Lamar Odom gets arrested for DUI in Las Vegas
Lamar Odom has once again gotten himself in trouble with the law.
The retired former NBA champion Odom was arrested and booked for driving under the influence early on Saturday morning, TMZ Sports reported. The arrest took place in Las Vegas, Nev.
Odom was also hit with two traffic violations in addition to the DUI charge — driving more than 41+ miles per hour over the speed limit as well as improper lane change/failure to maintain lane. He was said to still be in police custody as of the time of writing.
You can read TMZ Sports’ full report on the situation here.
Now 46 years old, Odom played in the NBA from 1999-2013, appearing for the LA Clippers, the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Mavericks. His most successful run came on the Lakers, with whom he won back-to-back NBA titles in 2009 and 2010 as well as the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2011.
But Odom also has a very long and well-documented history of alcohol and drug problems. He had a previous arrest for DUI back in 2013 and then proceeded to have a near-death experience in 2015 after overdosing on drugs while at a Nevada brothel. Odom was most recently in the news last summer after getting evicted from a Los Angeles mansion over an alleged failure to pay rent.
Austin Reaves expected to draw ‘big interest’ from 1 rival team
Austin Reaves will have some options if he wants to explore a move out of the City of Angels this summer.
The Utah Jazz are expected to have “big interest” in the Los Angeles Lakers swingman Reaves, Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo! Sports reported this week on his self-titled podcast. O’Connor adds that Reaves will have multiple teams that make “big max offers” for him this week.
Reaves, 27, is currently in the middle of an extended absence with a calf injury and has not played since December. But he was looking like an All-Star candidate before going down, averaging career-best numbers of 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game.
The former undrafted player Reaves is making $13.9 million this season and has a $14.9 million player option for next season. But Reaves will assuredly be declining that option over the summer as his strong 2025-26 campaign has put him in a position to command a max contract.
As for the Jazz, they are a very interesting suitor, even at just 14-27 this season. Utah has more than enough cap space to sign Reaves as Lauri Markkanen is their only player making more than a guaranteed $10 million next season (second highest-paid player Jusuf Nurkic will come off the books in the summer and third highest-paid player Kyle Anderson is on a non-guaranteed deal for next season).
In Los Angeles, Reaves will always be the No. 2 option behind superstar teammate Luka Doncic. Considering that Reaves turned down a big extension offer from the Lakers last summer, a max contract and a chance to be the No. 1 option elsewhere could end up being very tempting for him.
Rockies deny pulling a petty move on Kris Bryant
The Colorado Rockies are addressing an unflattering claim this week about their relationship with Kris Bryant.
The Chicago Cubs held their annual “Cubs Convention” over the weekend, a three-day fan festival celebrating all things Cubs. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Cubs’ 2016 World Series-winning team, and the franchise hosted a 2016 team reunion to celebrate the occasion.
Numerous former 2016 Cubs, including Anthony Rizzo and also players currently active on other teams like Javy Baez and Kyle Schwarber, took part in the reunion. Here is a video.
The 2016 World Series championship team is introduced at Cubs Con with Anthony Rizzo bringing the trophy in pic.twitter.com/HxOddhAD46
— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) January 17, 2026
One prominent member of that World Series team not in attendance at the reunion was the Rockies infielder Bryant. A report promptly circulated online claiming that Colorado did not allow Bryant to attend the festivities.
However on Saturday, the Rockies gave a response to that report. According to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post, it is not true that Colorado prevented Bryant from attending.
The ex-NL MVP Bryant signed a seven-year, $182 million deal with the Rockies in 2022 but hasn’t been worth a lick of that ever since. He has batted just .244 over his four seasons in Colorado and has posted a -1.6 WAR over that collective span as well. Even worse than that is that Bryant, 34, has been riddled with injuries and hasn’t even played in 50 percent of the team’s games in a single given year (posting seasons of 42, 80, 37, and 11 appearances).
Bryant has since indicated that he regrets signing with the Rockies, and he is also now dealing with an alarming chronic injury that cost him virtually all of the 2025 campaign. So while his relationship with Colorado cannot be great right now, it does not appear that the team prevented him from taking part in this week’s 2016 Cubs reunion.
Leading candidate emerges for Dolphins head coach job
The Miami Dolphins may be settling on a top candidate to become their new head coach.
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has emerged as a frontrunner for the Miami job, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. While no final decision has been made, Hafley appears to be the Dolphins’ first choice, though he still has interest from elsewhere.
