NFL coaching news, live playoff injury updates: Jalen Hurts’ status, Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson

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• Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson

  The Chicago Bears have their next head coach. The franchise hired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. The move came just two days after the Lions were knocked out of the playoffs.

  Johnson, fresh off a dominant run as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator, was one of the most sought-after candidates this coaching cycle. He spent the last three seasons in that role with the Lions, and helped them to back-to-back playoff appearances — which is something the franchise hasn’t seen in decades.

  For more on the Bears’ hire, click here.

  

• NFL playoff bracket and conference title game schedule

  

  The NFL’s final four is set. Here’s the conference championship Sunday schedule:

  Sunday, Jan. 26

  NFC championship: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

  Time: 3 p.m. ET

  AFC championship: Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs

  Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

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  Tue, January 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM GMT+1

  Cooper Kupp ‘would love to be in LA’

  Cooper Kupp wants to play football again next season. But whether he returns to the Los Angeles Rams, he said on Monday, isn’t up to him.

  “I feel like I’ve got a lot of good football left in me,” Kupp said, via ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. “I’ll be playing football next year. That much I know … Obviously would love to be in L.A., but I don’t know what that’s going to look like.”

  Kupp, who was the subject of trade rumors before the deadline this past season, has two years left on his deal with the Rams. He had five catches for 61 yards in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

  

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM GMT+1

  Robert Saleh interviewing with the Jags again

  Since the first interview in Jacksonville went well, Robert Saleh is headed back to talk with the Jaguars about their open job later this week.

  The Jaguars are also expected to meet with Raiders DC Patrick Graham and Buccaneers OC Liam Coen this week, too.

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM GMT+1

  Cowboys interview Leslie Frazier

  The Cowboys continue their search to replace Mike McCarthy. Frazier, who was the Bills’ defensive coordinator for years, spent last season as an assistant with the Seahawks.

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM GMT+1

  Colts hire Lou Anarumo as next DC

  The Indianapolis Colts have their next defensive coordinator. The Colts are hiring ex-Bengals DC Lou Anarumo, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Anarumo spent the last six seasons with the Bengals, but they fired in him earlier this month after missing the playoffs.

  For more on the Colts’ move, click here.

  Colts are hiring former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo as their defensive coordinator, per sources.

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2025

• Mon, January 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM GMT+1

  Report: Lions DC Aaron Glenn to get 2nd interview with Jets

  #Lions DC Aaron Glenn, one of the top coaching candidates, is set for an in-person, second interview with the #Jets, per me and @MikeGarafolo.

  Glenn will have options and electing to do his first visit to the team that drafted him, where he was an All-Pro, is significant. pic.twitter.com/5H9odk33Qp

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 20, 2025

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM GMT+1

  Brian Schottenheimer is the new betting favorite to be the Cowboys’ next head coach

  Brian Schottenheimer’s name hasn’t been mentioned often in this head-coaching cycle. Tennessee State coach Eddie George has created more buzz.

  But the betting market seems to believe Schottenheimer will be the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

  Schottenheimer suddenly became the favorite in the market for the next Cowboys head coach at DraftKings. He’s a pretty large favorite too, at -250 odds (bet $250 to win $100). Kellen Moore, who was the favorite, went back to +250 odds.

  Schottenheimer has been on the Cowboys’ staff the past three seasons, the last two as offensive coordinator. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has always put a priority on coaches he is familiar with, so that fits.

  But it would be a surprising hire, and likely not to be very popular among Cowboys fans.

  Read more here.

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM GMT+1

  Lamar Jackson on Ravens’ latest playoff frustration: ‘Tired of this s***’

  As Lamar Jackson spoke Sunday night, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback kept smacking his hands together as though he were awake, but trying to snap himself out of a bad dream.

  “I tried to squeeze the ball, it slipped”…SMACK ... “out of my hand.”

  “Tonight, the turnovers, we can’t have that s***”… SMACK …”you know?”

  “It’s hold on to the f***ing ball. I’m sorry for my language”… SMACK …”but this s*** annoying. I’m tired of this s***.”

  It seemed like a momentary physical tick born out of angry energy. Or disappointment. Maybe some combination of disbelief and frustration. And it was unquestionably fitting. Almost any of those emotions — and maybe all of them — painted the proper picture of the Ravens after a 27-25 AFC playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills that was nothing if not a summary of mistakes and missed chances in the divisional round.

  Read the full story here.

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM GMT+1

  Saints bringing Giants OC Mike Kafka for 2nd interview

  Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is getting a second interview with the Saints for their head coaching opening, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

  The #Saints are flying in #Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka today for a second interview for their head coaching job on Tuesday, per sources.

  Kafka has been a finalist for three jobs in the past two cycles. Now, a longer look in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/wLRQ4NVOnP

  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 20, 2025

  Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver will also get a second interview with New Orleans, according to eporter Mike Triplett.

  Kafka first interviewed with the Saints on Jan. 9, while Weaver spoke with team officials on Jan. 8.

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM GMT+1

  Lions’ Dan Campbell expects to lose Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn

  With the Lions’ playoff loss, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are free to take head coaching positions that are offered. Detroit coach Dan Campbell says he expect to lose both coordinators, though he hasn’t heard of any hirings.

  However, Campbell intends for the team to keep doing what’s led to success.

  “This train rolls on,” he said. “I’ll find the next best guys for us.”

• Mon, January 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM GMT+1

  Ravens support Mark Andrews after critical fumble, drop on 2-point conversion

  Mark Andrews is a seven-year NFL veteran and one of the best Baltimore Ravens players of his generation.

  He had one of the worst games of his career Sunday at a brutal time. The three-time Pro Bowl tight end dropped a ball in the first half, then made two critical mistakes late in Baltimore’s playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills.

  Read more here.

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  Mon, January 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM GMT+1

  Is this the Eagles’ secret weapon?

  Sighs of relief canvassed the Philadelphia Eagles’ postgame locker room.

  “Thank God for our defense,” left tackle Jordan Mailata said when asked about the win.

  “That’s a big part of why we’re in here celebrating now — because of that defense,” wide receiver DeVonta Smith added from another section of cubbies.

  Even running back Saquon Barkley, fresh off 232 scrimmage yards but nonetheless part of an offense that failed to reach the end zone for more than 41 minutes in the middle of the game, joined the chorus.

  “Man, our defense is special, making plays for us,” said Barkley, who rushed for a franchise playoff-record 205 yards. “We’re going to go back and see what we can do better on offense.”

  In some ways, the concern floating over Philadelphia’s offense felt dramatic. The Eagles had just won their 16th game of the season, playoffs included, and will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game after powering past the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22.

  Read the full story here.