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Just when the vacant head coach jobs were shrinking, another one opened up.The Buffalo Bills announced that they will be parting ways with head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons with the organization.McDermott’s dismissal comes after the Bills lost to the Denver Broncos, 30-33, marking the eighth time the Buffalo Bills have fallen out of the playoffs without reaching the Super Bowl in the nine seasons McDermott has been with the team.Looking forward, the Bills will need someone with big shoes to fill in for the former head coach.Rams Coordinator Top Option For New HC Job GettyA trust member of the Los Angeles Rams coaching staff may be on his way out It would be a lot of pressure to replace Sean McDermott in Buffalo.The Bills only had one losing season during his nine-year tenure and made it to the playoffs 8 of times at the helm of the team. The former AFC East head coach accrued an overall coaching record of 98 wins and 50 losses.To replace someone of his caliber, the Bills would need someone who has the winning experience to fill his role.CBS Sports’ Jordan Dajani released a list of the top five options who could be a good option to replace McDermott, naming Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Chris Shula as one of the options.“The grandson of NFL legend Don Shula is one of the hottest candidates this coaching cycle, and someone Buffalo should take a look at as well. Chris Shula has been on Sean McVay’s staff since his first season as the Rams’ lead man back in 2017, working in multiple capacities such as linebackers coach, pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach before receiving the promotion to defensive coordinator,” Dajani wrote.“Last year, Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Byron Young and Kobie Turner combined for 226 pressures — which ranked second-most among any foursome in the NFL… The Rams also recorded 16 sacks in the playoffs that year, which were the most in a two-game span in NFL postseason history. In 2025, Shula’s unit recorded the third-most pressures (274) and fourth-highest pressure percentage (41.7%).”The Rams’ defense was one of the best this season, with Chris Shula calling the plays, only allowing 20.4 points per game, the 10th-lowest in the NFL.As an upcoming coach, leading a playoff-experienced Bills would be a good first landing spot for Shula.The Rams’ DC has been receiving serious head coaching options around the league, meaning the Bills would have to swoop in quickly to get their guy.Top Option Could Be Familiar Face For Buffalo GettyThe Buffalo Bills could have a frontrunner for their vacant head coaching job With no time to waste in finding a new head coach, the Buffalo Bills may have a frontrunner who has a history with the team.According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, a name that keeps popping up for the next HC for the Bills is former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, holding the role from 2018 to the 2021 seasons. According to Russini, Josh Allen “loves” Daboll and pairing them up again would see the Bills’ offense be one of the best in the league.In his last two seasons as offensive coordinator with the Bills, before taking the New York Giants head coaching job, the Buffalo offense had the second (31.3) and third-highest (28.4) points per game.The 2020 season was also Allen’s best passing season as a professional, throwing for 4,544 yards and 37 pass touchdowns, both career highs in a season.If the Bills were to bring Daboll as head coach, or even as offensive coordinator, it wouldn’t take much time for Josh Allen to get accustomed to the playbook.Like Chris Shula, Daboll has been receiving head coaching and offensive coordinator interest, forcing Buffalo to move fast. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Longtime Rams Coach Named Top Option For Bills Head Coach Job appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The 2025 NFL season is over for the Green Bay Packers, but that didn’t stop some fans of the storied franchise from having a rooting interest during the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs this past weekend.On Sunday, the division rival Chicago Bears played host to the Los Angeles Rams, with superstar wide receiver Davante Adams getting another chance to stick to the team he used to love facing while with the Packers.Davante Adams: ‘Once a Packer, Always a Packer’ GettyWide receiver Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers During an appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams ahead of Sunday’s game in Chicago, Adams had some interesting things to say about the Packers. "Once a Packer, always a Packer… If [Packers fans] get something from it, I love that as well." 