Packers DC Jeff Hafley has emerged as a frontrunner for the Dolphins head coaching job, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 17, 2026
No final decisions made. More interviews are scheduled. Four other teams have requested second interviews with Hafley. But he appears to be the leading candidate in Miami. pic.twitter.com/nzjSjPU81J
Hafley has been a very popular candidate for coaching vacancies this offseason. He has been with the Packers for two years and has drawn a great deal of praise for the defenses he has constructed. As an added bonus, he has previous head coaching experience at the college level with Boston College. He went 22-26 during his time with the Eagles.
If the hire were to happen, Miami would be going from an offensive-minded head coach in Mike McDaniel to a defensive coordinator in Hafley. That likely will not do much to clear up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s future, which will be one of the first issues Miami’s next coach will have to address.
The Dolphins made the playoffs twice under McDaniel, but the organization has not actually won a playoff game since 2000. The franchise seems to believe Hafley could be the coach to change that.
Curt Cignetti addresses whether he would take an NFL job
Curt Cignetti’s unparalleled success at Indiana has led to speculation that the NFL might be in his future if he wants it to be.
Cignetti has gone 26-2 since taking over a moribund Indiana program two years ago. That sort of immediate success inevitably leads to questions about jumping to the NFL, but the Indiana coach has no interest.
“I’m not an NFL guy. I made that decision a long time ago. I’ve always been a college football guy,” Cignetti said Saturday, via Brett McMurphy of On3.
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti asked if he would consider NFL job: “I’m not an NFL guy. I made that decision a long time ago. I’ve always been a college football guy”
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) January 17, 2026
There are certainly some college coaches that can have success in the NFL, but they are in the minority. Even Nick Saban could not pull it off. For some, the college environment just suits their skillsets better, and Cignetti clearly feels he is one of those coaches.
Ultimately, the NFL will still keep an eye on the most successful college coaches, and will have ongoing interest in ones they think could make the jump. Cignetti has not really received that interest yet, and as far as he is concerned, he does not seem all that interested in getting it.
John Harbaugh’s Giants deal may be held up over 1 reason
The New York Giants still have not finalized their deal with John Harbaugh, and one reason might be holding it up.
Ian O’Connor of The Athletic suggested that the Giants and Harbaugh are working through how his role will be structured. Harbaugh reported directly to owner Steve Biscotti with the Baltimore Ravens, which would be a sort of arrangement the Giants have never implemented before.
The Giants have never hired a HC as accomplished as John Harbaugh, including Dan Reeves (lower win %, no ring). If he needs a parallel report with Joe Schoen to the Maras to close it out, so be it. Ball is on the 1-yard line. Give it to Skattebo and we'll see you Tuesday.
— Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) January 17, 2026
Typically, the Giants would have Harbaugh report to general manager Joe Schoen. Harbaugh, meanwhile, might be more amenable to reporting directly to ownership, as he did during his entire tenure with the Ravens. This does not appear likely to ruin the deal, but it does mean some extra time will be spent working things out.
Harbaugh and the Giants are locked in negotiations, as he has already agreed to become the team’s new head coach. A tentative agreement was initially reported late Wednesday night, but the two sides are still working out the details of a deal over 48 hours later. That is enough to worry some Giants fans who think something might go wrong during talks.
The Giants have desperately wanted Harbaugh from the moment he became available. It is highly unlikely they would let him go elsewhere over something this relatively minor.
High School ref’s epic flop goes viral in girls’ basketball game
In a Kansas high school girls’ basketball matchup between Eudora and Bonner Springs, one referee stole the show — not with a tough call, but with an Oscar-worthy dive that would make Premier League strikers jealous.
After issuing a technical foul and ejecting a Eudora player for unsportsmanlike conduct, the ref followed her toward the bench to ensure she exited. As the player turned, her shoulder lightly brushed him.
What happened next? The official dramatically flailed backward, crashing flat onto the hardwood like he’d been hit by a freight train, lying motionless for several seconds while stunned players and coaches reacted.
Captured from multiple angles and posted on X, the clips exploded overnight, racking up millions of views.
Commenters erupted: “Worst flop since Neymar!” “Fire him for acting!” “Bro thought he was in the WWE!” Some defended the fall, noting his head hit the floor, but the consensus? Peak comedy gold.
The ref reportedly finished the game (and another afterward), but this viral moment has cemented his place in basketball flop infamy.
Jameis Winston reveals celibacy commitment during contract season
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston stunned Jason and Travis Kelce on their New Heights podcast by revealing he and his then-fiancée, now wife Breion Allen, abstained from sex throughout the entire 2019 NFL season.
