ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Chicago Bears are heavily pursuing former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their next special teams coach, according to sources. Rizzi has interest from over a half-dozen teams this cycle, but if Rizzi doesn't land a head-coaching job, he could relocate to Chicago. The Bears officially hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach on Monday, and he is quickly working to put together a star-studded coaching staff. Rizzi is a head-coaching candidate with the Saints and the New York Jets, but he's considered a long shot for both jobs. The 54-year-old is a long-time special teams coach and has 16 years of NFL experience, with the past six coming with the Saints. After taking over as the interim head coach for the fired Dennis Allen in 2024, Rizzi led the Saints to a 3-5 record down the stretch.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that former New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen is the leading candidate to become the Chicago Bears' next defensive coordinator, according to league sources. The Bears hired former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach on Monday, and Johnson has already been busy trying to assemble a star-studded coaching staff. Allen was fired by the Saints after a seventh straight loss on Nov. 4. He replaced Sean Payton as the head coach in the Big Easy in 2022 and went 18-25 as the head coach in New Orleans. Allen was also the head coach for the Raiders from 2012 until being fired four games into the 2024 season. He went a rough 8-28 as the head coach for the Raiders. The Bears must satisfy the Rooney Rule and interview a minority for the defensive-coordinator job, so they cannot hire Allen just yet.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp said on Monday that there is "no doubt" that he wants to continue playing in 2025. Kupp also said he "would love to be in L.A.," but acknowledged that he has no control over that. He has two years left on a contract extension that he signed in 2022 and will make $5 million guaranteed in 2025. Kupp was involved in trade rumors at the deadline in 2024. If the Rams were to cut him, they'd save $15 million in cash and $7.52 million against the salary cap. If they release him with a post-June 1 designation, they'll absorb $22.2 million in dead money. The 31-year-old veteran had the receiving Triple Crown in 2021 and was also named the Super Bowl MVP, but he had only 67 catches for 710 yards and six TDs in 12 regular-season games in 2024 -- he missed four games with an ankle injury. If he stays in LA, the presence of Puka Nacua will continue to limit his fantasy appeal, while he'll remain an injury risk.

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The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander reports that Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is not in danger of being fired after a tough second season in charge of the offense. Houston's offense looked better in two playoff games, but overall they regressed in 2024 as they finished 19th in scoring offense and averaged 21.9 points per game (19th) while ranking 22nd in average yards per game (319.7) and 21st in passing offense. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has been non-committal on the status of the entire coaching staff since losing to the Chiefs in the Divisional Round on Saturday, although quarterback C.J. Stroud has endorsed Slowik. Most of the Texans' struggles on offense came in pass protection, as they allowed Stroud to be sacked 52 times after he was sacked only 38 times in his rookie year in 2023. He was sacked a career-high-tying eight times in the loss to the Chiefs.

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Dynasty | The Broncos are not expected to re-sign running back Javonte Williams. Dynasty Analysis: Williams just hasn't been able to recover from his injuries over the past couple of seasons and look like he once did as a promising young prospect. Williams looks like a player who has lost a lot of his explosiveness and Denver really didn't even use him that much this year, leaning on more of a committee than anything else. Now a free agent, Williams will likely look to get a fresh start elsewhere. His dynasty value continues to sink.

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Dynasty | The Colts have been linked to Justin Fields in free agency. Dynasty Analysis: Fields played relatively well for the Steelers before being replaced by Russell Wilson this off-season. With the Colts still not entirely sold on Anthony Richardson, this could be more than just off-season smoke. Regardless, Fields will look to latch on to a team where he could compete to start and his dynasty value may rise this off-season if he gets that chance.

