The Super Bowl LIX matchup is set: the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb 9. The Eagles dispatched the Washington Commanders easily in a 55-23 win in the NFC championship game, while the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills went down to the wire in a thrilling AFC championship game that Kansas City won 32-29.
Meanwhile, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell held his 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).
“That’s a ridiculous theory.”
Roger Goodell on the idea of the refs favoring the Chiefs 👀
Elsewhere in the NFL, teams have been busy filling their head-coaching vacancies, with Ben Johnson (Bears), Aaron Glenn (Jets), Liam Coen (Jaguars), Brian Schottenheimer (Cowboys) and Pete Caroll (Raiders) locking down jobs. The Saints have the last open job, and they've interviewed a variety of candidates.
Follow along with all the news and updates ahead of Super Bowl LIX below:
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Roger Goodell addresses ref controversy in state of league address
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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
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
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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NFL defers to law enforcement on Saints' emails in clergy sex abuse case
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
Roger Goodell says the NFL is definitely open to having an international Super Bowl in future … and having an international franchise. @talkSPORTpic.twitter.com/G1LWtkQBPe
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.”
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
Texans hire Rams' Nick Caley to replace Bobby Slowik as OC
The #Texans are hiring #Rams TEs coach and pass game coordinator Nick Caley as their new OC, as CJ Stroud and the Houston offense get a new play-caller, per me and @TomPelissero.
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.…
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.
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
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.
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)
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Eagles, Chiefs make festive arrival in New Orleans
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.
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.
After being fired by Washington following the 2023 campaign, Bieniemy spent last season with UCLA as the Bruins' assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saints plan to meet with Kellen Moore again after Super Bowl 59
While searching for a new head coach, the New Orleans Saints have seemingly narrowed their focus. The team plans to meet with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the Super Bowl, and has informed other candidates that they plan to keep speaking with Moore, per multiple reports.
Moore reportedly have a strong in-person interview on Monday night, and has emerged as the top candidate for the job. But NFL rules keep the Saints from officially hiring the 36-year-old coordinator until after the Super Bowl, despite New Orleans' clear interest.
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Liam Coen picks Anthony Campanile to be Jaguars DC
Liam Coen has his defensive coordinator. The Jaguars announced Thursday they are hiring Anthony Campanile, who currently works as the Packers' linebackers coach and run game coordinator.
Graham has been out since November after suffering a torn triceps. Opening his practice window gives him the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.
We have opened the practice windows for TE CJ Uzomah and DE Brandon Graham, signed RB Lew Nichols to the Practice Squad, and released TE Nick Muse from the Practice Squad. pic.twitter.com/JO8obnUPkP
Morton will replace Ben Johnson (Bears) running the offense, while Sheppard takes over for Aaron Glenn (Jets) as defensive coordinator on Dan Campbell's staff.
It’s official! The #Lions announce the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.
Raiders working to retain defensive coordinator Patrick Graham
Pete Carroll is now in charge of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he'll be keeping the last regime's defensive coordinator. Josina Anderson reports the team is working on a deal to bring back DC Patrick Graham, whose unit ranked 15th in the NFL in total defense last year and 25th in points allowed.
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Jets hire Steve Wilks as next DC
Steve Wilks is back in the game.
The longtime defensive assistant and former Arizona Cardinals head coach struck a deal to become the next defensive coordinator with the New York Jets on Wednesday afternoon. Wilks, who took last year off from coaching, will now join Aaron Glenn’s staff.
Click the photo to read more about the Jets' next defensive coordinator. (Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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Why are the Saints struggling to find a head coach?
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Should the Super Bowl trophy be re-named after Tom Brady?
Bill Belichick is over the Lombardi Trophy.
Instead, the longtime New England Patriots head coach wants it renamed to honor the quarterback with whom he won six trophies.
Belichick, now the head coach at North Carolina, proposed the idea of renaming the iconic Super Bowl trophy after Tom Brady on the “Let’s Go!” podcast this week. Brady won seven Super Bowl rings throughout his career, six of which were with Belichick in New England.
“Maybe they should name it the Brady trophy,” Belichick said. “He won seven of them.”
Saints zeroing in on Eagles OC Kellen Moore as next head coach
If a deal is made, an announcement cannot come until after Super Bowl LIX.
Kellen Moore is in the driver’s seat for the Saints head coaching job after a great in-person interview Monday night. He will be in the Saints facilities as the designated home team next week, but NO can’t contact him and nothing can be official until after the Super Bowl.
Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury takes himself out of contention for Saints' job
Kliff Kingsbury has reportedly decided to not pursue an NFL head coaching job for next season. The Commanders offensive coordinator did not accept any interview requests during this hiring cycle and had Washington reached the Super Bowl he would not have been able to interview until after the season ended.
Following the Commanders' loss to the Eagles in the NFC championship game, Kingsbury became eligible for interviews.
The Saints, who had requested to speak to Kingsbury earlier this month, are the only NFL team without a head coach.
