Albert Breer

Joined: Jan 1, 2016

Albert Breer is a senior writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated, delivering the biggest stories and breaking news from across the league. He has been on the NFL beat since 2005 and joined SI in 2016. Breer began his career covering the New England Patriots for the MetroWest Daily News and the Boston Herald from 2005 to '07, then covered the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News from 2007 to '08. He worked for The Sporting News from 2008 to '09 before returning to Massachusetts as The Boston Globe's national NFL writer in 2009. From 2010 to 2016, Breer served as a national reporter for NFL Network. In addition to his work at Sports Illustrated, Breer regularly appears on NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, FS1 with Colin Cowherd, The Rich Eisen Show and The Dan Patrick Show. A 2002 graduate of Ohio State, Breer lives near Boston with his wife, a cardiac ICU nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, and their three children.

Daniels celebrates after throwing a touchdown against the Eagles in the Commanders’ 10th win of the year.

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Week 16 NFL Takeaways: Commanders Have Built Program for Jayden Daniels to Succeed

Johnson is a top candidate for open coaching jobs across the NFL after energizing the Lions' offense.

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Ben Johnson’s Criteria for Potential Coaching Opportunities

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Vikings Could Trade Up for J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye in 2024 NFL Draft

Mahomes injured his lower leg in Kansas City's 21–7 win over the Browns.

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Patrick Mahomes’s Injury and Nine Other Pivot Points Facing NFL Teams

The Eagles were all smiles after a 10th consecutive win.

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Week 15 NFL Takeaways: How Nick Sirianni Guided Eagles Through a Bumpy Week

Jordan Mailata explains how the team stayed focused on beating the Steelers instead of the outside noise. Plus, what the Bills learned from their loss to the Rams, the impact of the Christmas schedule, Travis Hunter’s draft stock and more.

The Chiefs traded Hill to the Dolphins in 2022 in exchange for five draft picks.

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The Chiefs Are Winning, but Doubts Persist

Does Kansas City miss Tyreek Hill? Plus, where the NFL could expand and what’s next for the Browns in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

With his move to North Carolina, Belichick will coach college football for the first time in his career.

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With Move to UNC, Bill Belichick Gets to Craft Legacy on His Terms

The transition to college football might appear to be a steep learning curve. But in Chapel Hill, the 72-year-old Belichick will get the full organizational control he's been looking for.

Burrow needs the Bengals to step up and sign his All-Pro receiver.

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Forget Your Precedents, Bengals: It’s Time to Pay Ja’Marr Chase

Cincinnati’s franchise quarterback needs his All-Pro receiver. Plus, how the college and pro calendars could determine Bill Belichick’s future in Albert Breer’s Tuesday notes.

Kittle helped the 49ers to a dominant 38–13 win over the Bears.

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George Kittle on How the 49ers Returned to Form in Rout Over Bears

San Francisco needed to play together, and they finally did against Chicago, setting up a must-win matchup against the Rams.

Puka Nacua celebrates with Matthew Stafford and Kyren Williams after scoring a touchdown against the Bills.

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Week 14 NFL Takeaways: The Rams Can Beat Anybody

Los Angeles will be a headache for someone, if the team reaches the playoffs. Plus, we can’t ignore Russell Wilson, Bill Belichick’s interest in UNC and more.

Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has had discussions with North Carolina about its head coach opening, SI confirms.

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Sources: Bill Belichick Interested in College Coaching After North Carolina Talks

The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach wants to be back on the sideline in 2025 and has been in discussions with the Tar Heels after they fired Mack Brown.