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Saints | Sean Payton steps away (Tue Jan 25, 01:48 PM) [jump to this story] Bears | Chicago tabs Ryan Poles as general manager (Tue Jan 25, 01:22 PM) [jump to this story] 49ers | Deebo Samuel finds end zone on Rams (Tue Jan 25, 12:15 PM) [jump to this story] |
Panthers | Ben McAdoo hiring is official Mon Jan 24, 04:39 PM
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys consultant Ben McAdoo was officially hired as the Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Monday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: This is not a great move for the Panthers. Reports indicated that Panthers head coach Matt Rhule had to "knock it out of the park" with the hiring of a new OC...and McAdoo would not fit that description. However, he did have a successful offense (top 10 in yards) when he was the Giants coordinator years ago. If he can find that success with Carolina, more power to him. Now, about that whole new quarterback thing... |
Buccaneers | Rob Gronkowski will take a few weeks to decide future Mon Jan 24, 04:18 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski will take a few weeks to see where he's at, he said Monday, Jan. 24, before deciding his playing future.
| Footballguys view: Gronkowski's future seems tied to Tom Brady. If Brady continues to play, and that is a big unknown right now, then Gronkowski will join him. If Brady hangs up his cleats, then Gronkowski will be back on TV somewhere breaking down football and getting paid to be himself. We're good either way, so long as football fans get to keep watching Gronk do his thing. |
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NCAA | Brian Billick takes college assistant job Mon Jan 24, 02:41 PM
Former Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick was hired as an offensive analyst and advisor by Arizona State University on Monday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: Sun Devils head coach Herm Edwards needs some help on his offense, and Billick should be able to do that. This move reunites Billick with his former defensive coordinator in Baltimore, Marvin Lewis, who ASU's defensive analyst. Arizona State now has three former NFL head coaches on staff. |
Bills | Josh Allen a big fan of Ken Dorsey Mon Jan 24, 02:15 PM
Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator Ken Dorsey has a 'huge advocate' in QB Josh Allen, hinting that Dorsey would be his preferred choice as the offensive coordinator if Brian Daboll is hired as a head coach by another team this offseason.
| Footballguys view: We could see Dorsey get a promotion if/when Daboll is hired as a head coach. The Giants seem to be his likely destination with former Bills executive Joe Schoen just hired as their new general manager. If Dorsey has Allen's stamp of approval that's good enough for the Bills to move him up the ranks. |
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Chiefs | Khalen Saunders back on the team Mon Jan 24, 01:54 PM
Kansas City Chiefs DT Khalen Saunders (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Jan. 24.
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Chiefs | Josh Gordon gets the boot Mon Jan 24, 01:45 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Josh Gordon was waived Monday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: Gordon has been a healthy scratch for the playoffs. With the Chiefs advancing to the AFC Championship, they'll likely put Gordon on the practice squad if he clears waivers. |
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Broncos | Nathaniel Hackett meeting with Denver again Mon Jan 24, 01:25 PM
Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is scheduled to have a second interview for the Denver Broncos' head coaching vacancy Monday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: Hackett might be the favorite to land the Broncos job. Not only because of his work as a coach, but also because Hackett is a favorite of QB Aaron Rodgers. With the Broncos expected to be the top suitor for Denver, hiring Hackett to help lure Rodgers to the Mile High City makes sense. |
Steelers | Patrick Graham in running to fill DC vacancy Mon Jan 24, 01:06 PM
New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham was requested to interview for the same position with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: Graham interviewed for the Giants head coaching position but seems unlikely to get the job. It's wise to try and make a lateral move to the Steelers. They are looking for a new DC after Keith Butler's retirement. Graham coached for several seasons under Bill Belichick with the Patriots and has also coached with the Giants, Packers, and Dolphins. |
Buccaneers | Rob Gronkowski would consider returning Mon Jan 24, 12:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski said he'd consider returning to the Bucs even if QB Tom Brady retires.
| Footballguys view: The word before the Divisional Round was that Brady would retire after this season. Nobody knows for sure, but Brady is likely to take some time before deciding to hang up his cleats. If Brady is back, Gronkowski would be there with him. |
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Dolphins | MIA defender not a Tua Tagovailoa fan Mon Jan 24, 11:34 AM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa 'can't make every throw,' an unnamed member of the Dolphins defense said, according to a report by Sun-Sentinel's Omar Kelly. '(Tagovailoa) is only going to take us so far. I'm wasting my career here if that's what we're doing.'
