The Tennessee Titans are beginning a new era with Robert Saleh as head coach. Now, with the help of general manager Mike Borgonzi, he already has his first splash following a surprising trade with the New York Jets, according to a report by Adam Schefter.



“Trade: the New York Jets are sending DE Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for DT T’Vondre Sweat, per ESPN sources. The trade cannot be processed until the start of the new league year in March.”



Borgonzi worked for many years with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, so he wants to build that winning culture in Tennessee. The future looks promising with Cam Ward as quarterback, more than $100 million in cap space, and the No. 4 overall pick in the next NFL Draft.



<h2>NY Jets former head coach seeks redemption in 2026</h2>



Robert Saleh received the biggest opportunity of his career in 2021 as head coach of the New York Jets, but he was never able to turn them into <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders. Several factors played a role. For example, Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury in 2023. From that moment on, everything collapsed.


 

 


During an interview with Judy Battista, Saleh admitted that he learned a lot from his time with the Jets. “There’s no handbook for first time in any profession. There’s a lot of things that I learned. I’m more prepared now than I ever was. There are many things from my Jets’ tenure that I’m so appreciative of. There are some things that I’m going to leave behind. Obviously, there are things to continue to grow. I can assure that just going through that experience, a lot of things were learned.”



After a slow start in 2024, the Jets no longer had patience and decided to fire him. In 2025, he worked as the defensive coordinator of the 49ers, the very role that put him in the spotlight between 2017 and 2020.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Jets</a> are shipping away talent and Jermaine Johnson II just got traded to the Tennessee Titans. With this happening, the defensive end has reacted to the move.



With Johnson getting traded to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Titans</a>, this now means that a big chunk of the defensive core that made this unit a top one in the NFL since 2020 is now gone. Cornerback Sauce Gardner is on the Colts now, and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is now on the Cowboys.



Johnson was appreciative of his time on the Jets. “New York, thank you for everything truly. The love I’ve been shown here for the past 4-5 years has been nothing short of amazing, both on and off the field. Y’all will always hold a special place in my heart. Wish all of my former coaches and former teammates the best!! Thank all of y’all for sharing a battlefield with me, 11 out.”



<h2>Johnson will reunite with coach Saleh</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/robert-saleh" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saleh</a> was the one who drafted Johnson in 2022. He played for Saleh during his first two-and-a-half years of his career. He even earned Pro Bowl honors in 2023, where Johnson racked up 7.5 sacks, 55 combined tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 16 QB hits. Johnson was an absolute menace coming from the edge of the line of scrimmage.



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Saleh is now the Titans head coach, so Johnson must be thrilled to go back to the coach that developed him into a menacing defensive force in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. All of a sudden, it’s now the Titans the ones that are looking like a surging defense, while the Jets look completely dismantled.


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<h2>The Titans defensive line has some playmakers </h2>



Johnson will fit to a tee on Saleh’s scheme. Still, the Titans have talented names on the roster. Jeffery Simmons is a top-tier defensive tackle in the NFL, as well as Sebastian Joseph-Day, a veteran presence.



With Saleh using a 3-4 defensive base, we could see Johnson go line up on both sides. Saleh will maximize the potential of these players, and the Titans might shock a few people with their defensive level.

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Jermaine Johnson II breaks silence on trade to Titans with message for NY Jets - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> have a clear need to strengthen their ground game to ease the offensive burden on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a>. While the passing attack remains the engine of Andy Reid’s system, the lack of a consistently productive rushing threat has at times allowed defenses to focus heavily on slowing the aerial part of the playbook. Entering free agency, Breece Hall, Travis Etienne Jr., and Kenneth Walker III stand out as potential solutions capable of bringing balance and explosiveness to Eric Bieniemy’s offense.



That landscape could shift dramatically due to Hall’s situation with the New York Jets. The team is reportedly considering placing the franchise tag on the dynamic running back, a move that would effectively remove him from the open market. General manager Darren Mougey addressed the possibility, saying: “Yeah, the tags are an option. Ideally, we’d find a way to get a deal done and keep Breece around. I think I’ve said that for the last year since I’ve got here. Breece is a good player. We want to find a way to keep him around. We’ve been going through that process and still doing so.” 



