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-- 2026 NFL Draft Central Debuts! --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Our 2026 NFL Draft Central feature has debuted! This feature contains links to all our 2026 NFL Rookie Draft coverage. We begin the 2026 off-season with the first round order of the upcoming 2026 NFL Rookie Draft in late April, a list of Key NFL Dates for 2026, and a link to a preview of our 2025 premium Rookie Draft Reference Guide. Other free and premium items will be released in the coming days and weeks, such as February Rookie Player Rankings. Be sure to check out 2026 NFL Draft Central today!

-- 2026 Coaching/Player Moves Feature Debuts! --
Sun Jan 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Once again in 2026, FFMastermind.com is tracking all important coaching and player moves throughout the NFL in our annual Coaching/Player Moves feature for your viewing pleasure. This feature will be updated daily as key coaches and players re-sign, sign, resign, or are fired. Enjoy!

Last Updated: Sun Jan 18, 2026, 6:07 PM

-- Eagles Want to Interview Bobby Slowik --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Philadelphia Eagles have requested to interview Dolphins senior passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik for their offensive coordinator position.

-- Dolphins Interview Joe Brady --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Miami Dolphins have completed an interview with Bills OC Joe Brady for their vacant head-coaching job.

-- Ravens Interview Robert Saleh --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Baltimore Ravens have completed an interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh for their vacant head-coaching job.

-- Rome Odunze Active Tonight --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (foot) is active for tonight's game against the Rams.

-- Rhamondre Stevenson Injures Eye --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (eye) is questionable to return to today's game against the Texans with an eye injury.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Doug Scoville gets to the point real quick concerning our Pre-Season PDF Fantasy Football Cheatsheets, saying they are the Best in the Industry. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Doug has to say!

-- Woody Marks Injures Shoulder --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (shoulder) is questionable to return to today's game against the Patriots with a shoulder injury.

-- Dalton Schultz OUT With a Calf Injury --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) is OUT for the rest of today's game against the Patriots with a left calf injury.

-- Two More Second HC Interviews for the Browns --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are working on in-person, second interviews with Chargers DC Jesse Minter and Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase for their head coaching job, sources said.

-- Browns to Interview Grant Udinski Again --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have requested a second head coaching interview with Jaguars OC Grant Udinski... this time in person, per sources.

-- Nico Collins Inactive Today --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) is inactive for today's game against the Patriots.

-- Steelers to Interview Mike McCarthy --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to speak with former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy about their head coach vacancy. McCarthy is from Pittsburgh, and worked with Steelers GM Omar Khan in New Orleans in 2000.

-- Michael Clay Going Nowhere --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Eagles and special teams coach Michael Clay have agreed to terms on a new deal for him to return to Philadelphia.

-- Titans to Interview Two --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tennessee Titans now have second head coaching interviews scheduled for Chiefs OC Matt Nagy and Packers DC Jeff Hafley.

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Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Dolphins to Interview Kelvin Sheppard --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins will interview Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard on Monday morning in-person, per source.

-- Browns to Interview Todd Monken Again --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Ravens OC Todd Monken will interview with the Cleveland Browns in-person Tuesday, per source. This is Monken’s second interview with the team.

-- Browns to Interview Jim Schwartz Again --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Browns DC Jim Schwartz is scheduled to interview for a second time Monday with Cleveland regarding their head coach vacancy.

-- Jeff Hafley in Demand --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Packers DC Jeff Hafley is scheduled to meet Monday in Miami with the Dolphins, and Tuesday in Tennessee with the Titans.

-- Steelers Not Done with Aaron Rodgers? --
Sun Jan 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Pittsburgh Steelers remain open to an QB Aaron Rodgers reunion in 2026, even though it’s unlikely due to HC Mike Tomlin'’s resignation.

-- Falcons Name Kevin Stefanski New HC --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have named Kevin Stefanski their new head coach. Stefanski gets a five-year contract from the Falcons.

-- Zach Charbonnet Injures Knee --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Seattle Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald says RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) will undergo an MRI on his knee, but for the time being, they’re optimistic and believe it is structurally intact.

