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After the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round, head coaches Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur had a controversial mid-field handshake. Johnson has now cleared up any confusion from the moment. But he isn’t backing down from the animosity. Johnson is trying to re-establish the Bears vs. Packers rivalry, via […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are entering the offseason with plenty of decisions to make. Chief among them is figuring out who will be the team’s next head coach. Holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Las Vegas will be an intriguing landing spot for whoever gets the job. The coach must […]

Down 21-3 at halftime, the Chicago Bears were in need of a spark. However, head coach Ben Johnson didn’t go full Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday. Instead, he stuck to the plan. Johnson and company focused on Chicago’s mistakes and how to remedy them moving forward. Wide receiver DJ Moore took that lesson in […]

Quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills advanced to the Divisional Round with a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, Allen came away from the win fully banged up. The quarterback entered the game with a foot injury, although he seems to be healing from it. However, Allen picked up two new injuries against […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are engaged in a heated Wild Card Round battle against the San Francisco 49ers. Helping lead their cause has been tight end Dallas Goedert. Before halftime, Goedert both ran in a touchdown and caught a pass for a score. He became just the second Eagles player, Ricky Watters in 1995 was the […]

Looking for a spark, the Green Bay Packers turned to Josh Jacobs on a kickoff return. That decision almost ended in disaster when he fumbled the ball. Green Bay safety Kevin Oladapo ultimately recovered the fumble, but things could’ve gotten disastrous. With the Packers losing 31-27, arguably things did. Head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that […]

Quarterback Josh Allen carried the Buffalo Bills to a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round. In the process, he did something no other player in NFL history has. Allen completed 28-of-35 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown. He also ran 11 times for 33 yards and two touchdowns. Allen […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars came up just short in their Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills, 27-24. While the loss will sting for the foreseeable future, it won’t the last time the fans see the Jaguars competing in the playoffs. Jacksonville’s 13 wins are their most since 1999. Furthermore, their AFC North title was […]

While the Green Bay Packers held a lead with under five minutes to go in their Wild Card matchup against the Chicago Bears, they still fell 31-27. Unfortunately for the Packers, that kind of collapse isn’t anything new this season. Their playoff opening defeat marked the third time Green Bay lost a game when leading […]

After reaching the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t trying to give up their seat at the table. In their latest free agency moves, the Reds took a page out of the Atlanta Braves’ playbook to bolster their bullpen. Cincinnati has signed relief pitcher Pierce Johnson, via John Heyman of the New York Post. […]

The Carolina Panthers’ season has come to a close after their 34-31 Wild Card Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Now, the Panthers have a crucial decision to make on Rico Dowdle. The running back is set to hit free agency. Carolina may not have the upper hand in negotiations based off of Dowdle’s […]

At their current state, it’s hard for the Miami Marlins to attract top flight free agents. However, Pete Fairbanks is certainly excited to jump on board. The Marlins signed Fairbanks to a one-year, $13 million contract. He explained exactly why he made that decision and why he thinks Miami is on the upswing, via the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ infield is already loaded with talent from Mookie Betts to Freddie Freeman. But in an effort to land some more depth, the Dodgers have turned to a former Minnesota Twins standout. Los Angeles has claimed Ryan Fitzgerald off of waivers, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. He had recently been designated for […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a monumental decision in opting to keep Ketel Marte rather than trade him away. When the second baseman begins the season with the Diamondbacks, he may be sharing the diamond with another star. Despite Marte staying on the roster, Arizona remains interested in signing third baseman Alex Bregman, via Jon Heyman […]

All offseason, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been debating whether or not to trade Ketel Marte. On Friday, the Diamondbacks finally came to a resolution with their star second baseman. Arizona will not be trading Marte, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He is once again expected to fill a major role in the Diamondbacks’ lineup […]

The Chicago Bears suffered a devastating Week 18 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions, 19-16. However, they now have a much greater opportunity at their hands. The Bears will be hosting the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. It’ll be a true rubber match between the storied rivals, as they split […]

After moving on from head coach John Harbaugh, the Baltimore Ravens are casting a wide net to find his replacement. Now, they’ve begun looking at a coach who knows how to work with agile quarterbacks. The Ravens have shown interest in Kingsbury for their vacant head coach position, via Diana Russini of The Athletic. They […]

After making a run to the American League Championship Series, the Seattle Mariners are looking to go even further in 2026. Helping their cause will be outfielder Randy Arozarena. The Mariners and Arozarena have agreed to a one-year, $15.65 million contract, avoiding arbitration, via independent journalist Francys Romero. He is set to become a free […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were just one game away from winning the World Series. And now, a key hitter has officially been locked in for the 2026 season. Outfielder Daulton Varsho and the Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million contract to avoid arbitration, via Joel Sherman of the New York Post. He […]