If the Jets follow through, the Chiefs would lose one of the most appealing playmakers available to become <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders again. Without Hall in play, general manager Brett Veach may be forced to pivot quickly to other options.



<h2>Chiefs could lose RB option for 2026 due to NY Jets</h2>



The Kansas City Chiefs’ search for a star running back may have taken a decisive turn as the New York Jets move closer to securing Breece Hall’s future. With the franchise tag looming as a viable option, the Chiefs’ hopes of landing one of the most dynamic backs in football appear to be fading.


 

 


Jets general manager Darren Mougey reinforced that reality when discussing the team’s commitment to keeping Hall at the NFL Combine. “We have a week to find out if we can’t get to an agreement, which way it will go with that tag. We’ll find a way to keep Breece here if we can’t get a deal done. I do get the sense that Breece wants to be here. We just have to find a way to do that.”



This confirmation effectively closes the door on Kansas City pursuing Hall and forces the Chiefs to focus on alternative options. With their need for a reliable ground presence still unresolved, attention may now shift to other available running backs like Etienne or Walker.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Jets</a> haven’t had a prolific offense in ages, but with Frank Reich coming in as the new offensive coordinator, the hope is they can finally get a great attack. At the very least, one star on the team wants the ball to be fed to him constantly.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/breece-hall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Breece Hall</a> is one of the best players on the Jets. He is an excellent running back, and while his future is not set in stone, he wants the ball. Facing a potential transition or franchise tag from the Jets, Breece Hall is keeping it cool. On Saturday, the star back adopted a “whatever happens, happens” mindset regarding his future. The tag would lock him in for a fifth season with the team.



As for what he wants, “I feel like my play speaks for itself, considering the situations I’ve been in the last few years. I’m going to get everything that’s coming to me, so I’m not too worried about it.” Hall wants the ball, whether it’s on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/frank-reich" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frank Reich</a>‘s scheme or elsewhere.



<h2>Breece Hall is so good, suitors will come</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-jets-decision-could-allow-chiefs-free-agent-big-splash-for-andy-reid-and-patrick-mahomes-in-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">With rumors of the Kansas City Chiefs looking to make a big splash for Breece Hall</a>, the Jets are under pressure and need to make a decision. A talent like Hall will get plenty of looks. Hall is very talented, very versatile, and an overall weapon any offense would like to have.



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Hall had more than 1,000 yards rushing and a total 1,415 scrimmage yards with five touchdowns. Hall averaged 4.4 yards per attempt as well. This is the first time Hall overcomes the 1,000-yard treshold in the rushing department. However, it was also career-low in total touchdowns. Still, it’s the Jets offense that struggled as a unit more than Hall himself.


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<h2>How did RBs fare with Frank Reich?</h2>



Reich was the OC on the then-San Diego Chargers in 2014, and he didn’t have the best running backs to work with. Branden Oliver, Ryan Matthews, and Donald Brown won’t cut it for a team. In 2015, he got rookie Melvin Gordon and while not amazing, Gordon did have 833 total yards, though he didn’t score a single TD.



On the Eagles, he had LeGarette Blount in the Super Bowl-winning season. One year prior, he had Matthews again, and Darren Sproles. None got to 1,000 yards. His first 1,000-yard RB was Marlon Mack in the Colts, and that’s in the total scrimmage yards department. 



Mack then had another 1,000 yard season, this time rushing. In the 2020 season, Jonathan Taylor arrived and immediately got 1,000 yards. The highlight was in 2021, where Taylor led the NFL in rushes, rush yards, rushing TDs, and earned All Pro honors.

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NY Jets star sends clear message to new OC Frank Reich

The NY Jets must make a very important decision that could impact the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City Chiefs</a> and other NFL teams. According to a report by Jonathan Jones, Breece Hall will not be franchise tagged.



“Kenneth Walker is the most likely tag candidate. The only other remotely plausible option is Breece Hall, but that seems extremely unlikely as well. Sources expect a buyer’s market at the position, with players like Rachaad White, Javonte Williams and Rico Dowdle also set to hit free agency. But, that doesn’t mean running backs won’t be tagged.”