The decision came during a pivotal contract year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which Winston described as one of his most turbulent off the field. Influenced by his parents’ disapproval of “shacking” — living together before marriage — he went to extremes to uphold the vow.
“We had to eliminate that,” Winston explained. “I literally bought a property and stayed away from my house.”
The celibacy, he said, was part of broader off-field accountability to improve focus and performance.
“Unfortunately, the ball ended up in the defense’s hands too much,” Winston joked.
That season, Winston led the NFL with 5,109 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, though he also threw a league-high 30 interceptions.
The Kelces reacted with laughter and disbelief. Travis joked, “You were wound up in the pocket,” while Jason quipped about needing a blacklight in the house.
Winston and Allen, high school sweethearts, married in 2020 and have two sons.
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss sues NCAA over eligibility denial
Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in a Mississippi state court, seeking an additional year of eligibility for the 2026 season, reports ESPN.
The suit, filed January 16 in Lafayette County Chancery Court on behalf of Chambliss and Ole Miss, alleges bad faith breach of contract after the NCAA denied his waiver request on January 9.
Chambliss missed his 2022 sophomore season at Division II Ferris State due to severe respiratory issues, including chronic tonsillitis, adenoiditis, and post-COVID complications that caused breathing difficulties, poor sleep, and fatigue. He provided 91 pages of medical records, doctor statements, and coach testimony supporting the hardship.
After transferring to Ole Miss, Chambliss exploded in 2025, throwing for 3,937 yards and 22 touchdowns, rushing for 527 yards and eight scores, leading the Rebels to the College Football Playoff semifinals, and earning SEC Newcomer of the Year honors.
Attorney Tom Mars contends the NCAA acted arbitrarily, ignoring evidence and misapplying its own rules.
“We’re not challenging the legality of any NCAA rules,” Mars told ESPN on Friday. “To the contrary, we’re asking that they be applied as written based on the totality of the circumstances, as required by internal NCAA policy, without ignoring certain evidence, misconstruing other evidence, and using arbitrary and tortured interpretations of the language the NCAA used to create the rules.”
The lawsuit seeks injunctions to grant the sixth year without challenging rule legality. Chambliss, who has a lucrative NIL deal lined up, aims to return under new coach Pete Golding.
Jalen Rose’s daughter pushes wild Aaron Rodgers marriage conspiracy
Mariah Rose, daughter of former NBA star Jalen Rose, ignited online speculation this week by claiming Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is “married to a fake woman.”
In a Thursday post on X, the sports commentator shared a video asserting that Rodgers’ mysterious wife, referred to as Brittani (with an “i”), does not exist and may be an AI fabrication.
The post features an edited image superimposing an AI-generated woman’s face over a photo of Rodgers, with overlaid text reading: “Aaron Rodgers is ‘married’ to an AI chatbot named Brittani.”
Mariah suggested Rodgers invented the relationship, citing his preference for privacy after high-profile past romances.
The conspiracy gained traction amid ongoing rumors about Rodgers’ personal life. The quarterback has spoken highly of his “incredible wife” in interviews, describing her as a private figure who provides unconditional support and keeps a low public profile.
Rodgers first mentioned a girlfriend named Brittani in late 2024 and later confirmed a marriage, but no photos, social media traces, or introductions to teammates’ partners have surfaced.
Skeptics point to the lack of public records or sightings, while Rodgers insists on protecting her privacy.
Though unproven, the claims underscore the intense scrutiny on Rodgers’ off-field life.
Troubling details emerge in case of missing ex-Giants cornerback
Troubling new information has surfaced in the disappearance of former NFL cornerback Sam Beal, who hasn’t been seen since July 2025 — nearly seven months ago.
The 29-year-old, drafted by the New York Giants in the 2018 supplemental draft out of Western Michigan, played sparingly over three seasons due to injuries, appearing in nine games with limited production before his release in 2021.
Post-football struggles intensified. Beal was incarcerated from September 2024 to February 2025 on child support-related charges, reports TMZ.
Following his release, those close to him noticed changes: He discontinued prescribed medication because he “didn’t like the way it made him feel” and appeared unsettled. He made alarming statements, including “If I was gone nobody would even care” and expressing indifference if a tornado took him.
Beal’s last known actions came in July 2025, when he borrowed his girlfriend’s car in Michigan after dropping her off, claiming he was heading to work. Instead, he drove to Virginia Beach, Virginia — an area with no apparent connections. Communication stopped after he messaged that he was returning home.
