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Mike McCarthy, Cowboys staff operating at status quo as decision looms

Three days have come and gone since the Dallas Cowboys’ unceremonious exit from the playoffs. In the aftermath of Dallas’ disastrous 48-32 wild-card walloping at the hands of the Green Bay Packers, rumblings regarding head coach Mike McCarthy’s status roared. As of now, McCarthy and his staff are operating at status quo conducting exit interviews…

Players offer support for Nick Sirianni as Eagles conduct exit interviews

The Eagles’ disappointing second half of 2023 came to a fitting end with a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to close Super Wild Card Weekend. The team’s freefall in performance has put Nick Sirianni’s job security in question. Sirianni completed exit interviews with players and was expected to meet with owner Jeffery Lurie…

Weighing fifth-year options for 2021 NFL Draft's first-round selections: Who merits further commitment?

Weighing fifth-year options for 2021 NFL Draft's first-round selections: Who merits further commitment?

With players chosen in the 2021 NFL Draft having finished their third regular season, it’s decision time on fifth-year options for the class’ first-rounders. All drafted rookies are given four-year contracts to begin their careers — and teams have the option to extend that pact for a fifth year with players selected in Round 1….

Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence on Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination: 'It's truly a blessing' 

For 10 seasons now, Dallas defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has been a force between the lines. But his equally impactful actions away from the gridiron are what led him to become the Cowboys’ 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee. “It’s truly a blessing,” Lawrence told NFL.com of the nomination in an interview earlier…

Ron Rivera still interested in coaching, enjoyed return to defensive play-calling in 2023

Ron Rivera’s time in Washington came to an unsurprising conclusion at the end of the 2023 season, marking the second time he’s been fired as head coach in his career. This time, his future seems much less certain. It’s not often a coach gets three opportunities to lead a team, meaning Rivera’s most likely path…

New Patriots HC Jerod Mayo in introduction: I'm 'not trying' to be Bill Belichick

Jerod Mayo made history Wednesday, becoming the first Black head coach in Patriots history. He’ll hold an eternal place in New England’s franchise timeline as the man tabbed to replace Bill Belichick. After eight seasons playing for Belichick and five years serving on Belichick’s staff, he’s intimately familiar with the culture and process in New…

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers knew fine was coming for Egypt trip: 'Robert (Saleh) and I are great'

Aaron Rodgers‘ offseason trip to Egypt cost an an extra $50,000-plus on top of airfare and lodging courtesy of a fine by the New York Jets, but he is perfectly fine with the team’s decision to dock his pay for missing mandatory minicamp. Speaking Wednesday at New York’s training camp, Rodgers went over his decision…

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Jan. 18

NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Jan. 18

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown. NOTE: Teams listed in alphabetical order READ: NFL coaching, general manager tracker Atlanta Falcons 2023 · 7-10-0 COACHING INTERVIEWS Bill Belichick will have a second interview with the Falcons this…

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan won't alter coin-toss strategy vs. Packers, QB Jordan Love

In the wild-card round, the Green Bay Packers won the toss, decided to receive the ball, and drove it down the field for a touchdown, setting the tone for their demolition of the Dallas Cowboys Given the Packers’ unusual move to take the kick when most teams defer, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was…

Dion Dawkins on Bills finally hosting Chiefs: 'Come on now, like we get to leave and go eat wings. It's cool. So good luck'

The Buffalo Bills finally host a home playoff game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The only time during Mahomes’ career he traveled to Buffalo was in the COVID-19-disrupted 2020 season — played without fans in the stands (Kansas City won 26-17 as Mahomes threw for 225 yards and two TDs). Please enable…