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<p>The Jacksonville Jaguars and former No. 1 overall pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173986" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173986">Travon Walker</a> struck a four-year, $110-million extension, his agency announced Friday.</p><p>The deal contains $77 million in total guarantees and $50 million fully guaranteed.</p><p>The edge rusher has 27.5 sacks since entering the league in 2022, with 20.5 of them coming between 2023 and 2024. He recorded only 3.5 last season but played more than 100 fewer pass-rush snaps compared to those prior seasons, per <a href="https://www.pff.com/">PFF</a>.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Jaguars now have Walker and fellow defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98635" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98635">Josh Hines-Allen</a> signed for at least the next three seasons. Hines-Allen is coming off back-to-back eight sack seasons. The two-time Pro Bowler put up 17.5 in 2023.</p><p>Jacksonville went 13-4 in 2025 and won the AFC South for the first time in three years.</p>

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) jogs off the field after an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 21st, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL.

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<p>Indiana Pacers center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52287" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52287">Ivica Zubac</a> will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken rib during Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Pacers announced Friday.</p><p>Zubac made only five appearances for the Pacers, who landed him from the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline. An ankle injury delayed his team debut by a month.</p><p>Zubac averaged 14.4 points and 11 rebounds in 43 games for L.A. before posting 11.6 points and 7.2 rebounds with Indiana. The Pacers, who hold the worst record in the league (15-55) after reaching Game 7 of the NBA Finals last season, hope the 29-year-old can help them rebound next year when franchise cornerstone <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93893" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93893">Tyrese Haliburton</a> returns from a torn Achilles injury.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Indiana dealt <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102759" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102759">Bennedict Mathurin</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96062" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96062">Isaiah Jackson</a>, two first-round picks, and a second-round pick to acquire Zubac and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110260" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110260">Kobe Brown</a> in February. The 2026 first-round selection heading to the Clippers is top-four protected.</p>

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 18: Ivica Zubac #40 of the Indiana Pacers makes a move on Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 18, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5830" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5830">Cameron Young</a> tied <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/808" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/808">Matt Fitzpatrick</a> with a birdie on No. 17 and overtook him with a par on the final hole, winning The Players Championship on Sunday for the first time.</p><p>Young seized command on the last hole with a 375-yard drive, forcing Fitzpatrick to play catch-up. Although Young missed a birdie putt, Fitzpatrick failed to drain an 8-foot par attempt, carding a bogey and allowing Young to seal the victory with a par.</p><p>"The overarching thought is, I'm going to hit the best shot of my life right here," Young said of his mindset on the 18th tee. "I don't know if I can think of one that's better."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Young finished the final round 4-under and went 13-under for the tournament. Fitzpatrick also went 4-under on the final day but bogeyed two of his final five holes at the famed TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.</p><p><strong>Final leaderboard</strong></p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Score</th>
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<td>1</td>
<td>Cameron Young</td>
<td>-13</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Matt Fitzpatrick</td>
<td>-12</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Xander Schauffele</td>
<td>-11</td>
</tr>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Robert MacIntyre</td>
<td>-10</td>
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<td>T-5</td>
<td>Sudarshan Yellamaraju</td>
<td>-9</td>
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<td>T-5</td>
<td>Jacob Bridgeman</td>
<td>-9</td>
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<td>T-5</td>
<td>Ludvig Aberg</td>
<td>-9</td>
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<td>T-8</td>
<td>Tommy Fleetwood</td>
<td>-8</td>
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<td>T-8</td>
<td>Sepp Straka</td>
<td>-8</td>
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<td>T-8</td>
<td>Justin Thomas</td>
<td>-8</td>
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</table></div></figure><p>The win marks Young's second on the PGA TOUR, with his first title coming last year at the Wyndham Championship. The 2021-22 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year has been in the mix at all four majors in his brief career. Despite failing to crack the top 50 in his four previous starts at The Players, Young rallied from four shots down to hoist the trophy this time around.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5384" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5384">Ludvig Aberg</a> led after Rounds 2 and 3 but unraveled down the stretch. He found the water on Nos. 11 and 12, going 3-over in that span. He posted a miserable 76 in Round 4.</p><p>"Overall, pleased with the week," Aberg said. "Obviously, today, the back nine was not good. But that's the way it goes sometimes."</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/4894" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/4894">Robert MacIntyre</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/534" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/534">Sepp Straka</a> were among the other contenders to go swimming at inopportune moments in the closing round. Straka's ball <a href="https://x.com/PGATOUR/status/2033289617063952444">hit a bird</a> perched near the green and bounced into the water on No. 18.</p><p>The TOUR stays in Florida next week for the Valspar Championship, where <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pga/players/5297" href="https://thescore.com/pga/players/5297">Viktor Hovland</a> is the defending champion.</p>

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Cameron Young of the United States holds the trophy following his victory during the final round of THE PLAYERS Championship 2026 at THE PLAYERS Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass on March 15, 2026 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