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Dynasty | The Bears hired Lions Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson as their new Head Coach. Dynasty Analysis: Wow. Most thought Johnson would land a job somewhere, but few believed Chicago was going to be the best of his choices. He clearly must believe in the talent of Williams and this move has to be seen as a positive one for the Chicago offense as Johnson has proven to be both creative and productive on that side of the ball - something the Bears haven't exactly been known for as of late. Williams could be on the "buy low" side of the dynasty rankings this off-season, especially as his rookie season continues to be overshadowed by Jayden Daniels.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday that Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury is "not rushing to become a head coach again." A recent report suggested that Kingsbury will not interview for any head-coaching jobs around the league until the Commanders are eliminated from the postseason, and most of the head-coach jobs may be filled by then anyways. Schefter also says that he thinks Kingsbury is happy in D.C. and has an incredible young quarterback in rookie Jayden Daniels to work with. Kingsbury's head-coaching tenure with the Arizona Cardinals didn't go so well, so he may not be rushing to become a head coach again so quickly, especially since he's still being paid by Arizona. The most alluring head-coach job (if it's still open) for Kingsbury will no doubt be with the Dallas Cowboys.

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According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Jacksonville Jaguars will hold in-person, second interviews this week for their vacant head-coaching position with former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Saleh's second meeting with the team will come on Friday. He has also interviewed for the head-coaching jobs for the Raiders and Cowboys. If Saleh does not get the head-coaching gig in Jacksonville, he could return to San Francisco to be the defensive coordinator for the 49ers in a second stint. In a surprising move, the New York Jets fired Saleh in 2024 after just five games. The Jaguars are looking to replace Doug Pederson, who was fired right after the regular season after two years at the helm.

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According to ESPN's Ed Werder, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders run-game coordinator/running backs coach Anthony Lynn have mutual interest in Dallas' open head-coach job. However, with the Commanders upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, Dallas won't be able to interview Lynn or Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury for at least another week. Lynn has a history with the Cowboys, serving as their RBs coach in 2005-06 under head coach Bill Parcells. Dallas finished third in rushing touchdowns in 2006 under Lynn thanks to the work of Marion Barber. In addition to his time in Dallas, Lynn was the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers and went 33-31 in his four years at the helm. The Cowboys are searching for a new head coach this offseason after letting Mike McCarthy go after five years following the 2024 season.

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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Indianapolis Colts are expected to hire former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator. It's a big hire for head coach Shane Steichen's staff, and Anarumo will take over for Gus Bradley, who was fired after the 2024 season. The Colts defense was a disappointment under Bradley this year, falling to 29th in yards allowed per game (361.2). Anarumo also struggled in 2024 with the Bengals -- they finished 26th in point allowed per drive and 30th in red-zone efficiency -- but the 58-year-old coach has built impressive defenses in Cincy in past seasons. He's known for his creativity in disguising coverages and being aggressive with his blitz packages.

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The New Orleans Saints are setting up an in-person interview with former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy sometime this week, a source told NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill. After parting way with the Cowboys last week, McCarthy has become a popular head-coaching candidate around the league and interviewed for the Chicago Bears' head-coach job over the weekend. McCarthy has history in New Orleans after serving as the team's offensive coordinator under head coach Jim Haslett from 2000-04. He then was the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers before going 125-77-2 with a Super Bowl title in his tenure as the Green Bay Packers head coach. In his five seasons as the Cowboys' head coach, McCarthy went 49-35, but his failure in the postseason is ultimately what led to Dallas moving on.

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The Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson writes that the Denver Broncos are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent running back Javonte Williams this offseason. Williams, a former second-round pick in 2021 out of North Carolina, entered the 2024 season as the team's unquestioned lead back, but poor efficiency on the ground led to the Broncos going with a committee approach in the backfield halfway through the year that also involved Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie Audric Estime. The 24-year-old came into the NFL as a bruising, tackle-breaking lead-back option for Denver, but since suffering a torn ACL in his sophomore season in 2022, he has not been the same, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry while combining for 1,287 rushing yards and only seven rushing TDs the last two seasons. Despite leading Denver with 513 rushing yards in 2024, Williams will likely struggle to find a lead-back role on the open market.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) injured his left knee and was in the medical tent briefly in Sunday's Divisional Round win against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. Although Hurts returned to the game, head coach Nick Sirianni didn't have much of an update on the star QB on Monday during his press conference. After the win when asked how he was feeling, Hurt simply said, "I finished the game." Sirianni said the Eagles will know more on Hurts' status for the NFC Championship on Sunday versus the division-rival Washington Commanders in the coming days. It's unclear exactly what the nature of Hurts' knee injury is, but with trip to the Super Bowl on the line, we're expecting him to do everything in his power to be out there. We'll have a better idea on his status when Philly releases their first injury report of the week on Wednesday. In the Week 11 win over the Commanders, Hurts went 18-for-28 for 221 yards, no TDs or interceptions and added 10 carries for 39 yards and a TD on the ground.

