Marcus Freeman details NFL flirtation, doubles down on dedication to Notre Dame: 'I want to retire' here

Marcus Freeman details NFL flirtation, doubles down on dedication to Notre Dame: 'I want to retire' here reports that Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman revisited speculation about potential NFL opportunities while reaffirming his commitment to the Fighting Irish. The 40-year-old discussed his initial interest in the NFL during a Wednesday episode of his Not Just Football podcast with former Ohio State teammate and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward. Freeman said he listened to NFL conversations and was intrigued, but ultimately declined interviews to confirm “this is the place” where he needed to be. He described using the process to evaluate what teams consider successful in the NFL and to reflect with his wife. Freeman added that the only future path he imagines is retiring at Notre Dame. The report notes it will be updated.