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Arizona State OL Max Iheanachor was 'the most consistent pass protector' at Senior Bowl practices, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network, and Melo believes Iheanachor has established himself as a top-50 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyHouston TE Tanner Koziol was 'the stud tight end' for the National Team during Senior Bowl practices, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
Link to storyLouisville WR Caullin Lacy was an 'electric route runner' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
Link to storyCincinnati WR Cyrus Allen 'wreaked havoc' on the defensive backs during Senior Bowl practices and made several contested catches, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
Link to storyLSU QB Garrett Nussmeier's consistency stood out during Senior Bowl practices, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
Link to storyBaylor QB Sawyer Robertson 'stood out for his inconsistency' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, and Saunders estimates that 20% of Robertson's attempts resulted in 'uncatchable passes.'
Link to storySeattle Seahawks OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 30, and is considered doubtful for Super Bowl LX at this point. FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) and FB Brady Russell (hand) were limited during practice and are considered questionable. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice but is considered questionable. OT Charles Cross (foot) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) did not practice but do not have designations on the initial injury report. WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), CB Josh Jobe (foot), LB Ernest Jones (chest) and OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) were limited during practice but do not have designations. S Julian Love (shoulder) and LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the initial injury report.
Link to storyEric Saubert player page
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Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 30, but does not have a designation on the initial injury report for Super Bowl LX.
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New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (hamstring, head), LB Harold Landry (knee), QB Drake Maye (illness, shoulder), OT Thayer Munford (illness, knee) and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 30, and are considered questionable for Super Bowl LX at this point. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) and OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) fully participated in practice but are considered questionable.
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New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 30, but is considered questionable for Super Bowl LX at this point.
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New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 30, but is considered questionable for Super Bowl LX at this point.
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Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (illness, shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 30, and is considered questionable for Super LX at this point.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham was officially hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Jan. 30, as their new defensive coordinator.
Link to storyAdam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Baltimore Ravens are going to hire Chicago offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator.
| Footballguys view: The Bears did not have to allow Baltimore to interview Doyle since the job would technically be a lateral move, but Doyle will get to call plays in Baltimore, which was not on his plate in Chicago under Ben Johnson. Doyle was a Sean Payton protege in New Orleans and Denver, most recently as a tight end coach, before joining Johnson's staff as the offensive coordinator last year. It's hard to predict exactly how the Ravens offense under Doyle will differ from what we saw under new Cleveland head coach Todd Monken, but it could also include more play action passing and different foundational running game concepts after Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer left to join Monken in Cleveland. This will be Doyle's first playcalling gig, but he has gotten to learn under Payton and Johnson, so he has some good role models. Doyle was a big part of Caleb Williams progress in Chicago, and we should assume that played a big role in Baltimore hiring him to work with Lamar Jackson. |
New Orleans Saints assistant offensive line coach Jahri Evans is being hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their assistant offensive line coach, according to a source.
Link to storyTom Pelissero of NFL.com reports that the league has informed the teams that the 2026 salary cap will be between $301.2 and $305.7 million, up from $279.2 million in 2025.
| Footballguys view: While this isn't quite as big of a jump as the 2024 and 2025 increases in terms of percentage, it is still significant. The ever-rising cap is rewarding teams like Philadelphia that have used void years to spread cap hits out well into the future because one dollar of today's salary cap is more valuable than one dollar of cap room in the future. Free agent salaries at the top of the market should continue to set records, although this development will also make it easier for teams to keep top talent in house instead of letting them walk. |
Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza said he will be attending the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine but did not say if he will participate in any drills.
Link to storyChicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is being hired by the Baltimore Ravens as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources.