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Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said that it's too early to place a timetable on whether wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) will be able to play in 2025. Ryans won't speculate on whether the Texans will be searching for another receiver this offseason because of Dell's serious injury. In the Dec. 21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 25-year-old second-year wideout tore his ACL, MCL and LCL, dislocated his knee and suffered damage to his meniscus. He underwent the first of multiple surgeries last week, and it's very possible that he won't be able to play at all in the 2025 regular season. If Dell makes it back, he also might never be the same on the football field for the Texans as an explosive downfield threat in the passing attack. We should know more about his status for next season once training camp rolls around. Dell finished 2024 with 51 catches (81 targets) for 667 yards and three TDs in 14 games.

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Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are finalizing a deal to hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach. Well, that happened fast. Just two days after falling to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round, Johnson is on the move. The South Carolina native took over as OC for the Lions in 2022 and has excelled in his role. Over that three-season stretch, Detroit has averaged a league-best 29 points per game, finishing fifth (26.6), fifth (27.4), and first (33.1) in that time. He'll now head to Chicago and work with sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams and young, talented wideouts D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze. Johnson was considered one of the top coaching candidates on the market last winter, and he's finally in transit to his former division foes.

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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins hauled in 1-of-2 targets for 12 yards in Sunday night's 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Hollins saw a target on the Bills' first play from scrimmage -- a deep shot up the left sideline ~30 yards down-field that quarterback Josh Allen put just beyond his fingertips. Though, it is worth noting that he short-armed it a bit. The 31-year-old's next -- and last target -- would come midway through the fourth, and he was fired up about it after gaining a first down. With Allen attempting just 22 passes and Buffalo's ground game scoring all three touchdowns, he and the other pass-catchers were not needed much besides fellow wideout Khalil Shakir (6/67). He'll get another shot at production against the Chiefs in the Conference Championship but will be tough to trust as a reliable option with only two post-season receptions.

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Buffalo Bills placekicker Tyler Bass connected on all three extra-point attempts and both field goal tries in his team's 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Bass has been excellent since the calendar turned to December, with a missed extra point being his only blemish since Week 16. The 27-year-old failed to connect on ten total attempts in 2024 (five field goals) but went 4-for-4 on tries of 50+, including a 61-yarder. Even in the snow, he was able to drill one through from 51 yards out. With a Conference Championship bout on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs on the horizon, the sixth-year pro should be afforded plenty more opportunities to knock through some kicks. The Bills and Chiefs matchup features a healthy 48-point over/under.

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When asked about wide receiver Mecole Hardman's (knee) status for their meeting with the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid remarked, "We'll see how that goes," per Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com. "I haven't made any decisions on that yet," said Reid -- "He's worked hard to try and get himself back." Hardman has been shelved since early December after sustaining a knee injury at practice that required cleanup surgery. The Georgia native appeared in 12 games, recording only 12 catches and 90 yards -- sans a touchdown. However, he was a valuable kick returner for the team, averaging 13.4 yards per touch on special teams. Hardman returned to practice last week in a limited capacity, but it appears like he's not yet ready for in-game action. With Kansas City squaring off against Buffalo on Sunday night, we'll see if he can elevate his practice status ahead of the Chiefs' first injury report on Wednesday.

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Detroit Lions defensive back Amik Robertson (arm) underwent surgery to fix the broken humerus he suffered in the team's 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders this past Saturday. The NFL's Tom Pelissero reported the news. The sixth-year DB picked up the injury early on in the contest while tackling Commanders' wideout Terry McLaurin. Though he was initially deemed questionable to return, Robertson would later be ruled out. The Louisiana Tech product was coming off one of his better seasons as a pro, notching 50 tackles and forcing three fumbles. Reportedly, the surgery was a success, and per Pelissero -- he's expected to be ready for offseason workouts.

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