The car was recovered abandoned, with his shoes, socks, and sand on the floorboard.
A missing persons report was filed in August 2025 after he missed a probation check-in. His sister, Essence Zhane, issued an emotional public appeal this week, saying she misses his hugs and that his children “act just like you.”
Anyone with information should call Kentwood PD at (616) 698-6580 or Virginia Beach PD at (757) 385-4141.
Jimmy Butler had golden exchange with reporter who called him old
Jimmy Butler never wastes an opportunity to bust someone’s chops. His victims occasionally include members of the media.
Butler was the star of the show for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday as they trounced the New York Knicks in a 126-113 contest at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif. The All-Star swingman tallied a game-high 32 points to go along with 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals.
Two of those points came on a high-flying play in the first quarter that saw Butler soar high in the air for a two-handed alley-oop jam.
Jimmy goes up up up
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 16, 2026
📸 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/7tCTQygAW8
One reporter tried to get Butler to talk about the unexpected slam during a postgame media scrum. The way he phrased his question did not sit well with Jimmy.
Reporter: “Usually as players age, they get less athletic. You had a play today where you almost jumped out of the gym.”
Butler: “I’m not old, first of all.”
Reporter: “You’re not old, but you’re older than you were when you came into the league.”
Butler: “Yeah, no s–t. You’re older than you were yesterday.”
Reporter: “Usually as players get older, they get less athletic…”
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) January 16, 2026
Jimmy: “I’m not old, first of all.”
Reporter: “You’re not old but you’re older than you were when you came into the league.”
Jimmy: “Yeah, no sh*t. You’re older than you were yesterday.” 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/kueio0OQ2P
The reporter was actually trying to compliment Butler for maintaining elite athleticism despite being on the wrong side of 30. But all Butler heard was the man commenting about his age, which hilariously led the Warriors star to mess with the poor reporter.
At 36 years old, Butler probably won’t be dropping 30 points a night or logging multiple highlight dunks. But he can still turn back the clock when the moment calls for it.
Details emerge on Reds’ historic offer that Elly De La Cruz turned down
The Cincinnati Reds made Elly De La Cruz an unprecedented offer this week, but it was not enough to get him to sign on the dotted line.
De La Cruz and the Reds have been in dialogue about a contract extension over the past year. On Friday, Reds president Nick Krall shed light on the discussions the team has had with De La Cruz. Krall revealed that the two-time All-Star turned down what would have been the largest contract offer in franchise history.
“We made Elly an offer that would’ve made him the highest-paid Red ever,” Krall told reporters, via The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans. “That’s not where he is, and you respect that. It’s their career. You keep going, and you keep working on what you can do today.”
Joey Votto currently holds the record for the highest-paid Reds player with the 10-year, $225 million contract he signed in 2012. With salaries soaring since then, De La Cruz’s offer likely far exceeded Votto’s relatively modest $22.5 million by today’s standards.
De La Cruz, who just turned 24 earlier this month, is entering his fourth season in MLB. He led the Reds to their first playoff appearance in five years last season. The Cincinnati shortstop batted .264 and led the team in home runs (22), RBIs (86), and was one stolen base shy (37) of tying for the NL lead. He did that all while nursing a rather serious injury, which Krall revealed last month.
De La Cruz’s combination of youth and production from a premium position makes him one of the most highly sought-after rising stars in the majors. It’s no surprise his agent, Scott Boras, is leveraging that in an attempt to shatter the Reds’ all-time biggest contract.
Fans all said the same thing about Darryn Peterson after his takeover against Baylor
The Darryn Peterson hype train is slowly gaining more and more steam.
The Kansas guard won fans over Friday after an outstanding outing against Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. Peterson led all scorers with 26 points, to go along with 2 rebounds and 3 assists in an 80-62 victory. Those numbers were impressive on their own, but did not tell the whole story of Peterson’s dominance.
Peterson put on an offensive clinic on the eve of his 19th birthday, shooting 11/13 from the field and looking a cut above the rest of the players on the floor.
"Haha! Ball. Player." Darryn Peterson putting on a show @KUHoops pic.twitter.com/sqPW5CCExL
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) January 17, 2026
Many who saw Peterson’s performance called him one of the greatest prospects they’ve ever seen.
I haven’t seen a player with Darryn Peterson’s feel for the game, instincts and shot-making capabilities at this level since KD. He gets any shot he wants, when he wants and it’s always a good shot because he takes it. Just makes the game look so easy. Rare for a teenager.
