John Bates

January 13, 2026

Final Herd Hierarchy of the Season: Who’s the Strongest Team Entering the Divisional Round

Are the Seahawks contenders? Are the Patriots pretenders? Find out on the final edition of "Herd Hierarchy" for this NFL season....

January 13, 2026

Colin Cowherd: Steelers Should Trade T.J. Watt, Move Up to Draft Ty Simpson

Colin Cowherd has a three-step plan to help fix the Pittsburgh Steelers following their wild-card playoff loss and Mike Tomlin's decision to step down as head coach....

January 13, 2026

Ravens Owner Steve Bisciotti Clearly Doesn’t Give Two F**ks As He Takes Nasty Parting Shot At John Harbaugh Just Days After Firing Him [VIDEO]

Steve Bisciotti revealed the answer to the "what-if"....

January 13, 2026

New Report Reveals Steelers Players’ Interesting Reaction To Mike Tomlin’s Departure

Mike Tomlin's run as the NFL's longest-tenured active head coach is over....

January 13, 2026

What’s Next: Is Brian Flores the Clear Choice to Replace Mike Tomlin as Steelers HC?

The Steelers have a rare vacancy at head coach after Mike Tomlin's decision to step down after 19 seasons. Who is next to guide the franchise? Well, there's...

January 13, 2026

Willie Colon gets EMOTIONAL Over Former Coach Mike Tomlin Stepping Down 😢 | First Things First

Danny Parkins, Greg Jennings, and Willie Colon react as Colon gets emotional over his former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stepping down....

January 13, 2026

Danny Parkins Reveals His Top 8 Ahead of Divisional Round with Some Shocking Turns | First Things First

Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, Chris Broussard, and Danny Parkins react to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach. Danny Parkins lays out his definitive Top 8 ahead...

January 13, 2026

Ravens Owner Jokes About Hiring Mike Tomlin: ‘Holy S—, Wouldn’t That be Awesome?’

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti entertained the idea of hiring Mike Tomlin after his decision to step down as Steelers head coach on Tuesday....

January 13, 2026

What’s Next: Without Mike Tomlin, Steelers Face Harsh Reality of a Rebuild

After 19 straight years without a losing record, the Steelers might be in for a rough 2026. But that might not be such a bad thing....

January 13, 2026

Josh Allen Gets Zero Respect Ahead Of Divisional Round Battle vs. Broncos

Josh Allen's big performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't move oddsmakers....

January 13, 2026

One NFL Team Is Reportedly Targeting Both John Harbaugh And Mike Tomlin

John Harbaugh and Mike Tomlin won't be unemployed for long....

January 13, 2026

Stafford falls down, Purdy & Caleb Williams climb, Is there a new QB on top Mahomes Mountain? | FTF

Nick Wright lists his QB hierarchy entering the NFL Divisional round, including Matthew Stafford, Brock Purdy, and Caleb Williams....

January 13, 2026

Brutal Record-Breaking Weather Conditions In The Forecast For NFL Divisional Round Matchup That Could Create a Major Advantage For One Team

Fans better dress extra-extra warm....

January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin’s Preferred Destination Leaks Shortly After He Steps Down As Steelers Head Coach

Mike Tomlin has somewhere friendlier in mind....

January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers: A Historic Coaching Stint by the Numbers

Mike Tomlin's historic 19-year stint as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers has ended. Here's a look back at their nearly two-decade partnership by the numbers....

January 13, 2026

Surprise NFL Team That No One Is Paying Attention To Has Emerged As Strong Candidate In John Harbaugh Sweepstakes

One unexpected team may change the entire John Harbaugh,...

January 13, 2026

Taylor Swift Is Reportedly Worried About Travis Kelce’s Next Step

The pop star is worried for her significant other....

January 13, 2026

3 Top Candidates Emerge To Replace Mike Tomlin As The Next Steelers Head Coach

The Steelers need to find a replacement right now....