| Footballguys view: Tagovailoa has had an up-and-down career so far with the Dolphins. Former head coach Brian Flores is gone, so we'll see who the Dolphins bring in to try and get more from the young passer. Tagovailoa had the makings of a franchise quarterback coming out of Alabama a few years ago. He has yet to fully play up to that potential consistently, and 2022 seems like a make-or-break year for him and the Dolphins. |
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Giants | Brian Daboll having second Giants interview Mon Jan 24, 10:37 AM
Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is interviewing for the New York Giants' head coaching position again Monday, Jan. 24.
| Footballguys view: Daboll seems like the front runner for the Giants job. He's got the resume with the spectacular work he's done with QB Josh Allen. Daboll also has a working relationship with new Giants GM Joe Schoen as the new general manager was just hired away from the Bills last week. |
Raiders | Jerod Mayo interviewing with Vegas Mon Jan 24, 10:14 AM
New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo will interview for the Las Vegas Raiders' head coaching vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 25.
| Footballguys view: Rumblings have indicated that Mayo is going to leave for a head coaching job or he's not leaving the Patriots. As the linebackers coach, some felt Mayo would leave for a defensive coordinator position but that's not the case. The Raiders had interim head coach Rich Bisaccia lead them to the postseason, but they are going to make a full coaching search before making a decision. |
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Broncos | Dan Quinn a Denver finalist? Mon Jan 24, 09:42 AM
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is believed to be one of two finalists for the Denver Broncos' head coaching vacancy.
| Footballguys view: Quinn is a finalist for Denver for a few reasons. First, he has a previous working relationship with Broncos GM George Paton from their time with the Dolphins years ago. Next, Quinn is the only candidate the Broncos have interviewed with previous head coaching experience. Finally, the Broncos are looking for a leader per Paton, and Quinn is a coach who is known to be beloved by his players. |
49ers | X-rays negative for Trent Williams Mon Jan 24, 02:46 AM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams (ankle) underwent X-rays on his injured right ankle that came back negative, according to NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jason Pierre-Paul set for offseason surgery Mon Jan 24, 01:09 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) told reporters he will undergo surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, and will decide whether he wants to continue his career 'after [his] surgery.'
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Chiefs | Tyrann Mathieu suffers concussion Mon Jan 24, 12:45 AM
Updating an earlier report, Kansas City Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu (head) sustained a concussion during the team's win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 23.
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Chiefs | Kansas City's Divisional Round recap Mon Jan 24, 12:37 AM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes finished 33-for-44 for 378 yards for three touchdowns versus the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round playoff game. Mahomes also ran for a team-high 69 yards and another score. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 60 yards on seven carries and caught one of two targets for another nine yards. RB Jerick McKinnon ran 10 times for 24 yards and hauled in five of seven targets for 54 yards. WR Tyreek Hill caught 11 of 13 targets for 150 yards and a touchdown. WR Byron Pringle hauled in five of seven targets for 29 yards. WR Mecole Hardman ran for 31 yards on two carries and hauled in his only target for 26 yards.
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Bills | Divisional Round matchup for Buffalo Mon Jan 24, 12:16 AM
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen completed 27 of 37 passes for 329 yards and 4 TDs against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round matchup on Sunday, Jan. 23. He also ran 11 times for 68 yards. RB Devin Singletary carried the ball 10 times for 26 yards and a touchdown; in addition, he caught four passes for 25 yards. WR Gabriel Davis led the team with eight receptions, 201 yards and 4 touchdowns. WR Stefon Diggs managed just three catches for seven yards, though he did catch a two-point conversion. WR Cole Beasley caught six of eight targeted passes for 60 yards, finishing second on the club in both categories. WR Emmanuel Sanders had one reception for 16 yards. On defense, LB Matt Milano posted a team-high 11 tackles, including six solo.
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Chiefs | Tyrann Mathieu may have concussion Sun Jan 23, 06:57 PM
Kansas City Chiefs S Tyrann Mathieu (head) left the Divisional Round playoff game early and is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Buccaneers | Tampa's Divisional Round recap Sun Jan 23, 06:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady went 30-for-54 for 329 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round playoff game. RB Leonard Fournette rushed for 51 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries and caught nine passes for 56 yards. WR Mike Evans caught eight passes for 119 yards and one touchdown on 16 targets. TE Rob Gronkowski caught four passes for 85 yards on 11 targets, while WR Scotty Miller caught four passes for 38 yards on six targets.