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<p>The Los Angeles Rams explored the possibility of trading <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/57482" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/57482">Davante Adams</a> in the event they were able to acquire <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a> from the Philadelphia Eagles, a source told <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/as-rams-considered-trading-for-a-j-brown-they-explored-trading-davante-adams">Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk</a>.</p><p>The Rams <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3499232" href="https://thescore.com/news/3499232">reportedly</a> pushed hard to acquire the star receiver in the first week of free agency but came up empty as the Eagles elected to hold onto him.</p><p>Adams joined the Rams as a free agent last year and has one campaign and $18 million left on his contract.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 34-year-old led the NFL with 14 touchdown receptions in 2025, though his 789 yards marked his lowest output since 2019, when he was limited to 12 games. Adams also battled a hamstring injury that cost him three contests at the end of his first season in Los Angeles.</p><p>Brown, meanwhile, posted 1,003 receiving yards and seven touchdowns despite frustrations over the Eagles' offensive struggles. Brown, who turns 29 over the summer, has seen his receiving numbers decline each campaign since his 1,496-yard debut season with the Eagles in 2022.</p><p>The Rams' offense ranked No. 1 in both yards and points last season while featuring Adams and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188318" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188318">Puka Nacua</a> in the passing attack. Los Angeles reached the NFC Championship Game before falling to the eventual champion Seattle Seahawks.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 21: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) returns to the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the first half during the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles on September 21, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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<p>UFC CEO Dana White announced a slew of new fights Thursday, most notably a middleweight championship bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland on May 9.</p><p>The two will battle in Newark, N.J., in the main event of UFC 328.</p><p>White confirmed several other main events for upcoming UFC Fight Night shows:</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><ul>
<li>April 18: Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott (Winnipeg)</li>
<li>April 25: Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal (Vegas)</li>
<li>May 2: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates (Perth)</li>
<li>May 16: Arnold Allen vs. Melquizael Costa (Vegas)</li>
<li>May 30: Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Macau)</li>
<li>June 6: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim (Vegas)</li>
</ul><p>The biggest fight - Chimaev vs. Strickland - will take place after months of animosity between the two. The bout will mark Chimaev's first defense of the 185-pound belt, which he won with dominant grappling against Dricus Du Plessis last August.</p><p>Strickland, known for his forward pressure, striking defense, and takedown defense, is coming off one of the sharpest performances of his career, earning a TKO stoppage of Anthony Hernandez on Feb. 21. The victory wound up catapulting him past No. 2-ranked contender Nassourdine Imavov for the title shot. Strickland is ranked No. 3.</p><p>White revealed the rest of the UFC 328 main card:</p><ul>
<li>Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta (heavyweight)</li>
<li>Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley (welterweight)</li>
<li>Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov (light heavyweight)</li>
<li>King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens (lightweight)</li>
</ul><p>Brady and Buckley were initially slated to headline the April 25 Fight Night, which is now going to featherweights Sterling and Zalal.</p><p>Other bouts of note that White announced:</p><ul>
<li>Charles Jourdain vs. Kyler Phillips (April 18, Winnipeg)</li>
<li>Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld (May 2, Perth)</li>
<li>Zhang Mingyang vs. Alonzo Menifield (May 30, Macau)</li>
<li>Sergei Pavlovich vs. Tallison Teixeira (May 30, Macau)</li>
</ul>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 16: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia reacts after round one against Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa in the UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 319 event at the United Center on August 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>The blockbuster trade involving defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/100596" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/100596">Maxx Crosby</a> is off, with the Las Vegas Raiders announcing Tuesday that the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the deal.</p><p>The Raiders didn't disclose a reason for the nixed agreement, but the deal collapsed due to Crosby's physical, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/2031522582151799254?s=20">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>. Crosby suffered a meniscus injury during the 2025 season, leading the Raiders to shut him down prematurely. It's unclear if his knee issue prompted the Ravens' concerns.</p><p>Baltimore <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3436469" href="https://thescore.com/news/3436469">reportedly agreed</a> Friday to send two first-round picks to Las Vegas for the star edge rusher, who appeared excited to join the Ravens.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I'm gonna give everything in my heart and soul to bring a championship to Baltimore," Crosby <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3494029" href="https://thescore.com/news/3494029">said</a> after the teams initially agreed to the exchange.</p><p>Trades and free-agent agreements can't be finalized until 4 p.m. Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the new league year.</p><p>The Raiders have been extremely active in free agency, handing out $281 million in contracts while assuming they'd be saving $30 million with Crosby's contract coming off the books. Las Vegas' most expensive move was a three-year, $81-million agreement with Ravens center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173992" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173992">Tyler Linderbaum</a>.</p><p>Meanwhile, Baltimore saw incumbent players like Linderbaum, tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174166" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174166">Isaiah Likely</a>, edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97651" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97651">Dre'Mont Jones</a>, and safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/109608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/109608">Alohi Gilman</a> strike deals elsewhere as it prepared to acquire Crosby.</p><p>The Dallas Cowboys, who reportedly came in second in the Crosby trade sweepstakes, aren't expected to jump back into the bidding immediately, reports <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/2031538735460823527?s=20">Russini</a>. Dallas reportedly has a deal in place to acquire <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111745" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111745">Rashan Gary</a> from the Green Bay Packers. Both the Ravens and Cowboys entered the offseason with major pass-rush deficiencies.</p><p>The Raiders now have several teams inquiring about Crosby's availability but are preparing for him to return to the team healthy, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2031562086174634295">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.</p>

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 21: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks out of the tunnel before the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

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ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 26: Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) drops back to pass during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons on October 26th, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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<script async="" src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></figure><p>The retired quarterback previously declined to support his former team of 20 years against the Seattle Seahawks.</p><p>"I don't have a dog in the fight in this one," he said on the "Let's Go!" Sirius XM podcast at the beginning of Super Bowl week. "May the best team win."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Brady, who now calls NFL games on Fox Sports and also owns a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3460917" href="https://thescore.com/news/3460917">drew backlash</a> from both former and current Patriots over his initial neutrality.</p><p>Linebacker and team captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82918" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82918">Robert Spillane</a> said Thursday that Brady's lack of support "makes me sick." Brady's former teammates Vince Wilfork and Asante Samuel were among the others to call him out for his position.</p><p>Brady won six Super Bowls with the Patriots but left the franchise to play his final three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, spurring speculation of a rift late in his tenure. He won his seventh Lombardi Trophy with the Bucs.</p>

