10:05pm: A representative for one of the other candidates connected to the Dolphins’ vacancy told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald he believes the job is Hafley’s to lose at this point. With at least many of the seven remaining HC vacancies likely to be filled in the coming days, this situation will be worth watching closely. 2:08pm: Coming quick off the heels of news that he … [Read more...] about Jeff Hafley Emerging As Dolphins’ Frontrunner
Packers Extend GM Brian Gutekunst, HC Matt LaFleur
6:01pm: According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, LaFleur and the Packers have agreed to a multi-year extension. NFL Network peer Ian Rapoport adds that an extended deal has been agreed to with Gutekunst, as well. In addition, ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reports that executive vice president Russ Ball was included in the extensions, as well. 8:24am: The Packers are working toward … [Read more...] about Packers Extend GM Brian Gutekunst, HC Matt LaFleur
Wink Martindale, Jim Leonhard, DeMarcus Covington Among Jets’ DC Interviewees
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