Link to storyNew England Patriots QB Drake Maye (illness, shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 30, but head coach Mike Vrabel said Maye would have been on the field if he did not have the illness.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers is being hired by the Buffalo Bills as their special teams coordinator, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers has been the special teams coordinator for the Cardinals since 2018, and he has also had the title of assistant head coach in Arizona since 2020 under two different head coaches. Rodgers also served in that capacity for the Panthers, Broncos, and Bears before that. Chris Tabor previously held the position for the Bills, but left to join new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley's staff after Sean McDermott was fired. New Bills head coach Joe Brady is wasting no time putting together an experienced coaching staff. |
Washington Commanders passing game coordinator Brian Johnson interviewed with the Denver Broncos for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Friday, Jan. 30.
| Footballguys view: This is a bit perplexing as recent developments seemed to pave the way for quarterback coach Davis Webb to be promoted to offensive coordinator after he was in consideration for the Bills head coach job among other spots. Johnson has been the pass game coordinator for the Commanders, but was passed over for the offensive coordinator job after the team chose assistant quarterback coach David Blough over him to replace Kliff Kingsbury. Johnson hasn't officially left the Commanders staff, but this is a sign that he will whether or not he gets the job with Denver. |
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Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker will enter training camp as the team's WR2 on the depth chart, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: Coker finished the season with a massive 9-134-1 line in the last second loss to the Rams. He should benefit from Tetairoa McMillan often drawing the best outside corner from the opposing defense. Coker has won on downfield routes consistently and should have the trust of Bryce Young as a big play target. His value is trending up considerably in dynasty leagues. |
Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was fired Friday, Jan. 30.
| Footballguys view: This wasn't a shock, as Adofo-Mensah's drafts have been full of busts and among the least productive in the league, and his in draft trades have been dubious, but the timing was. EVP of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski will run the team's draft, but head coach Kevin O'Connell will be heavily involved in picking the new general manager and making decisions about how the team will use their draft picks. Adofo-Mensah was a bit of surprise when he was hired back in 2022, after working in analytics for the 49ers for his entire football career except for one year under Andrew Berry in Cleveland learning football operations. |
Baltimore Ravens run game coordinator Travis Switzer was hired by the Cleveland Browns as offensive coordinator Friday, Jan. 30.
| Footballguys view: Switzer isn't a well-known name, but he has worked under new Cleveland head coach Todd Monken for the last three years and has spent his entire coaching career in Baltimore. The Ravens had him work with wide receivers for two years and tight ends for two years before making him the run game coordinator, so he has more experience with the passing game than his resume suggests. There's word today also that the Ravens hired Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to perform the same job for them, with the additional duty of playcalling that he did not have under Ben Johnson in Chicago. |
Denver Broncos senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael was named offensive coordinator by the Buffalo Bills Friday, Jan. 30.
| Footballguys view: Carmichael is a long time Sean Payton assistant, serving on his staff for the last 20 years, save for the year Payton took off in between leaving the Saints and taking over the Broncos. New Bills head coach Joe Brady's first NFL coaching job came as an offensive assistant under Carmichael in New Orleans during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, so there's some familiarity between the two. Carmichael won't call plays, and didn't under Payton either. The Bills should add more snaps under center to set up play action passes with Carmichael's help. The Broncos have let go or lost two of their senior offensive coaches, which signals that quarterback coach Davis Webb is on track to be their next offensive coordinator. |
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as pass-game coordinator Friday, Jan. 30.
Link to storyTexas Tech WR Reggie Virgil was impressive in every day of Senior Bowl practice, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, and Jeremiah believes Virgil stood out above every wide receiver with the exception of Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields.
Link to storyTexas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez's performance at Senior Bowl practice Wednesday, Jan. 28, was 'probably the best individual practice showing of any player all week,' according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, and Jeremiah said teams that spoke with Rodriguez praised him for his responses during interviews.
Link to storyTexas Tech DT Lee Hunter was 'a dominant run defender' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, and Jeremiah believes Hunter has a chance to be selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyNotre Dame WR Malachi Fields 'was clearly a cut above' every other wide receiver during Senior Bowl practices, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com.
Link to storyTexas Christian S Bud Clark was a 'bona-fide ball magnet' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com, and Jeremiah believes Clark is a likely Day 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storySouth Alabama WR Devin Voisin 'caused headaches' for defenders in one-on-one red zone drills during Senior Bowl practice Thursday, Jan. 29, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyOregon LB Bryce Boettcher has 'frequently flashed' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyTennessee DB Colton Hood (toe) did not participate in Senior Bowl practice Thursday, Jan. 29, due to a toe injury.
