Steelers An Ideal Fit For Jimmy Garoppolo?

The San Francisco 49ers are fully expected to trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason, and the Pittsburgh Steelers could be the ideal fit with Ben Roethlisberger heading off into retirement. Considering the Steelers are currently going with a competition between Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins in 2022, Jimmy G would be an upgrade and is […]

Jameis Winston To Replace Tom Brady In Tampa?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider a reunion with quarterback Jameis Winston now that Tom Brady has officially announced his retirement. The Bucs still have enough talent to contend, but they don't have enough salary cap space to spend big. Winston is still only 28 years old and wouldn't cost Tampa draft picks or a […]

Andrew Whitworth Misses Friday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth (quadriceps) was added to the injury report after not practicing Friday. He returned to action for the NFC Championship Game after missing the NFC Divisional-Round matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a knee injury. The Rams will be cautious with their starting tackle and limit the veteran […]

Seahawks Reportedly "Won't Rule Out" Russell Wilson Trade

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network "wouldn't rule out" a trade involving Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason. "I'm not saying he's definitely gonna leave Seattle, but he wants to look around at his options, said Rapoport on the Pat McAfee Show. "I wouldn't rule out a trade." Wilson finished the season with a […]

Anthony Lynn Hired By 49ers As Assistant Head Coach

The San Francisco 49ers hired former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn as the team's assistant head coach. He is expected to have a vital role in the team's offense and rushing attack. The 53-year-old spent four seasons with Los Angeles as the team's head coach from 2017-to-2020 and spent last year as Detroit's […]

Ravens Won't Rush Extension With Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens would like to eventually get a contract extension done with quarterback Lamar Jackson, but they won't rush the process. General manager Eric DeCosta said on Friday that the team is working at Jackson's pace, with the quarterback negotiating his own contract. "He's comfortable where we are right now. I think he feels […]

Jaguars Hire Doug Pederson As Head Coach

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson as their next head coach on Thursday night, according to a source. The move comes 49 days after the team fired Urban Meyer. Pederson was the first to interview for the position and spent 2021 out of football. In five seasons with the Eagles, […]

Ben Johnson A Leading Candidate To Become OC

Detroit Lions tight ends coach Ben Johnson is considered a leading candidate to become the team's offensive coordinator after becoming the de facto passing-game coordinator in the second half of last season. Johnson has already formally spoken with the Lions about the open position as well. The 35-year-old helped quarterback Jared Goff reverse his early […]

Patriots, Bill O'Brien Have Mutual Interest In A Reunion

The New England Patriots and former offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien have "mutual interest" in a reunion, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Patriots are looking to fill the position after Josh McDaniels left to become the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. O'Brien was the team's play-caller from 2009 to 2011 before getting head-coaching jobs […]

Brian Flores A Finalist For Texans Head-Coaching Job

The Houston Texans finalists for their head-coaching vacancy include former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and former quarterback Josh McCown, according to league sources. It's somewhat of a surprise that Flores remains a finalist after filing a class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in hiring practices in the NFL […]

Giants Expected To Hire Mike Kafka As Offensive Coordinator

The New York Giants are expected to hire Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka as their offensive coordinator, according to sources. Kafka, 34, was the youngest of the three finalists for the job, with the Giants also considering Pep Hamilton and Chad O'Shea. It's an interesting choice for new head coach Brian Daboll, as […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Set To See Specialist For Injured Right Thumb

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) will see a specialist this week to determine whether he will need surgery on his injured right thumb. "If I can avoid surgery, that's really what I'm hoping for, but we'll see," Garoppolo said. He played the final five games with a torn ligament suffered in the Week […]

Vikings Zeroing In On Kevin O'Connell For Head Coach

The Minnesota Vikings are zeroing in on Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell as their next head coach, according to sources. However, Minnesota cannot finalize a deal until after the Super Bowl on Feb. 13. O'Connell is expected to be the 10th head coach in Vikings history after the team spent most of Wednesday […]

Cameron Clark Retiring Due To Health Concerns

New York Jets offensive lineman Cameron Clark (neck), who missed all of last season after suffering a spinal-cord injury in training camp, is retiring, according to his agent, Alan Herman. "Based on the advice of Dr. Andrew Hecht, a prominent orthopedic surgeon at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, Cameron will not be able to […]