If the Jets take the risk of not tagging Hall, several <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> contenders could offer him a big contract extension. In the case of the Chiefs, that would be a massive boost for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> and his offense.



<h2>Will NY Jets tag Breece Hall?</h2>



The NY Jets will not franchise tag Breece Hall, based on what Jones mentioned. However, the same insider notes that using a transition tag with the star running back cannot be ruled out.


 

 


“The franchise tag allows a player to sign with another team if that club is willing to surrender two first-round picks. That is not the case with the transition tag, which simply gives the issuing team right of first refusal. The Jets have enough cap space to use it on Hall and save roughly $2 million if they choose.”



That transition tag will allow the Jets to have the possibility of at least matching the offer from Hall’s top suitor. However, everything points to the player wanting to enter free agency and sign with a contender.


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It’s undeniable that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sam-darnold">Sam Darnold</a> may be experiencing one of the best stretches of his career. However, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the Seahawks quarterback. His early days in the NFL, wearing the colors of the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers, undoubtedly served as valuable experience, helping the two-time Pro Bowler reach the brink of his first <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>.



In a recent interview on the Dan Patrick Show, Darnold reflected on his time not only with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers">Carolina</a> but also in the Big Apple, the team that took a chance on him and gave him his first steps in the NFL after the draft.



“I think just being able to handle it at this point of my career too, I feel like, even mentally, I handle it a little differently internally than I used to. Because I realize it is part of the journey, it is part of who I am,” Darnold said. 



“… I invested a little more thought into what happened in the past—I threw this pick against this coverage back in 2019, I’m not going to do that again, no, sometimes mistakes happen. You learn from it, and you don’t want to make the same mistakes again, but sometimes throughout your career, especially if its a long career, those things are going to happen.



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“But just being able to move on and learn from those experiences, but move on. And the days in New York, the days in Carolina, those were part of my journey, and they’re part of my experience and I loved every single part of it. Yeah there were some lows that (expletive), I’m not gonna lie to ya, and that’s part of it though. I learned so much from that and I’m able to move on.”



<h2>On the brink of glory</h2>


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Sam Darnold enters Super Bowl LX as an MVP contender, a crowning achievement that reflects a remarkable journey of professional maturation. After the early adversity and seeing ghosts during his stints with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">Jets</a> and Panthers, Darnold underwent a transformative education, first absorbing the elite standards of the 49ers’ system as a backup and then executing at a high level with the Vikings in 2024. 



Now leading the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks">Seahawks</a> to a 14-3 record under Klint Kubiak, Darnold has combined the lessons learned from those diverse environments to post over 4,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns this season. 



This weekend in Santa Clara, he isn’t just seeking a ring; he is looking to finalize the most impressive redemption arc in modern <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> history by proving that his refined processing and veteran poise have finally matched his undeniable physical talent.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Jets</a> are desperate to find a proper offensive coordinator for next season. After being one of the worst offenses in 2025, the team is looking for one name that helped Lamar Jackson become an MVP, and also coached Justin Herbert.



According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Greg Roman is one of three coaches going into in-person interviews with the Jets. Roman formerly coached <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lamar Jackson</a> to become a unanimous MVP in 2019. Then, he was Justin Herbert’s OC in the Chargers for the last two years.



According to Fowler, there were five interviews done virtually, but the list narrowed down to just three now. Roman is quite an intriguing name, as he defies what many teams are looking for.



<h2>Greg Roman is an old school yet smart coach</h2>



Roman is an old-school coach who has been under the Harbaugh tree pretty much his whole career. Hence, he is a run-heavy schemer that doesn’t exactly aligns with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> today. Nowadays, it’s creativity and QBs shining what gets you a job as OC. Roman is more pragmatic and traditional.



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Still, Roman is no stranger to make a QB shine. It’s just not as flashy. However, he made Jackson the MVP and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-herbert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Herbert</a> get Pro Bowl honors. There is nothing secure yet, but Roman is surely one of the most intriguing candidates.


