Chiefs hire Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator
The Washington Commanders are hiring Minnesota Vikings defensive back Daronte Jones as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Networks insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday night. Washington let go of defensive backs…
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores signs contract extension with Vikings
Brian Flores remains in Minnesota. The Vikings have signed defensive coordinator Flores to a new contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The team announced the…
The Lions hire former Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their new OC
Dan Campbell chose an experienced player for his next offensive line coach. The Detroit Lions are hiring former Arizona Cardinals OC Drew Petzing as their offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders…
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) active for divisional round game against 49ers
Darnold had two turnovers in the Vikings’ ugly 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round last season. With Seattle earning the nod, Darnold will see…
Two-time Pro Bowl WR Adam Thielen is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons
Before long, he blossomed into one of the most reliable, safe wideouts the NFL had to offer in the late 2010s. Thielen’s breakout season came in 2017 when he had…
Kevin O’Connell has ‘high confidence’ Vikings will keep DC Brian Flores as coaching carousel rotation
It’s a smart play for a coordinator who has built a reputation for creating outlandish defenses that boggle even the best quarterbacks. At least Flores can use such leverage to…
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell plans to add depth, competition to QB room in 2026 offseason
“I think there has to be (competition at quarterback),” O’Connell said. “I think that’s what’s going to make everybody better in this room. That’s what’s going to make our whole…
Mike Tomlin is stepping down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons
The season is over in Pittsburgh. Head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the Steelers he plans to retire after 19 years in the Steel City, NFL Networks insiders Ian Rapoport,…
Vikings WR Jordan Addison arrested for burglary near Tampa casino
Addison’s latest arrest comes 18 months after he was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence. He eventually settled the citation by pleading no contest to…
Cowboys fire DC Matt Eberflus after one season in Dallas
The Cowboys played their best, but issues on defense quickly surfaced, leading to a 3-5-1 start that saw the unit yield 30.8 PPG in that span. It was at that…