Roquan Smith A Candidate For Contract Extension

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is an obvious candidate to receive a new deal. He'll turn 25 this year, is the leader of the defense and is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl-quality seasons. Smith will play the 2022 season under the fifth-year option at $9.735 million guaranteed, but a new contract could reduce his salary […]

Tarik Cohen Could Be A Cut Candidate

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen, who missed all of the 2021 season due to a torn ACL in his knee, could be in danger of being cut this offseason. The Bears would only have $3.5 million in dead money if they were to cut Cohen, while he'd save the team $2.25 million against the […]

Cardinals Want More Leadership From Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals want to see more leadership from disgruntled quarterback Kyler Murray. There have been recent reports suggesting that Murray has displayed immaturity, and he removed all images affiliated with the Cardinals on his social media accounts. On reports of his immaturity, Murray had this to say: "All of this nonsense is not what […]

Joe Burrow Won't Need Surgery On Knee

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who suffered a knee injury late in the Super Bowl loss to the Los Angeles Rams, won't need surgery, according to sources. Burrow will have to rehab his knee, but the sprain shouldn't drastically affect his offseason. It's great news for the 25-year-old, who missed most of his rookie season […]

Texans Hire Jacques Cesaire As Defensive Line Coach

The Houston Texans hired Buffalo Bills assistant defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire as their new defensive line coach on Monday, according to sources. Cesaire will be replacing Bobby King, who left to coach for the Tennessee Titans. He has been in Buffalo since 2020, coaching under defensive line coach Eric Washington and defensive coordinator Leslie […]

Raiders Add Antonio Pierce As Linebackers Coach

The Las Vegas Raiders reached an agreement with Antonio Pierce as their linebackers coach on Monday, according to sources. Pierce was a Pro Bowl linebacker with the New York Giants and returns to the NFL at the coaching level after spending the last few years as a defensive assistant with Arizona State. Pierce will be […]

Sean McVay Not Focused On Coaching Future

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has been non-committal on whether he plans to return to coach in 2022 after winning Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals. When asked if he'll return to coach the Rams next season, the 36-year-old said, "We'll see." "I'm just enjoying this moment right now," McVay said. It […]

Colts May Need To Restructure Carson Wentz's Contract

If the Indianapolis Colts decide to trade quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason, they will likely have to restructure his contract. Currently, Wentz has three years and around $82 million left on his deal, and the $28.3 million he's owed this year ranks 10th among quarterbacks. If he's released by March 18, he would only be […]

Mike Pettine To Join Vikings Defensive Staff

The Minnesota Vikings plan to hire Mike Pettine to new head coach Kevin O'Connell's defensive staff, according to sources. Ed Donatell will serve as the defensive coordinator, but Pettine will also work with the defense, and he'll give O'Connell some much-needed guidance as a former head coach himself. Pettine has been a defensive coordinator for […]

Jaguars Set To Pick First In 2022 NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars, who went 3-14 in 2021, will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft on April 28 in Las Vegas. New head coach Doug Pederson has a track record for quarterback development, so the hope is that he'll help Trevor Lawrence, last year's No. 1 overall pick, improve upon […]

Vikings Hire Jerrod Johnson As Offensive Assistant

The Minnesota Vikings hired Jerrod Johnson to serve as an offensive assistant and to work with the quarterbacks under new head coach Kevin O'Connell, according to a source. Johnson is a two-time participant in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, and Johnson served as a quality control coach for the Indianapolis Colts in 2021. The […]

Stephen Ross Could Lose Dolphins

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is being investigated by the NFL after former head coach Brian Flores alleged in a lawsuit that Ross offered him money to lose games. If the league finds that Ross offered Flores $100,000 for each loss during the 2019 season, the discipline could include Ross losing the team by a […]

Dolphins Hire Frank Smith As Offensive Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins hired former Los Angeles Chargers run-game coordinator/offensive line coach Frank Smith as their offensive coordinator on Monday, according to a source. Smith has a strong history of developing tight ends and offensive linemen, which feels a big need for the Dolphins. Before working for the Bolts, Smith was the tight ends coach […]

