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The Ravens have conducted a wide-ranging first round of interviews in their search for a head coach. The list of candidates in their case is set to grow even further, however.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Ravens Expected To Interview Broncos STs Coordinator Darren Rizzi For HC Job

According to Mike Klis, Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi is expected to be interviewed by the Ravens for their head-coaching vacancy. Here’s

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 10

Giants Reportedly Hold Two More Virtual Interviews on Saturday

The New York Giants conducted another set of interviews on Saturday, all of which were held virtually because the candidates are on teams still in the postseason.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

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New York Giants News / Pro Football Rumors / January 8

Giants To Interview Darren Rizzi For HC; Team Prioritizing Experience In Search

It is certainly not a secret any longer the Giants are quite interested in John Harbaugh. They are not the only ones, and they may not have the best sales pitch to make.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 8

Report: Broncos STC Darren Rizzi Gets Head-Coaching Interest

The New York Giants have requested to interview Denver Broncos assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi for their head-coaching vacancy, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Thursday, noting the history between Rizzi and Giants general manager Joe Schoen.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 8

Giants Request HC Interview With Broncos Assistant HC Darren Rizzi

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Giants requested an interview with Broncos assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi for their HC opening.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 2

Broncos' Special Teams Coordinator Under Fire as Miscues Pile Up

The Denver Broncos are coming off another game with multiple errors by a special teams unit that muffed a punt, allowed a big return, and had a field goal blocked.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14, 2025

Former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi lands new job

Former New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi has landed a new job.

Saints add son of ex-head coach to coaching staff

Saints re-sign Super Bowl-winning RB

Broncos shouldn't trade for 49ers star WR Deebo Samuel

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The 'Four or more touchdowns from Drew Brees' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 31, 2025

Former Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi 'likely' to take new job elsewhere

While this marks a failure to return to New Orleans as head coach, it will be a reunion of sorts for Rizzi.

Saints to meet with top HC candidate after Super Bowl

NFC South notes: Bucs expected to attempt to retain star WR

A way-too-early look at 2025 Super Bowl potential of NFC teams

NFL head coaches with the most wins

The 'NFL All-Decade Team of the 1990s' quiz

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 28, 2025

Broncos are interested in bringing in former interim Saints HC

Mickey Loomis has been linked to wanting to tie his to-be-determined next HC to some of Dennis Allen‘s contracted assistants, but Mike McCarthy may not see eye-to-eye with that approach.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 23, 2025

Bears Not Expected To Hire Darren Rizzi, Keeping ST Coordinator Richard Hightower

With the hiring of former Lions OC Ben Johnson as HC, the Bears are in the early stages of filling out their coaching staff. There were rumblings that Chicago was pursuing Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi for their ST coordinator position, but Mike Klis of 9News reports the pairing is not expected to happen.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21, 2025

Broncos, other teams interested in Darren Rizzi for ST coordinator

Darren Rizzi does not appear to be on track to land one of the remaining head coaching positions in this year’s hiring cycle. The Saints’ special teams coordinator is nevertheless an in-demand staffer at the moment.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20, 2025

Bears ‘Heavily Pursuing’ Darren Rizzi For STs Coordinator

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Bears are “heavily pursuing” former Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi as their special teams coach under new HC Ben Johnson. Schefter mentioned that Rizzi has interest from over a half-dozen teams but if he doesn’t land a head coaching job, then Chicago is his potential landing spot.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 18, 2025

Broncos fire coach days after season ends

In the end, the numbers seem to show that Kotwica did well in his position.

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New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / January 17, 2025

Saints Complete In-Person Interview With Darren Rizzi For Head Coach Opening

The Saints announced on Friday afternoon that they've completed an in-person interview with Darren Rizzi for their head coach opening. Rizzi was one of several candidates that New Orleans is expected to talk to this weekend.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / January 11, 2025

Darren Rizzi interviews for head-coaching job with another NFL team

It may not necessarily be the New Orleans Saints or bust for Darren Rizzi.

New Orleans Saints News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7, 2025

Jets Request To Interview Saints Interim HC Darren Rizzi

Jordan Schultz reports that the Jets have requested to interview Saints interim HC Darren Rizzi for their head coaching vacancy. Rizzi, 54, began his coaching career at Colgate back in 1993.

New Orleans Saints News / Yardbarker / December 24, 2024

Darren Rizzi addresses takes about Saints' effort in blowout loss to Packers

Darren Rizzi insisted that those in his locker room remained dedicated to the cause throughout the league's first shutout of the campaign.

Darren Rizzi aiming to become Saints' full-time HC

'MNF' takeaways: Packers appear playoff-ready in laugher vs. Saints

Watch: Packers' Josh Jacobs destroyed Tyrann Mathieu on stiff-arm

The 'New Orleans Saints head coaches' quiz

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New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / December 8, 2024

Darren Rizzi's outburst is exactly why he's not ready to be the next head coach of the Saints

There's something kind of fun and exciting about interim head coaches. It's this idea that a guy can come out of nowhere and lead a team out of obscurity and put them on the right path.

New Orleans Saints News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28, 2024

Darren Rizzi has chance of earning Saints’ head-coaching job?

There is no questioning his enthusiasm, and he has also made some player-friendly changes to practices.

Rams, Saints still looking to make playoff push

NFC players projected to feast down the stretch

NFL head coaches with the most wins

The 'New Orleans Saints head coaches' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 17, 2024

Darren Rizzi Makes New Orleans Saints History In Win Over Browns

Darren Rizzi added his name to the New Orleans Saints history books with his team's 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The victory improved the Saints to 4-7 and kept their slim hopes alive in the NFC South division.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / November 14, 2024

Getting Rizzi With It: Saints Look To Keep Marching With Interim Coach

New Orleans Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi got his tenure off to a terrific start when the New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The 20-17 win snapped a seven-game losing streak by the team, causing Dennis Allen to be fired early last week by the team.

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / November 13, 2024

Saints HC Darren Rizzi sends strong message to 'The Rizzler' for the team's next game

The New Orleans Saints have a newfound swagger under their new coach. Darren Rizzi is an emotional, but stern, voice that is leading this team after their

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / November 12, 2024

Video of Saints' locker room after Falcons win tells fans what they need to know about Darren Rizzi

The New Orleans Saints got back on track this past Sunday with a narrow win over the rival Atlanta Falcons. Darren Rizzi got his first win as the Saints head coach after Dennis Allen's firing. Guys rallied around Rizzi during the game, and the team looked notably more determined and prepared against a talented Falcons team.