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49ers | Brock Purdy going under the knife (Wed Feb 8, 02:59 PM) [jump to this story] Commanders | Sam Howell 'more than likely' QB1 (Wed Feb 8, 02:01 PM) [jump to this story] Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes not 100 percent (Wed Feb 8, 01:30 PM) [jump to this story] |
Rams | Los Angeles adding Ryan Wendell to staff Wed Feb 8, 09:48 PM
Buffalo Bills assistant offensive line coach Ryan Wendell is joining the Los Angeles Rams as their offensive line coach, according to sources.
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Lions | Jameson Williams showed big-play upside Wed Feb 8, 09:36 PM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams recorded two touches in his rookie season, a 41-yard touchdown reception and a 40-yard run.
Link to story Rams | Aaron Donald prepping for 2023 Wed Feb 8, 09:26 PM
Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald (ankle) posted a video of himself working out and confirmed he plans to return in 2023.
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Cowboys | Malik Jefferson staying in Dallas Wed Feb 8, 09:20 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Malik Jefferson was signed to a Reserve/Futures contract, the team announced Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Jaguars | Tyree Gillespie signs future contract Wed Feb 8, 08:43 PM
Free-agent S Tyree Gillespie signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Feb. 8. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | Wednesday practice report for Chiefs Wed Feb 8, 08:04 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay (shoulder) and OG Trey Smith (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Chiefs | JuJu Smith-Schuster fully practices Wed Feb 8, 08:01 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Chiefs | Full practice for Isiah Pacheco Wed Feb 8, 07:59 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (wrist) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Link to story Chiefs | Jerick McKinnon a full participant Wed Feb 8, 07:58 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon (ankles) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes takes part in practice Wed Feb 8, 07:55 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Chiefs | Kadarius Toney listed as limited Wed Feb 8, 07:45 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 8.
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Jets | James Robinson may not receive tender Wed Feb 8, 07:44 PM
New York Jets restricted free-agent RB James Robinson appears unlikely to receive a tender offer this offseason, in the opinion of JetsWire's Bill Riccette.
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Bills | Al Holcomb joins coaching staff Wed Feb 8, 06:38 PM
Former Carolina Panthers interim defensive coordinator Al Holcomb is joining the Buffalo Bills coaching staff as a senior defensive assistant, according to a source.
Link to story Lions | Jamaal Williams wants to return Wed Feb 8, 06:32 PM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent RB Jamaal Williams said he wants to re-sign with the Lions this offseason and hopes to finish his career with the team.
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Chiefs | Chris Jones dealing with illness Wed Feb 8, 05:40 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones (illness) said he is dealing with a sore throat and congestion but will be fine for Super Bowl LVII.
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Panthers | Peter Hansen joining coaching staff Wed Feb 8, 05:37 PM
Former Denver Broncos inside linebackers coach Peter Hansen has agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers to become their new linebackers coach.
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Dolphins | Butch Barry joins coaching staff Wed Feb 8, 04:32 PM
Former Denver Broncos offensive line coach Butch Barry has been hired by the Miami Dolphins as their new offensive line coach, according to a source.
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Browns | Myles Garrett to avoid surgery Wed Feb 8, 04:19 PM
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (toe) is not expected to need surgery on his dislocated toe, according to a source.
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Eagles | Wednesday practice report for Philly Wed Feb 8, 04:07 PM
Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson (groin), C Cameron Jurgens (hip) and CB Avonte Maddox (toe) were limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 8. OG Landon Dickerson (elbow) and DE Robert Quinn (foot) fully participated in practice.
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49ers | Brock Purdy going under the knife Wed Feb 8, 02:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair his torn ulnar collateral ligament on Wednesday, Feb. 22, but is expected to be ready by training camp, per sources on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
| Footballguys view: It's going to be interesting to see how things shake out with the 49ers' QB situation in training camp. They'll have former no.3 overall pick Trey Lance competing with Purdy for the starting job. Lance has the physical skill set to be incredibly dangerous in this league, but he didn't look good in his brief time starting in 2022. On the other hand, Purdy led the team deep into the postseason and looked quite comfortable doing what was asked of him in Kyle Shanahan's offense. |
Buccaneers | Tom Moore staying in Tampa Bay Wed Feb 8, 02:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant coach Tom Moore signed a contract extension on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Commanders | Sam Howell 'more than likely' QB1 Wed Feb 8, 02:01 PM
Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell will 'more than likely' be the team's starting quarterback in 2023, head coach Ron Rivera said on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders are moving forward with Howell as their starter in 2023. He flashed briefly during his rookie season, mainly in the season finale. Howell completed 11-of-19 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Commanders' 26-6, Week 18 win over the Cowboys, adding five carries for 35 additional yards and one touchdown. A fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, Howell is an interesting developmental prospect but we imagine the Commanders will bring someone in to compete with him for the starting job. |
Vikings | Lewis Cine making progress Wed Feb 8, 01:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings S Lewis Cine (ankle) has begun running with resistance as he continues to rehab from a broken ankle suffered in Week 4 of the 2022 season.
