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.

Vrabel has been among the names floated as a potential candidate for the New York job.

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Top Candidates for the Jets’ Head Coaching Job

Johnson fired Douglas after the general manager posted a 30-64 record in six years.

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It’s Time for Jets Owner Woody Johnson to Point the Finger At Himself

Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. celebrates after a play against the Ravens

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Week 11 NFL Takeaways: Steelers Winning on the Razor-Thin Margins

Allen secured a 30–21 win over the Chiefs, helping the Bills improve to 9–2.

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Josh Allen, Bills Hope Chiefs Win Foreshadows Something Bigger

Daniels has led the Commanders to a 7–3 start in his rookie season

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Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye Have Closed the Gap on Caleb Williams

Washington’s quarterback would likely be the top pick in a redraft. Plus, the futures of Mike McCarthy in Dallas and Matt Eberflus in Chicago and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

Eberflus's future with the Bears could come down to how his new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown improves the play of Williams, the No. 1 pick in this year's draft.

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Matt Eberflus’s Future in Chicago Rides Largely on His New OC

Two guys that the Bears’ coach has hired to run his offense have been fired in-season this year. Plus, why Brett Veach should be the Executive of the Year and more in Albert Breer’s Tuesday notes.

The Steelers are riding at 7–2, and are perfect since Russell Wilson entered the lineup.

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Week 10 NFL Takeaways: Steelers Living Up to Franchise Standards

Mike Tomlin may finally have a team that can go as far as he did in his early years. Plus, why the Giants will likely have to stop playing Daniel Jones and more.

Purdy helped lead the 49ers to a tight 23–20 win over the Buccaneers.

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Brock Purdy and the 49ers Are Better for Their Early-Season Adversity

The quarterback has shown he can lead a team struggling with injuries, and now, with Christian McCaffrey back, San Francisco is at a turning point.

Campbell and Holmes are 29-9 over their past 38 games.

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NFL Execs Pick Midseason Awards, Including MVP and Coach of the Year

A pair of teammates dominate the honors on offense, while the Defensive Player of the Year vote is split. Plus, one staff has taken the league by storm.

Young was not traded at the deadline, making it likely that he'll be back to compete for the starting job in 2025.

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Why the Panthers Could Stick With Bryce Young

Carolina’s QB compares statistically to Tua Tagovailoa’s first couple of years. Plus, why Anthony Richardson will have to win the starting job in the offseason and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.

Quinn and Peters filled a big need with the addition of Lattimore, who still has prime years left.

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Marshon Lattimore Deal Makes Sense for Commanders and Saints

The two teams that made the biggest deal of the day are in different situations than we may have expected before the season. Plus, the Steelers finally strike and more in Albert Breer’s Tuesday notes.