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<h2>The Jets need to spark something on offense</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/jets-interviewed-super-bowl-champion-coach-for-offensive-coordinator-vacancy-as-aaron-glenn-looks-to-fill-coaching-staff" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Jets also interviewed a Super Bowl winner for the OC spot</a>. Whoever gets the role must need to be an effective hire. The Jets offense has been bad for years now, and the team is desperate to finally have a productive unit.


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There’s a lot of things coming to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Jets</a>. However, one of the most important aspects of the game is having a complete coaching staff. Aaron Glenn has an opening someone else to call plays as the offensive coordinator. A former Super Bowl champion might be the one arriving to the team’s facility.



According to the team’s website, the Jets interviewed Frank Reich for the offensive coordinator vacancy. Reich won the Super Bowl as the Eagles offensive coordinator in 2017. He was then the head coach of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Indianapolis Colts</a> and Carolina Panthers, before going to Stanford, where he served as interim head coach and then as a senior advisor.



Reich is known as a great offensive mind in the business. Head coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-glenn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aaron Glenn</a> relieved Tanner Engstrand from his offensive coordinator role after just one season, where the former Detroit Lions passing game coordinator failed to deliver. The Jets offense ranked 29th in total yards, dead-last in passing yards, and 29th in scoring.



<h2>Reich has the resume, but is still a risky move</h2>



The last time we saw Frank Reich in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, he was being fired after 11 games by Carolina, in which his team went 1-10. This is the fourth shortest head coach stint in NFL history (not interims taken into consideration). After that, it’s been three years since he hasn’t been in the league and that might be troublesome.



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/frank-reich" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reich</a> is 64 years old and this league has evolved. While no one will deny he knows plenty of football and his offensive playcalling has been above average, there’s no guarantee he will be able to do so after years away from the league. The concerns could increase given that the Jets roster is not stacked by any means.


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<h2>The Jets don’t even know how they’ll look in 2026</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ny-jets-free-agents-in-2026-which-players-are-out-of-contract-in-new-york" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Many players will be out of contract with the Jets in 2026</a>, but not only that, there is some real concern on the quarterback position. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-fields" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Justin Fields</a> has a contract for next year but he might not be seen as the solution. In fact, he was benched by Tyrod Taylor at a point this season.



Hence, Reich, or any of the other interviewees (former Chargers OC Greg Roman, Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell, Bills quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry, and Cowboys tight ends coach Lunda Wells), won’t have any certainties coming into the season. Needless to say, it’s a tough job to accept, since the situation is an uphill battle.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a> wrap up their 2025 campaign with more than just wins and losses still unresolved. Behind the scenes, a wave of expiring contracts looms, promising to shape the roster as the team transitions into the next chapter in Queens.



Several familiar names are set to enter free agency or face uncertain contract futures as the new league year approaches. From established veterans to ascending contributors, these impending expirations add another layer to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> offseason calculus.



With draft positioning and depth needs already on the agenda, managing who stays and who walks will test their strategy and identity. The roster choices made in the coming months could signal a renewed commitment to long-term building or a different direction altogether.



<h2>New York Jets free agents in 2026</h2>



In New York, the 2025 season has wrapped, but the work is far from over. As the calendar turns, a significant group of Jets players is set to see their contracts expire, leaving the franchise with tough decisions about who to bring back and who might depart in the coming months.



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The list of impending free agents touches almost every part of the roster, from running back and offensive line to secondary and linebacking corps, with names such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tyrod-taylor">Tyrod Taylor</a>, Alijah Vera-Tucker and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/breece-hall">Breece Hall</a> among those due to hit the open market. Balancing future salary cap implications with competitive continuity will be a central theme of New York’s offseason planning.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Position</td><td>Free agent type</td></tr><tr><td>Andre Cisco</td><td>S</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Tyrod Taylor</td><td>QB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>John Simpson</td><td>G</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Quincy Williams</td><td>LB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Alijah Vera-Tucker</td><td>T</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Tony Adams</td><td>FS</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Josh Reynolds</td><td>WR</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Isaiah Oliver</td><td>S</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Breece Hall</td><td>RB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>John Metchie</td><td>WR</td><td>Restricted</td></tr><tr><td>Kris Boyd</td><td>CB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Kene Nwangwu</td><td>RB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Stone Smartt</td><td>TE</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Max Mitchell</td><td>LT</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Micheal Clemons</td><td>ED</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Xavier Newman-Johnson</td><td>G</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Ja’Sir Taylor</td><td>CB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Cam Jones</td><td>LB</td><td>Restricted</td></tr><tr><td>Jowon Briggs</td><td>DL</td><td>Exclusive rights</td></tr><tr><td>Marcelino McCrary-Ball</td><td>LB</td><td>Restricted</td></tr><tr><td>Jelani Woods</td><td>TE</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Chukwuma Okorafor</td><td>RT</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Andrew Beck</td><td>FB</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr><tr><td>Jay Tufele</td><td>DL</td><td>Unrestricted</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>(Source: Spotrac)</figcaption></figure>

