The New York Giants are poised for significant changes, with offensive coordinator Mike Kafka likely remaining with the team for a third season. His potential candidacy for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching position seems to have fizzled out in favor of Philadelphia Eagles' Kellen Moore. Kafka's return means the Giants miss out on compensatory draft picks, a provision tied to minority candidates. Meanwhile, the Giants have made several coaching updates, including hiring Jeff Burris as an assistant secondary coach and Christian Jones moving to tight ends coach for the Browns.

In an interesting twist, former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress has put his Super Bowl XLII ring up for auction, with bids already reaching $35,000. Burress's turbulent career, marred by legal issues including a prison sentence, adds a poignant backdrop to this auction. Additionally, former running back Saquon Barkley made headlines by announcing his engagement, a personal highlight amid his competitive spirit as he prepares to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Brandon Brown, the assistant GM of the New York Giants, is among five candidates interviewing for the vacant GM position with the Jacksonville Jaguars after the firing of Trent Baalke. CBS Sports reports that alongside Brown, Chad Alexander, Trey Brown, Ian Cunningham, and Mike Greenberg are also in consideration. With the Jaguars already hiring Liam Coen as head coach, the new GM will have limited influence in shaping the coaching staff.

Former Giants running back Saquon Barkley, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, recently became engaged to Anna Congdon. After a successful 2024 season and the Eagles' upcoming Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs, Barkley expressed immense gratitude towards Congdon for her unwavering support.

In other Giants news, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence enjoyed himself at the Pro Bowl skills challenge, showcasing his signature celebration dance, while assistant quarterbacks coach Christian Jones is reportedly interviewing for a position with the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seattle Seahawks are undergoing significant changes in their offensive coaching staff with the arrival of new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Notably, quarterbacks coach Charles London is leaving for the New York Jets, marking a fourth different coach for the position in four years. The Seahawks have begun searching for replacements, interviewing Andrew Janocko from the New Orleans Saints and Christian Jones from the New York Giants, both of whom have previous experience with Kubiak. This turnover follows a series of offensive shifts since Geno Smith became the starting quarterback in 2022, highlighting a need for stability to enhance the team's performance.

Smith had his best season in 2022 under former quarterbacks coach Dave Canales, who has since taken a head coaching role with the Carolina Panthers. Kubiak’s success likely hinges on continuing to develop Smith’s capabilities, especially after a rollercoaster of offensive coordinators in recent years. The Seahawks are now aiming to solidify their offensive coaching structure to leverage their talent effectively. The upcoming coaching hires will play a pivotal role in determining the trajectory of Seattle's offensive season.

Christian Jones, the New York Giants' assistant quarterbacks coach, has been granted another interview opportunity, this time with the Seattle Seahawks. Previously, he interviewed for the Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach position, which was filled by Ashton Grant. Jones has completed three seasons with the Giants, transitioning from an offensive assistant in 2022 to his current role as assistant quarterbacks coach. His coaching journey began with the Minnesota Vikings, where he held various positions including offensive quality control coach and assistant wide receivers coach.

Jones’s resume boasts a diverse coaching background that includes collegiate experience at Northwestern University and the University of Texas. As a former wide receiver at Northwestern, he concluded his college career with impressive stats, totaling 128 receptions for 1,509 yards and eight touchdowns. If he accepts the Seahawks position, he will join a list of Giants coaches like Zak Kur and Ben Burress, who have made similar transitions. This potential move reflects ongoing changes within the coaching staff under head coach Brian Daboll.

The Carolina Panthers are set to face the Arizona Cardinals in their last home game of the season, hoping to secure a win after a challenging stretch.

Good news for the Panthers includes the return of key players like Jadeveon Clowney and A'Shawn Robinson, who were previously questionable. However, they will miss center Cade Mays due to an illness, with Brady Christensen expected to step in.

The game kicks off at 1 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on FOX.