There are many big questions on the minds of Kansas City Chiefs fans after a lost 2025 season. Perhaps the biggest question of them all – particularly for a specific subsection of the team’s fanbase – is whether Travis Kelce is retiring.

Retirement rumors have been buzzing since the end of last season, when the Chiefs’ tight end had the worst statistical season of his career since he became a starter for the Chiefs in 2014. After a bounce-back year in 2025, Kelce, for his part, has done nothing to silence any narrative that he’s thinking about retiring.

On the latest episode of the ‘New Heights’ podcast that Kelce hosts with his brother, Jason, the 13-year NFL veteran did not commit to making a return to football in 2026.

Did Travis Kelce announce his retirement?

So what are Kelce’s plans for the future?

‘Just being a regular human for a couple weeks, maybe a month or so, and try to figure out what I’m going to do next in terms of my future in football,’ Kelce said. ‘I’ve talked to a few people in the facility already, having the exit meetings and everything. They know where I stand, at least right now.’

The Chiefs’ tight end wrapped up his 13th season in 2025 and earned an 11th consecutive Pro Bowl nod in the process. Kelce also turned 36 years old during the season, making him the second-oldest active player at his position behind 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis. He’s now played the same number of seasons as Jason Kelce and is the same age as his brother was when he retired two years ago.

Kelce is also set to hit free agency in the new league year if he doesn’t sign any extension before then. His two-year contract restructure he agreed to before the 2024 season is up when the 2025 league year ends.

‘It’s a tough thing to navigate, but at the same time, if my body can rest up and heal up, and I can feel confident that I can go out there and give it another 18-, 20-, 21-week run, I think I would do it in a heartbeat,’ Kelce said. ‘I think right now, it’s just finding that answer and seeing how the body feels after this game and when it all settles down.’

Jason Kelce followed that up by asking Travis about defensive end Chris Jones’ comments that the tight end would be back next year. Travis laughed it off.

‘Nice,’ Kelce said while grinning. ‘That’s why we love Chris, he’s very optimistic.’

If Kelce does hang up his cleats, he does so after a career that will go down as one of the league’s best at the tight end position. His 12 receiving yards in Week 18 pushed him over 13,000 receiving yards for his career – the third tight end to ever cross that mark – and his three catches vaulted him over Terrell Owens for the eighth-most receptions in NFL history with 1,080.

He’ll also have plenty to keep him busy in retirement if this is the end. Kelce got engaged to global pop superstar Taylor Swift before the season began, his ‘New Heights’ podcast has won multiple awards and is among the most popular sports podcasts ever. The tight end also starred in last year’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ suggesting a possible future in the entertainment business.

HARTFORD, CT — The No. 1 ranked UConn women’s basketball team is on its way to keeping its Big East winning streak alive against St. John’s Wednesday at PeoplesBank Arena.

The Huskies, who have won 53 straight conference games, rank is No. 5 in the country in scoring defense, third in turnover margin and sixth in steals per game. Forward Sarah Strong has a case for defensive player of the year.

‘There are glimpses that we can be everything we need to be to have the kind of success we want to have this season,’ coach Geno Auriemma said Saturday when asked about the defense. ‘We’re getting a little bit better at those things, at reading each other, making the right rotations, doing a pretty good job of keeping people off the free throw line.

‘Little by little, I think we’re improving. … It’s the one thing that you have to work on every single day in practice the entire year.’

Third quarter: UConn 72, St. John’s 32

The Huskies are shooting 60% from the floor and have taken a 40-point lead. UConn has 19 assists and 19 steals and has scored 40 points off 28 St. John’s turnovers.

Sarah Strong has 24 points on 11 of 15 shooting.

Sa’Mya Wyatt and Beautiful Waheed have nine points each for St. John’s.

Three UConn players in double figures

Sarah Strong has 19 points, Azzi Fudd 16 and KK Arnold 11 as the Huskies continue to make easy work of St. John’s.

