat after the catch. It seems like he'll be ready as a rotational player in the Divisional Round. |
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready for the AFC divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: He was carted off Monday, Jan. 12 in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while WR Justin Watson (concussion) also left, and is in the protocol. 'We'll take it one day at a time and see how the guys are doing,' head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday, Jan. 13. 'We'll give the guys their time to rest up and heal properly.' |
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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) will have surgery for his torn right Achilles tendon on Wednesday, Jan. 14. He suffered the injury in the team's NFC Wild Card game victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Kittle now is looking at a return during the 2026 season. It's unlikely the veteran tight end will be ready for Week 1. Instead, Kittle may have to miss a month or two to begin the 2026 season as he recovers from this major injury in his age-33 season. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is being requested for an interview by the Arizona Cardinals for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Smith has a run-heavy system and plenty of experience, and that's why teams are interested. The Cardinals are going to be rebuilding, and they are likely moving on from QB Kyler Murray. Smith would run the ball early and often, perhaps with Jacoby Brissett as the quarterback to start the 2026 season. Perhaps a rookie quarterback is in play for the Cardinals in this year's draft. |
Former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is interviewing with the New York Giants for their head coaching position Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: With Mike Tomlin choosing to step away from the game, Harbaugh is easily the hottest name on the market when it comes to head coaching candidates. Reports indicate the Giants are likely "all in" on Harbaugh as their next head coach. He'd bring a wealth of experience, and Harbaugh would be great to further develop the game of Jaxson Dart. |
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith interviewed with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Jan. 14, for their head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Smith is getting some interest as a head coach candidate from a couple of teams. With the Titans, Smith could implement his run-heavy offense with QB Cam Ward. This would emphasize the young quarterback's legs and set up play-action passing. We'll see if Smith can land one of these open jobs. |
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup for the NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks S Coby Bryant (knee) is expected to practice this week after missing the final two regular-season games due to a knee injury.
Link to storyDallas Cowboys CB DaRon Bland (foot) has successful surgery on his left foot in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the team announced. It's his second straight year Bland has had a procedure done on his left foot. He suffered a fracture in his left foot in training camp leading up to the 2024 season.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is scheduled to interview with the Cleveland Browns for their head coaching vacancy on Friday, Jan. 16, a source said.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals WR Trent Sherfield was signed to the practice squad by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyTrent Sherfield Sr. player page
Buffalo Bills WR Gabe Davis (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list due to his torn ACL, and the team signed WR Kristian Wilkerson to the practice squad Tuesday, Jan. 13. OL Nick Broeker was also signed to a reserve/future contract.
Link to storyGabe Davis player page
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San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers S Ji'Ayir Brown (hamstring) and LB Luke Gifford (quadricep) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee), WR Ricky Pearsall (knee), OL Dominick Puni (ankle), LB Fred Warner (ankle), DL Keion White (groin, hamstring), OT Trent Williams (hamstring) and LB Dee Winters (ankle) were limited participants. WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was a full participant.
Link to storyFred Warner player page
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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle was placed on the injured reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and promoted TE Brayden Willis to the active roster.
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Denver Broncos TE Lucas Krull (foot) was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyDenver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), TE Lucas Krull (foot) and LB Drew Sanders (ankle) were limited practice participants on Tuesday, Jan. 13. DL John Franklin-Myers (hip) was a full participant.
Link to storyDre Greenlaw player page
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Former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury will 'get a real look' for the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator.
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The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest) was a limited practice participant on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
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Seattle Seahawks TE AJ Barner (hip) was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), was a full participant in practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks OT Josh Jones (knee) and LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. LB Demarcus Lawrence (Achilles), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest), LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) DE Leonard Williams (rest) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) were limited participants. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee) and OT Charles Cross (hamstring) were full participants.
Link to storyDeMarcus Lawrence player page
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Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq announced his intention to declare for the NFL Draft on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyThe Miami Dolphins have requested to interview Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their head coach position.
Link to storyThe Miami Dolphins have parted ways with assistant general manager Marvin Allen.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills CB Maxwell Hairston (ankle), RB Ty Johnson (ankle), S Jordan Poyer (hamstring), K Matt Prater (quad, calf), and WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 13. QB Josh Allen (foot, knee, finger), LB Terrel Bernard (calf), DE A.J. Epenesa (neck), TE Dalton Kincaid (knee, calf), LB Matt Milano (ankle), DL Ed Oliver (bicep), and DE Gregory Rousseau (back) were limited in practice on Tuesday. S Damar Hamlin (pectoral) and WR Curtis Samuel (elbow) practiced in full on Friday. The Bills conducted a walk-through on Tuesday, so this report is an estimation.