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The Kansas City Chiefs‘ early elimination from playoff contention is giving them plenty of time to get ready for 2026, though facing much of their preparation with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes">Patrick Mahomes</a> still recovering from a torn ACL and LCL.



Another situation to watch in Kansas City is <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-officially-secure-te-for-2026-with-travis-kelce-still-contemplating-retirement">Travis Kelce’s potential retirement, which is why the Chiefs already secured a tight end for 2026</a>. But while the team made a move in that position, it has yet to take action at quarterback.



The Chiefs recently missed out on the possibility of bringing back a familiar face in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bailey-zappe">Bailey Zappe</a>, who was signed to a reserve/future contract by the New York Jets on Monday.



Zappe, drafted by the New England Patriots as a fourth-round pick in 2022, spent time with the Chiefs’ practice squad in 2024 and 2025, leaving the scout team for the Cleveland Browns both years.



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Since Mahomes’ recovery could take up to nine months, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs">Chiefs</a> might need healthy quarterbacks to work with in training camp and preseason. Bringing Zappe back would have made sense, but he’ll be working for another AFC team instead.



<h2>Chiefs will need to add at QB in 2026</h2>


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-2026-free-agents-travis-kelce-and-other-stars-running-out-of-contract-in-kansas-city">Chiefs list of free agents in 2026</a> includes seasoned quarterback Gardner Minshew, leaving Chris Oladokun as the only healthy player in the QB room under contract heading into the new league year.



Shane Buechele could’ve provided more depth as well, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/chiefs-officially-part-ways-with-a-quarterback-in-2026-before-patrick-mahomes-returns">Chiefs parted ways with the quarterback</a> shortly after the regular season finale. That allowed him to reunite with his former team, as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/bills-sign-quarterback-cut-by-chiefs-before-2026-nfl-playoffs">Bills signed Buechele before the 2026 NFL playoffs</a>.



Though Mahomes might recover on time for Week 1, the Chiefs are expected to add at least one quarterback in the offseason, with free agency in March and the 2026 NFL Draft in April as key dates to keep an eye on.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> continues to defend Mike Tomlin amid rumors that still suggest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-sends-clear-message-to-steelers-fans-and-nfl-experts-about-mike-tomlin-getting-fired-in-2026-playoffs">the head coach could be fired</a> with a loss to the Houston Texans. The quarterback even praised Tomlin by comparing his time playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> to what happened with the Jets.



“I think the way that he creates the culture and allows guys to be themselves is an important part of team chemistry in the locker room. Being a healthy locker room. One thing I really love, and it’s kind of the antithesis of where I was, is that there are not really any leaks in the boat.”



Rodgers <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-reveals-if-he-regrets-decision-to-join-steelers">decided to join the Steelers</a> after two very difficult years in New York. The veteran was constantly the target of media criticism, and a few months ago Aaron Glenn showed him the door by preferring Justin Fields. That uncertainty led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-sends-clear-message-about-final-decision-between-steelers-and-retirement">quarterback to consider retirement</a>, but in the end he chose to chase one more <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> in Steel City.



<h2>Aaron Rodgers takes another shot at NY Jets</h2>



Aaron Rodgers hinted that during his time with the New York Jets, many people inside the organization leaked rumors and information to hurt him. That does not happen at all with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers.


