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Mike Tomlin said in his first NBC interview that Pittsburgh’s lack of playoff progress helped convince him it was time to move on after 19 seasons. He also said he expects Aaron Rodgers to keep playing, keeping the Steelers’ quarterback outlook in the spotlight.
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John Harbaugh said he quickly cleared the air with Malik Nabers after the receiver questioned the Giants' first-round strategy during a livestream. The coach explained how Arvell Reese fits New York's defense and made it clear the team does not view the moment as a real issue.
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Cleveland is hiring Atlanta Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Monday.
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The Giants are reportedly hiring former Titans head coach Brian Callahan as QB coach, adding another experienced voice to help Jaxson Dart take a Year 2 jump.
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Multiple franchises are making the same bet: pair a coach with a clear offensive identity (or a defensive culture reset) and force a faster turnaround than the traditional 2–3 year build.
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Tennessee officially hired former Giants head coach Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator under new head coach Robert Saleh. Daboll’s QB-development résumé (Josh Allen, Daniel Jones) makes this a major investment in No. 1 pick Cam Ward, after a rocky rookie year and a short-lived Brian Callahan era.
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Buffalo is keeping its Josh Allen-era continuity intact, promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach on a five-year deal.
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A Bills fan started a change.org petition to reinstate Sean McDermott after Buffalo fired him, and it’s quickly gained traction. The reaction highlights how divided the fanbase is after McDermott’s successful run that ended a long playoff drought but never reached a Super Bowl.
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Pittsburgh’s interest in Mike McCarthy isn’t simply about trying to lure Aaron Rodgers back, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The Steelers interviewed McCarthy as they look for a new head coach following Mike Tomlin’s departure, while Rodgers’ future remains uncertain.
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The Jets reportedly fired several assistants under new head coach Aaron Glenn as the team continues its search for a new defensive coordinator. New York is looking for an aggressive, pressure-based identity after a rough 2025 season on defense.
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The New York Giants are expected to hire longtime Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, signaling a major reset after a turbulent 2025 season.
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After stepping down as Steelers head coach, Mike Tomlin’s future is one of the NFL’s biggest storylines. Here are the five teams that make the most sense if he returns to coaching.
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John Harbaugh is just starting to map out his next move, but Tennessee is already being mentioned as a team he “likes what he sees” with. Multiple reports say the Titans — along with Atlanta, New York, and Miami — are emerging as early favorites.