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Fox Sports commentator Tom Brady stands on the field prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff game between the Washington Commanders and the Detroit Lions, at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>The Super Bowl is where legends are born and moments are frozen in time. The following 20 individuals embody the rich history of the sport's grandest stage.</p><p><em>(Names are listed in order of their first Super Bowl appearance. Let us know in the comments who you would add.)</em></p><h3>Vince Lombardi, Packers coach</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818186/cropped_GettyImages-515578258.jpg?ts=1770079675" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818186/w220xh124_GettyImages-515578258.jpg?ts=1770079675 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818186/w320xh180_GettyImages-515578258.jpg?ts=1770079675 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818186/w640xh360_GettyImages-515578258.jpg?ts=1770079675 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818186/w768xh432_GettyImages-515578258.jpg?ts=1770079675 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/818186/w1080xh607_GettyImages-515578258.jpg?ts=1770079675 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Bettmann / Bettmann / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: I🏆, II🏆</strong></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Football's most famous coach - for whom its grand trophy is named - won the first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968 after leading the Packers to five NFL championships in seven years. Lombardi was the preeminent genius of his era and the godfather of a Green Bay dynasty. He resigned after Super Bowl II and died less than three years later.</p><h3>Joe Namath, Jets QB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: III🏆</strong></p><p>Days after guaranteeing victory as an 18-point underdog, "Broadway Joe" led the AFL's Jets to a 16-7 win over the NFL's Baltimore Colts. To this day, it's the largest upset in Super Bowl history. The AFL was considered inferior up to that point, especially since the Packers smoked their teams in the first two Super Bowls. But Namath made good on his promise and validated his league, paving the way for the AFL and NFL to merge in 1970.</p><h3>Don Shula, Colts/Dolphins coach</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: III, VI, VII🏆, VIII🏆, XVII, XIX</strong></p><p>After losing to Namath and the Jets, Shula left Baltimore for Miami, where he became a Super Bowl mainstay and the winningest coach of all time. He led the 1972 Dolphins to the only perfect season in NFL history and then won another title the next year. He took two more trips to the grand stage, though a third ring eluded him.</p><h3>Terry Bradshaw, Steelers QB</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/438159/cropped_GettyImages-81422014.jpg?ts=1611878685" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/438159/w220xh124_GettyImages-81422014.jpg?ts=1611878685 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/438159/w320xh180_GettyImages-81422014.jpg?ts=1611878685 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/438159/w640xh360_GettyImages-81422014.jpg?ts=1611878685 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/438159/w768xh432_GettyImages-81422014.jpg?ts=1611878685 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/438159/w1080xh607_GettyImages-81422014.jpg?ts=1611878685 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">James Drake / Sports Illustrated / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: IX🏆, X🏆, XIII🏆, XIV🏆</strong></p><p>The original TB12 went 4-0 in Super Bowls, orchestrating a Steelers dynasty in the back half of the 1970s. He retired as the only quarterback to win three Super Bowls, never mind four. Football looks a lot different today, so his numbers don't sound gaudy, but at the time, Bradshaw's 932 passing yards and nine touchdowns were Super Bowl career records.</p><h3>Joe Montana, 49ers QB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XVI🏆, XIX🏆, XXIII🏆, XXIV🏆</strong></p><p>"Joe Cool" ruled the 1980s and matched Bradshaw with a 4-0 record in Super Bowls. Montana prevailed in high-profile quarterback battles with Ken Anderson, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, and John Elway, and he won three game MVPs. He threw 11 touchdowns and never committed an interception in his Super Bowl career.</p><h3>Marcus Allen, Raiders RB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XVIII🏆</strong></p><p>Some call it the greatest run in Super Bowl history. In January 1984, Allen took a handoff to the left, only to see a slew of Washington defenders. So he stopped, turned around, went back inside, and sprinted 74 yards for the longest touchdown run the Super Bowl had ever seen, a record that stood for 22 years. The game MVP ran for 117 yards and a touchdown on his other 19 carries.</p><h3>William Perry, Bears DT</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/391813/cropped_GettyImages-151070141.jpg?ts=1770079594" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/391813/w220xh124_GettyImages-151070141.jpg?ts=1770079594 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/391813/w320xh180_GettyImages-151070141.jpg?ts=1770079594 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/391813/w640xh360_GettyImages-151070141.jpg?ts=1770079594 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/391813/w768xh432_GettyImages-151070141.jpg?ts=1770079594 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/391813/w1080xh607_GettyImages-151070141.jpg?ts=1770079594 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Focus On Sport / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XX🏆</strong></p><p>At well over 300 pounds, "The Refrigerator" became the heaviest player to score a Super Bowl touchdown when he steamrolled Patriots linebacker Larry McGrew on a goal-line carry. Bears coach Mike Ditka occasionally deployed the hefty defender on offense. Perry put the Bears up 44-3 and punctuated their dominant 1985 season.</p><h3>Bill Belichick, Giants DC/Patriots coach</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXI🏆, XXV🏆, XXXI</strong>, <strong>XXXVI🏆, XXXVIII🏆, XXXIX🏆, XLII, XLVI, XLIX🏆, LI🏆, LII, LIII🏆</strong></p><p>Belichick's Super Bowl journey began with the Giants, where he won two of his record eight titles as Bill Parcells' defensive coordinator. His game plan from Super Bowl XXV - in which he baited the high-paced, pass-happy Bills into running the ball -<strong> </strong>is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Belichick went on to win six championships as a head coach with the Patriots, grabbing three in the 2000s and three in the 2010s.</p><h3>John Elway, Broncos QB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII🏆, XXXIII🏆, 50 (as GM)🏆</strong></p><p>For the longest time, Elway couldn't win the big one. All of that changed in 1998 when, at 37, he defeated Brett Favre and the Packers to capture the elusive title. He won it again the next year along with Super Bowl MVP honors and rode off into the sunset with his Hall of Fame resume complete. Elway picked up a third ring at Super Bowl 50 as the Broncos' architect.</p><h3>Doug Williams, Washington QB</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/494901/cropped_GettyImages-515209258.jpg?ts=1770079536" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/494901/w220xh124_GettyImages-515209258.jpg?ts=1770079536 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/494901/w320xh180_GettyImages-515209258.jpg?ts=1770079536 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/494901/w640xh360_GettyImages-515209258.jpg?ts=1770079536 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/494901/w768xh432_GettyImages-515209258.jpg?ts=1770079536 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/494901/w1080xh607_GettyImages-515209258.jpg?ts=1770079536 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Bettmann / Bettmann / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXII🏆</strong></p><p>Williams became the first Black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl when he led Washington to victory over Elway's Broncos. Williams, who underwent a root canal the day before, put up a record-breaking 331 passing yards in the win. Want to know the best part? Williams went 0-2 in his only two starts of that 1987 regular season.</p><h3>Jerry Rice, 49ers/Raiders WR</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXIII🏆, XXIV🏆, XXIX🏆, XXXVII</strong></p><p>Rice owns single-game Super Bowl records for receptions (11), receiving yards (215), and touchdowns (3). He also holds the career Super Bowl records for receptions (33), receiving yards (589), and touchdowns (8). The most decorated wideout of all time went to his last Super Bowl with the Raiders, posting five catches for 77 yards and a touchdown at age 40.</p><h3>Scott Norwood, Bills K</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXV, XXVI</strong></p><p>This one's harsh, but you can't write Super Bowl history without mentioning its most notorious field-goal miss. Norwood had a 47-yard attempt to beat the Giants in 1991 and could've gifted the Bills their first Super Bowl, but his ball sailed wide right. The Bills made it back to the next three Super Bowls, and Norwood accompanied them in 1992 (and made every kick), but Buffalo lost those, too.</p><h3>Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner/GM</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/42053/cropped_REUA_549119.jpg?ts=1770079421" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/42053/w220xh124_REUA_549119.jpg?ts=1770079421 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/42053/w320xh180_REUA_549119.jpg?ts=1770079421 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/42053/w640xh360_REUA_549119.jpg?ts=1770079421 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/42053/w768xh432_REUA_549119.jpg?ts=1770079421 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/42053/w1080xh607_REUA_549119.jpg?ts=1770079421 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Reuters</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXVII🏆, XXVIII🏆, XXX🏆</strong></p><p>The '70s had the Steelers, the '80s had the 49ers, and the '90s had Jerry Jones and the Cowboys. Jones purchased America's Team in 1989 on the heels of a 3-13 season, then hired coach Jimmy Johnson and built a behemoth that rolled to championships in 1993 and 1994. A rift with Johnson led to a coaching change, but Jones got his hands on a third trophy without him in 1996.</p><h3>Adam Vinatieri, Patriots/Colts K</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXXI, XXXVI🏆, XXXVIII🏆, XXXIX🏆, XLI🏆</strong></p><p>Only four Super Bowls have ended on a field goal, and half of them came off Vinatieri's foot. The longtime Patriot kicked walk-off winners against the Rams and Panthers in a three-year span and won his third title against the Eagles as New England stamped its early-2000s dynasty. Vinatieri signed with the rival Colts in 2006 and snagged his fourth ring.</p><h3>Mike Jones, Rams LB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XXXIV🏆</strong></p><p>Jones had a fairly ordinary career - except for when he tackled Titans receiver Kevin Dyson at the 1-yard line on the final play of the 1999 season. That play saved the Super Bowl for the Rams and turned Jones into one of the most important figures in the game's history. The Rams let him go one year later while seeking cap space.</p><h3>Tom Brady, Patriots/Buccaneers QB</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616365/cropped_GettyImages-76353859.jpg?ts=1770085422" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616365/w220xh124_GettyImages-76353859.jpg?ts=1770085422 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616365/w320xh180_GettyImages-76353859.jpg?ts=1770085422 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616365/w640xh360_GettyImages-76353859.jpg?ts=1770085422 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616365/w768xh432_GettyImages-76353859.jpg?ts=1770085422 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/616365/w1080xh607_GettyImages-76353859.jpg?ts=1770085422 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">KMazur / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances:</strong> <strong>XXXVI🏆, XXXVIII🏆, XXXIX🏆, XLII, XLVI, XLIX🏆, LI🏆, LII, LIII🏆, LV🏆</strong></p><p>At the time of his retirement in 2023, Brady had appeared in 17.5% of all Super Bowls. The seven-time champion owns countless Super Bowl records, including five MVP awards and the largest comeback in game history. Brady won his first title in 2002 against the Rams as a fresh-faced 24-year-old and his last in 2021 against the Chiefs as a grizzled 43-year-old.</p><h3>Eli Manning, Giants QB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XLII🏆, XLVI🏆</strong></p><p>Manning had the Patriots' number. He spoiled their bid for a perfect 2007 season with a miraculous downfield completion to David Tyree and a go-ahead touchdown in the waning moments of Super Bowl XLII. And he took down the Patriots again four seasons later, with a pinpoint shot down the sideline to Mario Manningham producing another image for the scrapbook.</p><h3>Santonio Holmes, Steelers WR</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XLIII🏆</strong></p><p>Holmes only appeared in one Super Bowl, but he sure made it count. On second-and-goal with under a minute left against the Cardinals in 2009, Holmes hauled in a Ben Roethlisberger pass at the back corner of the end zone, narrowly managing to tap his toes inbounds before tumbling to the ground. The game-winning catch etched Holmes into Steelers and Super Bowl lore.</p><h3>Malcolm Butler, Patriots CB</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/96666/cropped_REU_2183819.jpg?ts=1770078821" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/96666/w220xh124_REU_2183819.jpg?ts=1770078821 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/96666/w320xh180_REU_2183819.jpg?ts=1770078821 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/96666/w640xh360_REU_2183819.jpg?ts=1770078821 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/96666/w768xh432_REU_2183819.jpg?ts=1770078821 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/96666/w1080xh607_REU_2183819.jpg?ts=1770078821 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / REUTERS</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: XLIX🏆, LI🏆, LII</strong></p><p>The Seahawks were 1 yard away from repeating as champions in 2015 when an undrafted rookie from West Alabama jumped Russell Wilson's slant pass and intercepted it at the goal line. But everyone is still wondering what happened at Super Bowl LII: Butler played just one special-teams snap in a game where the Patriots allowed 41 points and lost to the Eagles.</p><h3>Nick Foles, Eagles QB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: LII🏆</strong></p><p>On paper, Foles versus Brady was a mismatch reminiscent of David versus Goliath. But Foles, a veteran backup pressed into action late in the 2018 season, never got the memo. He threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns against the Patriots and caught a touchdown on the "Philly Special" trick play, outshining Brady in the second-highest scoring Super Bowl of all time.</p><h3>Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs QB</h3><p><strong>Super Bowl appearances: LIV🏆, LV, LVII🏆, LVIII🏆, LIX</strong></p><p>Mahomes earned his place in the Super Bowl history books by carrying the Chiefs to five appearances in his first seven seasons as a starter. He executed fourth-quarter comebacks in his three wins, tossed the overtime touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII against the 49ers, and became a three-time Super Bowl MVP before turning 29.</p>