January 13, 2026

Could Falcons President Matt Ryan Return? ‘Not Trying to Pull a Philip Rivers’

New Atlanta Falcons president and former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan joked that he's "not trying to pull a Philip Rivers."...

January 13, 2026

Former NFL Referee Urges League To Make Massive Rule Change Once & For All

A former referee has had enough of this play....

January 13, 2026

New Report Reveals The Cold Hard Truth About CBS Demoting Tony Romo & Jim Nantz Amid Massive Criticism

Tony Romo and Jim Nantz's futures might have been decided....

January 13, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles Fire Coach In Shocking Move After Playoff Elimination

It's actually not so shocking......

January 13, 2026

Jalen Hurts Sounds Off On AJ Brown Following Wideout’s Costly Drops vs. 49ers

AJ Brown has made himself a talking point again....

January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin Called Out For Classless Actions Following Steelers’ Playoff Exit [VIDEO]

Mike Tomlin's celebration did not age well....

January 13, 2026

Carolina Panthers Have Made Their Final Decision On QB Bryce Young

Carolina makes a calm Bryce Young decision....

January 13, 2026

Eagles Part Ways With OC Kevin Patullo After Turbulent Season for Philly’s Offense

For the fifth time in as many years, the Philadelphia Eagles will have a new offensive coordinator....

January 13, 2026

Philadelphia Eagles Sign Ex-Kansas City Chiefs Running Back In Surprise Move Just One Day After Elimination

The Eagles aren't wasting any time....

January 13, 2026

Social Media Has Uncovered The Controversial Message On Houston Texans Superstar Azeez Al-Shaair’s Eye-Black During MNF Playoff Game vs. Steelers [PHOTO]

Somebody had to send the message....

January 13, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs Begin Their Offseason Roster Overhaul With Massive String Of Notable Cuts

The Chiefs will overhaul their roster....

January 13, 2026

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Is Ready To Move On From J.J. McCarthy

The J.J. McCarthy experiment may have come to an end....

January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin Stepping Down as Steelers Head Coach After 19 Seasons

Mike Tomlin will step down as head coach of the Steelers after 19 seasons....

January 13, 2026

Nick Wright on Aaron Rodgers, Bills Super Bowl odds, Blame on Herbert? | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd

Nick Wright joins Colin Cowherd to ask if Aaron Rodgers will come back for another season following the Pittsburgh Steelers losing to the Houston Texans whether or not...

January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin Is Officially Done

A change was needed in Pittsburgh....

January 13, 2026

Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers HC | The Herd

After 19 seasons, Mike Tomlin has stepped down as HC of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Colin Cowherd reacts to the news and discusses what it means for Pittsburgh....

January 13, 2026

Stephen A Smith Saw His Career Flash Before His Eyes After Disrespectful “Charlie Kirk” Mistake On Live TV [VIDEO]

Stephen A Smith put his foot in his mouth....

January 13, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers Fire Coach in Shocking Move After Brutal Wild Card Loss

Somebody had to pay for that terrible playoff loss....

January 13, 2026

10 NFL Teams and Players That Made the WRONG KIND of History in 2025

Every NFL season has its winners and losers. That’s just how sports work. But 2025? This season had some historic losers. We’re talking about records that nobody wants...

January 13, 2026

Ashton Kutcher Drops Bombshell Claim He’s Been Providing Bears GM Ryan Poles With Key Play-Calling Info During Explosive Interview [VIDEO]

Ashton Kutcher’s Bears fandom runs deeper than imagined....

January 13, 2026

Jordan Addison’s Mugshot Released, And It’s a Terrible Look For Him [PHOTO]

Jordan Addison has been arrested yet again....

January 13, 2026

The Big Picture: Time for Steelers to Move On From Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin have built historic NFL legacies. But the Steelers need to let go of the past if they're going to build a championship future....

January 13, 2026

2026 Super Bowl MVP Odds: Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold Atop Board

There's a close race at the top of the Super Bowl MVP oddsboard. Here are the latest odds....