Link to story Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes not 100 percent Wed Feb 8, 01:30 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (ankle) says he's not 100 percent but believes he'll be fine for the Super Bowl.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Mahomes was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after the Chiefs' Divisional Round win over the Jaguars. He played through the rest of the postseason with the injury, and there's no way Mahomes is going to miss the big game. Mahomes has shown incredible toughness getting through this injury, as high-ankle sprains tend to knock players out for at least a few weeks. |
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Titans | Chad Brinker hired as assistant GM Wed Feb 8, 01:06 PM
Green Bay Packers personnel/football administration executive Chad Brinker is being hired as the Tennessee Titans' assistant general manager, per source on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
| Footballguys view: Brinker will work underneath and report to new Titans' GM Ran Carthon. He was with the Packers as a personnel/football administration executive since 2021. Brinker had been in Green Bay for 13 seasons, working as a scouting assistant, pro scout, and assistant director of pro scouting/salary cap analyst before his current role. |
Browns | Myles Garrett all good Wed Feb 8, 11:31 AM
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (toe) tweeted Tuesday, Feb. 7, that he's fine after suffering a dislocated toe during Pro Bowl workouts.
| Footballguys view: So much for injury-free Pro Bowl activities. Garrett suffered a dislocated toe while climbing walls during an obstacle course relay at the revamped Pro Bowl games. |
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Chiefs | L'Jarius Sneed clears concussion protocol Tue Feb 7, 08:11 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB L'Jarius Sneed (concussion) cleared concussion protocol and is on track to play in the Super Bowl, he revealed on Monday, Feb. 6.
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers to decide on future soon Tue Feb 7, 07:25 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers revealed he will make a decision about his future after a four-day 'darkness retreat' following Super Bowl Sunday, he said on 'The Pat McAfee Show' on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
| Footballguys view: After his darkness retreat, then Rodgers will make a decision. Until then, we wait...again for the veteran quarterback to decide what he wants in his future. Rodgers also revealed that retirement is definitely on the table. |
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Saints | Derek Carr visiting New Orleans Tue Feb 7, 06:42 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr will visit the New Orleans Saints, who were granted permission to discuss a potential trade, Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to a source. No trade is imminent, and Carr has a full no-trade clause.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have more assets now that they traded away HC Sean Payton to the Broncos. Perhaps they'd use some of the draft capital they got for Payton in a deal for Carr. We doubt they send the Raiders a first-round pick (like the one they got from Denver), and we should see them wait it out like most teams since Carr is expected to be released. |
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Texans | Houston reaches out to two for DC vacancy Tue Feb 7, 03:49 PM
Tennessee Titans defensive passing game coordinator/cornerbacks coach Chris Harris and New York Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel are receiving interest from the Houston Texans regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy, and the Texans have requested permission to interview both men, according to sources.
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NFL | Byron Leftwich a candidate for college OC job Tue Feb 7, 03:28 PM
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is a 'serious candidate' to become the new offensive coordinator at Notre Dame, according to a source.
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Titans | Four Tennessee assistants reassigned Tue Feb 7, 03:17 PM
Tennessee Titans offensive line assistant Jason Houghtaling was named the team's new offensive line coach Tuesday, Feb. 7. Tight ends coach Luke Steckel was also named as the team's new run game analyst, quarterbacks coach Patrick O'Hara was named as the team's new pass game analyst and running backs coach Tony Dews was named as the team's new tight ends coach.
Link to story Titans | Tennessee hires four assistant coaches Tue Feb 7, 03:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London was named as the new passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach of the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The Titans also hired Washington Commanders defensive backs coach Chris Harris as the new defensive passing game coordinator/cornerbacks coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust as a defensive quality control coach and former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Justin X. Hamilton as a defensive quality control coach.
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Titans | Tim Kelly lands Tennessee OC job Tue Feb 7, 03:01 PM
Tennessee Titans passing game coordinator Tim Kelly was named as the team's new offensive coordinator Tuesday, Feb. 7.
| Footballguys view: Kelly joined the Titans last year after spending several seasons with the Houston Texans. He'll be tasked with crafting an offense as the Titans get ready for changes coming to that side of the ball. They're built around RB Derrick Henry, but QB Ryan Tannehill may only be their starter for one more year before they begin looking for an upgrade. |
Panthers | Carolina unlikely to pursue high-dollar QB Tue Feb 7, 02:58 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr is among the high-priced veteran quarterbacks that are unlikely to be traded to the Carolina Panthers, according to ESPN.com's David Newton.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers have a new head coach in Frank Reich, and he should get the team on the right track. However, the Panthers don't have a quarterback. If they're not going with a high-priced veteran quarterback, then the Panthers will pursue a younger passer in the draft. They have the no.9 overall pick in the 2023 draft, and by that time three QBs (Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, Will Levis) could already be off the board. |
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Panthers | Pat Elflein's days in Carolina could be numbered Tue Feb 7, 02:44 PM
Carolina Panthers C Pat Elflein is set to count for $7.5 million against the salary cap in 2023, making him a potential cap casualty in the offseason, according to ESPN.com's David Newton.