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<p><em>With one round of the NFL postseason complete, theScore ranks the top 20 players still alive in the chase for the Lombardi Trophy. This list isn't a ranking of their historical accomplishments but rather an assessment of their current playing form.</em></p><h3>20. Caleb Williams, QB, Bears</h3><p>Williams has played his best in the biggest moments, offsetting occasional misfires early in games with numerous big-time throws down the stretch. He engineered an 18-point comeback against the Packers in the wild-card round, looking unstoppable by the end. His arm strength, mobility, and aggressiveness are reminiscent of the best quarterbacks in the league.</p><h3>19. Christian Gonzalez, CB, Patriots</h3><p>New England made Justin Herbert look ordinary, and Gonzalez had a lot to do with that. The Patriots' top cornerback has yet to register an interception this season, but his sticky pass coverage is a key feature of their top-10 defense. Gonzalez allowed only one touchdown catch during the regular season, according to PFF.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>18. Nik Bonitto, EDGE, Broncos</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813145/cropped_GettyImages-2250621905.jpg?ts=1765252483" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813145/w220xh124_GettyImages-2250621905.jpg?ts=1765252483 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813145/w320xh180_GettyImages-2250621905.jpg?ts=1765252483 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813145/w640xh360_GettyImages-2250621905.jpg?ts=1765252483 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813145/w768xh432_GettyImages-2250621905.jpg?ts=1765252483 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/813145/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2250621905.jpg?ts=1765252483 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">AAron Ontiveroz / Getty Images</span></figcaption></figure><p>Bonitto often gets overlooked in conversations about the NFL's top pass-rushers, which is strange considering he's generated 27.5 sacks over the last two years. An explosive first step allows Bonitto to regularly pile up quick pressures (under 2.5 seconds), creating big plays for the Broncos' defense.</p><h3>17. Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seahawks</h3><p>Every elite defense needs a premier cornerback. Enter Witherspoon, one of the leaders of Seattle's stout unit. A physically tenacious defensive back, Witherspoon sets the tone for the group every week. The three-time Pro Bowler has left no doubt that the Seahawks made the right call by drafting him fifth overall in 2023.</p><h3>16. Nico Collins, WR, Texans</h3><p>Collins may not receive as much credit as other No. 1 wideouts, but he's managed three 1,000-yard campaigns and averaged 15.6 yards per catch over the past three seasons. The 6-foot-4, 222-pounder is a matchup nightmare due to his size, speed, and route-running ability. With an exceptional defense supporting the team, the Texans usually only need a few big plays from their offense. Collins is their go-to guy. </p><p><em>*Collins is in concussion protocol and will miss the divisional-round game versus the Patriots. </em></p><h3>15. Pat Surtain II, CB, Broncos</h3><p>Surtain is widely considered the NFL's best cornerback. Although a pectoral injury prevented him from contending for another Defensive Player of the Year award, he still frequently dissuades quarterbacks from throwing his way. Denver's defense wouldn't be this good if not for Surtain, who registered 10-plus pass breakups for the fifth straight year.</p><h3>14. James Cook, RB, Bills</h3><p>Big brother Dalvin was known as the more physical runner, so you might be surprised to learn that James ranked fourth in yards after contact this season. The younger Cook's trademark, however, is his silky-smooth running style. He weaved through traffic brilliantly during the regular season, capturing his first rushing title with 1,621 yards on the ground.</p><h3>13. Leonard Williams, DT, Seahawks</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/763354/cropped_GettyImages-2190892947.jpg?ts=1735867738" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/763354/w220xh124_GettyImages-2190892947.jpg?ts=1735867738 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/763354/w320xh180_GettyImages-2190892947.jpg?ts=1735867738 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/763354/w640xh360_GettyImages-2190892947.jpg?ts=1735867738 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/763354/w768xh432_GettyImages-2190892947.jpg?ts=1735867738 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/763354/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2190892947.jpg?ts=1735867738 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Few Seahawks have benefited more from playing in Mike Macdonald's system than Williams, who's arguably posted his two best NFL seasons after turning 30. The All-Pro defensive lineman is crucial for Seattle's top-ranked unit; he's a great run defender and an even better pass-rusher, leading the team in sacks (tied with two others) and pressures this year.</p><h3>12. Joe Thuney, G, Bears</h3><p>Thuney has quietly been one of the best interior linemen of the last decade, and he has four Super Bowl rings to show for it. Chicago acquired him from Kansas City in an offseason trade that deserved more attention than it received. Now, he's leading a much-improved line for the Bears, and the Chiefs are probably wishing they'd kept him.</p><h3>11. Zach Allen, DT, Broncos</h3><p>Allen has remarkably transformed from a solid rotational defender for the Cardinals early in his career to an All-Pro lineman and a cornerstone of an elite Broncos defense. His 73 pressures in 2025 led all interior defensive linemen, according to PFF.</p><h3>10. Derek Stingley Jr., CB, Texans</h3><p>The Texans' defense is outstanding at all three levels, and Stingley is to their secondary what Will Anderson Jr. is to their pass rush. Stingley's exceptional coverage skills help him shut down some of the NFL's best receivers. The two-time All-Pro allows only a 66.4 passer rating when targeted.</p><h3>9. Garett Bolles, LT, Broncos</h3><p>Holding penalties were the bane of Bolles' existence early in his career, but he's largely rectified those issues by refining his technique. The 33-year-old, who hasn't allowed a sack this season, is the anchor of an impressive unit in Denver.</p><h3>8. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811375/cropped_GettyImages-2247777996.jpg?ts=1764041211" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811375/w220xh124_GettyImages-2247777996.jpg?ts=1764041211 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811375/w320xh180_GettyImages-2247777996.jpg?ts=1764041211 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811375/w640xh360_GettyImages-2247777996.jpg?ts=1764041211 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811375/w768xh432_GettyImages-2247777996.jpg?ts=1764041211 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/811375/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2247777996.jpg?ts=1764041211 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>In a season with so many players lost to injury, the 49ers had to rely on McCaffrey more than ever. And while his rushing efficiency took a hit, his overall production ticked up. He posted 2,126 scrimmage yards (the second most of his career), and nearly half of his 102 receptions went for first downs. Kyle Shanahan's creative play-calling suits McCaffrey's game beautifully.</p><h3>7. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks</h3><p>Take notice of Smith-Njigba's route running the next time you watch Seattle. He established himself as one of the NFL's most unstoppable pass-catchers this year, leading the league with 1,793 receiving yards. The All-Pro selection flirted with the single-season yards record before tapering off later in the campaign. JSN is the top playmaker on a dangerous Seahawks team.</p><h3>6. Trent Williams, LT, 49ers</h3><p>There isn't a scarier run-blocker in the NFL. During the 49ers' wild-card win in Philadelphia, Williams put Eagles defensive lineman Moro Ojomo on the ground, face-first, on three occasions. Even at 37 years old, Williams has the athleticism and fundamentals to stick with young, explosive pass-rushers.</p><h3>5. Drake Maye, QB, Patriots</h3><p>Every Patriots quarterback in the post-Tom Brady era has faced immense pressure to fill his shoes, and Maye has thus far delivered. His numbers indicate an MVP candidate, but his impact goes beyond stats. Maye's vision, accuracy, and rushing ability have helped him orchestrate New England's turnaround. He's set the franchise up for another prolonged run of contention.</p><h3>4. Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams</h3><p>Stafford is the MVP favorite for a reason. He led the league in passing yards (4,707) and set a career high with 46 touchdown passes this season, finally earning a first-team All-Pro selection at 37 years old. Seven of his nine interceptions this campaign (including the playoffs) have come in the past seven weeks, but he's still the head of the snake for a prolific Rams offense.</p><h3>3. Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Texans</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/596286/cropped_GettyImages-1737605811.jpg?ts=1697399897" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/596286/w220xh124_GettyImages-1737605811.jpg?ts=1697399897 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/596286/w320xh180_GettyImages-1737605811.jpg?ts=1697399897 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/596286/w640xh360_GettyImages-1737605811.jpg?ts=1697399897 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/596286/w768xh432_GettyImages-1737605811.jpg?ts=1697399897 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/596286/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1737605811.jpg?ts=1697399897 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Bob Levey / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Anderson didn't lead his team in sacks, but he's still every bit the game-wrecker that a guy like Myles Garrett is. The third-year edge rusher generated the most hurries and third-most pressures in the NFL, not to mention his vital role in Houston's dismantling of Pittsburgh on the road.</p><h3>2. Puka Nacua, WR, Rams</h3><p>A rare drop on a surefire touchdown against the Panthers doesn't diminish Nacua's greatness, especially considering he scored on two other plays. The third-year sensation is one of the best separators in the game and a yards-after-catch machine. But Nacua also possesses the hands and acrobatic skills to win contested catches. He posted a league-leading 129 receptions, 1,715 receiving yards (trailing only Smith-Njigba), and 11 total touchdowns in the regular season.</p><h3>1. Josh Allen, QB, Bills</h3><p>He won't win the MVP this year, but there's no denying that Allen is still the guy you fear most in crunch time. He proved it yet again in the wild-card round, using his arm and legs to stack back-to-back touchdown drives in the fourth quarter and snatch victory from the Jaguars.</p>

