Lovie Smith Aware Of Davis Mills' Potential

New Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith is very aware of quarterback Davis Mills' potential and promise after a strong rookie year in which he took over as the team's starting quarterback due to injuries to Tyrod Taylor and Deshaun Watson's legal situation. "He played about as well as any of the rookie quarterbacks did […]

Bengals Offensive Line Has A Tall Task In Super Bowl

The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line going up against Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald and the rest of their defensive line is considered the biggest mismatch in Super Bowl LVI. The Bengals aren't concerned with how they are being viewed heading into Sunday's game against a Rams defensive front that is one of the […]

Ed Donatell The Favorite For Vikings Defensive Coordinator Job

Ed Donatell has emerged as the favorite for the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator position, according to sources. The Seattle Seahawks were hoping to hire him as a defensive assistant, but they are now bracing to losing him to Minnesota. Soon-to-be Vikings head coach and Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell will get a coordinator […]

Saints Hire Doug Marrone To Help With Offense

The New Orleans Saints hired Alabama offensive line coach and former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone for a key role on their offensive staff on Wednesday, according to a source. The Saints are also considering hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator John Morton as an assistant under new head coach Dennis Allen. Marrone […]

Rhamondre Stevenson To Focus On Pass-Catching

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson had a strong rookie year in 2021 by just about all measures. He was second on the team in rushing behind Damien Harris as he rushed 133 times for 606 yards and five scores while averaging 4.6 yards per carry. He also caught 14 of his 18 targets […]

Rob Gronkowski Pairing With Joe Burrow Next Year?

Star tight end Rob Gronkowski is entering free agency this offseason and the market for quarterback pairings won't include his long-time companion Tom Brady, who recently announced his retirement. In an interview with Autograph NFTs on Tuesday, Gronk tipped his hand a bit on where he may be leaning toward signing for 2022. The four-time […]

Mike McDaniel Sees "Greatness" In Tua Tagovailoa

All signs are pointing towards quarterback Tua Tagovailoa being under center for the Miami Dolphins yet again in 2022. In a recent, semi-cringey video shared on the Dolphins Twitter account, new Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks to his new quarterback through a video on his phone. He tells Tagovailoa, "One thing I know about […]

Byron Allen To Submit Bid To Buy Broncos

Media mogul Byron Allen, who owns the entertainment company Entertainment Studios, told Bloomberg in an interview on Tuesday that he is preparing to submit a bid to purchase the Denver Broncos. If the purchase winds up going through, it would make Allen the first Black majority owner of an NFL franchise. Allen was first approached […]

Vikings Interview Sean Desai For Defensive Coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings brought in Sean Desai to interview for the team's defensive coordinator role, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Desai has spent the past decade as a defensive coach for the Chicago Bears, frequently facing off against the Vikings. He served as the team's defensive quality control coach from 2013 to 2018 before […]

Jason Simmons Heading To Raiders As Secondary Coach

Former Carolina Panthers defensive passing-game coordinator and secondary coach Jason Simmons is heading to the Las Vegas Raiders for the same role, according to a source. The Panthers also lost wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, meaning head coach Matt Rhule will have six new assistants on his coaching staff […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Has A Good Chance To Play In Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said "there is a good chance" that running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (knee), defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day (pectoral) and cornerback Robert Rochell (chest) will be ready for Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. Henderson suffered an MCL sprain in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings […]

Bears Hire Defensive Line Coach Travis Smith

The Chicago Bears hired defensive line coach Travis Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith spent the previous three seasons as an assistant defensive line coach with the Las Vegas Raiders. He played a key role in the development of defensive end Maxx Crosby, who has become one of the better edge rushers in […]

Eric Bieniemy's Contract Expiring

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy didn't land a head-coaching job this offseason, but he won't necessarily be back with the Chiefs in 2022. Bieniemy's contract is expiring, so he'll either return to the Chiefs for a fifth season or become a "hot free-agent offensive coordinator." The 52-year-old was a candidate to become the […]

Titans Extend Mike Vrabel, Jon Robinson

The Tennessee Titans announced contract extensions for both head coach Mike Vrabel and general manager Jon Robinson on Tuesday. Terms of the extensions were not disclosed. With injuries to running back Derrick Henry and wide receivers A.J. Brown and Julio Jones during the regular season, Vrabel still managed to lead the Titans to 12 wins […]

Deshazor Everett Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett has been charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from a December car crash last year that killed his girlfriend, Olivia Peters, who was riding in the car he was driving. Everett was released on bond after appearing in court and being charged with involuntary manslaughter. The 29-year-old served as Washington's special […]

