Latest Mike Vrabel News

Jalen Hurts will try to become 4th starting QB to win a Super Bowl after losing in his debut

Jan. 29, 2025 09:48 AM EST

Jalen Hurts bucked decades of history just by getting back to the Super Bowl after losing his first trip there as a starting quarterback. Now he will try to become the fourth quarterback to win the NFL's ultimate prize as a starting quarterback after losing his first Super Bowl...

Hirings of Jets' Glenn and Patriots' Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them

Jan. 27, 2025 18:17 PM EST

Aaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets' head-coaching job became available. Home sweet NFL home. Once a key playmaker after being a first-round draft pick for the franchise, Glenn will lead the Jets from the sideline after...

Titans announce John Fassel as special teams coach among staff changes

Jan. 27, 2025 17:24 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran assistant John Fassel as their special teams coordinator among some changes to coach Brian Callahan's staff announced Monday. Fassel replaces Colt Anderson, who lasted only one season on the job as special teams...

With Carroll going to Raiders, Schottenheimer promoted at Cowboys, Coen to Jags, 1 opening remains

Jan. 25, 2025 12:16 PM EST

Pete Carroll is set to return to the sideline as a head coach following a one-year hiatus and Brian Schottenheimer and Liam Coen are ready for their first shots at running an NFL team. The Las Vegas Raiders and Carroll agreed in principle on a three-year deal with a one-year team...

Liam Coen isn't the first person in the NFL to change his mind about a job

Jan. 24, 2025 16:15 PM EST

A deal is a deal until it’s not in the NFL. Liam Coen’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration for Jacksonville’s head coaching position and sign a new contract to remain the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay didn’t last long. Coen passed up the...

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel tabs longtime Belichick assistant Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator

Jan. 22, 2025 15:51 PM EST

The New England Patriots have hired former Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels as their new offensive coordinator — his third stint in that role with the team, but his first since the departure of longtime mentor Bill Belichick. The Patriots, who named...

Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

Jan. 21, 2025 15:25 PM EST

Ben Johnson helped Jared Goff establish himself as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks. Now, he'll try to do something similar for Caleb Williams. Johnson finalized an agreement to become Chicago's head coach, the Bears announced on Tuesday. “Having been...

Jets interview Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head coach job

Jan. 19, 2025 15:24 PM EST

The New York Jets interviewed Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on Sunday for their head coach vacancy. Whitt is in his first season leading the defense for the Commanders, who forced five turnovers in their stunning 45-31 win over the Detroit Lions on...

Bears interview Vikings' Flores and Packers' Stenavich for head coaching job

Jan. 18, 2025 20:16 PM EST

The Chicago Bears interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich for their head coaching job Saturday. The 43-year-old Flores has been running Minnesota’s defense the last two seasons after a stint as a...

Bears interview Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Bills OC Joe Brady for coaching job

Jan. 17, 2025 23:50 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching job Friday. Monken, a Chicago-area product, and Brady lead offenses with MVP candidates at quarterback...