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CRYPTIC MYLES GARRETT: WHAT THE POPEYES WORKER MEME REALLY MEANS FOR THE BROWNS' FUTURE

Cleveland hired Todd Monken as head coach, but a cryptic post from Myles Garrett and Jim Schwartz’s exit have left the team in chaos.

Cryptic Myles Garrett: What the Popeyes worker meme really means for the Browns' future
Myles Garrett posts "exhausted worker" meme after Todd Monken hire news

The Cleveland Browns finally picked their new head coach: Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. It came down to Monken, Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, and the Browns’ own defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Plenty of people inside the Browns organization wanted Schwartz to get the job—including, apparently, Myles Garrett.

Right after Monken got hired, and with Schwartz reportedly telling folks he’s leaving, Garrett posted a pretty cryptic Instagram story. The image? A worker with their head down, looking frustrated—pretty much how you’d imagine Garrett feels after the Browns passed over Schwartz.

Garrett’s a huge Schwartz guy. After the season, he went out of his way to praise the defensive coordinator. And with good reason: Garrett just wrapped up a monster year—23 sacks (a team record), 60 tackles, and three forced fumbles. He’s also sitting on a four-year, $160 million contract he signed last offseason.

A lot of players liked Schwartz. And Garrett made it clear he’d love to keep playing for him. “I mean, I like Jim; I like the coaches that we have,” Garrett said before the season ended. “Would I like to play under Jim? Would I like to keep the team and for us to improve? Absolutely. But these are things that are handled by people who sign my checks. They make bigger decisions than I can account for. So I’m going to let them do what they do—give my opinions if they ask for it. And I got to rock with whoever they have here. But I love Jim, and I love playing for him.”

Sure, Garrett admitted he didn’t know exactly what a Schwartz-led Browns team would look like. “I can’t see into the future; I don’t know what it’d be like,” he said. “He’s regimented and very efficient. That’s how he runs it on defence. But how it would come out to results on the field is only determined by us. And sometimes you can’t control injuries and whatnot.”

Bottom line: Garrett and Schwartz had a strong bond, and Garrett’s not happy the Browns went in another direction.

As for Schwartz, once the Browns told him he wasn’t getting the head coaching job, word is he told people in the building he’s out. Tom Pelissero reported that Schwartz was “visibly upset”, said his goodbyes, and let other coaches know he’s not coming back. He’s still under contract, and the Browns want to keep him, but at this point, nobody really knows what he’s going to do next.

If Schwartz does leave, he won’t be unemployed for long. Every team in the league would love to have him running their defence.

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES TRADE JAREN JACKSON JR. TO UTAH JAZZ IN 8-PLAYER BLOCKBUSTER

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz, creating a record $28.8 million trade exception for 2026.

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Grizzlies finalise Jaren Jackson Jr. deal

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads on Tuesday, pulling off a blockbuster trade that sent two-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr to the Utah Jazz. Along with Jackson, the Grizzlies shipped out Vince Williams Jr, John Konchar, and Jock Landale. Coming back their way: Walter Clayton Jr, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and, maybe the most important part, three future first-round picks.

And honestly, it feels like Memphis isn’t done stirring the pot. Inside the organisation, they see Zach Edey and Cedric Coward as the future. Both went late in the lottery in the past two drafts, and the Grizzlies landed some value in the second round this year, too, grabbing Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer.

All this movement means Ja Morant’s future in Memphis suddenly looks shaky. He’s been the face of the franchise since they took him No. 2 overall back in 2019. When he’s healthy, he’s electric—no question. But injuries and off-court drama have slowed him down, and now, with the trade deadline closing in, the Grizzlies are openly shopping him. Teams around the league are watching.

There’s another wrinkle here: by dealing Jackson, Memphis created a massive trade exception—$28.8 million, the biggest in NBA history, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks and Shams Charania. It’s a huge chess piece. With that exception, the Grizzlies can absorb big, ugly contracts from other teams in exchange for more draft picks. Think of what the Thunder did a few years back—stockpiling picks by taking on bad deals until they rebuilt into a contender.

Now, you’ve probably heard Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name floating around in trade rumours. He hasn’t officially asked out of Milwaukee, but everyone in the league expects something to happen soon. Teams like the Timberwolves and Knicks are circling. The Grizzlies? They’re not likely to chase Giannis directly. But with that trade exception, they could play a big role as a third team—taking on salary dumps or unwanted contracts, collecting more picks, and helping another franchise pull off the Giannis blockbuster. Memphis just put itself squarely in the middle of the NBA’s hottest rumour.

KLINT KUBIAK SNUBS NFL RIVALS TO LEAD RAIDERS’ NEW ERA UNDER TOM BRADY

The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, with Tom Brady leading the search.

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Klint Kubiak is set for the Raiders as Seahawks coach faces the New England Patriots

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the middle of a huge shakeup right now. Klint Kubiak, the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, is set to become their new head coach—and honestly, he’s nothing like Pete Carroll.

Kubiak’s still in his 30s, calling plays on offence, while Carroll just wrapped up last season as the NFL’s oldest head coach. The Raiders had their eyes on Ben Johnson previous year, but when he decided to take the Bears job, they turned to Carroll instead.

This time, Las Vegas seemed to have that same level of interest in Kubiak, but they had to wait things out because Seattle was still in the playoffs. Tom Brady, who’s a minority owner with the Raiders, clearly played a big part in picking the new coach.

Since nothing’s official until after the Super Bowl, Brady can’t come right out and talk about Kubiak joining the team. Still, he didn’t hold back when it came to sharing what he liked about the guy.

“Klint’s played to his team’s strengths. Last week, he did a ton of good things against a really strong Rams defence,” Brady said on the “Let’s Go!” podcast. “That’s what it took for them to win. The Rams are a tough team. That game in Seattle could’ve gone either way... Seattle really had to play a complete game in all three phases to pull it out, and they’ll need to do the same this weekend in Santa Clara.”

Brady also talked about Fernando Mendoza.

Another big reason the Raiders’ coaching job is so appealing? They’ve got the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Everyone expects them to grab Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

Brady doesn’t have to be secretive about it—nobody’s jumping ahead of them in the draft. He was pretty open about how much he likes Mendoza.

“What do I value most? When I see him, he’s always talking up his teammates. He wins the Heisman, and he’s giving credit to everyone else,” Brady said. “That’s the kind of attitude you want in a leader.”

Kubiak focused on the Super Bowl, not the job switch.

Kubiak’s career is about to take off, but right now, he’s locked in on trying to win his first Super Bowl. So, he isn’t ready to talk about the Raiders just yet.

“I’m coaching the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, and that’s all I’m thinking about,” Kubiak told reporters on Monday. “I’m just excited for this week and this game.”

Not everyone in Seattle is thrilled to see Kubiak go. Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had nothing but praise after working with him this year.

“He was unbelievable,” Darnold said Monday. “The stuff I picked up from Klint—just with schemes, and then learning from him as a coach and a person—the grit. He’s up before the sun, gets to the facility at 4 or 4:30, and leaves later than anyone. The guy just grinds. He loves football, and he’s always straight with his players. I know I really appreciated that, and so did the rest of the guys.”

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