When the NFL regular season comes to a close, it sends the head-coaching carousel into high gear. The 2025 cycle is in full swing and began with seven openings across the NFL.  The cycle kicked off with the New England Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel after moving on from Jerod Mayo after one season,

The Chicago Bears have hired Ben Johnson as their new head coach, and now the attention has turned to Johnson building his coaching staff. Johnson preached the importance of surrounding himself with experienced coaches that he can lean on,

In an appearance on the CHGO Bears Podcast, ESPN's Field Yates revealed that he is expecting Kansas City Chiefs star right guard Trey Smith — a 2024 Pro Bowl selection — will become a "true-blue free agent" and hit the open market in March despite his strong play for the Chiefs over the past four seasons.