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<p>Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs is now the longest-tenured active head coach in the NFL, with the two fixtures above him on the list unseated.</p><p>Mike Tomlin sat atop the throne until Tuesday when he resigned from the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons. John Harbaugh was the next-longest-tenured head coach before the Baltimore Ravens fired him Jan. 6 at the end of his 18th season.</p><p><strong>Current head coaches</strong></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Coach</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>Hired</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andy Reid</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
<td>2013</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean McDermott</td>
<td>Bills</td>
<td>2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean McVay</td>
<td>Rams</td>
<td>2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Shanahan</td>
<td>49ers</td>
<td>2017</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zac Taylor</td>
<td>Bengals</td>
<td>2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matt LaFleur</td>
<td>Packers</td>
<td>2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Campbell</td>
<td>Lions</td>
<td>2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Sirianni</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
<td>2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin O'Connell</td>
<td>Vikings</td>
<td>2022</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Todd Bowles</td>
<td>Buccaneers</td>
<td>2022</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sean Payton</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
<td>2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DeMeco Ryans</td>
<td>Texans</td>
<td>2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shane Steichen</td>
<td>Colts</td>
<td>2023</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dave Canales</td>
<td>Panthers</td>
<td>2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jim Harbaugh</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
<td>2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Macdonald</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
<td>2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Quinn</td>
<td>Commanders</td>
<td>2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Johnson</td>
<td>Bears</td>
<td>2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Schottenheimer</td>
<td>Cowboys</td>
<td>2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liam Coen</td>
<td>Jaguars</td>
<td>2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Vrabel</td>
<td>Patriots</td>
<td>2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kellen Moore</td>
<td>Saints</td>
<td>2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aaron Glenn</td>
<td>Jets</td>
<td>2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><p>With Tomlin and Harbaugh out of the picture, only six head coaches hired before 2020 remain in their positions.</p><p>Furthermore, 10 teams have hired a head coach within the last two years and another nine are on the hunt going into 2026. That means that at least 59% of the NFL will enter next season with a first-, second-, or third-year head coach.</p><p><strong>Current vacancies</strong></p><ul>
<li>Giants</li>
<li>Titans</li>
<li>Cardinals</li>
<li>Falcons</li>
<li>Ravens</li>
<li>Browns</li>
<li>Raiders</li>
<li>Dolphins</li>
<li>Steelers</li>
</ul><p>Check out what those teams have been up to by clicking <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3443539" href="https://thescore.com/news/3443539">here</a>.</p>

