Report: 49ers interview Brant Boyer for their special teams coordinator job
The 49ers interviewed Brant Boyer for their special teams coordinator opening, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. The 49ers are seeking to replace Nick Sorensen. Boyer has served as the Jets’ special teams coordinator since 2016, working under three full-time head coaches. The Jets hired Aaron Glenn as
49ers Expected To Hire Robert Saleh As DC
It sounds like Robert Saleh is heading back to San Francisco. Matt Barrows, Michael Silver and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic report that Saleh is expected to join the 49ers as their defensive coordinator. A reunion with Saleh always seemed like the likeliest outcome as the 49ers sought a replacement
Report: Robert Saleh headed back to San Francisco as defensive coordinator
Robert Saleh apparently isn’t getting a second chance as a head coach in this hiring cycle. Saleh is headed back to San Francisco, returning as the team’s defensive coordinator, TheAthletic.com reports Thursday night. He interviewed with the Cowboys, Jaguars and Raiders and appeared a front-runner for the job in Jacksonville.
NFC free-agent watch: One pending FA each team should keep
Ahead of the AFC and NFC championship games Sunday, Yardbarker NFL writers identify which pending free agents in the NFC merit a new deal with their current teams. From noon ET on March 10 to 4 p.m. ET March 12, teams are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations
Brazilian officials hoping to host two NFL games a year
Brazilian officials who worked with the NFL to bring a Week One game to their country in 2024 are hoping for more than one game a year in the future. A long-term contract with two games in Brazil has been discussed with the NFL, according to TheAthletic.com. Gustavo Pires, the
Trevon Diggs Underwent Knee Surgery
Trevon Diggs might not be ready for the start of training camp, and there’s a chance the Cowboys cornerback is sidelined for even longer than that. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, Diggs underwent chondral tissue graft surgery on his left knee today. We previously heard that Diggs’ impending surgery could
If Jalen Hurts runs, the Commanders plan to hit him like a running back
The Eagles offense has a running back who can take the ball all the way to the end zone. On Sunday, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts went 44 yards on the ground for a touchdown. On Thursday, Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. had a blunt assessment of how his players
What’s one secret behind Daniels’ success with Commanders?
Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels proves young quarterbacks shouldn’t be in a rush to leave college and enter the NFL. An Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist, Daniels has guided the Commanders to their first NFC Championship game in 33 years. If they beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at
Vehicular manslaughter charges are filed in connection with death of Khyree Jackson
Months after a collision that claimed the life of Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his high-school teammates, the driver of the other car has been charged with DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Via WTOP.com, Cori Clingman was arrested on Thursday. “This was a horrific tragedy that should not have
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Report: Cowboys assistant ST coach Rayna Stewart following John Fassel to Tennessee
Cowboys assistant special teams coach Rayna Stewart is following John Fassel to Tennessee. Stewart will become the Titans’ assistant special teams coach under Fassel, Paul Kuharsky of paulkuharsky.com reports. Stewart was a fifth-round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1996 and went with the team in the move to Tennessee
Liam Coen close to deal to become Jaguars HC?
Although Liam Coen agreed to a Buccaneers extension, the Jaguars’ update to their front office setup looks to have changed the equation. Coen is back in the mix for the Jags, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. The Tampa Bay OC backed out of a second Jacksonville interview Wednesday; hours later, the Jags
With Trent Baalke out, Liam Coen could soon be back in
He was out. And now he might be back in. Per multiple reports, Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen has returned to Jacksonville in connection with the team’s head-coaching search. The move comes after Coen removed his name from the mix, which by all appearances prompted the Jaguars to fire G.M.
Liam Coen Reenters Jaguars’ HC Mix
Although Liam Coen agreed to a Buccaneers extension, the Jaguars’ update to their front office setup looks to have changed the equation. Coen is back in the mix for the Jags, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. [RELATED: Liam Coen Bows Out Of Jaguars’ HC Search, Agrees To Bucs Extension] The Tampa
Jalen Hurts returns to full participation in Thursday’s practice
Jalen Hurts officially is on track to play in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. The Eagles quarterback returned to full participation in Thursday’s practice after limited work Wednesday. Hurts injured his left knee during last Sunday’s divisional round win over the Rams but never came out of the game. The Eagles
Cowboys make an unexpected pick in latest mock draft
In his first mock draft of the year, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. has the Cowboys taking a dynamic playmaker with their first-round pick, just not the one most people are expecting. With Malik Davis and Deuce Vaughn as the team’s only running backs signed for next season, many believe the
Browns interviewed Christian Jones for QBs coach on Thursday
The Browns have begun their interview process for a quarterbacks coach. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Cleveland interviewed Giants assistant QBs coach Christian Jones for the position on Thursday. Jones just completed his second season in that role with New York after serving as an offensive assistant in 2022.