After acquiring him in a trade with the Miami Marlins, starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo went on to have a standout debut for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. Now, both sides know exactly how much the left-hander will be making come 2026. The Phillies and Luzardo have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract, avoiding arbitration, […]

As the San Diego Padres continue striving for a World Series berth, they’re exploring all avenues of success. While the deal will likely fly under the radar in the grand scheme of the offseason, the Padres have just made a shrewd free agency addition. San Diego has signed infielder Carson Tucker to a minor league […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepare for the playoffs, they’ll be relying on quarterback Jordan Love to lead them to success. Former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy believes he has all the tools to do so. During his time in Green Bay, McCarthy worked with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, winning a Super Bowl together in 2011. […]

Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and the San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their Wild Card Round matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. But whenever the 49ers’ playoff run ends, Saleh could be in line for a promotion. The Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons have requested to interview Saleh for their head coach vacancy, via Albert […]

As Kyle Tucker looks for his next MLB home in free agency, the star outfielder has been connected to many of the top teams in the league. But now, a pair of NL West hopefuls have joined the Tucker sweepstakes. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants have both shown interest in Tucker, via Mark […]

The Atlanta Falcons have hit the reset button on their entire organization, firing general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris. Whoever gets the jobs will have a crucial decision to make at quarterback. Kirk Cousins will be entering his 15th season in the NFL if he plays in 2026. The quarterback is hoping […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals begin their rebuild under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, Nolan Arenado has perpetually been on the trade block. However, talks aren’t moving how the Cardinals have hoped. St. Louis is still going to try and find the best trade possible for Arenado. However, there is also a possibility the […]

The Boston Red Sox have stayed active throughout the offseason, acquiring players such as Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras. However, the Red Sox are still looking to add a big bat to the middle of their lineup. Boston’s premier target remains third baseman Alex Bregman. General manager Craig Breslow and company are willing to pay […]

After a troubling 2025 campaign, the Washington Commanders are evaluating all aspects of their organization. That includes offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury was once considered a prime head coach candidate, and may still get interviews in 2026. However, head coach Dan Quinn didn’t necessarily give him a ringing endorsement to end the season, via JP […]

After winning the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles are now gearing up for a Wild Card Round playoff matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. In their quest for success, the Eagles could have some massive reinforcements headed their way. Right tackle Lane Johnson is expected to practice on Wednesday for the first time since mid-November, […]

The Baltimore Orioles have massively bolstered their lineup, trading for Taylor Ward and signing Pete Alonso in free agency. They found their new closer in Rylan Helsley. But as the Orioles try to march towards the postseason, they’re still looking for a new ace. Philadelphia Phillies standout Ranger Suarez remains one of the best options […]

The Buffalo Bills were already locked into a Wild Card spot when they faced the New York Jets in Week 18. And still, the Bills decided to have tight end Dalton Kincaid suit up. He entered the game questionable with a knee injury. But head coach Sean McDermott wanted to get him a bit of […]

After winning the AFC East, the New England Patriots will now enter the playoffs as the AFC’s No. 2 seed. When they take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round, the Patriots seem likely to have a key figure on the defensive line. Milton Williams just made his return from injury in […]

At 3-14, Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward didn’t have the rookie season he was hoping for. However, he thinks the franchise is in a strong place to succeed moving forward. Ward believes in general manager Mike Borgonzi. He trusts his vision in leading the Titans to greater heights, via Ben Arthur of Fox Sports. “He’s […]

The Cleveland Browns decided to shake up their franchise by firing head coach Kevin Stefanski. As they look for his replacement, the Browns could promote from within. Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will get consideration for the head coach role, via Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram. General manager Andrew Berry remains high on what Schwartz brings […]

By virtue of the Atlanta Falcons defeating the New Orleans Saints in Week 18, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been eliminated from playoff contention. Now, wide receiver Mike Evans has a decision to make. After 12 years in the NFL, the idea of retirement has crept onto the table for Evans. However, the wide receiver […]

The Cleveland Browns have already made monumental changes to their organization, firing head coach Kevin Stefanski. Now, the franchise must decide what to do at the quarterback position. When it comes to rookie Shedeur Sanders, general manager Andrew Berry was non-committal of his 2026 status, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd team. The Browns plan […]

After a three-week absence due to a partially collapsed lung, Pittsburgh Steelers star TJ Watt made his return in Week 18. Immediately, he helped the Steelers clinch their spot in the playoffs. Pittsburgh and Watt proceeded with caution when the pass rusher went down with his injury. Now back on the field, Watt is feeling […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ offseason has been dominated by Ketel Marte trade talk. But in the end, it looks as if Marte won’t be going anywhere. The Diamondbacks are soon expected to end Marte trade talks, via Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Ultimately, talks didn’t progress to a point where general manager Mike […]

With the regular season now over, the Tennessee Titans have dived head first into their head coaching search. Atop the list sits an unsurprising name. The Titans have officially requested to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. He is joined by Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, Indianapolis Colts defensive […]