Halftime: UConn 50, St John’s 22

Sarah Strong has 19 points, five steals and three assists as the Huskies are dominating the Red Storm. KK Arnold, in her second game back after breaking her nose in practice eight days ago, has 9 points, 5 steals and 4 assists.

Sa’Mya Wyatt and Beautiful Waheed have six points each for St. John’s.

Sarah Strong is going off

The sophomore player of the year candidate just hit her first 3 of the contest. She has 19 points.

First quarter: UConn 28, St. John’s 9

The Huskies jumped out to a 20-2 with 5:29 left in the first quarter. UConn has 22 points in the paint, 18 points off turnovers and 14 points in the paint. KK Arnold has seven points and five steals in the early going.

We are underway in Hartford

Sarah Strong converts a layup after a steal to getting the scoring started. And, just like that, UConn is up 8-0.

What time is UConn vs St. John’s women’s basketball?

The UConn Huskies host the St. John’s Red Storm on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut.

UConn vs St. John’s: TV, streaming

• Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
• Location: PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford, Connecticut)
• TV: TruTV
• Stream: Fubo

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Brenden Aaronson scored two goals for Leeds United in a 4-3 loss to Newcastle United on Wednesday, Jan. 7, the second match in a row with a goal for 25-year-old American attacker.

Aaronson netted the opener in the 32nd minute at St. James Park and then broke a 2-2 tie with a goal in the 79th minute, just three days after scoring in Leeds’ draw against Manchester United.

But Aaronson then conceded a penalty in the game’s dying minutes, getting called for a handball as he jumped to block a cross. Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães stepped up to convert from the spot to equalize and Harvey Barnes scored the winner in the 12th minute of added time for the hosts, ending Leeds’ seven-match unbeaten streak.

Aaronson has found his footing recently with four goals and three assists in his last 12 Premier League appearances after managing just one goal and three assists in his previous 44. A New Jersey native, helped Leeds earn promotion back to the Premier League last season.

Aaronson has 56 caps for the U.S. national team since his senior debut in 2020 – appearing for the USMNT in the 2022 World Cup – and is in the mix to make the 26-man roster for this summer’s tournament in North America.

Aaronson’s younger brother Paxten made his senior national team debut in 2023 and was part of the under-23 squad at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Happy belated birthday, Tiger.

Golf legend Tiger Woods turned 50 on Dec. 30 and plans to celebrate his major milestone birthday with nearly 300 friends and associates.

Woods is organizing a sponsored birthday bash, ‘RED: Celebrating Legacy presented by EY US’ at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida on Jan. 14, according to Front Office Sports.

Some of the invited guests include the likes of Woods’s longtime caddie Joe LaCava, PGA Tour player Justin Thomas, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.

Performing at the party is American singer, guitarist, songwriter Jon Bon Jovi, known for classic songs ‘Livin’ on a Prayer,’ ‘It’s My Life’ and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name.’

The event is hosted by TGR Foundation, Woods’s nonprofit organization that promotes and provides innovative educational programs and dynamic TGR Learning Labs for middle and high school students with interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Wood’s birthday party also serves as the official launch of his nonprofit’s 30th anniversary.

Fittingly, the Tiger-themed party suggests guests to arrive in red as an ode to Woods and the color he chooses for the final round of golf tournaments, as well as his apparel brand Sun Day Red, launched in 2024.

Attendees are going to eat well. On the menu are steak and chicken fajita options, stuffed jalapenos, crab cakes and sushi, including an ‘Augusta roll’ as hors d’oeuvres. Classic American options such as cheeseburgers, French fries and milkshakes will also be available.

As Woods navigates life and regulates his body as a now 50-year-old, many speculate when, or if, he’ll golf again.

He’s been on an unfortunate streak of injuries. There’s the back injury, for which he had surgery in October. He ruptured his Achilles in March 2025.

