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Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / January 24
Mike Pettine’s Comments Reveal a Major Red Flag Washington Dodged
ASHBURN, Va. – We know enough about the Washington Commanders’ defensive coordinator search to know that Brian Flores is not going to be the man hired for the job, and that may be the best part of the search when it’s all said and done.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 23
Potential head-coaching finalist for Steelers has concerning comments come to light at peak of hiring cycle
Franchises should want their head coaches to have a little bit of an edge to them, but it is important not to go overboard.
The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?
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.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Vikings Assistant Mike Pettine To Retire
Brian Flores or a Vikings DC successor will not have Mike Pettine around for experienced help in 2026, however. The veteran staffer is retiring, Kevin O’Connell announced Tuesday.
Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / January 13
Former Cleveland Browns head coach announces retirement
While the Browns search for a new head coach is well under way, a former Cleveland Browns head coach has just made a major decision on his NFL career. Before Kevin Stefanski gave the Browns a little security, the Browns head coaching job was just as much of a rotating door as the quarterbacks.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 13
Vikings' Mike Pettine, former Browns head coach, retiring
Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine is retiring after 25 seasons on NFL sidelines. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made the announcement on Tuesday.
San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / February 15, 2024
3 Defensive Coordinators The San Francisco 49ers Must Consider
The San Francisco 49ers’ quest to optimize their elite defense under the guidance of coordinator Steve Wilks has reached its conclusion. In an unexpected conference call with journalists on Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced the dismissal of Wilks from his position as defensive coordinator after just one season.
NFL News / Pro Football Talk / February 9, 2024
Vikings add outside linebackers coach to Mike Pettine's title 
The Vikings have officially added another duty to assistant coach Mike Pettine's title. Minnesota announced on Friday that Pettine is now assistant head coach and outside linebackers coach.
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.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / February 9, 2024
Vikings hire new defensive line coach, update Mike Pettine's job title
The Vikings have hired Marcus Dixon as their new defensive line coach for the 2024 season. He replaces Chris Rumph, who held the job for the last two seasons.
Green Bay Packers News / Zone Coverage / January 30, 2024
How the Packers Can Set Their New Defense Up For Success
The Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator position has to be a popular opening. The Packers have their franchise quarterback in the building, an ascending, cheap offense, and a ton of draft capital invested into high-upside players on defense.
Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 26, 2024
How Do You Choose a New Packers Defensive Coordinator?
Every several years we get a new Packers defensive coordinator. The last (at least) four have ended their time on the team as failures. Living through each of these can give you a lot of ideas on what a good defensive coordinator should be.
Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 4, 2023
Vikings news: Assistant coach leaving for NCAA job, WR signed to PS
Vikings defensive line coach Chris Rumph has been hired by Clemson to coach their defensive ends, the program announced on Monday. Rumph has been on a leave of absence since October, so this won't materially change things for the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / July 20, 2022
How can Vikings assistant HC Mike Pettine help against Packers?
From 2018-2020, Pettine was the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator. Then, he became a senior defensive assistant with the Chicago Bears. His experience within the NFC North will help the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2022
Examining Mike Pettine's next stop in the NFC North
Mike Pettine is now coaching for his third team in the NFC North.
Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / February 10, 2021
Bears hire former Packers DC Mike Pettine as senior defensive assistant
Chicago Bears have hired Pettine as a senior defensive assistant who will advise new defensive coordinator Sean Desai.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / January 29, 2021
Packers parting ways with defensive coordinator Mike Pettine
Pettine's departure had been rumored throughout the week after his defense surrendered four touchdowns in less than two-and-a-half quarters of action versus Tampa Bay last Sunday.
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