Saints hire disgraced former Chargers HC as defensive coordinator
The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their next defensive coordinator, per Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Staley has been a top candidate for the Saints’ DC gig ever since Kellen Moore was hired as head coach. Moore was the Chargers’ offensive coordinator
Marwan Maalouf headed to Denver as the assistant special teams coach
The Broncos are hiring Marwan Maalouf as their assistant special teams coach, Mike Klis of 9News reports. He reunites with Darren Rizzi, who recently as named the team’s new special teams coach. Maalouf and Rizzi worked together in Miami from 2013-18. Phil Galiano had been Rizzi’s long-time assistant special teams
Eagles’ Nolan Smith Tore Tricep During Super Bowl, Underwent Surgery
Nolan Smith played through a torn triceps in the Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Smith underwent surgery on Wednesday and is expected to be ready by start of the 2025 season. However, the injury could threaten his status for the Eagles’ offseason
Void date of Panthers OL Austin Corbett’s contract moved to March
The Panthers and offensive lineman Austin Corbett gave themselves a bit more time to talk about a possible contract extension. Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer confirmed an Over the Cap report that Corbett and the team agreed to delay the void date on his contract to just before the
Jaguars reportedly make decision on new GM
The Jaguars are hiring Rams director of scouting strategy James Gladstone as their next general manager, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team confirmed the hire via social media, and Jaguars owner Shad Khan released a statement calling Gladstone “exceptional in every regard,” per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Gladstone will become the
Eagles’ Nolan Smith suffered torn triceps in Super Bowl
Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith is recovering from surgery after suffering a torn triceps during the Super Bowl. Smith suffered the injury during the game but kept playing, had surgery on Wednesday, and should be ready for the start of the 2025 season, according to NFL Network. It’s not clear at
NFL Begins Justin Tucker Investigation
NFL investigators have begun interviewing women who have accused Justin Tucker of inappropriate conduct during massage therapy sessions, the Baltimore Banner’s Brenna Smith, Julie Scharper, Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han report. A league investigation became known when the first report of alleged sexual misconduct against the Ravens kicker surfaced. After
Seahawks waive CB Ryan Cooper, WR Cornell Powell
The Seahawks have let go of two players on Friday. Seattle announced the team has waived cornerback Ryan Cooper and receiver Cornell Powell. Both players were on the club’s practice squad in 2024 and had signed futures deals. Neither Cooper nor Powell appeared in a game last season for Seattle.
49ers player has vulgar rant about quitting on team
San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell still has not publicly addressed why he quit on the team late in the season, and it does not sound like he has any plans to share his side of the story. Campbell was suspended for the final three games of the season after
Michael Bidwill: We have to continue to build around Kyler Murray
The Cardinals went 2-5 down the stretch in 2024, which left them with an 8-9 record and out of the playoffs when the season came to an end. Late season fades have been a frequent occurrence during quarterback Kyler Murray’s time with the team and his eight interceptions in the