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In fact, the Steelers ended the Tomlin rumors with a brutal message for the Chicago Bears, who checked in on the coach’s availability for their own vacancy. Pittsburgh barely even answered the ...

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle-El is getting promoted as he follows former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to the Chicago Bears. Randle-El will become Johnson’s wide receivers coach and assistant head, garnering him a big step up in his coaching career.

The Chicago Bears reportedly tried to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, the Steelers rebuffed the trade, sending the potential deal into no man’s land.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles didn’t dismiss the idea that he would attempt to trade for a head coach this offseason. Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin were the top names on the potential trade market.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will not be the Chicago Bears' next head coach after they finalized a deal with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson will work with quarterback Caleb Williams to try and progress the Bears from last place in the NFC North.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions managed to keep one key offensive assistant coach to stick around. But they are losing another and another just like that, with ESPN reporting wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El and assistant quarterbacks coach J.T. Barrett are heading to Chicago.

Speaking at the Pittsburgh Pirates fan fest event, 2024 Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes said he is thinking only of 2025, not a contract extension.

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TSN: Boston Bruins president Cam Neeley said they really haven’t been happy with the teams play since training camp, and that they will explore all options ahead of the trade deadline. They could be buying or retooling.

Matthew Stafford is taking time to consider his NFL future, which means Sean McVay could have to urgently find a replacement.