Giants Hire Shea Tierney As QBs Coach

The New York Giants hired former Buffalo Bills assistant quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney as their new quarterbacks coach on Wednesday, according to a source. Head coach Brian Daboll, who was previously the Bills offensive coordinator, will bring Tierney with him to New York. Tierney spent the last four years in Buffalo, first as an offensive […]

Bills Expected To Hire Joe Brady As QBs Coach

The Buffalo Bills are expected to hire former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their new quarterbacks coach, according to sources. Brady will take the place of recently promoted offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in Buffalo. The Panthers fired Brady in December after almost two years with the team, and he worked with the likes […]

Broncos Hire Justin Outten As Offensive Coordinator

The Denver Broncos hired former Green Bay Packers tight ends coach Justin Outten as their offensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to a source. The Broncos also hired former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as the quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator and Butch Barry as offensive line coach. Barry was the assistant offensive line coach for the […]

Ryan Ramczyk Undergoes Surgery

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (knee) recently had offseason knee surgery aimed at cleaning out his knee and alleviating the issues he battled all season, according to a source. The surgery was described as a minor procedure. Barring any setbacks, the 27-year-old should be good to go for all offseason workouts. Because of […]

Injury Risks to Avoid/Target in Fantasy Baseball: Ep. 71 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and host of the RotoSaurus: High Stakes Heat podcast Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) discuss players in fantasy baseball who are either injured coming into the 2022 season or have increased risk factors based on prior injuries. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Packers Fire Maurice Drayton Tuesday

The Green Bay Packers fired special teams coordinator Maurice Drayton on Tuesday, the second straight offseason that the Packers fired their special teams coordinator. Special teams blunders played a huge part in the team losing 13-10 to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. The Packers special teams unit was a weakness all year, […]

Ken Dorsey Named Bills Offensive Coordinator

The Buffalo Bills named quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator Ken Dorsey as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, replacing Brian Daboll, who was named the New York Giants head coach. It's great news for rising young quarterback Josh Allen, who has been working with Dorsey for the last three seasons. Before working with the Bills, […]

Mekhi Becton, George Fant To Compete At Left Tackle

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that offensive tackles Mekhi Becton and George Fant will compete for the starting left tackle spot heading into the 2022 season. The Jets took Becton with the 11th overall pick in the 2020 draft, and the 22-year-old made 13 starts at left tackle in his rookie season. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Expects His Future To Clear Up Soon

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo expects his future to clear up in the "days" ahead after speaking with general manager John Lynch on potential trade destinations on Monday. "I want to go to a place where they want to win," Garoppolo said. Interested teams may want to wait to see how surgery goes on […]

Jim Harbaugh A Finalist For Vikings Head-Coaching Job

University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has really been exploring the possibility of returning to the NFL and is one of four finalists for the head-coaching job with the Minnesota Vikings. Harbaugh will fly to Minnesota for an interview for the position on Wednesday. The other finalists for the Vikings are Los Angeles Rams […]

Chiefs Expect Orlando Brown Jr. To Stick Around

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that he expects impending free-agent offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to be their left tackle moving forward. The Chiefs would likely slap the franchise tag on Brown first before attempting to sign him to a new deal to keep him in KC long term. The Chiefs traded […]

Tom Brady Officially Announces Retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement in a statement on Tuesday. "This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other […]

2022's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Robbie Ray: Ep. 72 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoWire's Senior Editor and host of RotoWire Fantasy Sports Today on SiriusXM, Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) to discuss their breakout (or bust) picks for this year that mimic 2021. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, […]

49ers Plan To Turn To Trey Lance In 2022

The San Francisco 49ers plan remains to turn to first-round quarterback Trey Lance in 2022. The 49ers have a ton of respect for what Jimmy Garoppolo was able to do in taking the team far in the postseason this year, but they are expected to trade him this offseason. Lance's rookie year was a roller […]

Washington Preparing To Make A Run At A QB

The Washington Football Team is preparing to take a big swing at a quarterback this offseason, according to team sources. Washington has just quarterback Taylor Heinicke under contract for 2022 and more than $40 million of salary cap space to work with and the 11th overall pick in the draft to potentially dangle in a […]

Raiders Have Faith In Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is expected to remain with the organization for the 2022 season. He has one year left on his contract, which led to rumors he could be moved in the offseason. However, new head coach Josh McDaniels said that he believes this team can win with Carr under center. The […]