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
NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/12/26
Today’s reserve/futures deals: Carolina Panthers LB Jared Bartlett, G Ja’Tyre Carter, G Saahdiq Charles, WR Dan Chisena, CB Tyrek Funderburk, G Joshua Gray, RB Montrell Johnson, OLB Jamil Muhammad, LB Maz Mwansa, TE Bryce Pierre, WR Ja’seem Reed, S Demani Richardson, WR Ainias Smith, RB Anthony Tyus, LB Jacoby Windmon Green Bay Packers OT Brant Banks, DL Dante Barnett, OG … [Read more...] about NFL Reserve/Futures Deals: 1/12/26
Packers, Matt LaFleur Expected To Reach Extension Agreement
With the Packers’ season now over, attention will turn to the future of their coaching staff. Head coach Matt LaFleur is currently under contract for one more season, but that could change very soon. Leading up to Green Bay’s wild-card game on Saturday, it was reported LaFleur was not coaching for his job and that extension talks would occur after the season ended. To no … [Read more...] about Packers, Matt LaFleur Expected To Reach Extension Agreement
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/7/26
Wednesday’s midweek minor moves: Green Bay Packers Activated from IR: LB Nick Niemann Placed on IR: WR Bo Melton Reverted to season-ending reserve/PUP: G John Williams Jacksonville Jaguars Reverted to season-ending IR: LB Jalen McLeod Los Angeles Chargers Designated for return from IR: FB Tucker Fisk San Francisco 49ers Signed from practice squad: LB Eric … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 1/7/26
Bears Activate CB Kyler Gordon From IR
The Bears activated cornerback Kyler Gordon from injured reserve, per a team announcement, setting him up to play in Saturday night’s wild card matchup with the Packers. Gordon, 26, only appeared in three games in the regular season due to a variety of injuries. He did not play until Week 6 due to a hamstring injury suffered in training camp. Calf and groin issues quickly … [Read more...] about Bears Activate CB Kyler Gordon From IR