January 13, 2026

Texans beat Steelers 30-6, Time for Pittsburgh to move on from Mike Tomlin? | The Herd

The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6, and this is Pittsburgh’s 9th straight season without a playoff win. Colin Cowherd asks if it’s time for the Steelers...

January 13, 2026

Minnesota Vikings Star WR Jordan Addison Arrested On Multiple Disturbing Charges

Jordan Addison has started his offseason on the wrong foot. Months after former Vikings star Adrian Peterson was arrested, Addison now finds himself behind bars. Addison was arrested...

January 13, 2026

One Big Thing: How Bears Rookie Colston Loveland Became Caleb Williams’ Top Target

Rookie tight end Colston Loveland's emergence has fueled the Bears, who are in the divisional round for the first time in 15 years....

January 13, 2026

Sketchy Footage Resurfaces That Has Skeptical Fans Believing The NFL Is “100% Rigged” [VIDEO]

How did he know that?...

January 13, 2026

Shocking New Theory Suggests Justin Herbert Could Retire From Football To Pursue Another Highly-Respected Profession

Nobody would blame him for this career move....

January 13, 2026

Drake Maye’s Wife Reveals Her True Feelings About Gisele Bundchen After Receiving Plenty Of Comments About Tom Brady’s Ex On Her TikTok [VIDEO]

Drake Maye's wife hasn't enjoyed seeing Patriots fans criticize Gisele Bundchen....

January 13, 2026

Dave Portnoy Accuses Tony Romo Of Being “On Drugs” During Bills-Jaguars Wild Card Game [VIDEO]

Portnoy explodes on Romo for his playoff broadcast....

January 13, 2026

Caitlin Clark Drops a Surprising Message For George Kittle After He Ruptured His Achilles

Everybody is reaching out to George Kittle....

January 13, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Takes One Last Jab at the Jets in What Could Be His Final Press Conference [VIDEO]

He simply could not help himself....

January 13, 2026

Aaron Rodgers on Criticism of Steelers HC Mike Tomlin: ‘That’s an Absolute Joke’

QB Aaron Rodgers defended head coach Mike Tomlin after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round....

January 13, 2026

ESPN’s Computer Model Has Officially Changed Its Pick For Super Bowl 60 Winner After The Wild Card Round

ESPN's computer model has an NFC team as Super Bowl favorites....

January 13, 2026

The 10 Biggest What If Moments from 2025 NFL That Still Haunt Fans

2025 was quite a year and season across the NFL—many of the league’s top franchises were down… meanwhile… There were some underdogs who came charging up. On average,...

January 13, 2026

John Harbaugh Has Reportedly Received $20 Million Offer from One NFL Team

One desperate NFL team really wants John Harbaugh to change their franchise around....

January 13, 2026

Favorite ‘Dogs: Back Home Bears Against Rams, Miami to Upset Indiana

Will Hill is backing the Bears' all-season magic to beat L.A. and the Hurricanes' NFL talent to stimy the Hoosiers....

January 13, 2026

New York Jets Reportedly Snag Cleveland Browns Quarterback in Shocking Futures Deal

The Cleveland Browns are already 0-1 in th offseason....

January 13, 2026

Pop Star Reveals He Won’t Join Bad Bunny For Controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny is getting closer to his Super Bowl performance....

January 13, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Snapped At Reporter With F-Bomb Message & Stormed Out Of Press Conference After Loss To Texans [VIDEO]

If this was his last presser, Aaron Rodgers went out with a bang....

January 12, 2026

Mic’d Up Cameras Caught Steelers Fan Shouting Cruel Message To Aaron Rodgers As He Left The Field For The Final Time [VIDEO]

Not a way to treat a legend like Rodgers....

January 12, 2026

4 Takeaways From the Texans’ Win Over the Steelers

The Texans moved onto the Divisional Round with a win over the Steelers. Here's what we learned....