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) January 17, 2026
It’s no surprise that Darryn Peterson is one of the most potent off-ball scoring prospects we’ve ever seen.
— Mohamed (@mcfNBA) January 17, 2026
99th percentile (!) in spot-up scoring (1.696 PPP), shooting 45.2% on catch-and-shoot 3’s this season. https://t.co/beoZmKMyfX pic.twitter.com/9VVnXAUUwU
I been watching college basketball for 15 years and Darryn Peterson is hands down the best NBA prospect I seen in college. The way this dude moves is unreal
— KRISWRLD (@VegasKriis) January 17, 2026
Darryn Peterson’s first-half performance tonight was one of the most ridiculous things I’ve seen in 20 years on this beat. An effortless offensive talent. 26. 11-13 from the field. Kansas dominates Baylor in Lawrence.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) January 17, 2026
The scary part about Peterson’s display of offensive excellence was that he didn’t even have to give full effort. With the score as lopsided as it was, Peterson only had to play 23 minutes for the Jayhawks. He played like a boxer pulling some of his punches, while still delivering devastating haymakers.
In a 2026 NBA draft class that has elite prospects such as AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer, Peterson could very well end up going first overall. His game against Baylor only adds to his prospect resume.
Update emerges on Sam Darnold’s injury status vs. 49ers
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has shared an injury update on Sam Darnold ahead of the team’s Saturday clash with the San Francisco 49ers.
Reports emerged Thursday indicating that the Seahawks quarterback was questionable for the Divisional Round matchup due to an oblique injury. Macdonald provided some clarity on Darnold’s status the next day, echoing Darnold’s sentiment that he still expects to play through the injury.
“Talking about Sam, I heard what he said yesterday to you guys; I see it the same way,” Macdonald told reporters, via ESPN’s Brady Henderson. “We’re listing him as questionable. Really optimistic he’s going to be able to play. Right now we’re going through all the protocol … just out of caution to make sure we’re ready to go. We’ll test it out tomorrow and kind of make the final decision, but again, we’re optimistic he’s going to play.”
Macdonald added that Seahawks backup QB Drew Lock is “ready to go” and is “doing a great job” staying ready in case Darnold cannot take the field.
Darnold led the Seahawks to a 13-3 win over the Niners in their season finale to decide who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He went 20/26 in the contest for 198 yards.
While the Seahawks remain optimistic that Darnold will take the field on Saturday, not everyone is convinced that the injury is as serious as the team is making it out to be. At least one pundit believes that Darnold is peddling it as a potential excuse in case he underperforms in the postseason.
Bears player got the perfect gift to immortalize his blooper caught on camera
Gatorade knew the perfect way to capitalize on one Chicago Bears player’s embarrassing moment.
Bears running back Kyle Monangai went viral last week for a hilarious blooper of his that was caught on camera. In the clip, Monangai sat next to wide receiver Luther Burden on the sidelines of the Bears’ Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
Monangai was so locked into the game that he accidentally squirted his squeeze bottle the wrong way, spraying water onto the field rather than into his mouth (video here). Burden couldn’t hold back his laughter and wanted so badly to clown his teammate in the middle of a do-or-die playoff game.
On Friday, Gatorade teamed up with Burden so that the wideout could finally get his jokes in. Burden walked into the Bears’ locker room to deliver a gift for Monangai courtesy of the sports drink brand.
Gatorade gifted Kyle Monangai with a water bottle that says “this side up” on the lid 😭
— Polymarket Football (@PolymarketBlitz) January 16, 2026
pic.twitter.com/Zwdv0rSRQc
“Gatorade said to get it right,” Burden told Monangai as he handed him a paper bag.
The present was a custom Bears squeeze bottle with an inscription on the cap that read, “This side up.”
The moment was only made possible by the Bears pulling off a miraculous comeback against the Packers. Chicago trailed 21-3 at halftime, but outscored Green Bay 28-6 in the second half to advance to the Divisional Round. Had the Bears lost, neither player would have been in a mood for such a prank.
Monangai had 27 rushing yards on 8 carries in the comeback win, while Burden caught 3 passes for 42 yards.
Jaxson Dart goes official with girlfriend Marissa Ayers
Jaxson Dart and his girlfriend Marissa Ayers have made it official.
Ayers shared several photos in a post on her Instagram profile last week that showed her with Dart. Her caption for the photo was: “rumor has it.” That seemed to be a reference to the rumors about her and Dart dating, which are obviously true.