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs shakes hands with head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the conclusion of a 42-37 Chiefs victory at Heinz Field on September 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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<p>Toronto Maple Leafs forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a> will miss Tuesday's game against the New Jersey Devils and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.</p><p>Matthews picked up the injury Sunday on a blocked shot against the Detroit Red Wings.</p><p>The former Hart Trophy winner has been quiet this season by his standards, posting 15 goals and 12 assists in 33 appearances. He scored once in five games before getting hurt against the Red Wings.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Matthews' laborious season comes on the heels of a career-low 33 goals last year. The 27-year-old has been good for 40 or more for most of his career.</p><p>Despite extended droughts from many of Toronto's top offensive skaters, including Matthews, the Leafs rank eighth in the NHL with 3.26 goals per game. However, they sit last in the Atlantic Division entering play against the Devils with 40 points, nine behind the first-place Red Wings.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 13: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms-up before facing the Edmonton Oilers at the Scotiabank Arena on December 13, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out his players in emphatic fashion Thursday after...

<p>Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called out his players in emphatic fashion Thursday after a lopsided loss to the Houston Rockets.</p><p>"We don't care enough right now," the second-year coach told reporters, per <a href="https://x.com/ArashMarkazi/status/2004398478537941294?s=20">The Sporting Tribune's Arash Markazi</a>. "That's the part that bothers me a lot. We don't care enough to do the things that are necessary, we don't care enough to be a professional."</p><p>The Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat and their sixth in a 10-game stretch with the 119-96 Christmas Day beatdown from the Rockets.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Los Angeles won 15 of its first 19 games of the season but is coming out of Christmas with a 19-9 record. Defense has let the the Lakers down recently, with the team allowing 122.8 points per game over its last six losses.</p><p>"Guys will say they want to win. The care factor to me is like, 'Do I care enough to actually do what I'm supposed to do and just do it consistently?'" Redick said. "And that's really what the championship habits are. And that's what we don't have right now."</p><p>Redick's frustrations bubbled before Christmas, with the former sharpshooter dropping this line after Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns:</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">JJ Redick took a SHOT at one of the Lakers players:<br><br>“We had a guy the other day who plays a lot, who didn’t know what a flood was in the middle of a game.”👀 <a href="https://t.co/6vKGSaKxCB">pic.twitter.com/6vKGSaKxCB</a></p>— Logion Noops (@LogionNoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/LogionNoops/status/2003705491181179351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 41-year-old said coming out of the Rockets loss that he's prepared to ruffle some feathers at Saturday's practice.</p><p>"It goes back to what I said the other night: it's a matter of making the choice, and too often we have guys that don't want to make that choice. And it's pretty consistent who those guys are. ... The meeting is going to be uncomfortable. I'm not doing another 53 games of this."</p><p>The Lakers are back in action Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. It's unclear if they'll have guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96101" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96101">Austin Reaves</a>, who aggravated his ailing calf against the Rockets and sat out the second half.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers calls a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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Golden State Warriors guard Jimmy Butler felt a spark when an argument between teammate Draymond ...

<p>Golden State Warriors guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2809" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2809">Jimmy Butler</a> felt a spark when an argument between teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/2982" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2982">Draymond Green</a> and head coach Steve Kerr boiled over Monday night.</p><p>"I like that," Butler said Thursday after the Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks, per <a href="https://x.com/anthonyVslater/status/2004362633072550128">Anthony Slater of ESPN</a>. "Y'all yell at each other. Turned me on a little bit, I'm not gonna even lie. I like that, I like that confrontation. It's good for us."</p><p>Green and Kerr got into a heated exchange during a timeout Monday against the Orlando Magic. The episode led Green to leave the bench and go to the locker room while Kerr drew up a play for the rest of the team.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Kerr said Wednesday that he and Green <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3436764" href="https://thescore.com/news/3436764">apologized</a> to each other and the team for the incident. He added that the blowup wasn't his "finest hour," but Butler said he didn't see a problem with it.</p><p>"That's just part of the game," Butler said. "When you've been together for so long, y'all gonna have arguments. It ain't gonna be quiet all the time, it's OK. You got two fierce competitors that have won it together and that want to continually win. ... I expect that to happen, that's OK. We move on from it."</p><p>The Warriors went on to beat the Magic despite the exchange, and stretched their winning streak to three games by knocking off the Mavericks. Green started against the Mavs and played 28 minutes, one more than his season average.</p><p>Green and Kerr are in their 12th season together, and the Warriors have won four NBA championships in that span. Butler joined Golden State last season in a midseason trade.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 25: Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on December 25, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called on the Oklahoma City Thunder to self-reflect after falling to the ...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60411" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60411">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</a> called on the Oklahoma City Thunder to self-reflect after falling to the San Antonio Spurs for the third time in two weeks on Christmas Day.</p><p>"You don't lose to a team three times in a row in a short span without them being better than you," the reigning NBA MVP said Thursday. "We have to get better. We have to look in the mirror - and that's everybody, from top to bottom - if we want to reach our ultimate goal."</p><p>The Spurs rolled to a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3437001" href="https://thescore.com/news/3437001">15-point victory</a> in Oklahoma City two days after beating the defending champions in San Antonio. The Spurs also silenced the Thunder in the semifinals of the NBA Cup on a neutral court.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Oklahoma City is 0-3 against San Antonio but 26-2 against the rest of the league this season. The Spurs are 23-7, giving them the second-best record in the Western Conference.</p><p>"They're just a good basketball team," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "They know how to play, they have talent, they play the right way, they play together. When you mix those things together for any basketball team, you win games."</p><p>Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points in the latest Spurs-Thunder battle, going a modest 7-of-19 from the field and 1-of-6 from three-point land. He poured in 33 points and 29 points with better efficiency in the other two losses.</p>

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - DECEMBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Paycom Center on December 25, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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The NFL dropped its 2026 Pro Bowl rosters Tuesday, which means it's time to go over those who wer...