🧀 – Davante Adams on playing the Bears in the Divisional Round @tae15adams | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/Mi3I8OK0kn — Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) January 13, 2026 “I’ve got a little bit of that Green Bay still in my memory bank and built into my skin, so hopefully it’s not too big of a deal and go out there and hopefully handle business like we’re accustomed to doing,” Adams said ahead of the playoff showdown with the Bears in Chicago.It seems Packers fans were rooting for the Rams because of Adams, which led the superstar wideout to admit the following.“Once a Packer, always a Packer,” Adams said. “It’s one of those situations where obviously I have loyalty to them, but I’m doing this for the Rams. Unfortunately, this is not for the Packers people, but if they get something from it, I love that as well.”In the end, the Rams ended the Bears’ season with a three-point road win at Soldier Field, which almost certainly made the Packers faithful happy.Davante Adams Endorses Matthew Stafford for NFL MVP GettyMatthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams After getting the best of the Bears in Chicago on Sunday, Adams admitted the playoff clash with Caleb Williams and company felt like the “old Packers-Bears rivalry games,” as the game came down to the wire. No better player to talk to than Davante Adams in Chicago: “It felt like one of the old Packer-Bears rivalry games” On his QB Matthew Stafford being the MVP: “He certainly should be”… elaborates…@nflnetwork @NFLGameDay #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/h8NYK7wtJy — StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) January 19, 2026 “It felt like one of the old Packer-Bears rivalry games,” Adams said, via Stacey Dales of NFL Network. “I’m not on the Packers anymore, but it was a beautiful game. The weather and everything about it just felt like the playoffs, and we came out of the right side of it, so it’s even better.“To be honest, I’m not even trying to be … We kind of talked it up to be something crazier than what it is, and we’re out here playing football just like any other day, but it’s a little chilly…”Adams also endorsed his Rams teammate, star quarterback Matthew Stafford, for the NFL MVP award.“He certainly should be,” Adams said of Stafford potentially being named NFL MVP. “You see everything he does out there. The way he commands the huddle. Obviously, the numbers speak for themselves, but just the cool cat that he is, to come out here and lead this team the way he has all year, it is a beautiful thing.”At this point, it seems like Stafford has the edge in the two-man race for NFL MVP, with Drake Maye of the New England Patriots trailing the veteran quarterback, but it remains to be seen who’ll get the nod when it is announced ahead of the Super Bowl on Feb. 5. Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Davante Adams Turns Heads With Packers-Bears Comments After Rams Win in Chicago appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Atlanta Braves might be in the market for another infielder this offseason after it was announced that Ha-Seong Kim will be sidelined for the next 4-5 months with a hand injury. Kim fell on ice in Korea and tore a tendon in his middle finger. This is a tough blow for Atlanta before the 2026 season has even started. However, could the Braves acquire an All-Star shortstop in CJ Abrams via trade? MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes so, and he said on Hot Stove this morning that Atlanta should try to trade for CJ Abrams ahead of the season. Atlanta signed Jorge Mateo on Monday morning to help with infield depth, but adding Abrams would be a much bigger splash. More MLB on Heavy: Braves Sign Former Orioles Infielder One Day After Ha-Seong Kim Injury Is CJ Abrams On the Trade Block? In a recent article by Bleacher Report, CJ Abrams is named as “Maybe Gettable” at the shortstop position by writer Kerry Miller: “After a flurry of Abrams and MacKenzie Gore chatter early in the offseason, it’s been all quiet on the Washington front since the winter meetings ended. But are the Nationals committed to keeping Abrams? Or are they just waiting for interest to pique again after Bo Bichette signs his contract and a couple of teams are forced to pivot to a different shortstop with terrible defensive metrics? If the Giants whiff on Bichette, maybe they offer up Bryce Eldridge for three years of Abrams at second base.” CJ Abrams has become the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, especially because there are several