NFL coaching tracker, wild-card news: Bill Belichick reportedly isn't interested in NFL return; What's next for Cowboys, Mike McCarthy?

We're tracking all the NFL coaching news after Week 18 and the playoff outlook heading into wild-card weekend.

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2025 NFL playoffs injury tracker: Latest updates on Jalen Hurts, Jordan Love, Zay Flowers for wild-card round

Here are the injuries every team is dealing with entering the first round of the postseason
CBS Sports - 8h
Bill Belichick has no plans on returning to NFL despite Tom Brady reaching out about Raiders job, per reports

It looks like there won't be a reunion in Las Vegas
CBS Sports - 13h
Cowboys reportedly deny Bears request to interview Mike McCarthy for head coaching job

The Cowboys have Mike McCarthy under contract through Jan. 14.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Bears reportedly request permission from Cowboys to interview head coach Mike McCarthy

Is Mike McCarthy the man to right the ship of the Caleb Williams era in Chicago?
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Bears coaching search rumors: Chicago requests permission to interview Mike McCarthy, awaits Cowboys response

McCarthy's contract with Dallas doesn't expire until next week
CBS Sports - 2d
Cowboys' Jerry Jones unsure if he's considering a coaching change; Mike McCarthy 'absolutely' wants to stay

'Mike is one of the best coaches that I think there is'
CBS Sports - 3d
NFL coaching carousel: Insider hot seat rundown, from Mike McCarthy's Cowboys future to Mike Vrabel's next job

The Jets are said to value experience with next coach, Giants could take time to make decision on Brian Daboll
CBS Sports - 3d
Cowboys to meet with Mike McCarthy next week about coaching job; Jerry Jones says Week 18 game no factor

Dallas reportedly has until Jan. 14 to make a decision on McCarthy
CBS Sports - 5d
Ezekiel Elliott released: Cowboys' Mike McCarthy explains why veteran RB's return to Dallas didn't work out

Two words: Rico Dowdle
CBS Sports - Jan. 1

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Cleveland's impressive win could be an NBA Finals preview, but Chet Holmgren's return would drastically alter the dynamics of the matchup.
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Bengals WR Jermaine Burton reportedly accused of assaulting woman, no charges filed

Jermaine Burton's rookie year was an unmitigated disaster.
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Raiders’ first problem isn’t a coach or quarterback. It’s Mark Davis’ inability to find his own identity.

This isn’t a criticism of Antonio Pierce's firing. It is a condemnation of the process that created this juncture. And now fans are led to believe that maybe Tom Brady might resolve all problems?
Yahoo Sports - 2h
Kerr identifies issues behind Warriors' poor free throws, layups

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr identified the issues causing the team's struggles at free-throw shooting and layups this season.
Yahoo Sports - 12h
Are the Sacramento Kings better off WITHOUT De’Aaron Fox? | The Big Number

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine reveal this week’s Big Number and evaluate if the Sacramento Kings are better off without De’Aaron Fox on the court and, if so, should they trade him before the deadline?
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Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the Padres' lawsuit drama, Justin Verlander signing with the Giants, the Dodgers trading Gavin Lux, Brent Rooker signing an extension and make their picks ...
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Sources: Amad agrees new Man United contract

Manchester United have agreed terms on a new contract for Amad Diallo, sources have told ESPN.
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Barça's Olmo, Víctor given temporary registration

Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor have been granted temporary playing registrations as Spain's top sports court continues to analyse Barcelona's case against LaLiga and the Spanish Football Federation [RFEF].
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Spurs' Bentancur stretchered off after collapsing

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was carried off on a stretcher in the 14th minute of his team's Carabao Cup semifinal against Liverpool on Wednesday after falling to the ground at a ...
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Poch wants U.S. to emulate mentality of Argentina

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said players must see soccer as more than just a game when competing in order to be successful during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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