January 12, 2026

The Texans Doing This To Aaron Rodgers Is Elderly Abuse At This Point [VIDEO]

They totally rocked him....

January 12, 2026

Texans Superstar WR Nico Collins Carted Off With Scary Head Injury That Left Him Struggling Badly [VIDEO]

A heartbreaking development for Nico Collins and the Texans....

January 12, 2026

ESPN Totally Botched Their Lineup Graphic With The Most Embarrassing Error During Steelers-Texans ‘MNF’ Playoff Game [PHOTO]

ESPN might want to double check its graphics before putting them on TV......

January 12, 2026

Dallas Cowboys Star Player Arrested On Disturbing Charges Just One Week Into His Offseason, Mugshot Released [PHOTO]

The Dallas Cowboys offseason starts off with an arrest....

January 12, 2026

Steelers Player Caught In 4K Grabbing Texans WR’s Junk & Twisting It For No Reason At All [VIDEO]

He got himself a handful of junk....

January 12, 2026

Aaron Rodgers Looked Absolutely Disgusted With DK Metcalf [VIDEO]

DK Metcalf might want to avoid Aaron Rodgers on the sideline for a bit....

January 12, 2026

Shocking New Details Emerge From Cooper DeJean’s Brother’s Arrest For “Serious” Crime Before Eagles-49ers Game

The week just got worse for Cooper DeJean....

January 12, 2026

Family Of Chicago Bears Fans Accused Of Taking Things Way Too Far While Taunting Young Packers Fan [VIDEO]

These Bears fans need to learn to win with class....

January 12, 2026

Former New York Giants Star Has Been Missing for Seven Months—Sister Shares Heart-Wrenching Plea for Help

A family desperately wants to find their family member....

January 12, 2026

The Big Picture: Justin Herbert is on an Andrew Luck Trajectory Thanks to Jim Harbaugh

It's up to Jim Harbaugh to make the right decisions to protect Justin Herbert and ensure that he doesn't end up like the quarterback he coached at Stanford....

January 12, 2026

Jon Gruden’s Son Deuce Smashes Insane Powerlifting Record That Mere Mortals Can Only Dream About [VIDEO]

Jon Gruden's son is now a proud record holder....

January 12, 2026

Texans vs. Steelers Live Updates, Score: Stroud Opens 2nd Half With INT

There's one spot in the divisional round left to decide as the 2025 NFL playoffs roll on with an AFC wild-card matchup between the Houston Texans and Pittsburgh...

January 12, 2026

Micah Parsons Calls Out Packers Teammates, Reveals His True Feelings About Head Coach Matt LaFleur After Heartbreaking Playoff Loss

Micah Parsons had his coach's back....

January 12, 2026

Elite 26-Year-Old Running Back Expected To Be Kansas City Chiefs’ Main Offseason Target

The Chiefs need to fix their running game....

January 12, 2026

NFL Divisional Round Buzz: X-Rays Negative for Rams QB Stafford; Parsons Back Week 1?

Who's hurt? Who's practicing? Who's starting? Here are the most noteworthy updates around the NFL ahead of the divisional round....

January 12, 2026

‘He’s a Troll’: Packers DB Xavier McKinney Takes Shot At Bears HC Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson offered no apologies for his profane postgame comments about the Green Bay Packers...

January 12, 2026

Packers’ Micah Parsons, Tucker Kraft Share Updates As Both Recover From Torn ACL

Green Bay’s Micah Parsons calls his torn ACL “the most challenging thing that I think I’ve ever faced as a human." But, much like his teammate Tucker Kraft,...

January 12, 2026

NEVER A DOUBT Eagles would lose to 49ers, Bears have a banner-worthy win vs. Packers | FTF

The Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated by the San Francisco 49ers 23-19, and struggled on offense. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if people should be surprised...

January 12, 2026

Patriots SCARY after beating Chargers 😨 Fair to blame Justin Herbert for the loss? | FTF

The New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers 16-3, and advanced to the AFC Divisional round. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Greg Jennings ask if...