Vikings Expected To Hire Curtis Modkins As RBs Coach

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to hire Denver Broncos running backs coach Curtis Modkins as their run-game coordinator/running backs coach, according to a source. Denver's ground game with Melvin Gordon III and Javonte Williams was the offense's strength in 2021, and Modkins will now head to Minnesota to work with lead-back Dalvin Cook. Modkins joined […]

Colts Sign R.J. McIntosh To One-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts are signing former New York Giants defensive lineman R.J. McIntosh to a one-year deal on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. McIntosh was on the Giants practice squad all of last season and hasn't played in an NFL game since 2019. The 25-year-old former […]

Lions Re-Sign Kicker Aldrick Rosas

The Detroit Lions re-signed veteran kicker Aldrick Rosas to a Reserve/Future contract on Tuesday. Rosas took over as Detroit's kicker in 2021 when they moved on from Austin Seibert, but Riley Patterson finished out the season as the team's placekicker. The 27-year-old Rosas and Patterson could be in a competition for the starting job in […]

Raiders Hire Tom McMahon To Coach Special Teams

The Las Vegas Raiders hired Tom McMahon as their new special teams coordinator on Monday, according to multiple reports. McMahon was the Denver Broncos special teams coordinator for the last four seasons, three of which were under recently fired head coach Vic Fangio. McMahon and head coach Josh McDaniels coached together for the St. Louis […]

Bills Hire Aaron Kromer As Offensive Line Coach

The Buffalo Bills announced on Monday that they hired Aaron Kromer as the team's offensive line coach. Kromer will be returning to Buffalo after coaching with the team from 2015-16. He served as the Los Angeles Rams offensive line coach and run-game coordinator from 2017-20. Kromer has helped 16 players earn a total of 23 […]

Lions Promote Ben Johnson To Offensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions promoted tight ends coach Ben Johnson to offensive coordinator, according to sources. The 35-year-old was heavily involved last season after head coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties halfway through the season. An assistant for the last three years, Johnson was a leading candidate all along for the promotion. He served as […]

Pep Hamilton Promoted To Offensive Coordinator

Houston Texans quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Pep Hamilton is being promoted to offensive coordinator after the team hired Lovie Smith as their new head coach on Monday. There's also the possibility that former quarterback Josh McCown, who was a finalist for the head-coaching position, could join Smith's coaching staff, according to sources. Hamilton will be replacing […]

Joe Judge To Join Patriots As Offensive Assistant

The New England Patriots are working to hire former New York Giants head coach Joe Judge as an offensive assistant on Tuesday, according to a source with knowledge of the talks. Judge previously worked with the Patriots for eight seasons from 2012-19, the last five years as the special teams coordinator. He added the title […]

Jaguars Hire Mike McCoy As Quarterbacks Coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Mike McCoy as their quarterbacks coach, according to sources. McCoy will join new head coach Doug Pederson's staff and will get a chance to work with last year's No. 1 overall pick in quarterback Trevor Lawrence. McCoy hasn't coached in the NFL since 2018. […]

Jaguars To Hire Mike Caldwell As Defensive Coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars are working on a deal on Tuesday to hire former Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach Mike Caldwell as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Caldwell is a former teammate and fellow assistant coach with head coach Doug Pederson. After 14 years as a defensive assistant, Caldwell will become a defensive […]

Giants Hire Don Martindale As Defensive Coordinator

The New York Giants are finalizing a deal to hire former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a source. Martindale will fill the void left last week when Patrick Graham left for the defensive coordinator position with the Las Vegas Raiders. The 58-year-old Martindale spent the […]

Tom Brady Not Looking To Come Out Of Retirement

Quarterback Tom Brady isn't looking to come out of retirement, but never say never. "You know, I'm just going to take things as they come," said Brady on his podcast Monday. "I think that's the best way to put it and I don't think anything, you know, you never say never. At the same time […]

Will Fuller Recovering From Finger Surgery

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (finger) recently underwent surgery on his fractured finger. He was limited to just two games in 2021 and hadn't played since Week 5. The 27-year-old caught four of eight targets for 26 yards last season. He is expected to make a full recovery before training camp starts. Fuller signed […]

Tyler Higbee Unlikely To Practice Early In Week

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is not expected to suit up for any of the team's practices early in the week ahead of Super Bowl LVI on Sunday. Higbee injured his knee during the NFL Championship Game, hauling in two receptions for 18 yards prior to his departure. Kendall Blanton emerged in […]

Jared Goff Eyes Improvement Heading Into 2022 Season

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had an uninspiring first fantasy campaign with his new franchise, even as he completed a career-high 67.2 percent of his passes. Sacked a career-high 35 times, Goff was unable to find the same success that he did while with the Rams, where he went to two Pro Bowls. Entering another […]