new front office members in the Nationals organization, and Abrams might be a movable piece to help acquire more prospects to build around James Wood. More MLB on Heavy: Braves’ $20 Million Infielder to Miss 4-5 Months with Hand Injury Shortstop Has Been an Issue for the Braves It took the Braves over 140 games in 2025 to receive a home run from a shortstop, and it came from Ha-Seong Kim, who was acquired in August off waivers. The Braves believed Kim was a worthy candidate to play every day at short by signing him to a one-year, $20 million contract. Atlanta also traded for Mauricio Dubon early in the offseason, and it appears he will be the Opening Day option for now, but CJ Abrams would be a vast improvement over Dubon and Jorge Mateo. CJ Abrams had 20 home runs in 2024 en route to an All-Star Game appearance, and then hit another 19 last season over 144 games. He has back-to-back seasons of 30+ stolen bases as well. He also just avoided arbitration, which means he is a cheap option at around $4 million per year and is controllable over the next couple of seasons. If the Washington Nationals make CJ Abrams available, the Braves should at least inquire about what it would take to pull off a trade. More MLB on Heavy: Four Low-Cost Free Agent Infield Options Braves Could Target After Ha-Seong Kim Injury Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post MLB Analyst Suggests Braves Should Trade for Nationals’ CJ Abrams After Ha-Seong Kim Hand Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Toronto Blue Jays started the offseason strong with a series of major roster additions, but have struck out on a pair of major pursuits as they aim to reload and return to the World Series. The Blue Jays could have a chance to turn their luck with a shot at Cody Bellinger, though one insider shared that it would come at a high expense. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported on Monday that the Yankees have a large standing offer to Bellinger — one that the Blue Jays can choose to beat. One insider believes the Blue Jays should jump at the chance, despite the high price tag. Blue Jays Get Another Chance to Improve Roster The Blue Jays had been connected to Kyle Tucker and reportedly had a short-term offer for Bo Bichette to return, but both ultimately landed elsewhere. Nightengale reported that the Blue Jays would have a chance to land Bellinger if they are willing to go over the top of the existing offer from the New York Yankees. “The Yankees open the week still waiting on decision by Cody Bellinger,” Nightengale reported in a post on X. “They are sitting with a 5-year, $160 million offer with no deferrals and two opt-outs. If the Toronto Blue Jays or Mets decide to beat it, they’ll be hit with 110% luxury tax penalties. The standoff continues.” The Blue Jays will still face some fierce competition, as the Mets have been particularly active. They made a significant offer to Tucker and later scooped up Bichette on a three-year, $126 million deal. The Mets are undergoing a major roster change, parting ways with longtime veterans Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo. The Yankees have also been active, including the $160 million offer to Bellinger that could ultimately be too high for the Blue Jays to top. Blue Jays Urged to Jump at Chance for Cody Bellinger Reporter Billy Heyen of The Sporting News suggested that the Blue Jays should jump at the chance to top their division rival and land Bellinger, despite the high cost to the organization. “Toronto missed out on Kyle Tucker, and Bellinger would go into the books as a cheaper but similar version of Tucker (and Bellinger can actually play centerfield if desired),” Heyen wrote. “The Blue Jays had such an exciting start to the offseason when they landed Dylan Cease for their pitching rotation. “They kept it going with the signing of Japanese star infielder Kazuma Okamoto.” The tides shifted after the Blue Jays lost out on Tucker and Bichette, but Heyen suggested they could still find an improvement by signing Bellinger. “The Blue Jays could use one more win. There’s really only the one remaining major victory in the form of Bellinger,” Heyen wrote. “His sweet lefty swing was great in the Bronx, but it appears the Yanks are dug in on their offer. All Toronto (or the Mets) has to do is beat that deal. If the Blue Jays were prepared to go $350 million over 10 years for Tucker, they surely can beat $160 million for 5 years that the Yanks are offering Bellinger.” Like Heavy Sports's content? Be sure to follow us. This article was originally published on Heavy SportsThe post Blue Jays Get Great News With Latest Cody Bellinger Update appeared first on Heavy Sports.