Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday. Pettine, 59, has coached in the NFL since 2002. He rose to a head coaching seat in 2014 (with the Browns) and has been a coordinator in a few cities. He had been on O’Connell’s Minnesota staff since … [Read more...] about Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire
Bears Activate Braxton Jones From IR
The Bears lost left tackle starter Ozzy Trapilo for the season. They have placed both he and linebacker T.J. Edwards on IR; the veteran linebacker also suffered a season-ending injury against the Packers. One tackle reinforcement will be in place for Chicago’s divisional-round game, however. The team activated Braxton Jones from IR. The former fifth-rounder has been on IR since … [Read more...] about Bears Activate Braxton Jones From IR
Bears LB T.J. Edwards, LT Ozzy Trapilo To Miss Remainder Of Postseason
The Bears won a thriller over the Packers on Saturday, mounting an impressive second-half comeback to stun their rivals and advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, Chicago lost several starters for the remainder of its playoff run. Linebacker T.J. Edwards suffered a fractured fibula, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Left tackle Ozzy Trapilo, … [Read more...] about Bears LB T.J. Edwards, LT Ozzy Trapilo To Miss Remainder Of Postseason
Bears Activate CB Kyler Gordon From IR
The Bears activated cornerback Kyler Gordon from injured reserve, per a team announcement, setting him up to play in Saturday night’s wild card matchup with the Packers. Gordon, 26, only appeared in three games in the regular season due to a variety of injuries. He did not play until Week 6 due to a hamstring injury suffered in training camp. Calf and groin issues quickly … [Read more...] about Bears Activate CB Kyler Gordon From IR
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/8/26
A handful of playoff teams shuffled their practice squads today. We’ve listed all of the moves below: Carolina Panthers CB Michael Reid Chicago Bears Signed: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin Placed on IR: LB Ty Summers Houston Texans Placed on IR: S Kaevon Merriweather New England Patriots Signed: OT Sebastian Gutierrez Released: CB Miles Battle … [Read more...] about NFL Practice Squad Updates: 1/8/26