Based on the Rooney Rule’s language, if the Giants lose one of these two men (Brown or Kafka), they would get a compensatory third-round draft pick in both 2025 and 2026. If the Giants lose both, they would get an extra such comp pick in 2027 — but not a fourth such comp pick in 2028.

Macdonald said he will give leeway to the new offensive coordinator to hire his own assistants. That has Seahawks line coach Scott Huff and others on notice, waiting uncomfortably.

The Detroit Lions sported one of the best offensive lines in the NFL this season. Credit there goes to offensive line coach Hank Fraley. Now, Fraley’s name is at least popping up in this year’s head-coaching interview cycle.

ESPN's Matt Miller discusses the outlook for guards in this year's draft class and who could be options for the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks put in a request to interview Kubiak for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a report. ESPN reported Thursday that Seattle wants to speak with the Saints playcaller after firing offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb earlier this week.

New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will get a second interview with the New Orleans Saints as former Dallas Cowboys boss Mike McCarthy is involved in rumors.

The New Orleans Saints will host New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second head coaching interview on Tuesday.

With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt. Johnson, who was Detroit’s offensive coordinator, agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach on Monday, two days after the No. 1 seeded Lions lost to Washington.

With Johnson heading to Chicago and Mike Vrabel already in New England, five head coaching vacancies remain. The Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Raiders and Cowboys are still in the hunt. Johnson, who was Detroit’s offensive coordinator, agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach on Monday, two days after the No. 1 seeded Lions lost to Washington.

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, the Bears will interview former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete ... New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator ...

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba turns up field on a catch during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Jennifer Buchanan/The Seattle Times/TNS) (Jennifer Buchanan)