Link to storyMatt Prater player page
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Free agent QB DJ Uiagalelei (Chargers), WR Dalevon Campbell (Panthers), WR Luke Grimm (Chargers), WR JaQuae Jackson (Chargers), RB Amar Johnson (Chargers), TE Tanner McLachlan (Chargers), and TE Thomas Yassmin (Chargers) to reserve/futures contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyFree agent RB Carson Steele (Chiefs) signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Link to storyBills WR Tyrell Shavers has torn his ACL, per coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: It's another massive hit to an already battered wide receiver room. Gabe Davis also suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, and Joshua Palmer went on IR last week. That leaves Khalil Shakir, Brandin Cooks, and Keon Coleman as Buffalo's top healthy receivers. However, Curtis Samuel (elbow) was designated for return to practice on Tuesday and could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's divisional-round game in Denver. For Shavers, the timing of this injury makes it likely he'll not be ready for the start of the 2026 season. |
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The Eagles have informed OC Kevin Patullo they're making a change at OC following Sunday's wild-card loss to the 49ers, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday. Rapoport and Garafolo reported there's a chance Patullo could remain on Sirianni's coaching staff.
| Footballguys view: Following their Super Bowl LIX victory, a triumph marked by a 40-point explosion, the Eagles lost offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to the New Orleans Saints' head coaching job and promoted Patullo to replace him. The move proved to be a costly misstep. Patullo struggled to find his footing as the team's play-caller, resulting in Philly finishing 19th in scoring and 24th in yards -- both easily the worst results on Nick Sirianni's five-year tenure as head coach. From 2022-24, the Eagles never finished worse than seventh in scoring or eighth in yards. |
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner (ankle) had his practice window to return from injured reserve opened on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Warner won't play on Saturday against the Seahawks, but if the 49ers win, coach Kyle Shanahan says they're hopeful he can be ready to play for the NFC Championship. As Profootballtalk.com reminded readers, Warner dislocated and fractured his right ankle in Week 6, and at the time, it was described as a season-ending injury. But Warner has worked hard in his rehab and believes he could play now. The 49ers are being a little more cautious than that, but if they win on Saturday, it sounds like there's a good chance he'll be on the field eight days later. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the team he will be stepping down on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: After 19 seasons as Steelers head coach, Tomlin, 53, amassed a 193-114-2 regular-season record and never had a losing season. Highlighted by a Super Bowl-winning season in 2008, Tomlin held a 8-12 record in the postseason. Tomlin leaves Pittsburgh following a crushing wild-card loss to the Houston Texans on Monday night -- his seventh straight postseason defeat. It's not clear if he'll be jumping into the pool of candidates for 2026 head coaching openings or if his interests lie in the broadcast side of the game. He will be highly sought after in both fields. |
Free agent QB Carter Bradley (Jaguars), WR Chandler Brayboy (Jaguars), TE Patrick Herbert (Jaguars), RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (Jaguars), WR Tim Jones (Jaguars), and TE Austin Trammell (Jaguars) signed reserve/future contracts on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested on Monday, Jan. 12, for probable cause trespassing. It marks the third straight offseason in which Addison has had legal trouble arise.
| Footballguys view: Addison's off-the-field actions continue to complicate his long-term future with the Vikings. As SI.com noted, the offseason after a player's third year in the NFL is a big one. For first-round picks, teams have to decide if they're going to exercise the fifth-year option on a player's rookie contract. Players also become eligible to sign long-term extensions. Addison's issues could impact how the Vikings view No. 3 receiver Jalen Nailor, who is an unrestricted free agent. Will they be more aggressive in trying to re-sign Nailor if they don't feel like Addison is in their long-term plans? We shall see. |
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Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman was fired on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Roman, 53, was hired in 2024 when Jim Harbaugh returned to coach the Chargers. Roman was previously Harbaugh's coordinator with San Francisco from 2011-2014. Los Angeles finished the season No. 12 in total yards and No. 20 in points scored. The club dealt with several injuries, particularly along the offensive line. But Los Angeles managed just 207 total yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card loss to the Patriots, which likely hastened this move. Los Angeles is likely to have two new coordinators in 2026, as defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is primed to land a head coaching job in this cycle. |
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is interviewing for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Hafley has spent the last two seasons with the Packers, and he has previous head coaching experience at Boston College. The Cardinals, Dolphins, Falcons, and Raiders have also requested interviews with Hafley as part of their head coaching searches. The Titans interviewed seven other candidates last week, and they are expected to spend time with Mike McDaniel, Brian Daboll, and Jonathan Gannon in the coming days. |
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores is receiving interest from the Washington Commanders for an interview for their vacant defensive coordinator post.