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Rams | Divisional Round recap for Rams Sun Jan 23, 06:52 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford went 28-for-38 for 366 yards and two touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round playoff game. He also rushed for six yards and one touchdown on four carries. RB Cam Akers rushed for 48 yards on 24 carries and caught three passes for 20 yards but lost two fumbles. WR Cooper Kupp caught nine passes for 183 yards and one touchdown on 11 targets. WR Odell Beckham Jr. caught six passes for 69 yards on eight targets, while TE Tyler Higbee caught four passes for 51 yards on seven targets. WR Van Jefferson caught two passes for 29 yards and rushed for 15 yards on one carry.
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Buccaneers | Concussion for Jaelon Darden Sun Jan 23, 06:14 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jaelon Darden (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Divisional Round playoff game and will not return.
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Buccaneers | Tyler Johnson suffers injury Sun Jan 23, 06:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tyler Johnson (ribs) injured his ribs during the Divisional Round playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
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Falcons | Russell Gage could return in 2022 Sun Jan 23, 05:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent WR Russell Gage Jr. said he is open to re-signing with the Falcons during the offseason.
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Colts | Chris Reed could start in 2022 Sun Jan 23, 05:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent OG Chris Reed has a chance to start at right guard if he re-signs with the Colts, and OG Mark Glowinski does not return, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Wells.
Link to story Colts | Matt Pryor may be option at LT Sun Jan 23, 05:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent OT Matt Pryor may be a candidate for the starting left tackle job if re-signs with the Colts this offseason.
Link to story Chiefs | Darrel Williams inactive for playoff game Sun Jan 23, 05:24 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Darrel Williams (toe) has been declared inactive for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Chiefs | Divisional Playoffs Kansas City Chiefs inactives Sun Jan 23, 05:19 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared OT Prince Tega Wanogho, CB Rashad Fenton, RB Darrel Williams, QB Shane Buechele, WR Josh Gordon and DE Joshua Kaindoh inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Bills | Divisional Playoffs Buffalo Bills inactives Sun Jan 23, 05:12 PM
The Buffalo Bills have declared RB Matt Breida, OT Bobby Hart, TE Tommy Sweeney, CB Nick McCloud, DB Josh X. Thomas, DL Vernon Butler and WR Marquez Stevenson inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Buccaneers | Ankle injury for Josh Wells Sun Jan 23, 05:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Josh Wells (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Divisional Round playoff game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Chiefs | Jerick McKinnon to be heavily involved Sun Jan 23, 04:31 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jerick McKinnon is expected to see plenty of touches against the Buffalo Bills during the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Vikings | Adam Thielen's future may be uncertain Sun Jan 23, 02:51 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen may be asked to restructure his contract this season, but the team may also consider releasing him in order to create some salary cap space.
| Footballguys view: If Kirk Cousins is traded by the new regime, it doesn't make much sense to pay Thielen 12 million to play for a rebuilding team. |
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Steelers | Tender likely for Robert Spillane Sun Jan 23, 02:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent LB Robert Spillane likely will receive a tender offer this offseason.
Link to story Chiefs | Daurice Fountain called up Sun Jan 23, 01:54 PM
Kansas City Chiefs practice squad WR Daurice Fountain was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Jan. 22, and will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story Buccaneers | Leonard Fournette to play in playoff game Sun Jan 23, 01:38 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Rams | Divisional Playoffs Los Angeles Rams inactives Sun Jan 23, 01:35 PM
The Los Angeles Rams have declared OT Andrew Whitworth, DE Chris Garrett, S Taylor Rapp, LB Terrell Lewis, OT Tremayne Anchrum, QB Bryce Perkins and RB Buddy Howell inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
| Footballguys view: Whitworth being out hurts against a strong Bucs defensive live. |
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Buccaneers | Divisional Playoffs Tampa Bay Buccaneers inactives Sun Jan 23, 01:32 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared QB Ryan W. Griffin, WR Cyril Grayson, CB Pierre Desir, OT Tristan Wirfs, WR Breshad Perriman, QB Kyle Trask and RB Ronald Jones inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
| Footballguys view: Scott Miller and Tyler Johnson will be the #2 and #3 receivers today, and #2 tight end Cameron Brate could have a larger role. Wirfs being out is a big blow for the Bucs against the Rams pass rush. |
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Patriots | Middle tender likely for Jakobi Meyers Sun Jan 23, 01:19 PM
New England Patriots restricted free-agent WR Jakobi Meyers likely will receive the second-round tender offer this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Reiss. The Patriots would not receive any compensation if they placed the original round tender on Meyers and lost him in free agency.
