2025 NFL Playoff Buzz: Falcons Could Cut Kirk Cousins
- Adam Thielen announced his retirement after 12 seasons on Jan.
- Despite an injury-shortened rookie campaign,the Jacksonville Jaguars intend on having the wide receiver/cornerback play both ways again in 2026, per ESPN.
- The Packers will discuss a new contract with their head coach after the season, according to NFL Media.
The 2025 regular season is in the books, meaning it’s time for some to switch gears to the offseason and others to shift focus to the NFL playoffs.
Every bit of news is all the more consequential entering the postseason, as the march to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara officially kicks off.
Who’s hurt? Who’s practicing? Who’s starting? Who’s on the hot seat?
Here’s the latest on what’s happening around the league entering divisional-round weekend:
Dolphins want Jeff Hafley
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Hafley, the defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, has emerged as the “frontrunner” to become Miami’s next head coach, per NFL Media. Hafley, 46, has been Green bay’s defensive coordinator the past two seasons, a stint preceded by being the head coach at Boston College from 2020-23. Miami recently hired long-time Packers executive Jon-Eric sullivan as its new general manager; Hafley and Sullivan worked together the last two years in Green Bay.
Seattle’s starter is still listed as questionable to play in the team’s divisional-round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on saturday (8 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app) due to an oblique issue, per ESPN. Darnold hasn’t thrown a football since Thursday. While Seattle is reportedly staying positive about the matter, there’s a legitimate chance that Darnold doesn’t play on Saturday night, with Drew Lock set to start if Darnold can’t go.
Adam Thielen announced his retirement after 12 seasons on Jan. 14. A two-time Pro Bowler, Thielen spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings (2014-22), followed by a two-year stint with the carolina Panthers (2023-24) and splitting the 2025 season with the Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. He totaled 1,000-plus receiving yards in three seasons (2017, 2018 and 2023) and double-digit receiving touchdowns in two seasons (2020-21).
Despite an injury-shortened rookie campaign,the Jacksonville Jaguars intend on having the wide receiver/cornerback play both ways again in 2026, per ESPN. hunter’s 2025 season ended after seven games due to a knee injury. Hunter, whom the Jags traded up to select with the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, totaled 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown as a receiver. Hunter logged three passes defended and 15 combined tackles as a defensive back. Jacksonville went 13-4 and won the AFC South this season before losing to the Bills in the AFC wild-card round.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur extension on the horizon?
The Packers will discuss a new contract with their head coach after the season, according to NFL Media. LaFleur has one year remaining on his current deal. This season, Green Bay enters the playoffs 9-7-1 and plays the NFC North-rival Chicago Bears on the road in the wild-card round on Saturday; the two teams split the regular-season series. Under LaFleur, the Packers are a combined 76-40-1 in the regular season and 3-5 in the postseason as 2019.
bears lose starting left tackle for remainder of playoffs
On the heels of a historic wild-card
Veteran Pass Rusher Miller Eyes return to Commanders
Von Miller wants to continue his NFL career for at least one more season and hopes to do so with the Washington Commanders. The 36-year-old defensive end, coming off a season where he recorded 9.0 sacks, 26 tackles, and six tackles for loss in 17 games, expressed his desire to remain in Washington, according to NBC Sports. Miller signed a one-year deal with the Commanders last offseason and will become a free agent in March.
Despite being one of the older players on what was the NFL’s oldest roster this season, Miller feels he’s proven he can still contribute. He credited head coach Dan Quinn with managing his workload and keeping him healthy. “I think I proved to myself I can play another year,” Miller said.”I want to be here, but I’m not in a position to start making demands… Whoever wants me, that’s where I’ll be. … I would love to be a Commander.”
Dolphins Preparing for QB Competition?
The Miami Dolphins are facing significant questions heading into the 2026 season after missing the playoffs for the second straight year. The team is searching for a new general manager and, crucially, a starting quarterback.
Head coach Mike mcdaniel, who holds a 35-32 record over four seasons, indicated his involvement in the quarterback decision-making process. The team’s future direction remains uncertain as they navigate these key offseason changes.