<p>The NFL dropped its 2026 Pro Bowl rosters Tuesday, which means it's time to go over those who were wrongfully omitted.</p><blockquote><p>👉 <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3435225" href="https://thescore.com/news/3435225"><strong>Tap here to see the Pro Bowl rosters</strong></a></p></blockquote><p>We present our five biggest snubs, in no particular order:</p><h3>Jared Goff, QB, Lions</h3><p>The Lions are in danger of missing the playoffs, but Goff is enjoying a great year and has better numbers across the board than Sam Darnold. Goff has only five interceptions to Darnold's 13 (third-most among all quarterbacks) and boasts a higher completion percentage, more passing yards, more passing touchdowns, and a higher EPA/play. Despite the lack of team success around him, Goff deserved a Pro Bowl nod.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Devin Lloyd, LB, Jaguars</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/804559/cropped_GettyImages-2239660283.jpg?ts=1759803513" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/804559/w220xh124_GettyImages-2239660283.jpg?ts=1759803513 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/804559/w320xh180_GettyImages-2239660283.jpg?ts=1759803513 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/804559/w640xh360_GettyImages-2239660283.jpg?ts=1759803513 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/804559/w768xh432_GettyImages-2239660283.jpg?ts=1759803513 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/804559/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2239660283.jpg?ts=1759803513 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Mike Carlson / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>Long snapper Ross Matiscik is the Jaguars' only Pro Bowler this year, which is surprising considering Jacksonville is 11-4 and battling for the AFC's top seed. A bunch of players on the roster could've made it, but Lloyd is the obvious snub, especially since he's outperformed Roquan Smith and Azeez Al-Shaair this year. Lloyd's eight quarterback hits and five interceptions lead all linebackers, according to PFF. He's also recorded the fourth-most pressures (23) and fifth-most hurries (14) among all players at his position.</p><h3>Nahshon Wright, CB, Bears</h3><p>With five interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles, Wright has delivered impact plays all season. And plenty of them have been game-changers - like the strip he created against the Packers near the goal line last week in a contest Chicago won in overtime. Moreover, the first-year Bear has anchored a secondary that played most of the campaign without high-priced cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who's appeared in just five games due to injury. Wright's been a godsend for Chicago, and his production in an elevated role helped the team punch a postseason ticket for the first time in five years.</p><h3>Bernhard Raimann, OT, Colts</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/815073/cropped_GettyImages-2235942156.jpg?ts=1766509558" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/815073/w220xh124_GettyImages-2235942156.jpg?ts=1766509558 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/815073/w320xh180_GettyImages-2235942156.jpg?ts=1766509558 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/815073/w640xh360_GettyImages-2235942156.jpg?ts=1766509558 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/815073/w768xh432_GettyImages-2235942156.jpg?ts=1766509558 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/815073/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2235942156.jpg?ts=1766509558 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution">Justin Casterline / Getty Images Sport / Getty</span></figcaption></figure><p>We're not here to tell you Raimann is the greatest offensive tackle to ever step foot in the AFC, but he certainly deserved a spot over Joe Alt. No disrespect to the Chargers tackle - he's a great player when healthy - but six appearances shouldn't be enough for a Pro Bowl selection. Meanwhile, Raimann has been a steady presence at left tackle for the Colts, an asset in both pass protection and run blocking. He's allowed just 25 pressures on 478 pass-block snaps, which is better than the Bills' Dion Dawkins, who's conceded 31 pressures on 486 such reps, per PFF. Raimann has also taken fewer penalties. But this isn't about Dawkins, who received a well-earned nod. This is about Raimann. He's been out there nearly every week and should've been rewarded over someone who hasn't.</p><h3>Cam Heyward, DL, Steelers</h3><p>Heyward is having one of the best years of his career and should've been recognized for his terrific production at age 36. He leads all defensive tackles in hurries (39), ranks second in tackles (42), and is third in batted passes (five), per PFF. Additionally, Heyward has an outstanding 1.6% missed-tackle rate, by far the best mark among players at his position. As the leader of a Steelers defense likely headed to the postseason, it's incredible he's playing so well this late into his career.</p><blockquote><p>👉 <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3435225" href="https://thescore.com/news/3435225"><strong>Tap here to see the Pro Bowl rosters</strong></a></p></blockquote>

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<p>Los Angeles Rams quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/680" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/680">Matthew Stafford</a> and Buffalo Bills superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> highlight the 2026 Pro Bowl rosters that the NFL unveiled Tuesday.</p><p>Multi-time MVPs <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> were left out from the AFC. Mahomes has now missed the cut in back-to-back years after being a perennial lock from 2018-2023.</p><p>The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks tied for the most selections with six. The New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints were kept without a single nod.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will feature a flag football contest in San Francisco between the AFC and NFC that will air Feb. 3 in advance of Super Bowl LX. 49ers icons Jerry Rice (NFC) and Steve Young (AFC) will serve as the coaches.</p><p><em>* denotes starter</em></p><h3>AFC Offense</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
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</thead>
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<td>QB</td>
<td>Josh Allen*</td>
<td>Bills</td>
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<tr>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Drake Maye</td>
<td>Patriots</td>
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<tr>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Justin Herbert</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>Jonathan Taylor*</td>
<td>Colts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>De'Von Achane</td>
<td>Dolphins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>James Cook</td>
<td>Bills</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FB</td>
<td>Patrick Ricard*</td>
<td>Ravens</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Ja'Marr Chase*</td>
<td>Bengals</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Nico Collins*</td>
<td>Texans</td>
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<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Zay Flowers</td>
<td>Ravens</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Courtland Sutton</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>Brock Bowers*</td>
<td>Raiders</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>Travis Kelce</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
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<tr>
<td>OT</td>
<td>Garett Bolles*</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OT</td>
<td>Dion Dawkins*</td>
<td>Bills</td>
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<tr>
<td>OT</td>
<td>Joe Alt</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Quinn Meinerz*</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Quenton Nelson*</td>
<td>Colts</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Trey Smith</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>Creed Humphrey*</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>Tyler Linderbaum</td>
<td>Ravens</td>
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<tr>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Matthew Stafford*</td>
<td>Rams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Dak Prescott</td>
<td>Cowboys</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QB</td>
<td>Sam Darnold</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>Jahmyr Gibbs*</td>
<td>Lions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>Christian McCaffrey</td>
<td>49ers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RB</td>
<td>Bijan Robinson</td>
<td>Falcons</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FB</td>
<td>Kyle Juszczyk*</td>
<td>49ers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Puka Nacua*</td>
<td>Rams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Jaxon Smith-Njigba*</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>George Pickens</td>
<td>Cowboys</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WR</td>
<td>Amon-Ra St. Brown</td>
<td>Lions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>Trey McBride*</td>
<td>Cardinals</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TE</td>
<td>George Kittle</td>
<td>49ers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OT</td>
<td>Penei Sewell*</td>
<td>Lions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OT</td>
<td>Tristan Wirfs*</td>
<td>Buccaneers</td>
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<td>OT</td>
<td>Trent Williams</td>
<td>49ers</td>
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<td>G</td>
<td>Joe Thuney*</td>
<td>Bears</td>
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<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Tyler Smith*</td>
<td>Cowboys</td>
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<tr>
<td>G</td>
<td>Chris Lindstrom</td>
<td>Falcons</td>
</tr>
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<td>C</td>
<td>Drew Dalman*</td>
<td>Bears</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>Cam Jurgens</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
</tr>
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<thead>
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<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>DE</td>
<td>Myles Garrett*</td>
<td>Browns</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Will Anderson Jr.*</td>
<td>Texans</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Maxx Crosby</td>
<td>Raiders</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Chris Jones*</td>
<td>Chiefs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Jeffery Simmons*</td>
<td>Titans</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Zach Allen</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLB</td>
<td>Nik Bonitto*</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLB</td>
<td>T.J. Watt*</td>
<td>Steelers</td>
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<tr>
<td>OLB</td>
<td>Tuili Tuipulotu</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
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<td>ILB</td>
<td>Roquan Smith*</td>
<td>Ravens</td>
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<tr>
<td>ILB</td>
<td>Azeez Al-Shaair</td>
<td>Texans</td>
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<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Derek Stingley Jr.*</td>
<td>Texans</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Pat Surtain*</td>
<td>Broncos</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Christian Gonzalez</td>
<td>Patriots</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Denzel Ward</td>
<td>Browns</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FS</td>
<td>Jalen Ramsey*</td>
<td>Steelers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SS</td>
<td>Kyle Hamilton*</td>
<td>Ravens</td>
</tr>
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<td>SS</td>
<td>Derwin James</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h3>NFC Defense</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>DE</td>
<td>Aidan Hutchinson*</td>
<td>Lions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>Micah Parsons*</td>
<td>Packers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>DeMarcus Lawrence</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Jalen Carter*</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Leonard Williams*</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DL</td>
<td>Quinnen Williams</td>
<td>Cowboys</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLB</td>
<td>Brian Burns*</td>
<td>Giants</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLB</td>
<td>Jared Verse*</td>
<td>Rams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLB</td>
<td>Byron Young</td>
<td>Rams</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ILB</td>
<td>Jack Campbell*</td>
<td>Lions</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ILB</td>
<td>Zack Baun</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Jaycee Horn*</td>
<td>Panthers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Devon Witherspoon*</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Quinyon Mitchell</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CB</td>
<td>Cooper DeJean</td>
<td>Eagles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FS</td>
<td>Kevin Byard*</td>
<td>Bears</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FS</td>
<td>Antoine Winfield Jr.</td>
<td>Buccaneers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SS</td>
<td>Budda Baker*</td>
<td>Cardinals</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h3>AFC Special Teams</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>P</td>
<td>Jordan Stout*</td>
<td>Ravens</td>
</tr>
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<td>K</td>
<td>Cameron Dicker*</td>
<td>Chargers</td>
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<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>Chimere Dike*</td>
<td>Titans</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ST</td>
<td>Ben Skowronek*</td>
<td>Steelers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LS</td>
<td>Ross Matiscik*</td>
<td>Jaguars</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure><h3>NFC Special Teams</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Position</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Team</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>P</td>
<td>Tress Way*</td>
<td>Commanders</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>K</td>
<td>Brandon Aubrey*</td>
<td>Cowboys</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KR</td>
<td>Rashid Shaheed*</td>
<td>Seahawks</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ST</td>
<td>Luke Gifford*</td>
<td>49ers</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LS</td>
<td>Jon Weeks*</td>
<td>49ers</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table></div></figure>