Woods hasn’t played a major tournament since the 2024 Open Championship. He missed the cut that year.

A return to action seems likely with TGL and his Jupiter Links Golf Club, but the word is still out for competing in major championships such as PGA Tour.

One thing for sure, now that he’s hit the big five-oh, Woods is eligible to participate in PGA Tour Champions, a PGA Tour reserved for golfers age 50 and above.

The NFL certainly put on a show in 2025.

It was as unpredictable as any fan could’ve asked for. Few imagined the Indianapolis Colts getting off to an incredibly fast start with quarterback Daniel Jones. Fewer still predicted it falling apart amid myriad injuries.

The Los Angeles Rams looked like one of the best teams this season, yet lost to multiple NFC South teams; that division featured a sub-0.500 champion.

While the hierarchy in both conferences remained unsettled for much of the season, players on offense, defense and special teams have stood out for their performances on the field. The Pro Bowl is one way to determine the best players from a season; the All-Pro teams are often the best.

The All-Pro teams commonly recognized by players and teams are compiled by a panel at the Associated Press. It’s a panel made up of media members from across the country. Unlike the Pro Bowl, the votes are cast for players regardless of conference.

Injuries threw a curveball into the decision-making process for multiple positions this year. For others, it is a true coin flip for who should make the first and second teams. A few positions were very easy; picking the first-team tight end and wide receivers was pretty straightforward.

Here are our predictions for the 2025 All-Pro teams and why:

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: QB

• First team: Drake Maye, New England Patriots

It’s a two-horse race for the MVP and leaning towards Maye. The Patriots won their division and will be the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoff bracket. Maye’s been one of the best quarterbacks in the league by any metric you look at.

He leads the league in expected points added (EPA) per dropback at 0.24, per NFL Next Gen Stats, as well as completion percentage over expected (CPOE) at 9.1%. He’s the only quarterback in the league who completed more than 70% of his passes. Argue all you want about the Patriots’ schedule, but Maye’s been one of the most effective quarterbacks in the league despite a weak supporting cast.

• Second team: Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

Stafford’s performance against the Falcons and the Rams’ loss to the Seahawks likely knocked him out of the running for the MVP. He deserves recognition, though, as he’s the only quarterback in the league with more than 40 touchdown passes and went months without throwing an interception.

Stafford’s tied for second in EPA per dropback at 0.20 with Jordan Love. He’s done that against one of the toughest schedules in the league; his targets average 3.2 yards of separation per play, tied for the second-lowest in the league behind only Joe Flacco.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: RB

• First team: Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

This is one of the toughest races to decide. This looked like a lock for Jonathan Taylor two months ago before the Colts’ offense cooled down. Derrick Henry and James Cook also have arguments for this conversation.

Robinson takes this because he leads the NFL in scrimmage yards and out-gains Taylor, Cook, Henry, Christian McCaffrey, De’Von Achane and Jahmyr Gibbs in yards per touch at 6.3. None of the rest of that group is above 6.0.

Robinson’s been the bright point in a disappointing season for the Falcons. This will reward his impressive campaign.

• Second team: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

It came down to Taylor and McCaffrey for this one. Cook’s fumbles (six) took him out of consideration. In the end, Taylor is our prediction for the second team for what he’s done as a running back.

The Colts’ star led the league in rushing touchdowns (18) and powered the top offense in the league for much of the season. Everything’s gone south for Indianapolis after the trade deadline but that can’t be pinned on Taylor. He’s been more efficient as a runner than McCaffrey and that gives him the nod despite the 49ers star’s standout year.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: WR

• First team: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks; Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams; George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys

The first two picks for the first-team were easy. Smith-Njigba and Nacua have been a step above the rest of the field as receivers in 2025. They’re the only receivers who averaged more than 100 yards per game; Nacua leads the league in receptions and first downs receiving, while Smith-Njigba leads the league in receiving yards. They’re locks.