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Giants | Daniel Jones to command around $35 million/season? Tue Feb 7, 02:36 PM
New York Giants QB Daniel Jones is expected to have discussions about a long-term contract with the team, and SNY's Connor Hughes reports a 'fair' average expected annual value for Daniel Jones is $35-37 million per season.
| Footballguys view: Jones is in line for a new contract as he's set to be a free agent this offseason. The Giants have the franchise tag available, but some reports have indicated that would be a last-ditch effort. Instead, we could see a "fair" price of $35MM per year instead of the $40MM annually other reporters have speculated Jones is looking for. |
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Browns | Michael Dwumfour catches on with Cleveland Tue Feb 7, 02:17 PM
Free-agent DT Michael Dwumfour (49ers) signed a Reserve/Futures contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Link to story 49ers | Steve Wilks lands DC job with San Francisco Tue Feb 7, 01:38 PM
Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks is expected to be named as the new defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: It's a great landing spot for Wilks, and it's a great hire for the 49ers. Wilks did a great job as the interim head coach of the Panthers, and he may get another opportunity to be a head coach again in the next cycle. He takes over a tremendous 49ers defense, and Wilks will have them continue one of the league's best. |
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott to take big pay cut to stay? Tue Feb 7, 01:24 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott, who is scheduled to make $16.7 million in 2023, is expected to accept a 'large pay cut' to remain with the team, according to sources via Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network.
| Footballguys view: There's $11.8 million remaining in dead money on Elliott's contract, and he's on the books through 2026. It seems like Elliott will have to accept a pay cut if he wants to continue with the team. The Cowboys also have an interest in keeping free agent Tony Pollard in 2023. |
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Cowboys | Franchise tag in Tony Pollard's future? Tue Feb 7, 01:16 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard is expected to receive the franchise tag this offseason, according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network.
| Footballguys view: This buzz has been out there for some time. In fact, it was before Pollard's injury in the Divisional Round that reports first surfaced about him getting the tag. That would give the two sides until mid-July to work out a long-term deal. Pollard needs a few months to recover from leg and ankle injuries suffered in the postseason. |
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Broncos | Denver reaches out to Ronald Curry Tue Feb 7, 01:03 PM
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry is expected to interview for the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator vacancy soon, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Curry is considered a fast riser in the coaching world. A former player (seventh-round pick in the 2002 NFL draft), Curry has been coaching since 2014. He's been with the Saints since 2016, and has previous working experience with new Broncos' head coach Sean Payton. |
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Chiefs | Kadarius Toney says he's playing Tue Feb 7, 11:04 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney (ankle) said he's definitely playing in the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 12.
| Footballguys view: Toney is a playmaker when he's healthy, and the Chiefs are using him well as a part-time weapon on offense. He's a little banged up, but Toney is going to get out there for the big game. |
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Colts | Rigoberto Sanchez on track for 2023 Mon Feb 6, 07:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts P Rigoberto Sanchez (Achilles) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season.
Link to story Colts | Ben Banogu not used much in 2022 Mon Feb 6, 07:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent DE Ben Banogu was on the field for only 10 percent of the defensive snaps this season and is not expected to re-sign with the Colts this offseason.
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Colts | Armani Watts not expected back Mon Feb 6, 07:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent S Armani Watts likely will not re-sign with the Colts this offseason, in the opinion of ColtsWire's Kevin Hickey.
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Vikings | Brian Flores hired as new DC Mon Feb 6, 05:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores has been hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their new defensive coordinator, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings need to get better play from their defense, and Flores should be able to get the job done. In fact, the Vikings had better not get used to him being there long as Flores was getting head coaching interest (again) this offseason. The next coaching cycle could include Flores getting his second head-coaching gig. |
Broncos | Bobby Evans meets with Denver Mon Feb 6, 04:32 PM
Free-agent OT Bobby Evans (Rams) recently met with the Denver Broncos.
Link to story 49ers | Two players sign future contracts Mon Feb 6, 04:29 PM
Free-agent WR Tyron Johnson and CB Tre Swilling signed Reserve/Future contracts with the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Feb. 6. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Colts | Indy picks up fifth-round pick Mon Feb 6, 04:21 PM
The Indianapolis Colts acquired the Buffalo Bills' fifth-round pick to satisfy the 'conditional draft pick' requirement in the Nyheim Hines trade on Nov. 1, 2022.
| Footballguys view: Hines has two more years left on his contract. He's on the books with a cap hit of $4.79 million in 2023, but there is zero remaining in dead money. That means the Bills could try and re-work the deal if they'd like. Hines provides electric ability in the open field when healthy. However, we'd like to see the Bills pick up a 'hammer' back this offseason for tough yards and playoff football. |
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