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The Bills are eyeing a very intriguing name to replace Sean McDermott as head coach for the 2026 season. Major changes are coming for the team led by Josh Allen. The Bills are considering Anthony Lynn as a potential replacement for Sean McDermott. According to a report by Adam Schefter, they have already requested an interview with him for their head coach position. “Former Bills assistant head coach and current Commanders run game coordinator Anthony Lynn, a finalist for the Buffalo head coaching job in 2017 that went to Sean McDermott, is scheduled to interview for the Bills head coach job Saturday, per a league source. Back in 2017, Lynn landed the Chargers head coaching job instead and posted a 33-31 record in the midst of the team’s relocation to LA. Since then, Lynn has studied under coaches such as Dan Campbell, Kyle Shanahan and Dan Quinn.” The Buffaki Bills parted ways with Sean McDermott because they didn’t consider him the right person to help Josh Allen win a Super Bowl. According to team owner Terry Pegula, the playoff loss to the Broncos made it very clear that a change in direction was necessary. Who will be next Bills’ head coach? Brian Daboll, Anthony Lynn, and Joe Brady are currently the leading candidates to become the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. It’s important to note that high-profile names like John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are off the market, having signed with the Giants and Falcons, respectively. Bills’ quest for a Super Bowl The Bills have never won a Super Bowl in their history and are ready to start a new chapter as they open their new stadium in 2026. The departure of Sean McDermott seems to send a clear message of a fresh start. Lynn won the Super Bowl twice as a player with Denver and, in his coaching career, has worked for teams including the Broncos, Jaguars, Cowboys, Browns, Jets, Bills, Chargers, Lions, 49ers, and Commanders. In 2016, he served as interim head coach in Buffalo after Rex Ryan was fired.

After reaching an agreement with Cody Bellinger, the New York Yankees have no time to relax. Instead, the competition for another two-time All-Star is only heating up in MLB. The New York Yankees have no time to rest on their laurels after re-signing Cody Bellinger ahead of the 2026 MLB season. For the Bronx Bombers, keeping the star outfielder in town was merely the standard. Now, the fanbase is asking—or rather demanding—the front office goes after another All-Star. As much joy as Bellinger’s return brings to the Bronx, the NY Yankees’ lineup for the 2026 MLB season still features glaring holes. Until those are filled, Hal Steinbrenner and the front office won’t be able to claim victory in the offseason. Based on the fans’ reaction all over social media, New York knows who its fanbase wants to see arrive next. “Cody Bellinger on a five-year deal is a win for the Yankees. Freddy Peralta must be next this offseason,” Yankees Unloaded show host Gary Sheffield Jr. wrote on his X account immediately after Bellinger re-signed in New York. Going after Peralta The Yankees have long been linked to Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta. However, actually landing the two-time All-Star will be a far tougher task than some fans make it out to be. Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers. Peralta has drawn interest from several powerhouses in MLB. The biggest of them all being none other than the Los Angeles Dodgers. The back-to-back World Series champions are considered favorites to complete a trade for Peralta going into the 2026 MLB season. Losing Peralta to the Dodgers won’t hurt as bad as the 2024 World Series did, but it’d be another painful experience for New York, at the hands of Los Angeles. Peralta’s contract situation The 29-year-old pitcher is entering the final MLB season of his five-year, $15.5 extension with the Brewers. In 2026, he will earn $8 million before becoming an unrestricted free agent (UFA) at the end of the campaign. Thus, his situation presents a dilemma for interested teams. If time isn’t an issue, any team could wait for Peralta’s contract to run its course and pursue him once he hits the open market. However, Milwaukee will entertain offers in the meantime, and there’s no guarantee Peralta will make it to free agency. Market for Peralta The Brewers could re-sign Peralta or find a club desperate enough to give up assets for the veteran on a contract year. The Yankees could very well fall into that category. In need of help on the mound, the Pinstripers could make an appealing offer to the Brewers. As for the Dodgers, they have more than enough leverage to work a deal with Milwaukee, but given their success and tendency to go all-in on free agents, waiting until next offseason may be their preferred option. Moreover, Los Angeles has won back-to-back championships without Peralta, so another year without him is far from the end of the world.

Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Yankees, keeping the star outfielder in New York as the team strengthens its lineup for the coming seasons. The New York Yankees made a decisive move in the free-agent market by securing former National League MVP Cody Bellinger on a five-year deal worth $162.5 million. The signing gives the Yankees a cornerstone outfielder and a left-handed power bat to complement Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton in the heart of the lineup. Bellinger, 30, has been one of the most sought-after position players this offseason. After a standout season with the Yankees in 2025, where he hit 29 home runs and drove in 98 RBIs, the club viewed re-signing him as a top priority to maintain lineup stability. According to Bob Nightengale on X, “Cody Bellinger gets 5 year, $162.5 million from Yankees.“ He also noted additional contract details: “Cody Bellinger will get an opt out after year 2 and year 3. If there’s a lockout that wipes out 2027, the opt outs move back a year.” This ensures flexibility for both the player and the club while reflecting Bellinger’s value in the current market. How does this deal compare to his previous contract? Previously, Bellinger signed a three-year, $80 million contract with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, according to Sportrac. That deal averaged roughly $26.7 million per year and reflected his value as a rising star in the National League. How is Cody Bellinger’s new contract structured? The Bellinger deal is structured to provide both security and flexibility. He will earn $85 million over the first two years of the contract before the first opt-out, with a $20 million signing bonus included. His annual salary for 2026 and 2027 is set at $32.5 million each year. The contract also includes a full no‑trade clause, which reportedly gives Bellinger complete control over any potential movement during the length of the deal. The added protection underscores the level of commitment the Yankees are making in their long‑term investment.