"I didn't get into this to be a head coach again," Kingsbury told ESPN last month. "It's not about money. It never has been about money. So, that won't move me at all. It's just I want to do the best job we can here for those guys and then kind of go from there."
Breaking: #Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury — despite interest from the #Saints and other teams — has decided to stay in Washington for a second season following a remarkable turnaround that saw the team go from 4 wins to an NFC Championship appearance.
Ravens bring back former assistant, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano to coaching staff
Chuck Pagano is returning to the Ravens.
The former Ravens assistant and Colts head coach is joining John Harbaugh's staff as Baltimore's senior secondary coach. Pagano was previously on Baltimore's staff as secondary coach and defensive coordinator under Harbaugh from 2008-11.
He was then the head coach of the Colts for six seasons from 2012-17. After that, Pagano served as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in 2019 and 2020. He's been out of the NFL since.
The former Dallas Cowboys coach is sitting this season out. Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on next season's hiring cycle, according to the NFL Network, and will not pursue the New Orleans Saints job after all. McCarthy was due to interview with the team later this week.
McCarthy split with the Cowboys late in the coaching cycle this month, and the Saints are the last team in the league still needing a coach.
Click the photo to read more about Mike McCarthy's decision to wait until next season to try to get back into the league. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Key takeaways from Brian Schottenheimer's Cowboys press conference
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Cowboys make it official with new DC Matt Eberflus
Longtime Dallas DC Mike Zimmer told ESPN's Ed Werder on Sunday that he was not planning on returning to the team as part of Schottenheimer's staff and will likely retire.
Eberflus was a Cowboys linebackers coach from 2011-17, as Schottenheimer's first major hire.
Chiefs show off their white jerseys for Super Bowl LIX
The last time the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl they wore white. Hoping for a similar outcome in Super Bowl LIX, the defending back-to-back champions will sport the same jerseys while their opponents go with green.
As the designated "home" team, the Eagles had first choice at jersey color and went with green. That opened the door for the Chiefs to go back to wearing white, like they did in Super Bowl LVII in Arizona two years ago.While the Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls wearing both of their colors — red and white — history favors teams that don white.
Out of the previous 58 Super Bowls, 37 teams wearing white have gone on to win the game — a success rate of 64% compared to 36% for non-white jerseys (21 winning teams). Most recently, 16 of the last 20 champions wore white, with one of those four losers being the San Francisco 49ers last year against the red-wearing Chiefs.
Saints announce completion of 2nd interview with Kellen Moore
The Saints reportedly flew to Philadelphia on Monday night for their second head coach interview with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. On Tuesday morning, 12 hours after the original report, the team announced they'd completed the interview.
We completed an in person interview with Kellen Moore for our head coach position last night. pic.twitter.com/fgZ8yQgHC3
Browns shift senior offensive assistant Bill Musgrave to QB coach
The #Browns are moving veteran coach Bill Musgrave to QB coach, sources tell The Insiders. Musgrave has served as a senior offensive assistant on Kevin Stefanski’s coaching staff the last two seasons. pic.twitter.com/Ln5raNopKX
Saints meeting Eagles OC Kellen Moore for 2nd head coach interview
The Saints have the lone head coach opening remaining in the NFL and have scheduled a second interview with Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for the position. Team officials flew to Philadelphia to meet Moore on Monday night, according to NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill.
The Saints are flying to Philadelphia tonight to interview Kellen Moore for the head coaching job, per sources.
New Orleans still plans to interview Mike McCarthy a second time this week, Underhill reports. But it appears the team has zeroed in on its top two candidates for the job.
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Saquon Barkley had a 'middle finger year' with the Eagles after leaving Giants
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Raiders introduce Pete Carroll as HC, ready to compete again after year off
Pete Carroll was introduced as the Raiders' new head coach on Monday, along with new general manager John Spytek. Both of them emphasized competition and character as they try to implement a new culture.
Carroll also had former player Marshawn Lynch in the audience yelling "RAIDERS!" to show he was fired up for the coach's new opportunity and a new era in Las Vegas.
During an "incredibly valuable" year off, Carroll said he learned from his son — offensive coordinator at the University of Washington — along with former assistants Dan Quinn and Dave Canales, the head coaches of the Commanders and Panthers, respectively.
Carroll also reminded reporters that when he last spent a year away from football, he returned to USC and went on to win nearly 100 games and a national championship.
Lions aiming to hire Johnny Morton as new OC: Report
Lions are working to hire Broncos pass game coordinator Johnny Morton as their offensive coordinator and the coach to replace Ben Johnson, per sources. He is traveling to Detroit to meet with team. Morton worked in Detroit before and could soon be doing it again. pic.twitter.com/spszqgHCVb
Ravens, OC Todd Monken close to contract extension: Report
Offensive coordinator Todd Monken is finalizing a contract extension with the Ravens, reports ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Terms of the deal have not been announced.
Sources: #Ravens and OC Todd Monken are finalizing a contract extension.