| Footballguys view: It's not clear if Flores will be available for a coordinator job this cycle. The Vikings have expressed a desire to have Flores back, and Profootballtalk.com reported Monday that they are confident he will be back if he does not land a top job somewhere else. But Flores interviewed with the Ravens for their head coaching job, and the Raiders are also said to have interest in hiring him as head coach. |
Former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is interviewing with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Since the Browns fired him earlier this month, Stefanski has also interviewed with the Giants, Raiders, Titans, Ravens, and Falcons. Stefanski accumulated a 45-56 record with Cleveland from 2020-2025, twice winning AP coach of the year. Even with former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and former Ravens coach John Harbaugh in the pool, Stefanski is still considered a strong candidate. |
Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine retired Tuesday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: Pettine, 59, joined the Vikings in 2022. In 2024, Pettine was both the assistant head coach and the outside linebackers coach. He served as head coach of the Browns from 2014 through 2015. Before that, Pettine spent three years as the defensive coordinator of the Jets (2009 through 2012) and one with the Bills (2013). He coordinated the defense in Green Bay from 2018 through 2020. Kevin O'Connell will need a new assistant head coach, and current DC Brian Flores would be a candidate. But Flores is being courted as both a head coach and coordinator candidate by multiple teams. |
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young's fifth-year option will be picked up in the offseason, according to general manager Dan Morgan.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com suggested, the prospect of the Panthers picking up Young's option seemed unlikely when he was benched early in the 2024 season. Still, he showed clear improvement once he returned to the lineup after Andy Dalton's injury, and he showed more progress while helping the Panthers to the NFC South title in 2025. There was still enough inconsistency to fuel doubts about whether Young can deliver the return on investment expected when he was made the first overall pick in 2023, but picking up the option gives Young time to show that he can reach that level in Carolina. |
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Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken will interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator spot Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Monken, 59, spent the past three years as the Ravens offensive coordinator until head coach John Harbaugh was fired. Monken's ties to the Bucs are deep. He was the team's receivers coach/offensive coordinator under head coach Dirk Koetter from 2016-18. If there is a leader in the clubhouse for the Bucs job, Monken is it. But he also interviewed on Saturday for the Browns head coaching job. |
Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll will interview for the Tennessee Titans head coaching vacancy Friday, Jan. 16.
| Footballguys view: The Giants fired Daboll during the regular season, but he took the club to the playoffs in 2022 and beat the Vikings. The remainder of his tenure featured few highlights. He went 11-33 before being fired 10 games into the 2025 season. Daboll was an offensive coordinator before getting the Giants job and could find interest from teams looking for him to return to that role. Still, Daboll's interest may hinge on whether he's able to land another top job during this cycle. |
Monday night's playoff loss may have been the last game for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. We won't know the answer for now. In his post-game press conference after the Steelers fell to the Texans, 30-6, Rodgers wasn't ready to talk about the future. "I'm not gonna make any emotional decisions," Rodgers said. He was then asked whether he wanted to continue to play for the Steelers. "I'm not gonna talk about that," Rodgers said.
| Footballguys view: If it was Rodgers' last game, he finished with 17 completions in 33 attempts, for 146 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown by the Texans. He also had a fumble returned for a touchdown. Will his last pass be a pick-six? Rodgers will be a free agent in March. He has said he may have another option or two if he doesn't return to Pittsburgh. Of course, the first question in Pittsburgh is whether coach Mike Tomlin will be back. If not, it's hard to imagine Rodgers being back, either. |
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The Steelers have finished their 2025 season with another postseason loss. They haven't won a playoff game in nine years. After the game, coach Mike Tomlin was asked about his future. He didn't shoot it down. He didn't brush it off. He didn't walk away. He provided an answer -- one that will serve only to increase speculation that he possibly will choose to walk away after 19 seasons on the job. "I'm not even in that mindset as I sit here tonight," Tomlin told reporters. "I'm more in the mindset of what transpired in this stadium, and certainly what we did and didn't do. Not a big-picture mentality as I sit here tonight."
| Footballguys view: As PFT's Mike Florio suggested, some believe Tomlin has an offer in his back pocket for a TV job in 2026. We'll likely find out sooner than later what he decides to do. |

