Ayers is a social media influencer and model who has gained fame on the internet while serving as a ring card girl for Jake Paul boxing events.
Ayers has over 2 million followers on social media. She and Dart were rumored to be dating as far back as October, and now she has officially confirmed things.
Dart’s teammate on the New York Giants, Cam Skattebo, reacted to the news with a funny post on Instagram. He wrote “Give back my boy” with a sad face.
Marissa Ayers made it public that she is dating Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart on IG and Cam Skattebo was in the comments 😭
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) January 15, 2026
“Give back my boy” pic.twitter.com/8ynIypA6f0
It sounds like Ayers has stolen Dart’s heart — and attention. It’s not hard to see why or how.
Dart, 22, was the No. 25 overall pick by the Giants in 2025. He passed for 2,272 yards and 15 touchdowns during his rookie season.
Matthew Stafford taking extreme steps to deal with forecast cold weather
The Los Angeles Rams could face single-digit temperatures during Sunday’s NFC Divisional game against the Chicago Bears, but quarterback Matthew Stafford seems to be ready for it.
Stafford confirmed that he plans to wear a scuba suit under his uniform in a bid to keep himself warm during Sunday’s contest, a tactic he has employed before.
“It is what it is,” Stafford told Stu Jackson of the team’s official website. “We don’t care what the weather is here or what it is there. We just go play. We have to prepare and have a good week of preparation. We’re going to do that to give ourselves the best chance to go out there and succeed.”
Stafford got the move from Tom Brady, who did the same thing during his days with the New England Patriots. He said it is not skintight and still allows him to move freely.
Stafford is no stranger to cold weather games. Though the Detroit Lions played indoors during his time there, he did regularly have to face Green Bay and Chicago on the road, sometimes in difficult conditions. This may be a bit of a strange move, but it is not a new one for him.
Rams fans will undoubtedly want to see a sharper game from Stafford than what he turned in against Carolina last week, but the cold weather will add a degree of difficulty to that. Don’t expect the potential NFL MVP to make any excuses if he cannot get it done, though.
Miami may have its QB target for next season
The Miami Hurricanes have yet to finish off their 2025 season, but the program appears to have an eye on 2026 already.
The Hurricanes were quickly linked to quarterback Darian Mensah in the transfer portal on Friday after Mensah decided to leave Duke. Matt Zenitz, Brandon Marcello, and Chris Hummer of CBS Sports reported that Miami is viewed as a “team to watch” now that Mensah is available.
From @mzenitz, @bmarcello and me:
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 16, 2026
Sources consider Miami to be an early team to watch as a potential landing spot for Duke star QB Darian Mensah, who just informed the Duke staff he plans to enter the transfer portalhttps://t.co/o0T5TntyVS pic.twitter.com/h2hy8BOBor
Mensah left the Blue Devils hanging on Friday by entering the portal just hours before it closes at the end of the day Friday. It leaves Duke without an obvious replacement for a quarterback they paid $4 million to last season. One would imagine he will get a lot more than that in the portal this time around.
The Hurricanes have been very aggressive in trying to find a quarterback in the portal, as evidenced by a recent eye-popping offer they made to Ty Simpson. They will lose Carson Beck to graduation at the end of this season, and they paid him the same figure Duke gave Mensah last year.
Mensah established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the country this season. He threw for 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns for Duke, and was an All-ACC selection.
Report: Jalen Hurts is subject of ‘internal frustration’ with Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles readily admit there are multiple problems with their offense. One of them, however, may be harder to fix than some of the others.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts has been the subject of “much internal frustration” for the Eagles this season, according to Michael Silver of The Athletic. There is a notion that the team catered too much to Hurts’ preferences instead of pushing him outside his comfort zone for much of the season.
Silver notes there is a perception in the organization that coach Nick Sirianni, general manager Howie Roseman, and owner Jeffrey Lurie are reluctant to publicly criticize Hurts. There is some belief, however, that their unhappiness goes deep enough that the team may draft a quarterback this April, though no one thinks Hurts’ job is in any danger.
Hurts went 20/35 for 168 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles’ Wild Card loss to San Francisco. It was the latest in a string of underwhelming showings from the quarterback, who looked too risk-averse for much of the season. He was the source of frustration for some players, as well.
This is not the first time we have heard that the Eagles might draft a quarterback to push Hurts. The frustration appears to be real, though with three years remaining on the five-year, $255 million extension he signed after the 2022 season, he likely is not going anywhere.