Baltimore led the NFL in offense, Lamar Jackson is coming off his best statistical season and Monken has had head coaching interest. pic.twitter.com/Ni2yh0F4FA
Baltimore led the NFL in total offense this season, averaging 424.9 yards per game. The Ravens also had the league's top rushing attack, getting nearly 3,200 yards on the ground and averaging 187.6 yards. Additionally, they averaged the third-most points in the NFL with 30.5.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson threw for a career-high 4,172 yards and 41 TDs, while rushing for 915 yards and four scores. Running back Derrick Henry rushed for 1,921 yards, the second-highest total of his nine NFL seasons, with 16 TDs.
Monken attracted interest for head coaching openings around the league, interviewing with the Bears and getting requests from the Saints and Jaguars.
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Aaron Glenn is fired up to be in New York: 'We're built for this s***'
Glenn interviewed for several head coaching positions, but said he wanted to come to the Jets.
New #Jets HC Aaron Glenn is bringing the energy: “Put your seatbelts on and get ready for the ride…. We’re the freaking New York Jets and we’re built for this sh*t."pic.twitter.com/RmMo1c02r3
With QB Aaron Rodgers' future with the Jets up in the air, new head coach Aaron Glenn said he's texted with Rodgers and that he and new GM Darren Mougey will make decisions on the roster together.
Aaron Glenn said that "Aaron Rodgers will be talked about."
Said they've texted with Rodgers. And as they look at the roster, then they'll make a decision accordingly.
In Monday's introductory press conference, Mougey said that he and Glenn would start having conversations that night about what (and who) they want in their team.
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Cowboys introduce Brian Schottenheimer as head coach
The Cowboys introduced Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach on Monday, and Jerry Jones knows there's some skepticism around his decision to promote Schottenheimer from offensive coordinator.
Jerry Jones wants everyone to know he’s still a risk-taker. He said hiring Brian Schottenheimer as the next Cowboys head coach “is as big a risk as you can take” because he has no head-coaching experience pic.twitter.com/t2QEY5b27E
Aaron Glenn likely to make a decision about Aaron Rodgers soon
As the New York Jets' new head coach, Aaron Glenn has to start his tenure with a major dilemma: what to do about quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, showed flashes of brilliance last season, but largely put up a very disappointing performance under center. Glenn will have to decide whether to keep Rodgers around or to find a new quarterback to build the franchise around — and he'll probably be doing it soon.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Glenn was "open to" keeping Rodgers on the team. And on Sunday after, Jay Glazer spoke about Glenn's dilemma on NFL on Fox, saying that he had spoken to the new coach. Per Glazer, Glenn is planning on making a choice about Rodgers "sooner rather than later," and that he doesn't want to drag things out.
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Patriots bringing in Thomas Brown as tight ends coach/passing game coordinator
The #Patriots are hiring Thomas Brown as their tight ends coach/pass game coordinator, per source.
Brown, who most recently was the #Bears’ interim coach, impressed Mike Vrabel in an OC interview and now is joining Vrabel’s staff. pic.twitter.com/MCv2jM9wPQ
The Super Bowl is the most watched and also the most dissected game of the sports calendar. A week before the teams get to New Orleans, let's take a look at the storylines we'll be hearing a lot about before kickoff on Feb. 9:
The greatness of Saquon Barkley
Barkley has been unbelievable all season. He escaped the misery that is the Giants franchise and in his first season with the Eagles, Barkley turned in one of the greatest seasons a running back has ever had. Barkley went over 2,000 yards in the regular season but sat in Week 18 with a shot to break the single-season rushing record. That looks smart now that the Eagles are in the Super Bowl.
The NFL's new villains
When teams win too much, fans start to hate them. It happened to the New England Patriots a decade ago. It's happening to the Chiefs now.
The Chiefs' only crime is they keep winning, but that has been enough to turn NFL fans against them. Their dynasty started off as a fun, feel-good story, between the likable Andy Reid finally winning a Super Bowl and a dynamic new quarterback star in Patrick Mahomes. That's long gone, replaced by feelings of jealousy and bitterness among fans of any one of the other 31 teams.
Roger Goodell's long-term NFL vision includes more than doubling the number of international games and placing a franchise and Super Bowl in an international city.
With Super Bowl LIX just over a week away, Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab dive into the hot topics Roger Goodell must confront in his State of the League address.
Given perceptions of officiating bias toward the Chiefs and the league's embrace of gambling revenue, the pressure is mounting on Goodell to answers for ongoing officiating issues.
Saquon Barkley scored three touchdowns and Philadelphia forced four turnovers against Jayden Daniels and Washington to seal its second NFC championship in three years.
Has there ever been an NFL touchdown awarded without one actually being scored? The Washington Commanders came precariously close to that scenario in Sunday's NFC championship game.
To the chagrin of everyone hoping for someone to end the Chiefs’ success, Kansas City did what it usually does and made just enough plays to get them over the finish line and back to the Super Bowl.
