NFL News

• Questions on the draft's top-10 picks: Which teams need QBs?

  What's the latest on each team picking in the top 10? Our reporters weigh in.

• Sources: Bucs' Coen pulls out as Jags candidate

  Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen is taking himself out of the running for the Jaguars' head coaching job to stay in Tampa on a new contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

• Source: Pass rusher Mack decides to play in '25

  Pass rusher Khalil Mack, who said after the Chargers' postseason loss to the Texans that he needed to take some time to mull his future, will indeed play in the 2025 season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

• Sources: Pats, McDaniels reunite; DC also hired

  The Patriots are expected to hire Josh McDaniels as their offensive coordinator for a third time, sources confirmed to ESPN. New England is also set to name Lions assistant Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator, sources said.

• Water main break delays start of Peppers' trial

  A water main break has delayed a trial scheduled Wednesday for Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on allegations that he shoved his girlfriend's head into a wall and repeatedly choked her.

• Vikings, O'Connell agree to multiyear extension

  The Vikings and head coach Kevin O'Connell have agreed to a multiyear extension, the team announced Tuesday.

• Bears name Lions OC Johnson as new coach

  Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Bears' next head coach.

• Veteran Torbert named Super Bowl LIX referee

  Veteran NFL official Ron Torbert will be the referee of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.

• Status of Bills DBs Benford, Rapp unclear vs. K.C.

  The Bills could be without defensive backs Christian Benford (concussion) and Taylor Rapp (hip) vs. the Chiefs.

• Eagles DC Vic Fangio, a defensive savant, created a force that has Philly on the cusp of a Super Bowl

  Eagles DC Vic Fangio, a defensive savant with 40 years of professional experience, created a force that has Philly on the cusp of a Super Bowl.