Link to storyPittsburgh LB Kyle Louis impressed as a run defender and in coverage during Senior Bowl practices, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com, and Reid said scouts believe that Louis could play either safety or weakside linebacker in the NFL.
Link to storyFlorida DT Caleb Banks is 'likely back in the top-40 discussion' of the 2026 NFL Draft after his performance at Senior Bowl practices, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyIllinois QB Luke Altmyer showed touch on deep passes and the the ability to attack the middle of the field during Senior Bowl practice Thursday, Jan. 29, according to Jordan Reid of ESPN.com, and Reid believes Altmyer will be a draft target for teams that run the West Coast offense.
Link to storyClemson DE T.J. Parker was 'the overall winner' of the Senior Bowl practice sessions, according to ESPN's Matt Miller, and Miller believes Parker established himself as a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Link to storyChicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham has been hired as the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Cunningham has been up for a GM job for at least the last few years. He's climbed the ladder through the scouting community, starting with the Ravens back in 2008. A former offensive lineman, Cunningham is known as a hard worker, and he's got an eye for talent (see what he's done with the Eagles and the Bears). The Falcons have work to do, but Cunningham could get them the players to get them on track in a year or two. |
Atlanta Falcons senior offensive assistant Ken Zampese and passing game coordinator T.J. Yates are joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coaching staff and are expected to keep the same titles, according to a league source.
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Former Baltimore Ravens strength and conditioning coach Ron Shrift is joining the New York Giants' coaching staff, according to a league source.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has agreed to a deal to become the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: Graham had been with the Raiders since 2022 and through three different head coaches (Josh McDaniels, Antonio Pierce, Pete Carroll). New Steelers HC Mike McCarthy hired Graham to be the Packers' linebacker coach back in 2018, so the two have a previous working relationship. The Steelers are known for their defense, and Graham is tasked with helping bring them back to being championship contenders. |
Dallas Cowboys assistant offensive line coach Ramon Chinyoung is being hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their running backs coach, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman has a good chance to remain on the roster because head coach Joe Brady said he believes in Coleman and expects him to improve. 'He's going to continue to grow, but the elements that we saw in the draft process -- the confidence that I have in him and his ability -- and as long as he's handling what he needs to do off the field, I have no doubt that he's going to be successful on the field,' Brady said
| Footballguys view: That's good for Brady to say, but it may not be how the franchise feels about the young receiver. Bills GM Brandon Beane and Bills owner Terry Pegula just last week threw Coleman under the bus for being a bad pick...or a pick that was forced by the previous coaching staff (Sean McDermott). There are videos of Beane going on and on about how he loved Coleman before the draft, but forget about the facts...things are all good now. At least that's what they want you to believe. |
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Amari Kight (knee) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 29. WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), LB Ernest Jones (chest), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), FB Brady Russell (hand) and LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) were limited during practice. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Seahawks only held a walkthrough Thursday, so this is an estimation.
Link to storyEric Saubert player page
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Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 29. The Seahawks only held a walkthrough Thursday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: It's a walkthrough, so we're not concerned. This oblique injury is something to monitor next week, and it's something the team will manage leading up to the Super Bowl. |
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New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Thayer Munford (illness, knee) and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 29. WR Mack Hollins (abdomen), TE Hunter Henry (non-injury), RB Terrell Jennings (hamstring, head), QB Drake Maye (shoulder) and OT Morgan Moses (non-injury) were limited during practice. DT Joshua Farmer (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyHunter Henry player page
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New England Patriots QB Drake Maye (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 29.
| Footballguys view: The Super Bowl is a little over a week away. We're confident that Maye will get out there in the biggest game of his career. A shoulder injury can be problematic, so we'll see how limited Maye is in practice next week. |
New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry (non-injury) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 29.
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New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins (abdomen) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 29.
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