Jerry Jones, Pete Carroll Discuss Cowboys’ HC Opening
As Brian Schottenheimer has picked up unexpected momentum for the Cowboys’ HC job, a more conventional option may be under consideration as well. A Pete Carroll connection to a third HC-needy team has formed. Jerry Jones is believed to have reached out to Carroll recently, according to the Fort Worth
18 games could be coming sooner than expected
Yes, the NFL inevitably will expand to 18 regular-season games. The extra game could be here sooner than expected. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the NFL Players Association runs through the 2030 season. It has been believed that an 18-game season would be part of the
Commanders could be boxed in if they deploy this strategy against Saquon Barkley
With Philadelphia’s passing game in a rut and Eagles QB Jalen Hurts nursing a knee injury, the Washington Commanders will spend most of this week mapping out how to slow RB Saquon Barkley in the NFC Championship Game. Loading the box Sunday (3 p.m. ET, Fox) and forcing Hurts to
Mark Andrews: I’m gutted by last Sunday, won’t let it define me
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has made his first public comments since last Sunday’s loss to the Bills. Andrews opted not to talk to reporters after losing a fumble and dropping a two-point conversion pass in the fourth quarter of Baltimore’s 27-25 loss in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Ravens Will Explore Extending Derrick Henry, Re-Signing Ronnie Stanley
The Ravens’ front office is already back to work after their heartbreaking exit from the playoffs last weekend. General manager Eric DeCosta is exploring an extension for Derrick Henry, who signed a two-year deal to come to Baltimore last offseason, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. With only $9MM in fully-guaranteed
Significant betting on Travis Hunter as first overall pick after Chad Brinker’s comments
On Wednesday, Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker said his team “won’t pass on a generational talent with the first pick in the NFL draft.” A lot of gamblers interpreted that as an indication the Titans will take Travis Hunter first overall. Hunter, the Colorado Heisman Trophy winner who
‘You have to be a little bit crazy to be here’: Commanders believe they’re hunters, not prey
Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters was seething. Coach Dan Quinn was hot. It was not a happy locker room. Losing to Tampa Bay in the season opener wasn’t unexpected. Nobody believed the first act of the Peters-Quinn era inheriting a 4-13 team to be anything special in September. Yet,
Report: Lions are expected to hire DL coach Kacy Rodgers
The Lions have spent the last few days saying goodbye to assistant coaches, but it appears they’re set to make an addition to Dan Campbell’s staff. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Lions are expected to hire Kacy Rodgers as their new defensive line coach. Terrell Williams had that
Bears, Washington, Packers, 49ers, Allen, Giants, Pats, Bengals
Although the Panthers and Colts are recent examples of an incoming coaching staff keeping a coordinator in place, the Bears‘ 2024 coordinators will not stick around like Ejiro Evero and Gus Bradley did elsewhere. Neither Thomas Brown nor DC Eric Washington will be retained under Ben Johnson, The Athletic’s Adam
Brad Holmes on Jared Goff: I don’t foresee any drop-off without Ben Johnson
Lions quarterback Jared Goff was named an MVP finalist on Thursday and that speaks to how much he thrived with Ben Johnson calling the offensive plays in Detroit. Johnson’s time as the Lions’ offensive coordinator came to an end when he was hired as the Bears head coach this week,
Sean McVay raises eyebrows with curious Matthew Stafford comment
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has two years left on a contract that, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, includes a $4M fully guaranteed roster bonus due this March and a non-guaranteed $23M salary for 2025. Thus, Stafford theoretically should be on track to serve as the Rams’
College football championship ratings fall by 12 percent
Can there be too much football on TV? That’s one potential explanation for the downward trend in NFL playoffs and the dip in the audience of the college football national championship. Via Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal, Monday night’s Ohio State-Notre Dame game dropped by 12 percent over last
Cowboys Giving Serious Consideration To Brian Schottenheimer As HC?
The Cowboys cannot interview Kellen Moore again until at least next week, and if the Eagles reach Super Bowl LIX, no reunion can commence until February 10. That delay could contribute to one of the more shocking hires in recent NFL history. As of now, Moore and Brian Schottenheimer may
Sean McVay would like clarity on Matthew Stafford’s future “sooner than later”
After the Rams lost to the Eagles last weekend, quarterback Matthew Stafford said he will “take some time to think about” his playing future while adding that it “sure feels like” he has good football left in him. That suggested that Stafford’s thoughts will be on his future with the
Cowboys set to hire new head coach?
