The Jets’ defensive coordinator search has flown under the radar during a frenzied HC carousel, but it has taken shape Friday. The team announced eight candidates for the job. In addition to interim DC Chris Harris, seven others received interviews. Don Martindale (Michigan), Jim Leonhard (Broncos), Ephraim Banda (Browns), Jim O’Neil (Lions), DeMarcus Covington (Packers), … [Read more...] about Wink Martindale, Jim Leonhard, DeMarcus Covington Among Jets’ DC Interviewees
Steelers Request HC Interview With Packers DC Jeff Hafley
The Steelers requested to interview Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley for their head coaching vacancy, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Hafley, 46, has become one of the most popular head coaching candidates in this year’s hiring cycle. He came up as a defensive backs coach with multiple college programs before making the jump to the NFL in 2012. After seven seasons with … [Read more...] about Steelers Request HC Interview With Packers DC Jeff Hafley
Micah Parsons Doesn’t Expect To Open 2026 On IR; Week 3 Return Possible
Then 9-3-1 and riding a four-game winning streak, Green Bay was rolling heading into Denver for a Week 15 clash with the Broncos. The wheels began falling off for the Packers that afternoon in a 34-26 defeat. Adding injury to insult, the Packers lost their best defensive player, superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons, to a torn ACL. Parsons’ injury was a fatal blow to the … [Read more...] about Micah Parsons Doesn’t Expect To Open 2026 On IR; Week 3 Return Possible
Cowboys To Interview Christian Parker, Charlie Bullen, DeMarcus Covington For DC Job
The Cowboys’ search for a new defensive coordinator continues to expand. Dallas will interview Eagles pass game coordinator Christian Parker and Giants interim defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen on Thursday, with Packers run game coordinator DeMarcus Covington scheduled for Friday, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Parker, 34, spent six years as a college coach before getting … [Read more...] about Cowboys To Interview Christian Parker, Charlie Bullen, DeMarcus Covington For DC Job
Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire
Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday. Pettine, 59, has coached in the NFL since 2002. He rose to a head coaching seat in 2014 (with the Browns) and has been a coordinator in a few cities. He had been on O’Connell’s Minnesota staff since … [Read more...] about Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire