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Aaron Glenn

DET Defensive Coordinator

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Saints interviewed Lions DC Aaron Glenn for their head coaching vacancy.
Deshaun Watson

CLE Quarterback #4

Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles again, placing his 2025 season in doubt.

Things go from bad to worse for Watson, who tore his Achilles for a second time after suffering the initial injury less than three months ago. It’s hard to know the impact of this injury on the Browns, as the team has long been rumored to be interested in adding other quarterbacks this offseason. Some have gone as far as to speculate that Watson will “never play a meaningful snap for the Browns again.” Regardless, Watson faces an even longer road to recovery after undergoing another surgery on Thursday to repair this second tear. It wouldn’t be surprising if this injury sidelined Watson for all of next season.
Mike Locksley

FA Head Coach

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Jets interviewed Maryland head coach Mike Locksley for their head coaching vacancy.

The Jets are truly leaving no stone unturned. Their in-depth search for their next head coach has now hit the college ranks in a somewhat unprecedented fashion. Locksley, who has spent the last six seasons with Maryland, has a lifetime 35-67 record as a head coach and has never held a job in the NFL. Well-renowned for his ability as a recruiter, Locksley seems like an unlikely candidate to make the leap from college to the pros with no NFL experience, especially when you consider his .343 career winning percentage.
Michael Pittman Jr.

IND Wide Receiver #11

Colts GM Chris Ballard said Michael Pittman Jr. won’t need surgery on his fractured back.

Pittman played through most of the season with his back injury. It should come as no surprise that he turned in the worst season since his rookie year as a result, but Pittman still posted a respectable 69-808-3 line over 16 games in a season that proved challenging for all Colts pass catchers. It sounds like some rest and rehab will be all Pittman needs to return healthy for a 2025 season that is already setting up to be a do-or-die year for Anthony Richardson, head coach Shane Steichen, and Ballard.
Mike McCarthy

DAL Head Coach

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Cowboys and Mike McCarthy “are expected to open talks” on a new contract.

Things felt as if they were trending in this direction after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones praised McCarthy’s efforts late in the year despite the lost season. The fact McCarthy wasn’t dismissed by Jones immediately after the season ended was also a good sign for the veteran head coach. McCarthy’s contract with the team is set to officially expire on January 14th, giving the Cowboys little time to get a deal done before McCarthy is free to speak with other teams. McCarthy has led the Cowboys to a 49-35 record during his first five seasons, but had three-straight 12-win seasons from 2021-2023. The team has work to do on the defensive side of the, but with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb under long-term deals, the offensive weapons are there to make the Cowboys a contender again in 2025.
Diontae Johnson

HOU Wide Receiver #82

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the team will “continue to feed (Diontae Johnson) more” in the postseason.

Ryans spoke highly of Johnson, who caught 2-of-4 targets for 12 yards in the Week 18 finale against the Titans. Ryans said he was “really impressed with this last week of practice” from Johnson and praised him for picking up the offense quickly. It’s been a trying season for Johnson, who caught 30 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games with the Panthers before a brief stint with the Ravens in which he caught 1-of-5 targets for six yards before being suspended by the team after refusing to go on the field in a game. With a big offseason coming up in free agency, a strong playoff performance would benefit Johnson, who has some brand rebuilding to do after being one of the league’s premiere target hogs through his first five years in the league.
Pete Carroll

FA Front Office

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Raiders will interview Pete Carroll for their vacant head coaching position.

The Raiders fired general manager Tom Telesco on Thursday, so that interview could take place before a new GM is put into place. Carroll completed an interview with the Bears on Thursday, and the 73-year-old appears invigored to return to the NFL after his long tenure with the Seahawks ended in 2024. The Raiders are also expected to interview Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Matthew Stafford

LAR Quarterback #9

Monday’s Wild Card Game between the Vikings and Rams has been moved to Arizona.

The game is being moved to the horrific events in the Los Angeles area involving fires with the league calling it a public safety issue. The game will still take place at 8:00 ET but instead will be played in State Farm Stadium; the home of the Arizona Cardinals. It’s a disappointing development for fans of the Rams, but a necessary one.
Mike Vrabel

FA Coaching Staff

Patriots interviewed Mike Vrabel for their head coaching vacancy.

Considered by many to be the favorite to land the Patriots’ head coaching gig, Vrabel met in person with his former team on Thursday to discuss his plans for turning around an organization that has gone 33-51 in the post-Tom Brady era. In his six seasons as head coach of the Titans, Vrabel went 54-45 with three postseason appearances and two double-digit win seasons. With a stud rookie quarterback in Drake Maye already in tow, and nearly $130 million of available cap space this offseason, the Patriots should be one of the more attractive jobs for head coaching candidates this offseason.
Cade Otton

TB Tight End #88

Cade Otton (knee) was listed as a full participant on Thursday.

With one practice left to go in the week, Otton logging a full session is a great sign of his availability in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Commanders. We’ll have more clarity on his situation on Friday when the team releases its final injury report of the week, but it’s safe to say Otton is trending toward a return after missing the last three games of the regular season.

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