Super Bowl week’s Media Night is here, where the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will each give us an hourlong gabfest at the Superdome in New Orleans.
Expect to hear more about the Chiefs’ pursuit of a historic trifecta and them laughing at officiating conspiracy theories. As for the Eagles, might we get more book recommendations from A.J. Brown? Or Jalen Hurts having to defend his passing?
The Eagles will go first, starting at 8 p.m. ET. Here are the 11 Eagles who’ll have podiums:
Head coach Nick Sirianni
QB Jalen Hurts
RB Saquon Barkley
WR DeVonta Smith
WR A.J. Brown
T Lane Johnson
T Jordan Mailata
TE Dallas Goedert
LB Zack Baun
CB Darius Slay
DE Brandon Graham
Kansas City’s session begins at 10 p.m. ET. The 11 Chiefs with podiums are:
HC Andy Reid
QB Patrick Mahomes
TE Travis Kelce
DT Chris Jones
WR DeAndre Hopkins
WR Xavier Worthy
K Harrison Butker
LB Nick Bolton
S Justin Reid
CB Trent McDuffie
RB Isiah Pacheco
Media Night followed Roger Goodell’s state of the league address Monday afternoon, where he answered questions on hot-button topics like officiating, which has dominated the discourse around the Chiefs (he called the notion that referees favored the Chiefs “ridiculous”), and the league’s policies promoting diversity in the workplace (he defended the NFL, saying its rules and procedures make the league better).
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is taking his turn facing Super Bowl media.
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Eagles make formal entrance at Opening Night event
The Eagles led by head coach Nick Sirianni and owner Jeffrey Lurie take the stage ahead Super Bowl opening night shenanigans.
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Cooper Kupp trade incoming
Cooper Kupp’s time with the Los Angeles Rams is apparently over.
The longtime wide receiver shared on social media on Monday night that the team was looking to trade him. What such a trade would look like, or when it would come down, remains to be seen.
I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships. I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA.
Still, if there’s… pic.twitter.com/XWmbGVscGy
— Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) February 4, 2025
“I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA.”
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Eagles look sharp for Media Night
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NFL defers to law enforcement on Saints’ emails in clergy sex abuse case
The Associated Press published a jarring story involving the New Orleans Saints and their involvement in a clergy sex abuse scandal.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the issue, partially, in a news conference Monday in New Orleans.
Here is Roger Goodell’s response to new information about role New Orleans Saints played in local Catholic archdiocese sexual abuse scandal. He was asked whether NFL would investigate: pic.twitter.com/0YlK4BhkOw
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) February 3, 2025
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Super Bowl abroad?
Roger Goodell envisions a day when league will have an international franchise – and Super Bowl would be abroad to support that franchise
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) February 3, 2025
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Commish Roger Goodell defends NFL’s diversity policies
Roger Goodell says the NFL will continue its diversity efforts, despite the Trump administration’s policies and companies dropping DEI programs: “Our efforts are fundamental in trying to attract the best possible talent into the National Football League, on and off the field.”
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 3, 2025
Roger Goodell on continuing the NFL’s DEI policies:
“It does make the NFL better. We’re not in this because it’s a trend to get in or a trend to get out of it. Our efforts are fundamental in trying to attract the best possible talent.” pic.twitter.com/cYMK6sfjI7
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 3, 2025
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Roger Goodell addresses ref controversy in state of league address
(Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) The second question NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fielded Monday in his state of the league address was about officiating, and a belief that the Kansas City Chiefs are benefitting from calls.
“This sort of reminds me of the script” Goodell joked.
In seriousness Goodell called some of the conspiracy theories rampant on social media “ridiculous” and defended his league’s officials, calling them “outstanding.”
Goodell says any theory of the Chiefs benefiting from preferential calls from officials is “ridiculous” and the league officiating is “outstanding.” pic.twitter.com/y5jVXQsKHu
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 3, 2025
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shoots down idea that officials are favoring Chiefs unfairly. Reminds him of idea NFL is scripted.
“It’s a ridiculous theory, for anyone who might take it seriously. But at the end of the day, it’s something we might have to continue to work on.” pic.twitter.com/MKVw9UA9nm
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) February 3, 2025
Later in the conference, Goodell said he didn’t view flopping as a major issue, but didn’t rule out the league’s competition committee from reviewing potential changes.
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Texans hire Rams’ Nick Caley to replace Bobby Slowik as OC
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Washington Commanders name to remain, says team owner
(Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Washington team owner Josh Harris told reporters Monday that the team name “Commanders” will remain.
Dear Washington football fans,
The Commanders team name is here to stay.
Source: team owner Josh Harris
P.S. – please no more questions about this, it’s not changing. pic.twitter.com/8zjfK3aPgx
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) February 3, 2025
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Pete Carroll adds son, Brennan, to Raiders’ staff
Sources: Raiders to hire Brennan Carroll to be their new Offensive Line coach + Run Game Coordinator.
He has been the University of Washington Offensive Coordinator + OL Coach for the past year and prior to that had stops at Arizona, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Hurricanes and USC.…
— Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) February 3, 2025
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Myles Garrett requests trade from Browns, says he wants to win Super Bowl
Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland. Will the Browns grant his wish? (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade, according to multiple media reports. In a statement shared by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and others, Garrett said his desire to win a Super Bowl was driving his decision to leave.
