Super Bowl LX Ends Season, Offseason Quarterback, Tag, Coaching Moves Accelerate

With the 2025–26 NFL season officially complete, front offices across the league are shifting focus to quarterback decisions, franchise tag candidates, and coordinator searches.

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Super Bowl LX closed the 2025–26 NFL season, finalizing the championship picture and immediately shifting league-wide attention to roster construction, contract strategy, and coaching staff movement. Multiple teams have already begun interviews, contract talks, and internal evaluations involving quarterbacks and key contributors as the offseason cycle opens.

Coaching activity continues to build momentum. Cleveland interviewed safeties coach Ephraim Banda and linebackers coach Jason Tarver for its defensive coordinator position. Houston defensive backs coach Dino Vasso withdrew from outside coordinator opportunities and is returning to the Texans on a contract extension. The New York Jets are adding Ryan Slowik as safeties coach as staffs continue to take shape.

Coaching News

Cleveland Browns

• Interviewed Ephraim Banda and Jason Tarver for defensive coordinator

Houston Texans

• Dino Vasso withdrew from DC opportunities and will return on extension

New York Jets

• Hiring Ryan Slowik as safeties coach

Quarterback decisions headline early roster planning. Arizona is expected to move on from Kyler Murray this offseason. Baltimore is preparing for contract extension discussions with Lamar Jackson, whose future cap number is a central factor in negotiations. Cincinnati is not expected to entertain trade offers for Joe Burrow while also evaluating a franchise tag for edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Indianapolis plans multiyear contract talks with Daniel Jones, with the franchise tag viewed as a fallback option. Miami is expected to part ways with Tua Tagovailoa through trade or release. Minnesota is projected to add a veteran passer to compete with J.J. McCarthy, with several experienced quarterbacks identified as candidates.

The New York Giants’ Russell Wilson intends to continue his career into his age-37 season, while Pittsburgh’s Aaron Rodgers has discussed a potential 2026 return with head coach Mike McCarthy.Dallas is expected to franchise tag wide receiver George Pickens, with a tag-and-trade scenario possible, and Philadelphia has not engaged in trade discussions involving A.J. Brown. Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans is planning to continue playing in 2026 as free agency approaches.

Player + Quarterback News

Arizona Cardinals

• Kyler Murray expected offseason separation

Baltimore Ravens

• Lamar Jackson expected to begin extension talks

Cincinnati Bengals

• Joe Burrow not available via trade

• Trey Hendrickson franchise tag under consideration

Dallas Cowboys

• George Pickens franchise tag possible, tag-and-trade scenario possible

Indianapolis Colts

• Daniel Jones extension talks planned, franchise tag fallback possible

Miami Dolphins

• Tua Tagovailoa expected exit via trade or release

Minnesota Vikings

• Veteran QB competition expected for 2026

New York Giants

• Russell Wilson intends to continue playing

Philadelphia Eagles

• No trade talks involving A.J. Brown

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Aaron Rodgers discussed potential 2026 return with Mike McCarthy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Mike Evans eyes return in 2026

With contract leverage windows opening and coaching staffs filling out, several quarterback and franchise tag decisions could reshape competitive balance before training camp. Front offices are already redefining quarterback rooms, roster priorities, and coordinator structures across the league. Which move will have the biggest on-field impact next season, and which team made the strongest early offseason decision? Let’s Talk About It!