Injured 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune to miss playoffs
Nick WagonerJan 6, 2026, 08:11 AM CloseNick Wagoner is an NFL reporter at ESPN. Nick has covered the…
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa open to playing elsewhere in 2026
Marcel Louis-JacquesJan 6, 2026, 06:16 AM CloseMarcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the…
2026 NFL coaching news: Cardinals reportedly fire Jonathan Gannon; Raiders fire Pete Carroll, Browns let go Kevin Stefanski, Falcons part ways with coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot
The NFL regular season has drawn to a close. Black Sunday and Monday are upon us, and we’ll…
Falcons to hire ‘president of football’ — perhaps Matt Ryan? — to oversee GM, head coach
The Athletic has live coverage of NFL coaching changes. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons are shaking…
Ranking 6 best Cardinals coaching candidates to replace Jonathan Gannon, from Brian Flores to Matt LaFleur
Jonathan Gannon came to Arizona as the Eagles‘ former ace defensive coordinator in 2023. But after a 15-36…
Why the Raiders Fired Pete Carroll, and Seven Candidates to Replace Him
The Raiders and Pete Carroll have parted ways after just one season, a 3–14 campaign that earned Las…
NFL playoff bracket, explained: How byes, seeding, format will work in 2026
The Lombardi Trophy shimmers in the distance, its silhouette awash in moonlight. There are just 13 games left…
The NFL playoff bracket is set, plus Black Monday news
The Athletic has live coverage of Bears vs. 49ers on NFL “Sunday Night Football.” The Pulse Newsletter 📣…
2025 NFL season award picks: MVP, top rookies, best coaches
Bill BarnwellJan 5, 2026, 11:25 PM CloseBill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football…
Final bracket, seeds, draft order
While 14 teams will ultimately make the playoffs, 18 others start their offseasons at the conclusion of Week…
NFL playoff picture, schedule: Steelers win AFC North to claim final postseason berth
Here’s how things look in the standings with the regular season now complete after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ thrilling…
Steelers late show completes NFL play-off field
It was fitting that one of the most unpredictable NFL seasons in years went down to the final…