January 12, 2026

John Harbaugh’s Decision Is Reportedly Down To 2 NFL Teams

Only two teams are believed to be in the race for the former Baltimore Ravens coach....

January 12, 2026

Bills Star WR Gabe Davis Showed Off His Gruesome, Swollen Knee That Looks Like Nothing We’ve Ever Seen [PHOTO]

Gabe Davis has shown off his black and blue right knee following his injury....

January 12, 2026

Big Bets Report: Bettor Cashes for $41K Before Final Wild-Card Game

Take $41,000 or let it ride? One bettor took the sure thing ahead of the Monday night game. Patrick Everson reports on that and other big bets....

January 12, 2026

The Big Picture: How the 49ers are Overcoming Everything and ‘Ready For Anything’

Despite losing their best players all year, the 49ers keep winning. A look inside their locker room after beating the Eagles elucidates how they're doing it....

January 12, 2026

Bears HC Ben Johnson Had Surprising Response To His “F**k The Packers” Comment After Saturday’s Wild Card Win [VIDEO]

Ben Johnson hates the Packers....

January 12, 2026

NFL, CFB Weekend Betting Recap: ‘Texans-Steelers Will Decide Wild Card Weekend’

Books and bettors had a give-and-take Wild Card Weekend. The ultimate winner? It will be determined Monday night. Patrick Everson reports....

January 12, 2026

Michael Strahan Rips Into NFL Head Coach For His Embarrassing Behavior [VIDEO]

Michael Strahan was not holding back....

January 12, 2026

Bears WR Luther Burden Told His Girlfriend a Massive Lie When They First Met To See If She’s a Gold-Digger [VIDEO]

Luther Burden made a business decision for his future....

January 12, 2026

Haley Kalil Was Getting All The Attention At Golden Globe Awards As She Faces Lawsuit For Public Comments About Her NFL Ex-Husband’s Manhood [VIDEO]

Haley Kalil had fashion on her mind for the Golden Globes....

January 12, 2026

Female Reporter Accused Of Being Inappropriate With NFL Head Coach After Playoff Game

Was this really so bad?...

January 12, 2026

One Big Thing: Josh Allen’s Tush Push Drives Bills Past Jaguars to Divisional Round

Josh Allen and the Bills' offensive line were determined to not let their season end on a failed tush push again. Here's what Buffalo's offensive linemen said about...

January 12, 2026

Rashee Rice’s Ex-Girlfriend Shocks Social Media With Dramatic Move Following Graphic Domestic Violence Allegations

Rashee Rice might eb catching a huge break....

January 12, 2026

Matt Ryan Could Potentially Screw The Chicago Bears Out Of 2 Important Draft Picks: Here’s How

The Falcons can really hurt the Bears this offseason....

January 12, 2026

49ers beat Eagles 23-19, San Francisco handles injuries, Glad that Philadelphia lost? | The Herd

The San Francisco 49ers eliminated the Philadelphia Eagles 23-19, and are moving on to play the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional round. Colin Cowherd says he’s glad...

January 12, 2026

Bears beat Packers 31-27, Was Caleb Williams the biggest reason for their comeback? | The Herd

The Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers 31-27 after a massive 4th quarter comeback. Colin Cowherd gives Caleb Williams credit for leading the Bears back from being...

January 12, 2026

How Should QBs Throw Footballs Into the Wind? Tom Brady Is Here to Help

Listen up, quarterbacks. Professor Tom Brady provides a lesson in how to throw the football in windy conditions....

January 12, 2026

Young Philadelphia Eagles Unleashed a Ruthless Message For AJ Brown & Kevin Patullo On Live TV After Wild Card Loss To 49ers [VIDEO]

AJ Brown does not have Philadelphia behind him....

January 12, 2026

Who Is Performing at the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show? Full 2026 Details

Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show on Feb. 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones will also perform key...