When Vic Fangio and the Dolphins announced a mutual parting after the end of Miami’s season, it didn’t take long for Fangio to be linked with the Eagles. That link is now official. The Eagles announced that Fangio is their new defensive coordinator on Saturday afternoon. “Vic’s reputation obviously speaks for itself,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said in a …
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Eagles hire Vic Fangio as new defensive coordinator: How the change could affect Philadelphia in 2024
A year after first eyeing him for the position, the Eagles have finally secured their man, bringing Vic Fangio back to Philadelphia as Nick Sirianni’s new defensive coordinator. The team made it official Saturday. The former Broncos head coach marks the Eagles’ first major addition since a late-season collapse, signed to revitalize what became one of the NFL’s worst defenses …
Read More »2024 NFL conference championship picks: Ravens down Chiefs, 49ers oust Lions to advance to Super Bowl LVIII
I’m always surprised about how quickly the NFL season goes by. While at times it can feel like a long year, more often than not I’ll be gearing up for a slate of preseason games, look up and we’re suddenly at Championship Sunday. It’s been a fun season so far and we still have three games left before we put …
Read More »Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out 3-4 weeks
Jan 27, 2024, 03:33 PM ET A broken knuckle will keep Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out for three to four weeks, coach Sheldon Keefe said Saturday. The injury occurred Friday in practice when Jarnkrok’s left hand was hit by a shot. Jarnkrok has been a key contributor for the Maple Leafs given his versatility at the forward position. …
Read More »Patriots are expected to promote DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator
The Patriots stayed inside the organization by promoting Jerod Mayo to head coach and they’ll do the same thing to fill their defensive coordinator job. According to multiple reports, the Patriots are set to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to the coordinator role. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the team has started informing other candidates of their decision. …
Read More »Ranking NFL’s four remaining teams: Doubting reigning Super Bowl champions in favor of No. 1 seeds
It should be no surprise that ranking the NFL’s four remaining teams is even harder than choosing where to order pizza for an upcoming Super Bowl party. The 49ers, Ravens, Lions and Chiefs each possess rosters that have been good enough to get them to the brink of the big game. Last week, I ranked the eight remaining teams ahead …
Read More »A look at rising GM candidates across NFL: Bears’ Ian Cunningham, Browns’ Glenn Cook lead impressive group
Changes are happening around the NFL as the hiring cycle is in full swing. Six of the eight head coach vacancies have been filled, and three of the four general manager/president of football operations vacancies have been occupied. With only one general manager vacancy remaining, these six candidates are considered to be next in line for the next major front-office …
Read More »Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs: How to watch NFL online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
Who’s Playing Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens Regular Season Records: Kansas City 11-6, Baltimore 13-4 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. ETWhere: M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore, MarylandTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will fight it out against the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC playoff …
Read More »Aaron Jones sees “special” future for Packers; will he be part of it?
The Packers had an unexpectedly great season in the first year after Aaron Rodgers. Another Aaron sees a very bright future for the team. “I feel like what we’re building here is special,” running back Aaron Jones told Packers.com, via NFL.com. “You can feel it. You can see it. The chemistry, the bond, the standard that we’ve set. I feel …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: Lions won’t activate veteran Zach Ertz for NFC championship game vs. 49ers, per report
Getty Images While he gave it a shot, Zach Ertz will not suit up for the NFC championship game. The Detroit Lions’ newly acquired tight end will not be activated for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, per ESPN. Detroit signed Ertz to its practice squad on Monday to shore up its banged-up tight end position. The three-time Pro …
Read More »NFL legend Dan Marino explains what makes Patrick Mahomes ‘really special’ ahead of sixth straight title game
There are countless tangible reasons that make Patrick Mahomes a great quarterback. Yet, as NFL legend Dan Marino recently pointed out, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback also possesses intangible skills that could lead to yet another trip to the Super Bowl. The former Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback was recently asked to compare himself with Mahomes, whose career is already …
Read More »Patriots expected to promote DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator, per report
Getty Images The New England Patriots continue to round out their coaching staff. They’ve already hired Jerod Mayo as their new head coach. Now, the team is expected to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator early next week, according to Sports Illustrated. Covington, 34, broke into the NFL coaching ranks with the Patriots in 2017 as a …
Read More »NFL playoff injuries for championship games: Ravens’ Mark Andrews, 49ers’ Deebo Samuel to play Sunday
Only four teams remain in the NFL postseason with three games left to play — including Sunday’s AFC and NFC championship games — and per usual this time of the year given the physical grind playing an NFL season, there are some key injuries. Huge news for the Baltimore Ravens: Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews has been activated off …
Read More »2024 NFL Championship Sunday bold predictions: Patrick Mahomes, Brock Purdy struggle, with different results
The NFL postseason is down to the final four teams, and while the remaining field includes three that were expected to be here — the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs — the third-seeded Detroit Lions, who will play in their first conference championship game since 1991, have also joined the party. Given the four teams involved …
Read More »Brock Purdy vs. Jared Goff: A battle of QBs with two vastly different journeys in Lions-49ers NFC title game
Only one round of playoff football stands between the NFL’s final four contenders and a trip to Super Bowl LVIII, which will kick off Feb. 11 on CBS, Nickelodeon and Paramount+. Two of the league’s top underdog stories at quarterbacks, meanwhile, will go head to head in the NFC Championship, with Brock Purdy and Jared Goff guiding the 49ers and Lions, respectively. How did the …
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