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After spending over 40 years as the Chicago Bears Principal owner, Virginia McCaskey has passed away at the age of 102, per a post on X by the team. The daughter of “Papa Bear” George Halas was his oldest child who inherited the franchise when he passed away in 1983.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / January 31

Where Dolphins Land in NFL's Most Memorable Games

With the Super Bowl matchup now set, it's time for national media outlets to start revisiting NFL history, and for Sports Illustrated that meant ranking the 50 most memorable games.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 23

Ex-Saints Coach Hired By College Football Powerhouse

Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan has been hired as a defensive assistant at the University of Southern California. Ryan, 62, will reportedly be the linebackers coach for USC.

Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Chicago Bears News / Bleacher Nation / January 21

Here’s What Ryan Poles Had to Say About Hiring Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears fans are flying high now that the Ben Johnson hire is officially official. But if you think you’re feeling good about things right now, just imagine how Ryan Poles feels.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / January 19

Justin Reid has appropriate response to Rex Ryan's critique of Chiefs defense

Rex Ryan thought he'd seen it all. The former NFL head coach-turned-ESPN analyst certainly has witnessed more than most on the gridiron. After all he was raised by a true NFL legend, Buddy Ryan, and played the game himself as a defensive end through his college years.

NFL Draft News

Jaguars GM makes a telling statement about Travis Hunter

Chiefs close out first round by taking OT Josh Simmons

Five worst picks from first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Five worst picks from first round of the NFL Draft: Giants, Falcons pay steep prices

Giants trade up to No. 25 pick and select QB Jaxson Dart

NFL News / Battle Red Blog / January 13

Rex Ryan tells us why he isn’t a head coach without telling us why

Some people should keep their predictions to themselves. Rex Ryan I never realized the Chargers got a bye—that they qualified for a bye. But they did because they’re playing Houston!

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / January 7

Rex Ryan gives the Houston Texans ultimate bulletin board material

The Houston Texans will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round this Saturday. This is the second year in a row the Texans are at home for the first round of the playoffs after securing a lopsided win over the Cleveland Browns last year.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / January 5

Former New York Jets Coach Will Get His Long-Sought Interview: Report

He asked. He kept asking. He made it seem like he was almost begging. But, Rex Ryan will reportedly get his job interview with the New York Jets. Per NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Ryan — who coached the Jets for six seasons — will interview for the vacant head-coaching job on Tuesday.

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / January 4

Rex Ryan to interview with New York Jets Tuesday, per report

Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan could return to the New York Jets as he’s reportedly set to interview with the team Tuesday. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Ryan will have an opportunity to return to the Meadowlands.

New York Jets News / Jets X-Factor / January 4

Rex Ryan schedules HC interview with New York Jets (Report)

Could there be a reunion in Florham Park? According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Rex Ryan is set to interview for the New York Jets’ head coach vacancy on Tuesday.

New York Jets News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Rex Ryan drops surprising revelation about New York Jets’ head coaching vacancy

Not that there was all that much doubt to begin with, but with every passing second of the New York Jets’ 40-14 beating at the hands of the Buffalo Bills, it became more and more clear that interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich wouldn’t be getting a long look as the team’s eventual full-time head coach.

New York Jets News / 5 GOATs / December 30

Rex Ryan says he will speak with New York Jets about head coaching vacancy

Rex Ryan will reportedly speak with the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN New York’s Jake Asman. Ryan hasn’t coached in the NFL since 2016, his second and final season as the Buffalo Bills head coach.

New York Jets News / New York Jets on SI / November 26

Watch: Rex Ryan Makes His Latest Pitch to Take Over New York Jets

Rex Ryan has made absolutely no secret that he wants another chance at coaching the New York Jets. On Monday, he went on Greeny, an ESPN radio show hosted by Mike Greenberg and made his latest pitch.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / August 1

Packers’ Pass Rush Better Be Ready Early

Buddy Ryan once said that quarterbacks must go down, and they must go down hard. The New York Giants built two Super Bowl winners on the strength of their pass rush.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / June 14

Las Vegas Raiders Rob Ryan, Senior Defensive Assistant

HENDERSON0N, Nev.—The Las Vegas Raiders have officially completed their first OTA, and Mandatory Mini-camps of the 2024 season, and all attention is turning to the NFL Training Camp to be held in Costa Mesa, California.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Talk / June 12

Rob Ryan: Maxx Crosby is the best defensive player in the 30 years I've coached

Raiders senior defensive assistant Rob Ryan got his first NFL coaching job 30 years ago, as an assistant to his father, Buddy Ryan, on the 1994 Cardinals.

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / February 7, 2024

Report: Cowboys have interviewed Rex Ryan for defensive coordinator opening

Add another name to the list of candidates to become the Cowboys’ next defensive coordinator. And this one might knock your socks off. Former New York Jets head coach and current ESPN studio analyst Rex Ryan has interviewed for the position, according to multiple reports.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 22, 2024

Eagles next DC could have ties to legendary former coach

No team gave up more points in 2023 than Ron Rivera’s Commanders. So why are the Eagles considering him for their open DC position? Maybe it has something to do with former head coach, Buddy Ryan.

Ron Rivera interviews for prominent defensive coordinator job

Eric Bieniemy is a 'viable candidate' for at least one head-coaching job

The best NFL teams that never made it to a Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / January 8, 2024

Things could be worse for the Philadelphia Eagles

Some see Philadelphia’s 1-5 finish to end the regular season as the worst collapse in Eagles history but it’s not. The year was 1994…

The Eagles should fire head coach Nick Sirianni

Kevin Byard’s admission reveals true toxicity of Eagles locker room

The best players who never won a Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles News / Bleeding Green Nation / December 28, 2023

Eric Allen is a no-doubt Hall of Famer

This week, the former Eagles great was announced as a finalist for enshrinement in Canton. It finally happened. After years of waiting, former Eagles cornerback Eric Allen was selected as one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Cris Carter: Career retrospective

Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter had to endure a wave of adversity before becoming one of the greatest wide receivers of all time. Let’s take a look at his inspiring story.

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Mike Ditka: Career retrospective

Here's a look at the life — on and off the football field — of the legendary Mike Ditka.

Bears place Kyle Long on IR

Mitch Trubisky finally resumes throwing, but Bears won’t commit to him starting in Week 7

Bears place DT Akiem Hicks on IR

Jalen Mills set for return, could come off PUP list in next three weeks

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Arizona Cardinals head coaches' quiz

The Chicago Cardinals were a founding member of the NFL in 1920, and the storied franchise history includes a detour in St. Louis before solidifying their status as the Arizona Cardinals. The team has had a league-leading 45 coaches including three Hall of Fame coaches and four Hall of Fame players. Unfortunately, out of all of those coaches, none have lead them to a Super Bowl Victory and only one has lead them to the big game. How many of the leaders of the Cardinals can you name?

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Philadelphia Eagles head coaches' quiz

Dating back to their founding in 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles have had 24 coaches in NFL franchise history. This list includes one Hall of Fame coach, two Hall of Fame players and one Hall of Fame Commissioner. How many of the leaders of the Eagles can you name?

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Eagles starting WRs since Cris Carter' quiz

Following the 1989 NFL season, Cris Carter had a falling out with head coach Buddy Ryan, who claimed "all he does is catch touchdown passes."Can you name every Philadelphia Eagles starting WR since Cris Carter?