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The Seattle Seahawks have punched their ticket to the Super Bowl with a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. In the process, their defensive coordinator has now made NFL history. Aden Durde is the first British coordinator who will coach during the Super Bowl. After beating the Rams, Durde was overflowing with excitement, via […]

While the AFC Championship Game wasn’t their prettiest performance, the New England Patriots have clinched their spot in the Super Bowl. With one more win, head coach Mike Vrabel would etch his name into the NFL history books forever. Vrabel won three Super Bowls with the Patriots during his time as a player. If he […]

While the Detroit Tigers have made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, they are trying to get past the Division Series. Perhaps more pitching is what the Tigers need to get over the hump. Detroit is showing interest in right-hander Lucas Giolito, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. If he were to join the […]

Matt Nagy was once a prime candidate to become next head coach of the Tennessee Titans. But after the franchise hired Robert Saleh, Nagy had to look elsewhere. The Kansas City Chiefs, his former franchise, have already replaced him in the form of Eric Bieniemy. Now, Nagy might end up making a return to the […]

Mike McDaniel has agreed in principle to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ next offensive coordinator. However, that is unless McDaniel lands another head coaching opportunity. He has already taken his name out of consideration for the Buffalo Bills job. However, McDaniel is still in consideration for the Las Vegas Raiders opening, via Ian Rapoport of […]

After falling to the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, the Buffalo Bills decided to move on from head coach Sean McDermott. Now, McDermott is figuring out his next steps. He would likely be a top head coach candidate for any still in need. However, it’s seeming more likely that McDermott spends the 2026 season […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hiring Mike McCarthy a their next head coach has led to plenty of polarizing reactions. However, Steelers legend Bill Cowher believes the franchise made the right call in McCarthy. Any coach would have big shoes to fill coming in after Mike Tomlin’s 19 years at the helm. But in Cowher’s eyes, McCarthy […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are spending their offseason analyzing any ways they can bolster their playoff push in 2026. For one of their star pitchers, he’ll be spending his time trying to add more hardware to his trophy case. Aaron Nola will pitch for Team Italy in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, the Phillies announced. This […]

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up to battle the Los Angeles Rams for a spot in the Super Bowl. When they step onto the field, quarterback Sam Darnold and the offense will have more tools to work with. Running back George Holani and tight end Elijah Arroyo have both been activated off of injured reserve, […]

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the more active teams throughout the offseason. After trading away Luis Robert Jr, the White Sox found a way to use some of their savings. Chicago has signed right-hander Seranthony Dominguez to a two-year, $20 million contract, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. He is expected to serve […]

Philip Rivers just finished his shocking NFL comeback with the Indianapolis Colts. Now, he could be sticking around the league as a head coach. The Buffalo Bills are interviewing Rivers for the head coaching vacancy on Friday, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. When he isn’t playing football, the longtime quarterback is currently serving as head […]

Throughout the Buffalo Bills’ season, tight end Dalton Kincaid operated as one of quarterback Josh Allen’s top targets. However, Kincaid was playing at far less than 100 percent. Fellow tight end Dalton Knox revealed that his teammate playing through a torn PCL the entire season. The injury was later confirmed on the Monday Mornings with […]

The New York Mets ended up victorious in the Freddy Peralta sweepstakes. However, they weren’t alone in their pursuit of the reigning All-Star. The Houston Astros were another franchise involved in trade discussions with the Milwaukee Brewers. However, after agreeing to a previous three-way deal, Houston took themselves out of the running, via Ken Rosenthal […]

The Washington Nationals massively shook up their organization when they traded MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers. However, he wasn’t the only trade candidate Washington had to offer. Teams around the league are showing interest in outfielder Jacob Young. The Nationals have been reluctant to trade him. However, just like Gore, the right deal could […]

The New York Mets continued their explosive offseason by acquiring reigning All-Star Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers. But in discussions, one top prospect wasn’t even brought to the table. Outfielder Carson Benge was the Mets’ first first-round pick under president of baseball operations David Stearns. New York has no plans to trade him, as […]

The New England Patriots are gearing up for an AFC Championship clash against the Denver Broncos. For a maximum chance of success, quarterback Drake Maye is hoping to have all of his pass catchers at his disposal. When it comes to wide receiver Mack Hollins, that appears to be the case. Hollins was seen lacing […]

The Miami Marlins have spent all offseason infusing their organization with young talent. In an effort to bolster their catching situation, the Marlins turned to the San Francisco Giants. Miami has acquired minor league catcher Carlos Martinez, via the team’s communications account on X, formerly Twitter. In turn, San Francisco received international bonus pool money. […]

The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are set to battle for a spot in the Super Bowl. However, the AFC Championship matchup has now taken a sudden turn. Shortly after beating the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, it was revealed that quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Now, the Broncos will […]

Over his 19 years as head coach, Mike Tomlin impacted countless players. Among them was linebacker Ryan Shazier, who was forced to retire in 2020. Tomlin drafted Shazier and stood by the linebacker as he went through medical treatment. With the head coach stepping down from his post, Shazier had to give Tomlin his flowers, […]