“As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl — and that goal fuels me today more than ever. My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland Browns has made this one of the toughest decisions of my life. These past eight years have shaped me into the man that I am today,” Garrett wrote.
Garrett added that he cared more about winning a championship than about becoming a Hall of Famer.
Read the full story here.
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Jaguars name Tony Boselli executive VP of football operations
The Jaguars, who hold the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, are slowly rebuilding their front office after parting ways with general manager Trent Baalke.
Former #Jaguars All-Pro tackle Tony Boselli has been named the team’s executive vice president of football operations, owner Shad Khan announced today.
Boselli and coach Liam Coen will report to Khan, as will the new GM after that hire is made in the weeks ahead. pic.twitter.com/Pqfx3SdJvp
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 3, 2025
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Chip Kelly reportedly leaving Ohio State for Raiders’ OC job
According to ESPN, Chip Kelly is leaving the Buckeyes after one season to become the offensive coordinator for Pete Carroll with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kelly’s departure comes not long after defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left to take the same position at Penn State.
Kelly came to Ohio State after the 2023 season as Ryan Day gave up play-calling duties. Kelly left his job as UCLA’s head coach to run Ohio State’s offense as the Buckeyes bounced back from two regular-season losses to win the first 12-team College Football Playoff.
The former Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers head coach has never been an offensive coordinator in the NFL. He joined the Eagles before the 2013 season after he spent four seasons as Oregon’s head coach and coached the 49ers for one season in 2016 after he was fired by the Eagles.
Read more here.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 18: Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly of the Ohio State Buckeyes speaks to the media during the Ohio State Buckeyes media day at the Georgia World Congress Center prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) -
Eagles, Chiefs make festive arrival in New Orleans
Super Bowl week is officially underway with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles both arriving in New Orleans on Sunday evening.
The Eagles arrived first with a flag reading “Geaux Birds” hanging out of the cockpit window as they prepare to face Kansas City in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.
Seeking their third consecutive Super Bowl championship and fourth in the past six years, the Chiefs touched down soon thereafter with several observers noticing Patrick Mahomes sporting a Hugo Boss sweatsuit for his travel.
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Eric Bieniemy returns to NFL as Bears’ RB coach
Eric Bieniemy is returning to the NFL. The former Chiefs and Commanders offensive coordinator is joining Ben Johnson’s new staff with the Bears as running backs coach, reports CBS’ Jonathan Jones.
An NFL return: Eric Bieniemy has agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears to be their running backs coach, source tells @NFLonCBS. A 2-time Super Bowl champ with the Chiefs, Bieniemy gives Ben Johnson’s offensive staff a veteran, championship presence.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 1, 2025
After being fired by Washington following the 2023 campaign, Bieniemy spent last season with UCLA as the Bruins’ assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.
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Cowboys name Klayton Adams as OC after 2 seasons coaching OL for Cardinals
New Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has hired his replacement as offensive coordinator. Klayton Adams will run Dallas’ offense after two seasons coaching offensive line for the Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport.
Before joining Arizona’s staff, Adams coached tight ends and was an assistant offensive line coach with the Colts. His primary responsibility will likely be the run game since Schottenheimer intends to continue calling plays as head coach.
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Jets hiring Tanner Engstrand as OC away from Lions: Report
New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is bringing a fellow Lions assistant with him. Tanner Engstrand will be Glenn’s offensive coordinator, the team announced on Friday.
NOW OFFICIAL! We’ve named Tanner Engstrand our new Offensive Coordinator.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 31, 2025
Engstrand, 42, was Detroit’s passing game coordinator for the past two seasons after coaching quality control and tight ends. He was believed to be a candidate for the Lions OC opening before Dan Campbell hired John Morton for that position this week.
This season, the Lions had the second-best passing offense in the NFL with 4,474 yards, averaging 263.2 yards per game.
Prior to joining Detroit, Engstand was the offensive coordinator for the XFL’s DC Defenders.
The Jets will have weapons to work with, including receivers Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall and a veteran offensive line. But quarterback is a big question, in addition to whether or not Davante Adams returns.
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Jets name Chris Banjo as new special teams coach
The New York Jets are continuing to fill out Aaron Glenn’s staff. The team announced Friday that Chris Banjo will join the staff as special teams coordinator.
Banjo joins the Jets after two years with the Denver Broncos as assistant special teams coach.
IT’S OFFICIAL! We’ve named Chris Banjo our new Special Teams Coordinator.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) January 31, 2025
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Buccaneers promoting Josh Grizzard to OC
The Buccaneers are promoting from within to replace Liam Coen as offensive coordinator. Passing game coordinator Josh Grizzard is getting bumped up to play-calling duties on offense, the team announced on Friday.
Grizzard joined Tampa Bay this season after seven years with the Dolphins, for whom he was a quality control and receivers coach. The Bucs had the third-most passing yards in the NFL this season with 4,257 yards, averaging 250.4 yards per game.