-- Charles Cross Injures Foot --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot) left tonight's game against the 49ers with a foot injury.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Bo Nix Lost for Rest of Playoffs --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton has announced QB Bo Nix (ankle) broke a bone in his ankle and is out for the rest of the playoffs.

-- Packers Extend HC Matt LaFleur --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Green Bay Packers and HC Matt LaFleur have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension, sources said.

-- Ricky Pearsall Active Tonight --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) is active for tonight's game against the Seahawks.

-- Sam Darnold Active Tonight --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) is active for tonight's game against the 49ers.

-- Franklin & Bryant OUT for the Rest of Today's Game --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) and WR Pat Bryant (concussion) are OUT for the rest of today's game against the Bills.

-- Giants Officially Name John Harbaugh New HC --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants and new HC John Harbaugh have now agreed upon and finalized a five-year contract.

-- Ty Johnson Inactive Today --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (ankle) is inactive for today's game against the Broncos.

-- Ed Oliver to Play Limited Snaps Today --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver (biceps) is less than 100% and will play limited snaps today against the Broncos.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Jerry Searcy gets right to the point of explaining Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Jerry has to say about a starting decision he made in Week #2 of the 2024 fantasy season!

-- Eagles Interview Mike Kafka --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Giants interim HC Mike Kafka for their vacant offensive coordinator position.

-- Adios Aaron Rodgers --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran QB Aaron Rodgers is not expected to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026.

-- Raiders to Interview Mike McDaniel --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel is scheduled to interview with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday in Miami for their head coaching job, per sources.

-- Sam Darnold Watch --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) hasn’t thrown a football since he hurt his oblique Thursday. The Seahawks believe, but don’t know, that he will be OK to start tonight’s game against the 49ers. Backup QB Drew Lock took the reps the past two days and is ready if needed.

-- Giants Still Working to Hire John Harbaugh --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Giants and John Harbaugh still are working on finalizing a deal, with the hope being that the Giants could introduce him at a Tuesday press conference. But they’re still not there – yet. “Heading the right direction,” one source said this morning.

-- Broncos Hire John Morton for Playoff Run --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Lions OC John Morton, who worked with HC Sean Payton in New Orleans and in Denver, joined the Broncos this week as a consultant for the postseason, per sources.

-- Packers Working to Extend LaFleur & Gutekunst --
Sat Jan 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Green Bay Packers are working to bring back HC Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst, each of whom is headed into the last year of his current deal, and the expectation is that there will be contract extensions for both, league sources said.

-- Sam Darnold Should Play on Saturday --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Seattle Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald says he is really optimistic QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will play Saturday against the 49ers despite a new oblique injury.

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Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Christian Gonzalez Will Play This Week --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play Sunday against the Texans.

-- Bills Activate Two --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills have activated WR Curtis Samuel and DT Ed Oliver from Injured Reserve. Both are expected to play Saturday at Denver.

-- Rams Friday Injury Update --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Los Angeles Rams official website reports Rams QB Jimmy Garoppolo (back) is questionable to play this week.

-- Bears Friday Injury Update - Odunze Questionable --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Bears official website reports Bears DB Nick McCloud (groin) is OUT. WR Rome Odunze (foot) and LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (back) are questionable to play this week. Odunze fully practiced on Friday.

-- Texans Friday Injury Update - Collins OUT --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Houston Texans official website reports Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) and WR Justin Watson (concussion) are OUT. OT Trent Brown (ankle) is questionable to play this week.

-- Falcons the Favorite to Hire Kevin Stefanski --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski is the favorite for the Atlanta Falcons head-coaching job.

-- Patriots Friday Injury Update --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New England Patriots official website reports Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Harold Landry (knee), and CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) are questionable to play this week.

-- Nathan Scheelhaase Interviewing Today --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase is doing head coaching interviews with the Browns, Steelers, Ravens, and Raiders today.

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Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Mike LaFleur Interviewing Today --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Rams OC Mike LaFleur is doing head coaching interviews with the Cardinals and Raiders today.

-- Chris Shula Interviewing Today --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Rams DC Chris Shula is doing head coaching interviews with the Steelers, Ravens, and Dolphins today.

-- Kevin Stefanski Watch --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski is expected to have second interviews for multiple head coaching jobs.

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