 

 


“Every year you have difficulties and adversity, both on the field and off the field. And to go through a season like this and to be able to focus on football, and not have a lot of other little b*****it out there has been really nice.”



Rodgers is preparing for his first playoff game in four years <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-puts-mike-tomlin-and-steelers-on-notice-before-game-against-texans-in-2026-playoffs">against the Houston Texans</a>. In addition, the quarterback will try to end a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-makes-something-clear-about-steelers-bad-streak-in-playoffs-before-game-against-texans">bad streak for the Steelers</a> and Tomlin: nine years without a postseason victory.


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The 2026 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> Draft is on the clock. But how? The 2025 season playoffs haven’t even started. Well, the teams that are eliminated already know the order in which they will pick, hence, scouts are already looking to get names proposed to the front offices.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/las-vegas-raiders" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raiders</a> won in Week 18 but still secured the first pick as they finished tied with the league-worst record but had the lowest strength of schedule. According to Tankathon, these are the top picks of the 2026 NFL Draft:



<ol><li>Raiders</li><li><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jets</a></li><li>Cardinals</li><li>Titans</li><li>Giants</li><li>Browns</li><li>Commanders</li><li>Saints</li><li>Chiefs</li><li>Bengals</li><li>Dolphins</li><li>Cowboys</li><li>Rams (via Falcons)</li><li>Buccaneers</li><li>Jets (via Colts)</li><li>Ravens*</li><li>Lions</li><li>Vikings</li></ol>



The Ravens pick could change depending on the result on Sunday Night Football against the Steelers.



<h2>The Giants shot themselves on the foot</h2>



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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giants</a> were well in the run to get the first pick and it was an incredible piece of news. After suffering brutal injuries to their best weapons (Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo), at least they have an intriguing prospect at quarterback like Jaxson Dart. They also fired the head coach. Having the first pick would’ve given the Giants incredible options. However, they won the last two games of the season and now are all the way relegated to the fifth pick.


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<h2>What happens with the other picks?</h2>



The other picks haven’t been determined yet because the playoff teams must settle the rest of the order. Once they get eliminated, a pick will be awarded to them. However, it remains to be seen how far the go, and in consequence, which pick they’ll get.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a> enter Week 18 with an 11–5 record, currently sitting in the No. 7 spot in the AFC. It is a deep position in the standings, but they still have one more opportunity in the regular-season finale against the New York Jets. A win would be exactly what Buffalo needs to improve its unfavorable seed heading into the playoffs.



If the Bills lose to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">Jets</a>, any hope of climbing the AFC standings would be over. They would be locked into the No. 7 seed with no path to move up, regardless of how other games around the league play out. That flexibility only exists if Buffalo takes care of business against New York.



A win is the best possible outcome for the Bills. Beating the Jets would open the door to a potential jump to the No. 6 seed, but Buffalo would still need help. Both the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers would have to lose their Week 18 games, but that scenario is now off the table after the Texans defeated the Colts 38–30.



<h2>AFC standings and another scenario for the Bills</h2>



At the top of the AFC standings sit the Denver Broncos (13–3), New England Patriots (13–3), and Jacksonville Jaguars (13–4), all coming off impressive seasons. Teams like the Texans and Chargers are also fighting to improve their positioning, while Buffalo’s 13–12 loss in Week 17 significantly complicated its standing in the playoff picture.



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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td>Seed</td><td>Team</td><td>Record</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Denver Broncos*</td><td>13-3</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New England Patriots*</td><td>13-3</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Jacksonville Jaguars*</td><td>13-4</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Pittsburgh Steelers</td><td>9-7</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Houston Texans*</td><td>12-5</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Los Angeles Chargers*</td><td>11-5</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Buffalo Bills*</td><td>11-5</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Indianapolis Colts – eliminated</td><td>8-9</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Baltimore Ravens</td><td>8-8</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Miami Dolphins – eliminated</td><td>7-9</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Cincinnati Bengals – eliminated</td><td>6-11</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Kansas City Chiefs – eliminated</td><td>6-10</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Cleveland Browns – eliminated</td><td>5-12</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Tennessee Titans – eliminated</td><td>3-14</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>New York Jets – eliminated</td><td>3-13</td></tr><tr><td>16</td><td>Las Vegas Raiders – eliminated</td><td>2-14</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Data from NFL.com</figcaption></figure>


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There was once a third scenario that could have helped the Bills move up the AFC ladder. That path required the Chargers and Texans to win in Week 18 and the Jaguars to lose to the Titans. However, that option is now off the table after Jacksonville’s dominant 41–7 win over Tennessee earlier in the week.