Pickens gets the slight edge in a year that saw many of the mainstays deal with injuries, quarterback injuries or drops in production. He’s third in yards per game with nearly as many receiving touchdowns (nine) as Nacua and Smith-Njigba (10 each) on nearly 30 fewer catches.

• Second team: Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions; Nico Collins, Houston Texans

Chase’s follow-up to his career year sees him lead the league in targets once again. He’s one of the best at the position and, despite missing Joe Burrow for much of the year, deserves recognition for his season. St. Brown finished with more than 1,401 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns on 117 catches. No one in the league can match those totals. Collins also deserves recognition for what he’s doing as a big-play threat. His 15.7 yards per reception is fifth in the NFL; no one above him has more than 102 targets while he’s at 120.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: TE

• First team: Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals

This may be the easiest prediction on this list. McBride’s been far and away the most productive tight end in the league. He was sixth in receiving yards (regardless of position) and second in catches. He’s tied for first among all tight ends in touchdowns and tied for second league-wide.

• Second team: Tyler Warren, Indianapolis Colts

This one is not. The tight end position has seen a lot of injuries to top names like George Kittle and Brock Bowers, which have taken them out of consideration. Dallas Goedert’s tied with McBride on touchdowns but has less than half as many receiving yards. It’s a similar story with Jake Ferguson, who has eight touchdowns but less than 700 receiving yards. Kyle Pitts’ year was inflated by one game against the Buccaneers.

We’re going with Warren because of how much his presence unlocked the rest of the Colts’ passing attack in addition to his counting stats. Indianapolis wouldn’t have been the efficient machine it was for much of the year without him.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: OT

• First team: Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers; Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos

Offensive tackle is another challenging position to pick because so many top names have missed significant time. Because of that, Williams has an edge in availability with just one game missed. He’s still a standout run blocker (sixth in ESPN’s run-block win rate among tackles) and surrendered just four sacks on more than 600 pass blocking snaps per Pro Football Focus (PFF).

Bolles has been an outstanding pass blocker, allowing zero sacks this season despite facing the likes of Philadelphia, Houston, Kansas City twice and the New York Giants. More than 700 snaps yielded zero sacks, per PFF. All of that, plus the limited availability from the top names, gives him the edge.

• Second team: Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills; Andrew Thomas, New York Giants

Buffalo’s one of the most efficient and productive offenses in the league, thanks to its offensive line, including Dawkins. He’s first in ESPN’s pass block win rate among tackles and has allowed zero stuffs in run blocking, according to Sports Information Solutions (SIS) data.

Thomas has missed multiple games but he’s an invaluable part of Jaxson Dart’s success as a rookie. He allowed just one sack on 448 pass blocking snaps this year, according to PFF.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: OG

• First team: Joe Thuney, Chicago Bears; Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts

We think Thuney gets another All-Pro nod thanks to missing little time and the impressive performance by the Bears’ rushing offense with him in the middle. He’s top three in both run block and pass block win rates among interior offensive linemen.

Nelson’s similarly been the star up front for the Colts’ top rushing attack earlier this season. They did that even after two previous starters left in free agency (Will Fries and Ryan Kelly) and after rotating multiple starters around him. The Colts’ offense slowing down in the second half of the season shouldn’t keep him from being recognized.

• Second team: Damien Lewis, Carolina Panthers; Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys

These two are integral parts of terrific rushing offenses. Lewis quietly enjoyed a career year in Carolina, road-grading defenders for Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard. His pass-blocking has taken a step forward this year as well; he allowed just one sack and a career-low 13 pressures in 2025 despite not missing a game.

Smith continues to be a star on the Cowboys’ line for one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL. The offense deserves a nod for its excellence on the ground.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: C

• First team: Aaron Brewer, Miami Dolphins

Miami made a mid-season push for the playoffs thanks to the running game and it would’ve been impossible without Brewer’s excellence in the middle. He’s not a big name, but he may have helped coach Mike McDaniel keep his job into next season. It’s not all on the ground, either, as he sits ninth in ESPN’s pass block win rate among interior offensive linemen.

