This comment came shortly after the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory over the Chiefs, when Lurie was asked if he expects the team to lose Moore to the Saints this week. Lurie simply responded with “I do” before proceeding to praise the coordinator who was fresh off leading the Eagles to their second championship in eight seasons. The ink has long felt dry on Moore’s contract with the Saints, even though nothing has been made official yet. We’d expect the official word to come down any day now, but Lurie’s recent comments are about as definite as it gets.

According to Paulsen, this information comes from “a rival team official” who said it “was made clear to him” that the Saints were ready to hire Kingsbury. Instead of taking the job, Kingsbury opted to return for another season with the Commanders and Jayden Daniels, with whom he had tremendous success in their first season. With the opportunity to focus solely on offensive play-calling, Kingsbury’s team finished fifth in scoring, seventh in total yards, and 10th in yards per play, while Daniels proved to be the runaway Rookie of the Year. Kingsbury was one of the hottest candidates on the coaching market this off-season but never met with a team for an official interview. Assuming he and the Commanders can replicate the success they enjoyed this season, Kingsbury will go right back to being a coveted name on the market next offseason.

Put simply: Hurts stood and delivered as the Eagles won their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Setting the Super Bowl quarterback rushing record, Hurts evaded the rush with his legs and pushed the pile and moved the chains seemingly every time the Eagles needed a big play. He also hit chunk gains to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. It was a complete game for the sometimes embattled dual-threat quarterback, who deservedly earned Super Bowl MVP honors. As for the regular season, the Eagles’ fourth-year starter took a backseat to free agent dynamo Saquon Barkley, slumping to career lows in passing yards (2,903) and rush yards per game (55.3) as Barkley erupted for over 2,000 yards rushing. A late-season concussion didn’t help matters, causing Hurts to miss most of three starts. Then again, Hurts’ 15 appearances tied for the second most of his career. Hurts’ rugged dual-threat style leaves him more susceptible to injury than the average quarterback, but his power running has led to a ridiculous 52 rushing scores over the past four seasons, including 14 even amidst Barkley’s 2024 avalanche. Hurts has almost unparalleled toughness, but nagging knee issues have become a concern. Going on 27, Hurts could already be post-peak. It still doesn’t really matter in fantasy leagues, where Hurts’ tush-push domination makes him a shoo-in for top-five status even if the passing production continues to leave something to be desired.

Mahomes was hammered for six sacks as the Chiefs’ protection completely collapsed, a la their Super Bowl LV loss to the Bucs. Besieged Mahomes didn’t help matters with two awful picks, one of which was housed for a pick-six. It had the feeling of a duct tape and glue production no longer “getting away with it.” As for the regular season, Mahomes’ statistical “slump” continued even as he led the Chiefs to a 15-1 record during his starts. He failed to eclipse 4,000 yards passing for the first time in seven years as starter and matched a career low with 26 aerial scores. Mahomes’ previous 26-TD campaign came when he was limited to 14 starts in 2019 by a knee injury. A painfully low average depth of target was accompanied by a career-worst 6.8 YPA. With any other quarterback, we would be talking about a drop-off, but weekly Chiefs observers know the deal. This is a super limited supporting cast, and Mahomes and company have opted for ruthless short-area efficiency over deep-game pyrotechnics. It’s an ongoing bummer for fantasy managers, but obviously the right call for Kansas City as it awaits for passing-game reinforcements. Once again limited to non-premium draft position ahead of a typically barren receiver free agent market, the Chiefs could look to add a front-line wideout via trade.

The Chiefs enter Super Bowl LIX largely in good health. Morris struggled all season before being replaced in the starting lineup by D.J. Humphries and, later, guard Joe Thuney. The Chiefs also declared OL C.J. Hanson, OT Ethan Driskell, DE Malik Herring, DE Joshua Uche, CB Steven Nelson and CB Keith Taylor inactive.

Huff has played intermittently since undergoing in-season surgery on his injured wrist in November. Huff will be replaced by veteran DE Brandon Graham, who makes his triumphant return from injured reserve after tearing his triceps in Week 12. The Eagles also declared QB Tanner McKee, CB Eli Ricks, DB Lewis Cine, OL Darian Kinnard, OL Trevor Keegan and WR Ainias Smith inactive. McKee will serve as the emergency third quarterback.

Pelissero states that McCarthy is set to return to football drills within the next couple of weeks, giving him ample time to ramp up for May OTAs. Pelissero also notes that Sam Darnold’s future remains up in the air, saying a potential tag-and-trade scenario could be undertaken if Darnold and the Vikings are unable to come to terms on a new deal by March 4. Regardless, Pelissero expects the Vikings to ensure that a veteran quarterback is on the roster alongside McCarthy, calling in-house option Daniel Jones “a logical pick” for the role.

Rapoport adds that Kelce “is set to make a decision soon” regarding his future in the NFL, noting that Kelce “is the rare player who can make more money off the field than on the field.” Kelce told reporters that he’s “still got a lot of football left in” him, just five days ago. It is difficult to parse the messaging but the veteran tight end appears to be truly undecided at this time.

The Saints still need to hire a head coach, which they are expected to do shortly after the Super Bowl as all signs point to Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore being the man for the job. If the Saints released Carr, it would create a $50.1 million dead cap hit for the season, though it is possible that they could clear $30 million in cap space for 2025 if they release Carr with a post-June 1 designation. In his two seasons with the Saints, Carr has thrown for 6,023-40-13 while appearing in 27 games. Last season, the veteran signal-caller appeared in 10 games while dealing with a pair of multi-game injuries. The Saints, and any other team, likely know what they’re getting in Carr at this point. While he’s never been one to post gaudy passing totals, he’s a capable starter who could help a team in the right situation. He won’t elevate many offenses, but there are several teams he could immediately start for next season if he and the Saints should part ways.

Adams was never expected to be long for the Jets if the team decided to move on from Aaron Rodgers. In light of FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reporting the Jets would move on from Rodgers, Rapoport is now saying that his sources believe Adams and the Jets will be heading for a split. Rodgers’ presence in New York was the main reason the Jets dealt for him in the first place; both veterans could be free agents this offseason with a chance to join forces elsewhere for the 2025 season. Adams is reportedly interested in joining the Rams, Chargers, or 49ers. He’ll be 32 next season and is coming off a year in which he totaled 85-1063-8 in 14 games. He may not be the dominant No. 1 receiver we’ve seen in years past, but Adams could still make for a very strong No. 2 option for several teams.