The Buffalo Bills were knocked out of the playoffs on a controversial interception involving wide receiver Brandin Cooks. It led to head coach Sean McDermott being fired. But in Cooks’ mind, the interception shouldn’t have stood. He firmly believes that he caught the pass and that the Bills shouldn’t be in their current predicament, via […]

The New York Mets shook up the pitching market considerably when they acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. Now, the Baltimore Orioles must look elsewhere to bolster their rotation. Luckily for them, a premier option remains in free agency in the form of Framber Valdez. While he wasn’t named specifically, franchises […]

The Tennessee Titans changed the course of their organization by hiring Robert Saleh as their next head coach. At least one Titan is over the moon with Tennessee’s decision. Saleh is coming to the Titans as a defensive-minded head coach. For defensive tackle and team leader Jeffery Simmons, he’s excited to work with someone who […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers have stayed busy this offseason, signing players such as Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker. However, it seems as if the Dodgers are finished adding at at least one position. Los Angeles has plenty of talent in their pitching rotation from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, a fully healthy Shohei Ohtani […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers added another superstar to their lineup when they signed outfielder Kyle Tucker to a $240 million contract. Now, manager Dave Roberts must decide where he will hit in the lineup. With the roster the Dodgers have assembled, Roberts will have plenty of options when he turns in the lineup card. When […]

The New York Mets have stayed active all offseason in their quest to make a deep playoff run. Now, the franchise has added a veteran reliever to their bullpen mix. The Mets have signed right-hander Luis Garcia, via Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He is set to make $1.75 million with another $1.25 […]

The New York Mets have massively shaken up their roster entering the 2026 season, most recently signing infielder Bo Bichette. Still, the Mets aren’t done making major offseason adjustments. New York is still eyeing help for their pitching rotation. One of their crown jewels would be a trade for Milwaukee Brewers starter Freddy Peralta. But […]

The Chicago Bears managed to take the Los Angeles Rams to overtime in their Divisional Round playoff matchup. However, an unfortunate interception from quarterback Caleb Williams’ ended the Bears season. On the play, Williams was targeting wide receiver DJ Moore. However, the quarterback and wide receiver were not on the same page, with Moore running […]

The Denver Broncos are just one win away from competing for a Super Bowl title. However, their entire gameplan has been changed after Bo Nix’s season-ending ankle injury. The Broncos will now be turning to backup Jarrett Stidham. While many will doubt Denver after their quarterback’s injury, cornerback Patrick Surtain II and Nik Bonitto believe […]

Head coach Ben Johnson’s arrival to the Chicago Bears breathed brand new life into the organization. And yet, the team was still eliminated in the Divisional Round by the Los Angeles Rams. Johnson is proud of what the Bears were able to accomplish. Still, he knows how difficult it’ll be to go on an even […]

The Houston Texans made a run to the Divisional Round despite not having running back Joe Mixon on the field. Now, the reasoning behind Mixon’s absence has become a bit more clear. The running back remained out with what was classified as a foot injury for the entire season. However, Mixon’s situation is a bit […]

The Boston Red Sox are exploring all avenues of boosting their postseason chances entering the 2026 season. In their latest move, Boston bolstered their depth behind the dish. The Red Sox acquired catcher Nate Baez from the Twins, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. In return, Boston shipped out utilityman Tristan Gray. As it stands Carlos […]

After 18 years at the helm, the Baltimore Ravens decided to move on from head coach John Harbaugh. They broke the news to Harbaugh via a phone call. However, owner Steve Bisciotti claims there was nothing malicious with how the Ravens informed their former head coach. It came together through circumstance, via Jamison Hensley of […]

After 19 years at the helm, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin decided to walk away from his post. However, since he wasn’t fired, the Steelers still control his rights. The head coach will have a litany of options to choose from in terms of his next move. But if Tomlin were to coach in […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks know they’ll need to put up quite a fight to compete in the NL West. In an effort to bolster their bullpen, the Diamondbacks have turned to a former New York Yankees standout in free agency. Arizona has signed right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, […]

The Cleveland Guardians will be entering the 2026 season looking to keep their seat at the postseason table. In an effort to add a bit more depth, the Guardians have brought in a former top prospect. Cleveland has signed infielder Carter Kieboom to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, via Guards […]

The Washington Commanders already have a defensive-minded head coach in Dan Quinn. But they could double down on the defensive side with an elite coordinator in place. The Commanders are hoping to interview Brian Flores for their vacant defensive coordinator role, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. His contract with the Minnesota Vikings recently […]

The Houston Texans got one step closer to the Super Bowl with a 30-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round. However, not everyone is convinced the Texans are real contenders. Part of the skepticism against Houston is the fact that they’re in line to continue playing road games throughout the playoffs […]

With head coach John Harbaugh being fired by the Baltimore Ravens, the fate of offensive coordinator Todd Monken is up in the air. However, he is sure to land on his feet with widespread NFL interest. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now interviewing Monken for their vacant offensive coordinator position, via Greg Auman of Fox […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are now preparing for the offseason after falling to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card Round. One key decision they’ll have to make is on pass rusher Jaelan Phillips’ future. Set to hit free agency, Phillips is sure to garner interest from around the league. But if it were up […]