• Second team: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs

Here’s the bigger name, as we believe Humphrey will collect another accolade. He leads the NFL in pass block win rate among interior offensive linemen and registered zero opponent stuffs in the run game for the first time in his career, per SISdata.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: Edge

• First team: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns; Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans

Garrett’s the easiest prediction on this list thanks to his record-breaking sack total this season and general game-wrecking presence every week. The second spot is tougher with Micah Parsons’ season-ending injury. We think Houston’s Anderson gets it. His sack totals didn’t rely on one single-game breakout; he had at least one in 11 games this season. His 85 pressures are second-most in the league while receiving a near league-high amount of chips and double-teams.

• Second team: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions; Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos

The Lions missed the playoffs on fine margins this season but Hutchinson deserves recognition for his strong bounce-back year from injury in 2024. He led the league in pressures with 89 this season and his 14.5 sacks are fourth-most league-wide. It was between Houston’s Danielle Hunter and Bonitto for the final spot. Bonitto gets the nod thanks to his higher pressure rate and quick pressure totals despite one fewer sack.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: DT

• First team: Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee Titans; Zach Allen, Denver Broncos

These two have been game-wrecking presences in the middle as pass rushers. Simmons leads qualified interior defenders in pressure rate (13.9%) and posted a career-best 11 sacks and 60 pressures, per NFL Next Gen stats. Allen improved a step from last season with seven sacks and 60 pressures for one of the best defenses in the league.

• Second team: Byron Murphy II, Seattle Seahawks; Quinnen Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Murphy or teammate Leonard Williams would be worthy recipients as the driving forces on the Seahawks’ defensive line. We went with Murphy thanks to his slight edge in pass rush production.

Williams has been one of the most impactful interior players in the league since arriving in Dallas. He’s the only defensive tackle to rank in the top five in both pass rush win rate and run stop win rate at the position. Dallas’ defensive woes were certainly not his fault.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: LB

• First team: Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions; Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville Jaguars

In a year with Fred Warner sidelined by injury, other linebackers had the chance to step up and get noticed. Both of these players did exactly that. Campbell racked up a career-high 166 tackles and five sacks. He also led the league in NFL Next Gen Stats’ ‘stops’ metric – tackles that end in a net negative play for the offense.

Lloyd broke out in 2025 with five interceptions, tied for the most at the position. His impact in coverage cannot go unnoticed in what was the third-best defense by EPA per pass allowed this year.

• Second team: Ernest Jones IV, Seattle Seahawks; Eric Wilson, Minnesota Vikings

Jones is the second-level player who helped unlock the Seahawks’ defense in 2025. He tied for the most interceptions at the position with Lloyd. He missed two games, though, making the difference between first- and second-team. Really splitting hairs here.

Wilson was a huge surprise this season and did a little bit of everything for a Vikings defense that performed much better than expected over the second half of the season. He set career-highs in sacks (6.5) and stops with 65.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: CB

• First team: Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans; Christian Gonzalez, New England Patriots; Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Eagles

Like tackle, this position was impacted by injuries in 2025. These three were the right mix of available and prolific. Houston’s the best pass defense by the EPA/pass allowed metric and Stingley yielded a 57.9 quarterback rating when targeted. New England’s defense needs one player on the All-Pro team, and Gonzalez’s shutdown abilities put him here. Mitchell allowed a 42.4% catch rate in 2025 – the best of any cornerback who started at least 10 games.

• Second team: Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos; Jamel Dean, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Donte Jackson, Los Angeles Chargers

Surtain narrowly misses out on first-team because he missed time with a pectoral injury. He’s still in the running for best cornerback in the league every year. Dean posted an absurd -28.3 coverage EPA and 41.3 passer rating allowed in coverage, best among qualified cornerbacks in 2025. Jackson’s close behind him in both.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: S

• First team: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens; Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers

Hamilton and James are the most important defenders on their respective defenses in 2025. Hamilton’s presence changes the game for Baltimore against the run or pass. James does the same in Los Angeles. Neither has gaudy stats, but the tape shows two of the most impactful defenders in the NFL.