The Bills have proven to be a strong team this season, but with the Broncos, Patriots, and Jaguars all enjoying standout years, Buffalo’s 11–5 record entering the regular-season finale looks less impressive within a crowded AFC. In previous seasons, that same record might have been good enough for a much higher seed.

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The arrival of new additions, along with Aaron Glenn taking over as head coach, suggested this <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season might be different for the New York Jets. However, they once again find themselves at the bottom of the AFC East, and many have already begun looking ahead—Justin Fields included.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/justin-fields">Fields</a> faced heavy criticism throughout much of the season, to the point that the coaching staff opted to lean on the experience of Tyrod Taylor down the stretch of the regular season, despite the former Bears and Steelers quarterback being healthy again after his knee injury.



When asked whether he would like to return to the field, his answer was an unequivocal yes. Still, he made it clear that he doesn’t know what will happen with his future once his time with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York</a> comes to an end this season.



“I mean, I don’t know what I’m going to eat for dinner tonight, so I can’t even worry about what’s going to happen until after the season,” Fields said, via Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press. “We’ll just see and take it day by day.”



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<h2>Justin Fields’ numbers this season in New York</h2>



In his first season with the New York Jets, Justin Fields has provided a steady presence under center, recording 1,259 passing yards, 7 touchdowns, and only 1 interception. 


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While his 37.7 QBR reflects the team’s struggles in a highly competitive division, his ability to protect the football and contribute on the ground has been a key component of the Jets’ offensive strategy in 2025.



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<h2>What is Fields’ contract situation?</h2>



Justin Fields’ contractual situation with the New York Jets has become a complex dilemma for the front office heading into 2026. Having signed a two-year deal before this season, Fields is still owed $10 million in guaranteed salary, yet his performance makes it difficult to envision him returning to a starting role. 



Furthermore, moving on from him presents a significant financial burden, as cutting him without a post-June 1 designation would leave the team with $22 million in dead money.



Consequently, the Jets must carefully weigh all options, from a potential trade to a post-June 1 release, as they navigate their quarterback strategy for the upcoming season.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Dolphins</a> won against the New York Jets in Week 14. However, not all are fun and games since one of the key players that play alongside Tua Tagovailoa got a hefty fine.



The NFL fined Dolphins running back De’Von Achane for a “violent gesture” after a nose wipe celebration during the first quarter against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jets</a>. He is the key weapon fined, but other player also got fined for the same reason.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/devon-achane" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Achane</a> will be deducted $8,238 while Jaylen Wright, a second-tier running back, will be charged with $6,388. Both gestures happened at the same time. After scoring a touchdown, Dolphins players celebrated sitting around a campfire with the ball serving as the flame. Then, both Achane and Wright both performed a nose wipe before holding out both hands in the shape of guns and then holstering them.



<h2>The nose wipe is a gesture the NFL has fined a lot</h2>



Just in Week 13 alone, five players were fined for nose wipes celebrations. It’s a massive topic of discussion among <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> rules. According to NFL.com, the nose wipe is banned because it’s considered an unsportsmanlike conduct, being considered an aggressive, taunting, or demeaning act. 



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The other reason for the gesture being banned is player safety/decorum. The NFL wants to maintain a respectful environment, so curbing actions that incite opponents or offend viewers will be sanctioned.


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<h2>Achane will not be suspended</h2>



While this is a sanctionable act, it doesn’t warrant a suspension. Hence, he will play for the Dolphins this week against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Steelers</a>. Achane was also dealing with a rib injury but it won’t be enough to sideline him. 



Achane is a key part of this offense. Arguably, he is more impactful than quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tua-tagovailoa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tua Tagovailoa</a>. Achane is not only an elite runner, but with 55 receptions, he is the player with the second-most catches on the team too.

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