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The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders in the first NFL game played in Spain on Nov. 16 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. Photo by Juanjo Martin/EPA NFL regular-season games will return to Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in 2026 as part of a multi-year partnership, the league announced Monday. The league played its first game in Spain -- at the home of the Spanish La Liga power -- on Nov.…

The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, they announced Friday. Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf said executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski will lead operations through the 2026 NFL Draft. They made the decision to dismiss Adofo-Mensah after their annual end of season organizational meetings. "These decisions are never easy," the Wilfs said. "We are grateful for Kwesi's…

Pete Carmichael Jr., who spent the last two seasons as a senior offensive assistant for the Denver Broncos, served as offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints from 2009 through 2023. File Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI | License Photo The Buffalo Bills agreed to hire Pete Carmichael Jr. as their new offensive coordinator. Sources told NFL Network, WGR 550 and The Athletic about the agreement Friday. Carmichael will…

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Chris O'Leary as their defensive coordinator. The Chargers announced the move late Wednesday. O'Leary, who spent the 2025 campaign as the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Western Michigan, was the Chargers' safeties coach in 2024. He also spent time at Notre Dame, Florida Tech and Georgia State. O'Leary will take over for former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who left the…

The New York Jets hired Brian Duker as their defensive coordinator, they announced Wednesday. Duker spent the last two seasons as a passing game coordinator and secondary coach for the Miami Dolphins. He also worked as a defensive assistant for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns. Jets coach Aaron Glenn fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks in December. The Jets, who then promoted…

The Cleveland Browns agreed to hire Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their head coach, a league source told UPI on Wednesday. Former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde, Washington Commanders running game coordinator Anthony Lynn were among other candidates to interview for the Browns' vacancy. Monken, who also interviewed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for…

1 of 5 | Bill Belichick won a record six Super Bowls as head coach of the New England Patriots. File Photo by Amanda Sabga/UPI | License Photo The SpyGate and DeflateGate scandals factored in to former NFL coach Bill Belichick's snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2026. Sources told ESPN, USA Today and OutKick.com that the cheating scandals played in role in voters' thinking en route to…

The Buffalo Bills agreed to hire Joe Brady as head coach, they announced Tuesday. Brady and the Bills agreed to a five-year deal. The former Bills offensive coordinator joined the franchise in 2022 as a quarterbacks coach. He was promoted to interim offensive coordinator in 2023 and continued in the role for the last two years. The Bills had the No. 4 offense in the NFL in 2023. They ranked No. 10 in 2024. The 2025-26 Bills…

1 of 5 | Former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll remains a candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders head coach opening. File Photo by Paul Kieu/UPI | License Photo The Tennessee Titans plan to hire former New York Giants coach Brian Daboll as their offensive coordinator, if he isn't hired as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. Sources told ESPN, CBS Sports and The Athletic about the development…

The Washington Commanders are finalizing an agreement to hire Daronte Jones as their defensive coordinator, a league source told UPI on Tuesday. Jones served as passing game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Minnesota Vikings last season. The Vikings allowed the third-fewest yards in the NFL, including the second-fewest passing yards in 2025 under Jones and defensive coordinator Brian Flores. Jones spent five seasons…

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Teair Tart (90) totaled a career-high 22 solo tackles in 2025-26. File Photo by Amanda Sabga/UPI | License Photo The Los Angeles Chargers signed defensive tackle Teair Tart to a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension, agent Drew Rosenhaus announced. Tart's pact includes $20 million guaranteed. The 6-foot-2, 315-pound defender, who signed a one-year, $4.5 million contract…

1 of 5 | Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle. Photo by Gary Caskey/UPI | License Photo Matthew Stafford declined to speculate on his future when asked about his plans for 2026 after the Los Angeles Rams loss in the NFC title game. The veteran quarterback threw for 374 yards and three…

1 of 5 | Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (L) passes while under pressure from Los Angeles defensive tackle Poona Ford in the second quarter of the NFC Championship Game on Sunday at Lumen Field in Seattle. Photo by Gary Caskey/UPI | License Photo Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised quarterback Sam Darnold for "one of the best performances in playoff history" after winning the NFC…

Ex-Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Kevin Johnson died of stab wounds and blunt head trauma he sustained while at a Los Angeles homeless encampment, Los Angeles County medical examiner records show. Johnson, 55, died Wednesday. His death was ruled a homicide and remains under investigation. Los Angeles police told ABC 7 News that officers responded at 8 a.m. local time Wednesday to a report of an unconscious man. Johnson was…

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers is among the candidates for the Buffalo Bills' head coach opening. Photo by Tannen Maury/EPA The Buffalo Bills will interview Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers on Friday for their head coach opening. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic about the interview. Rivers, 44, coached St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Ala., before ending his…

1 of 5 | Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is interviewed after the Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff title game Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, he announced Friday on social media, including through his LinkedIn account. The…