The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly closing in on hiring their next head coach. Brian Schottenheimer is expected to be named the new head coach of the Cowboys, according to longtime reporter Clarence Hill Jr. “Look for the Cowboys to cross the finish line on hiring Brian Schottenheimer no later than
PFT’s 2024 NFL conference championship picks, Florio vs. Simms
It’s time. Simms and I are toe to toe. Face to face. If I stand on the hood of a car. I hold a one-game lead in a 282 picking competition. Three games remain. Two will be played, if you haven’t heard, this weekend. And we disagree on BOTH. Last
Liam Coen Not Expected To Return To Jaguars HC Mix; Joe Brady, Kellen Moore Still On Radar
Liam Coen‘s decision to pass on a second Jaguars HC interview, and thus remove himself from consideration for the open job, looks to have been significant. Hours later, Shad Khan reversed course on his plans with Trent Baalke. The veteran GM is out, leaving more questions in Jacksonville. Baalke’s presence
Brian Thomas Jr. replaces Zay Flowers on AFC Pro Bowl team
Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.’s standout rookie season was recognized in a couple of ways on Thursday. Thomas was named a finalist for the offensive rookie of the year award and he was also added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. He joins long snapper Ross Matiscik and punter
Steelers’ Wilson addresses Arthur Smith relationship rumors
During a Wednesday appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” veteran quarterback Russell Wilson currently of the Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed that he wants to “hopefully finish” his career with the AFC North club. Wilson also addressed rumors suggesting he and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith had somewhat of a rocky relationship during
Danielle Hunter, Kyle Van Noy added to AFC Pro Bowl roster as replacements
Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter and Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy have been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. Hunter will replace injured Raiders star Maxx Crosby after a successful first season in Houston. Hunter posted 46 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 23 quarterback hits, and a
Kevin Stefanski To Reclaim Browns Play-Calling Duties
Kevin Stefanski relinquished play-calling duties last season, doing so despite having claimed two Coach of the Year honors this decade. With Tommy Rees moving into the OC role in Cleveland, the decorated HC is returning to familiar territory. Rees will start out as a non-play-calling coordinator, per Stefanski, who confirmed
Ryan Poles: Ben Johnson will build a strong foundation with Caleb Williams
During his introductory press conference on Wednesday, new Bears head coach Ben Johnson cited the presence of quarterback Caleb Williams as one of the primary reasons he was attracted to Chicago’s vacancy. After Williams’ up-and-down rookie season, everyone in the organization is interested in making sure the club can get
Ben Johnson: Bears’ mission is “to win, and win now”
New Bears head coach Ben Johnson does not believe he has a long rebuilding effort ahead of him in Chicago. Johnson said at his introductory press conference that he sees the opportunity ahead of him as one where he can have a winning team in 2025, rather than one in
Could Buccaneers lose Coen to Jaguars after Baalke firing?
It was reported on Wednesday that Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen took himself out of the running to become the Jacksonville Jaguars’ next head coach and would instead sign a new contract to stay with Tampa Bay for at least one more season. However, the situation may have changed later
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Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Travis Kelce records more than 100 receiving yardsLast week, Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ Divisional Round victory over the Houston Texans. It was only the second 100-yard game of the season for the 35-year-old tight end, who previously
Ravens GM makes bold statement about playoff struggles of Jackson
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is a target of criticism during yet another winter regarding his lackluster postseason record coming off his club’s 27-25 divisional-round playoff loss at the Buffalo Bills this past Sunday. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta commented on his belief that
Hollywood Brown confident “the ball will come” after no catches last weekend
One of the talking points after last Saturday’s Chiefs win over the Texans was tight end Travis Kelce’s vintage performance. Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a touchdown in the 23-14 win, so there was plenty of reason to talk about how much he did to help the
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Mike Borgonzi: We’ll give Will Levis an opportunity, but will turn over every rock at QB
The Titans introduced General Manager Mike Borgonzi at a press conference on Wednesday and it didn’t take long for Borgonzi to acknowledge the reality of the team’s current situation. Borgonzi said that he believes there’s some talent on the roster, but noted the Titans were a three-win team so there
Raiders make decision on new GM
Mentioned as a candidate early in this process, John Spytek landed the job. The Buccaneers assistant GM is finalizing a deal to join Brady in Vegas, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Spytek and Brady overlapped at Michigan in the late 1990s and with the Bucs. Although the Raiders became connected to
Jayden Daniels: I’m not thinking about being first rookie QB to make Super Bowl
Jayden Daniels’s play for the Commanders this season has generated a lot of conversation about whether he’s had the best rookie season of any quarterback in league history and Sunday’s game could make it all but impossible to argue against him. If the Commanders can beat the Eagles, Daniels would
Ben Roethlisberger responds to Mike Tomlin trade rumors
The Pittsburgh Steelers seemingly aren’t firing head coach Mike Tomlin following their 28-14 wild-card playoff loss to the rival Baltimore Ravens, but some noteworthy members of the football community continue to suggest both he and the Steelers should welcome an offseason breakup that would involve Tomlin accepting a trade to a different
Mike McCarthy set to have Saints interview next week; Anthony Weaver, Mike Kafka up first
A rare snowstorm in New Orleans forced the Saints to press pause on their head coaching search this week, but things are set to get up and running again. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team has rescheduled a number of interviews. Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is now