| Footballguys view: Meyers is the team's most reliable receiver, but it's unlikely that another team will give up a second round pick for the right to sign him to a market level contract. |
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Patriots | J.C. Jackson may not be tag candidate Sun Jan 23, 01:10 PM
New England Patriots impending free-agent CB J.C. Jackson appears unlikely to receive the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Mike Reiss.
| Footballguys view: Jackson is one of the best outside corners in the league, which are crucial positions in Bill Belichick's defense. The team should be interested in signing him to a long term deal before free agency opens. |
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers not interested in a rebuild Sun Jan 23, 01:08 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he does not want to play for a rebuilding team if he decides to continue his playing career.
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Bengals | Trey Hendrickson doing fine Sun Jan 23, 12:54 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson was 'fine' after the Divisional Round playoff game against the Tennessee Titans and should be ready to play in the AFC Championship Game, according to head coach Zac Taylor. He had cleared the league's concussion protocol Thursday, Jan. 20.
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Packers | Aaron Rodgers currently undecided about future Sun Jan 23, 12:12 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is expected to talk to members of the organization and take some time away before deciding whether to continue playing next season. He will make a decision about his future before free agency gets underway.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers may choose to not play instead of returning to the Packers or seeking a trade. We won't get any definitive word on this until sometime in February, or perhaps March. Jordan Love would take over if Rodgers doesn't return. |
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Steelers | PIT likely to place tender on Dwayne Haskins Sun Jan 23, 11:55 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to place a restricted free agent tender on QB Dwayne Haskins, according to a source. Haskins expects this to be an original-round tender, which would pay in the range of $2.5 million.
| Footballguys view: Haskins will compete with Mason Rudolph and possibly a draft pick or another veteran signing to be the Steelers quarterback next year, which is not great news for any part of this offense. |
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Buccaneers | Tom Brady's future up in the air Sun Jan 23, 09:35 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady remains non-committal to playing beyond this season, according to sources both within the organization and close to Brady. He is expected to take a few weeks during the offseason to assess how he feels physically and mentally, while also listening to the desires of his family, before reaching a final decision.
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49ers | Trent Williams sustains ankle injury Sun Jan 23, 08:54 AM
San Francisco 49ers OT Trent Williams (ankle) was spotted using crutches after the team's Divisional Round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22. He underwent X-rays on his ankle but results have not yet been revealed.
| Footballguys view: Williams is clearly not 100%, but if he can play in any capacity, he surely will. |
Packers | Green Bay knocked out of playoffs Sat Jan 22, 11:40 PM
Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers completed 20 of his 29 passes for 225 yards in a 13-10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round Saturday, Jan. 22. RB Aaron Jones rushed 12 times for 41 yards and logged a game-high 129 receiving yards on nine catches, and RB AJ Dillon finished with seven catches for 25 yards and a touchdown. WR Davante Adams caught nine passes on 11 targets for 90 yards in the loss. DL Rashan Gary recorded four tackles, including two sacks and three tackles for loss, and three quarterback hits.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers and the Packers offense stalled out repeatedly after a strong touchdown drive to open. The 49ers got enough pressure on Rodgers and the Packers running game missed Dillon, who left with an injury. The big story this offseason once again will be where will Rodgers play next season. |
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49ers | San Francisco outlasts Packers Sat Jan 22, 11:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo completed 11 of his 19 passes for 131 yards and an interception in a 13-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round Saturday, Jan. 22. RB Elijah Mitchell rushed 17 times for 53 yards and caught three passes for 18 yards. WR Deebo Samuel caught three passes for 44 yards and added 39 yards rushing on 10 carries. TE George Kittle caught four of his six targets for a team-high 63 yards. DE Nick Bosa and DL Arik Armstead both recorded a pair of sacks in the win.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers offense wasn't impressive, with their most promising drives ending in an interception and two field goals, but the special teams accounted for the team's only touchdown, and they also blocked a Packers field goal. The team will play in more suitable conditions for offense next week in the NFC Championship game. |
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Packers | Chest injury for AJ Dillon Sat Jan 22, 10:22 PM
Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon (chest) exited the Divisional Round matchup against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 22, and is questionable to return.
Link to story 49ers | Deebo Samuel returns to game Sat Jan 22, 10:14 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel (shoulder) was able to return to the Divisional Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22.
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49ers | Ankle injury sidelines Jeff Wilson Jr. Sat Jan 22, 10:12 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Divisional Round matchup against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, after suffering an ankle injury.
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