• Second team: Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers; Jalen Pitre, Houston Texans

McKinney’s interception rate dropped in 2025 after his meteoric 2024 campaign but he leads all qualified defensive backs in passer rating allowed (40.0) when targeted. Pitre leads the NFL in coverage EPA at -32.7 with a 50.7 passer rating allowed.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: K

• First team: Will Reichard, Minnesota Vikings

Reichard’s been nearly automatic all season with a 94.3% rate on field goals. His lone miss came from more than 50 yards. Add that to a perfect extra point percentage and he’s a deserving candidate.

• Second team: Cam Little, Jacksonville Jaguars

Little has earned the reputation as one of the best kickers from distance this year. He hit the two longest field goals in NFL history this season: a 67-yarder outdoors in the season finale and a 68-yarder indoors against the Raiders. He deserves recognition for that.

2025 NFL All-Pro predictions: P

• First team: Daniel Whelan, Green Bay Packers

Whelan led the NFL in EPA per punt over expected this year and averaged an impressive 51.7 yards per punt. That was tied for the best with Arizona’s Blake Gillikin, who only played five games.

• Second team: Tress Way, Washington Commanders

Way earned a Pro Bowl nod for his season, averaging 47.3 yards per punt. He was exceptional at pinning teams deep in their own territory. Of his 56 punts this season, 51.8% were downed inside the opposing team’s 29-yard line, second-best in the league. Opposing returners managed just 114 yards this season, which was the lowest among punters with 17 starts.

AI-assisted summary
• The Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh after an 18-year tenure with the team.
• With a star-filled roster and two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ opening is considered the premier coaching destination.
• Potential candidates to replace Harbaugh include defensive minds like Jesse Minter and Brian Flores, as well as offensive coordinators like Klint Kubiak.

When it comes to coaching searches in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens are true outliers.

After a fairly predictable start to the offseason firing cycle, the Ravens infused some distinct drama to this portion of the league calendar with Tuesday’s announcement that coach John Harbaugh had been fired.

Immediately, Baltimore stood apart from a somewhat uninspiring set of openings as the premier destination. That was in part due to its previous standing as a leading Super Bowl contender in the AFC and a star-laden roster featuring six Pro Bowl selections this year, tied for the most of any team.

But Baltimore has also been a beacon of stability alongside opponents that haven’t been inclined to match the organization’s patience. Harbaugh was only the third coach in franchise history, and his 18-year tenure was the second longest in the NFL.

While the long-running partnership unraveled rather quickly in the aftermath of Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens have largely eschewed the quick-fix mindset that has engulfed many less successful franchises. Baltimore has placed a premium on a draft-and-develop method – occasionally to a fault – as well as leveraging analytics to create a sustainable infrastructure for staying competitive.

And it doesn’t hurt to have a two-time NFL MVP in Lamar Jackson in place at quarterback, either, even if his presence necessitates some creativity and special consideration for his skill set.

The overall dynamic is a far more enticing one than head-coaching candidates typically find elsewhere, setting the Ravens up to have their pick from this year’s pool.

But where exactly might Baltimore be inclined to look for Harbaugh’s replacement? It’s difficult to say given that this will be owner Steve Bisciotti’s second hire, but here are nine figures who could be leading candidates to become the Ravens’ next head coach:

Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator

Maybe it’s a bit awkward to hire a protege of the Harbaugh family who previously served under John as Ravens assistant from 2017-20. But here’s to betting that all parties could get over it relatively quickly. Minter has established himself as one of the most promising young minds on either side of the ball. Despite the defense shaping up as a largely undermanned unit short on significant investments, the Bolts ranked fifth this season in yards allowed. Given his background, Minter could allow Baltimore to retain some of its identity while still providing a fresh and needed voice to spark an underachieving group.

Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator

If Baltimore is inclined to go the offensive route, Kubiak might be one of the leading options. He’s certainly no stranger to the organization, with his father, Gary, having served as the Ravens’ offensive coordinator in 2014, where his work orchestrating an attack that ranked eighth in scoring helped him score the top job with the Denver Broncos. Klint has made his own name with the New Orleans Saints last year and now the Seahawks. The explosive passing attack he’s managed to unleash in the Pacific Northwest might be a significant draw for Jackson, though it remains to be seen how Kubiak would cater his scheme to the singular signal-caller.

Chris Shula, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator

The Ravens are hardly guilty of chasing trends in a fashion similar to other NFL teams. Yet the notion of hiring from the Sean McVay tree still might be appealing to Baltimore, especially with Shula looking ripe for a top job. Shula took a defense that had the lowest overall spend in 2025 and turned it into one of the league’s more formidable groups. That ability to develop young talent from the middle to later rounds could be key for a franchise that’s failed to support its star players in several spots.

Kevin Stefanski, former Cleveland Browns coach

Could the Ravens really sell the idea of moving on from the winningest coach in franchise history to hire someone who went 8-26 in the last two years? Baltimore would have to bank on the notion that Stefanski is far more than the outings that got him the boot from Cleveland, though a prior run that included two NFL Coach of the Year awards suggests that very well might be the case. But for a franchise that seems intent on winning right away given the roster’s current construction, there might be no better blend of experience and play-calling acumen.

Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

Before the Ravens’ Week 10 win over the Vikings, Flores lauded Jackson for what he called significant and multi-faceted growth. Might he actually get a chance to coach the quarterback in a highly anticipated potential return to the head-coaching ranks? Flores’ standing as one of football’s premier defensive minds is unimpeachable, with his unit ranking third in yards per play this season despite shouldering a heavy burden due to the offense’s many slip-ups. His aggressive yet disciplined approach toward generating a pass rush could revitalize a group that was unable to generate pressure in key spots throughout this season. His pending lawsuit against the NFL for alleged discriminatory hiring practices could complicate his candidacy, but Flores could offer the Ravens an opportunity to return to their roots with a dominant defense at the core of the franchise’s identity.

Kliff Kingsbury, former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator

Jumping from the unemployment line to the league’s most coveted vacancy might seem like a bit much for Kingsbury. But if the Ravens center their search on maximizing Jackson’s ability, it would stand to reason that Kingsbury would at least factor into the team’s process in some manner. Few play-callers can match his track record of developing an attack around a dual-threat quarterback, with Commanders signal-caller Jayden Daniels on Monday giving a glowing review to the coordinator with whom he said he had a ‘special relationship.’ Even with Kingsbury’s head-coaching experience, however, this might be quite a gamble.

Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator

With his team on a bye, Joseph already has become a staple of the interview circuit – and rightfully so. Another superlative campaign from his defense has underscored that Joseph could be ready for another go at a top job. And after his time leading the Broncos was marred by an inability to find a solution at quarterback, what better setup for him than inheriting Jackson so that he can focus his efforts on turning things around on the other side of the ball?

Anthony Weaver, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator

He’s certainly a known entity to Baltimore, with the former defensive lineman having played four years for the franchise before serving as an assistant under Harbaugh from 2021-23. But following up this significant shake-up by installing the former assistant head coach would be a strange solution to a franchise seeking a new chapter.

Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator

The former New York Jets coach’s candidacy to land another top job this offseason might be flying a bit under the radar. In a testament to his scheme and sharpness, Saleh’s defense showed remarkable resilience in navigating the losses of Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. A good deal of the Jets’ dysfunction did not fall on him, though he’ll have to team up with a top play-caller after his previous offensive staffs proved to play a significant role in his undoing.