Coaching News
The Buffalo Bills are conducting a wide-ranging head coaching search with multiple interviews scheduled and requested. They are set to meet with several high-profile candidates, including former Giants head coach Brian Daboll, former Bills assistant and current Commanders assistant head coach Anthony Lynn, current Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, and Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Brady, who is also being considered for the Cardinals’ top job, is among several candidates with ties to Buffalo or experience leading playoff-caliber offenses. Daboll’s familiarity with quarterback Josh Allen and Lynn’s previous candidacy for the position in 2017 add compelling narratives to Buffalo’s decision process.
Meanwhile, former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Los Angeles Chargers’ new offensive coordinator. After receiving interest from the Buccaneers, Eagles, Browns, Ravens, and Raiders for both head coach and coordinator roles, McDaniel informed other teams he is heading west to work with Justin Herbert. Reports indicate the Chargers were his preferred destination, and he has withdrawn from consideration elsewhere, including the Browns’ head coaching search.
In other hiring developments, the Pittsburgh Steelers have completed an interview with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores as part of their head coach search. Former Packers and Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is also reportedly considered a strong candidate in Pittsburgh.
The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys are both eyeing former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon for their defensive coordinator vacancies. Gannon has scheduled interviews with both teams this week and remains a sought-after defensive mind.
The Raiders have completed their interview with Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, fulfilling their Rooney Rule obligations as they continue their head coaching search.
The Cleveland Browns hosted their second interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken for their head coaching job. With some top candidates, including McDaniel, withdrawing, Monken remains an active contender.
Playoff Highlights
The 2026 NFL playoffs continue to deliver historic drama. With 15 fourth-quarter lead changes through the postseason so far, this year has now officially broken the league’s all-time record for late-game shifts in momentum. The increased parity and late-game competitiveness underscore a postseason rich with suspense and narrow margins.
Adding historical context, indoor teams remain winless in conference championship games played on the road in outdoor stadiums, with the record standing at 0-15 since the AFL-NFL merger. This trend could impact how teams and analysts view the upcoming conference championship matchups, particularly if indoor squads are playing outdoors in hostile environments.
Player Transactions
The Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Trevon Diggs. Diggs, the former Cowboys Pro Bowler who joined the Packers in a recent stint, will now enter free agency. It’s a notable move as teams begin offseason roster evaluations and cap space management.
Team and Executive Commentary
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane pushed back against criticism around the team’s wide receiver corps during a recent press conference. Beane noted that despite lacking marquee receiver talent during parts of the 2025 season, the offense led the league in scoring when including the postseason. He highlighted that the unit managed its explosive performance without Stefon Diggs and argued that calls for urgent wide receiver upgrades overlook the offense’s actual productivity.
Player Commentary
Quarterback Baker Mayfield made waves on social media with a pointed comment about Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. In response to a fan critique, Mayfield stated he’s “still waiting on a text or call” from his former coach after what he described as being “shipped off like a piece of garbage.” The post adds a personal element to the already intense AFC North rivalry, especially with Mayfield now suiting up for a division opponent.
Summary
As coaching searches intensify around the league, the Buffalo Bills have emerged as one of the most active franchises, pursuing an array of candidates with offensive, defensive, and internal ties. Meanwhile, Mike McDaniel’s move to the Chargers finalizes a high-profile coordinator hire as Los Angeles continues to build around Justin Herbert. With the playoff action reaching unprecedented levels of drama and late-game excitement, all eyes now shift to conference championship weekend—where both historical trends and evolving team narratives promise more intrigue ahead.