The NFL released the list of finalists for the NFL Coach of the Year honor and, surprisingly, Los Angeles Charger head coach, Jim Harbaugh, was not on it.

DENVER — The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers felt good about their chances heading into the playoffs in large part because they had played the reigning two-time Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs so tough this season. Their wipeouts in ...

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos awaits the extra point call from head coach Sean Payton after hitting Marvin Mims Jr. (19) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals’ 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

The Broncos are signing wide receiver Michael Bandy to a reserve/future deal, according to The Denver Gazette ‘s Chris Tomasson. Bandy is now set to return for the 2025 campaign.

Though the Broncos may not leave with any awards, the fact that the team has three nominees is yet another sign that the franchise is headed in the right direction. The NFL Honors will take place on February 6, 2025, and will be televised on FOX and NFL Network. The show will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and will start at 7:00 PM MT.

The opening round of the NFL playoffs is one of the best football feasts of the year, but the 2025 edition has so far lacked the usual drama.

Despite the seasonal success, the Broncos were dominated in the playoffs. Following their blowout loss to the Bills, Bo Nix's wife, Izzy Nix, posted a photo of the Broncos quarterback after the game at Highmark Stadium. "And that's a wrap," posted Izzy Nix.

Wild Card weekend continues when the Buffalo Bills face the Denver Broncos on Sunday, followed by the Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers; watch a

The Los Angeles Chargers may have even tougher competition next season, as the Las Vegas Raiders announced Pete Carroll as their next head coach. Carroll will be the third coach in the AFC West to have won a Super Bowl in his coaching career. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has appeared in one.

The Kansas City Chiefs' divisional rival, the Las Vegas Raiders, have hired Pete Carroll to be their next head coach.

The NFL hiring cycle is nearing its conclusion, with five of the seven openings filled. With only the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints still in the market, here's our ranking in inverse order of the head-coaching hires this offseason.