Calais Campbell Won't Retire

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent defensive lineman Calais Campbell said he won't be retiring this offseason. Campbell finished out his two-year, $27 million deal with the Ravens and will be a free agent next month, but the 35-year-old fully intends on returning in 2022 for his 15th NFL season. He was only able to record 1.5 […]

Josh Jacobs Could See More Screen Plays In 2022

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs could see more screen passes come his way in 2022 under new head coach Josh McDaniels. In 2021, quarterback Derek Carr had 5.2% of his pass yardage come from screens, which ranked 25th in the league. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had 9.7% of his yardage come […]

Derek Carr Could See More Play-Action Dropbacks

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr could see more play-action dropbacks under new head coach Josh McDaniels in 2022. Carr was one of the most efficient QBs on play-action dropbacks last year, ranking fifth in yards per attempt with five touchdowns and only one interception. But the Raiders were 19th in play-action dropbacks. McDaniels has […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Believed To Have Torn ACL

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in Sunday's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source. It means that Beckham has a long road of recovery ahead of him, and he might not be ready for the […]

Bengals Defense Records Two Picks In Super Bowl Loss

The Cincinnati Bengals defense was more than adequate in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, but the Bengals still came up short 23-20. The Bengals only got to quarterback Matthew Stafford for two sacks in the big game, but they did manage to produce the only two takeaways on Sunday by […]

Evan McPherson Makes All Four Of His Kicks Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals rookie kicker Evan McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts (long of 38 yards) and both of his extra-point tries in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. McPherson proved to be very reliable in his rookie season in the NFL, making 84.8% of his 33 […]

C.J. Uzomah Barely Involved Against Rams

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah, who played through an MCL sprain in the Super Bowl loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, caught both of his targets for only 11 yards. Uzomah played a healthy 80% of the offensive snaps, but he was used as extra blocking protection for quarterback Joe Burrow a […]

Tyler Boyd Hauls In Five Catches In Sunday's Big Game

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd tied for the team lead with five catches, but he had an underwhelming 48 yards on his six targets in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. The performance was Boyd's best of the postseason, but like all season, he was overshadowed […]

Ja'Marr Chase Totals 89 Yards In Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught five of his eight targets for 89 yards in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. He wasn't able to find the end zone, but it was still a strong game for the Offensive Rookie of the Year. Some people […]

Tee Higgins Has Big Game In Super Bowl Loss

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins led the team with 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns on four receptions in the 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Higgins' seven targets trailed only rookie Ja'Marr Chase, who had eight. The highlight of the game came on the first play […]

Joe Mixon Throws A Touchdown In Loss To Rams

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon did everything he could in Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but the Bengals still came up short. Mixon carried the ball 15 times for 72 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and also threw a six-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tee Higgins. He had […]

Rams Record Seven Sacks In Super Bowl Victory

The Los Angeles Rams defense stepped up in a big way in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday in Super Bowl LVI. They tied a Super Bowl record by sacking quarterback Joe Burrow seven times, with pass-rushers Aaron Donald and Von Miller each recording two sacks. Los Angeles didn't manage to get […]

Matt Gay Makes Only One Field Goal In Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay made his lone field-goal try from 41 yards out in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. He also made both of his extra-point attempts in the game, but he could have had a third -- the holder dropped the ball just as […]

Van Jefferson Has Only 23 Yards In Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson was pretty quiet in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Even with Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) not playing at all in the second half, Jefferson recorded four catches on eight targets for only 23 receiving yards. His eight targets were second […]

Brycen Hopkins Steps Up With Tyler Higbee Out

It was Los Angeles Rams tight end Brycen Hopkins, not Kendall Blanton, who stepped up in Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with Tyler Higbee (knee) inactive. Hopkins secured all four of his targets for 47 yards in the 23-20 win. Blanton appeared to be dealing with an injury shoulder and was […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Finishes Super Bowl On Sidelines

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) scored Super Bowl LVI's first touchdown of the game, but he was forced to finish the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on the sidelines after suffering a non-contact left knee injury in the first half. Before the injury, Beckham caught two of three targets for 52 […]

Cooper Kupp Named Super Bowl MVP

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance in the 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Kupp, who had one of the best seasons ever for a pass-catcher, caught eight of his 10 targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner late in the […]