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EUGENE, OREGON - NOVEMBER 22: Makai Lemon #6 of the USC Trojans warms up before the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon.

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<p>Eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1955" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1955">Philip Rivers</a> is doing the unthinkable at age 44, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3423221" href="https://thescore.com/news/3423221">returning to the NFL</a> to join the injury-ravaged Indianapolis Colts after a whopping five-year retirement.</p><p>Why is this happening? What else could the Colts have done? We're here to answer those questions and more, so let's get started with the first burning question.</p><p><strong>How did we get here?</strong></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> tore his Achilles on Sunday against Jacksonville, putting him out for the rest of the season. His backup, former first-round pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a>, is recovering from a broken orbital bone that he suffered in October, and he hasn't been cleared for football activities. Third-stringer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210166" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210166">Riley Leonard</a> is battling a knee strain, leaving his status against Seattle up in the air. Indy also has <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93784" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93784">Brett Rypien</a> on its practice squad, but ... well, click on his name and press "Career" for more info.</p><p><strong>Will this work?</strong></p><p>Never say never, but the chances are extremely slim. It's hard enough playing quarterback in the NFL at any age, let alone when you're 44 and you've been gone for half a decade. Rivers is familiar with Colts coach Shane Steichen, who was his quarterbacks coach for a few years with the Chargers, but this is nothing more than a lottery ticket, especially since the rest of the league is near peak form at this stage of the season.</p><p><strong>Which other QBs have come out of retirement in recent memory?</strong></p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50696" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50696">Teddy Bridgewater</a> is the most recent case, but he returned as a backup. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1333" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1333">Tom Brady</a> did it, but he was only retired for 40 days in the offseason, so that hardly counts. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/184" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/184">Jay Cutler</a> retired in May 2017 and was set to become a game analyst for Fox Sports, but he came back to join Miami a few months later when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/21390" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/21390">Ryan Tannehill</a> suffered a season-ending injury. Cutler had one of his worst seasons, then went back into retirement. And of course there were the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/1271" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/1271">Brett Favre</a> sagas that led him to the Jets in 2008 and Vikings in 2009.</p><p><strong>Has anyone come back from this long of a hiatus?</strong></p><p>Steve DeBerg returned five years after he retired, joining Atlanta in 1998, so yes. He made one start, going 9-for-20 for 117 yards and an interception before being benched, and the Falcons lost the game 28-3 (yup, that was seriously the score).</p><p>Other notable hiatuses:</p><ul>
<li>Tommy Maddox was out of the NFL for six years between the late 1990s and early 2000s, but he played in the Arena Football League and the XFL for part of that time.</li>
<li>Deion Sanders retired for three seasons, returning for a pair of campaigns with the Ravens in the 2000s.</li>
<li>Prior to the modern era, Bronko Nagurski spent nearly six years in retirement before rejoining the Bears. He came back in 1943 when Chicago had players serving in World War II.</li>
</ul><p><strong>What other options did Indy have?</strong></p><p>Tannehill, whose name came up earlier in this piece, is the highest-profile quarterback out there, though he recently told <a href="https://www.escapistmagazine.com/ryan-tannehill-exclusive-interview-retirement-titans-dolphins/">D.J. Siddiqi of The Escapist</a> that he doesn't expect to play again. Other free agents include <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/158579" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/158579">Taylor Heinicke</a>, who nearly led Washington to an upset of Brady and the Buccaneers in the playoffs during Rivers' last season, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174062" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174062">Desmond Ridder</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188280" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188280">Dorian Thompson-Robinson</a>.</p><p><strong>Is the Colts' remaining schedule QB-friendly?</strong></p><p>No, not at all. Indy closes out the season with the Seahawks, 49ers, Jaguars, and Texans. The 49ers are the only ones ranked in the bottom half of the league in defense.</p><p><strong>What has Rivers been doing for the last 5 years?</strong></p><p>The 44-year-old has been coaching football at St. Michael Catholic High School in Alabama, fulfilling a dream he had long before he hung up his spikes. He led the Cardinals to the Class 4A state semifinals this season.</p><p><strong>What happens to his Hall of Fame bid?</strong></p><p>Rivers is a semifinalist for the 2026 class. If he stays on the Colts' practice squad, he'll remain up for induction. If he signs to the active roster, his eligibility clock will reset, meaning it'll be another five years before he can appear on the ballot.</p>

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