Ian Rapoport

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.At long last, Tom Brady is on track to be a limited partner with the Las Vegas Raiders -- and officially close the book on his storied NFL playing career as he transitions to new roles as minority owner and network on-air broadcaster. Brady’s pending investment in the Raiders was recently altered to reflect the proper valuation of the team, and league sources say he has reached the threshold to clea…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.If someone is going to pry the No. 1 overall selection away from the Bears, they are going to have to pay -- and pay a lot. Chicago would need a historic haul of draft picks and overall compensation to move off the first pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, sources say. In the words of one source, it would have to be “crazy.” That indicates the Bears, who received the pick in a mammoth trade last offseason…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.With three games to go on the field in the 2023 season, there are also two head coach openings to go off the field. The Titans, Chargers, Falcons, and Panthers all hired coaches this week, leaving only the Seahawks and the Commanders remaining. Both are ready to take their time if this weekend’s results dictate. There is also a trickle-down effect. What’s next for the two vacancies and all the resul…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.After months of speculation, things are about to ramp up on Jim Harbaugh’s potential return to the NFL. Sources say it’s believed the Chargers will speak next week with Harbaugh, who has indicated to associates there’s a real possibility he could leave the University of Michigan to become Los Angeles’ head coach. The Las Vegas Raiders also continue to weigh a potential pursuit of Harbaugh, who led…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.The Patriots took one head coaching vacancy off the market quickly Friday, when they officially promoted linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to the position. Where do things stand with the other seven vacancies? Here’s a thumbnail look, based on conversations with numerous NFL sources:

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.For the first time since he began a storied tenure that led to one of sport’s greatest dynasties, Bill Belichick’s future is unknown. The Patriots head coach, who has lost more games this season than he has in any other in his coaching career for an organization that has not been used to losing, could be coaching his final game for New England on Sunday against the New York Jets. Belichick’s future…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.The Atlanta Falcons still have a shot at a NFC South title entering Sunday’s regular-season finale against the New Orleans Saints, and there continues to be support in the building for head coach Arthur Smith and his staff amidst speculation about his future. But sources say owner Arthur Blank has been calling people he trusts within the league for advice in recent days -- another sign he is weighin…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.The Washington Commanders finish their disappointing season at home on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. For head coach Ron Rivera, it’s also probably a goodbye. Washington is expected to part ways with Rivera on Monday, per sources, ending his tenure after four seasons.The Commanders enter the regular-season finale with a 4-12 record -- including 0-5 within the NFC East -- and have lost seven game…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.Multiple NFL teams have been making calls in recent weeks to gather information about Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, who has updated staff lists and has evaluated openings in anticipation of a potential return to pro football after Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship game, sources say. Harbaugh also recently retained agent Don Yee, who has represented high-profile NFL clients…

Sign up for NFL+ to watch The Insiders every Monday-Friday at noon ET for more exclusive reports.Mired in a rare offensive slump, the Kansas City Chiefs pared things down this week to try to get Patrick Mahomes and company humming again. Sources say the Chiefs whittled down their normal game plan from head coach Andy Reid’s massive playbook for today’s game against the Bengals, which means fewer plays, fewer personnel packages and, most likely, fewer players getting their hands on the football.…