Andy Reid continues to make changes to his coaching staff as the Kansas City Chiefs aim to come back stronger in 2026. Andy Reid will continue helming the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026, but with different assistants. Shortly after a report of a new firing as Reid rebuilds his staff, Chiefs Kingdom found out another coach will not return next year. On Tuesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reported that the Chiefs are parting ways with offensive assistant Kevin Saxton. Tucker D. Franklin, who had already noticed the same with assistant running backs coach Mark DeLeone, noted that Saxton is no longer under coaching staff on the Chiefs website. Saxton had been serving as the personal assistant to Reid since 2023, having previously worked as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Benefict Tigers in college football. Coaching changes for Reid, Chiefs in 2026 Saxton joins a number of coaching departures in Kansas City for 2026. The first domino to fall came with assistant defensive line coach Alex Whittingham leaving to join his father Kyle at the University of Michigan. Defensive quality control coach Louie Addazio also left for the NCAA to become the UNLV Rebels offensive line coach. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. The Chiefs also fired wide receivers coach Connor Embree as well as running backs coach Todd Pinkston before removing DeLeone and Saxton. In turn, they snatched a Super Bowl champion from Shedeur Sanders’ Cleveland Browns by hiring Chad O’Shea as their new WRs coach. On top of that, the Chiefs seem to have finally turned the page on Matt Nagy by reuniting with another Super Bowl winner in Eric Bieniemy, who’s reportedly leaving his post as Chicago Bears RBs coach to be Reid’s OC again. Current state of the Chiefs’ offensive coaches for 2026 In the meantime, there are other offensive coaches who remain under contract with the Chiefs: Joe Bleymaier (passing game coordinator), David Girardi (QBs coach), Dan Williams (assistant QBs coach), Tom Melvin (tight ends coach), and Andy Heck (offensive line coach). However, there are rumors that Reid could lose Heck to retirement. Therefore, there could be more coaching changes at Arrowhead, with the Chiefs still having to fill the gaps left by their recent firings.

The Miami Dolphins have yet to determine what they will do with Tua Tagovailoa. However, new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan may have hinted at the team’s plans for the quarterback by taking a direct jab at his recent performances. Tua Tagovailoa has not been an outstanding player for the Miami Dolphins. Amid rumors of his potential exit, new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has taken a massive jab at the quarterback that could jeopardize his future with the AFC East club. It’s fair to say that Tagovailoa has not been the asset the Dolphins expected him to be. Things become even more concerning when looking at his performances in outdoor cold-weather games, where he has consistently failed to play at a competitive level. That is precisely what Sullivan wants to change. The Dolphins’ new general manager has emphasized that one of his main priorities is building a team capable of performing well outdoors—especially in cold-weather environments such as Buffalo, New England, and New York. Those comments are far from encouraging for Tagovailoa. “Our division runs through Buffalo and New England and New York, cold-weather places,” GM Jon-Eric Sullivan said. “There’s a saying in our business, fast gets slow but big doesn’t get small. We’re not going to sacrifice speed and explosion and skill for a bunch of big stiff guys, but we’re going to have substance to us at all levels of our team. At corner, at receiver, at running back, and certainly up front. It starts with the quarterback, and then we’ll build this team from the inside out. We’ve got to be dominant on the offensive line, dominant on the defensive line.” Tagovailoa is not a cold-weather quarterback The Dolphins face a unique challenge within their division. While Miami plays in warm conditions, they must travel to cold-weather stadiums at least three times each season—an issue that has clearly affected Tagovailoa. The quarterback has struggled significantly in those environments. According to NFL Media, Tagovailoa is 0-5 in games played below 40°F, 1-6 below 45°F, 2-8 below 50°F, and 4-13 below 55°F as of 2025—numbers that fall well short of franchise expectations. Sullivan’s comments appear to be a clear hint that Tua’s time in Miami could be nearing its end. The general manager understands that going 0-3 against division rivals on the road is not sustainable, especially when the quarterback consistently underperforms in cold-weather conditions. Who will be the Dolphins’ starting quarterback in 2026? According to reports, Tagovailoa may not remain with the Dolphins in 2026. The organization could attempt to trade him, but if no deal materializes, releasing him—despite the significant financial implications—remains a possibility. As things stand, the Dolphins could turn to Quinn Ewers as a potential QB1 option. However, the team may also explore trading up in the 2026 NFL Draft or pursuing a top-tier quarterback who becomes available via trade.