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Raiders \| Klint Kubiak expected to sign on as head coach in Vegas (2026-02-01 15:59:28) [jump to this story] Cardinals \| Mike LaFleur announced as Arizona's head coach (2026-02-01 15:56:48) [jump to this story] Lions \| Jahmyr Gibbs found running room before contact (2026-02-01 11:02:13) [jump to this story]

Rams | Nate Scheelhaase obvious choice for OC? Mon Feb 2, 01:01 AM

Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, who interviewed for several vacant head-coaching positions in this hiring cycle, might be the top choice for the vacant offensive coordinator position with the Rams. Former OC Mike LaFleur was hired as the new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals.

Footballguys view: According to USA Today's Cameron DaSilva, this is the most logical choice for Rams head coach Sean McVay. Scheelhaase has familiarity with the offense and McVay's system, working in it for the last two years. It's the necessary next step for the 35-year-old assistant, too. He's seemingly bound to become a head coach at some point, but his lack of coordinator experience likely hurt his chances during this hiring cycle. One year under McVay as his OC all but guarantees he'll land a head coaching job in the very near future.

Titans | Gus Bradley target for Tennessee DC search? Mon Feb 2, 01:00 AM

San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley might be a target for the Tennessee Titans, who still have an opening at defensive coordinator.

Footballguys view: Head coach Kyle Shanahan passed over Bradley to hire former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as their defensive coordinator. While Tennessee might be an option, new Titans coach Robert Saleh intends to call the defense. The Cardinals are also said to be interested, and that role would come with more responsibility for calling the shots. We'll watch for more.

Cardinals | Gus Bradley emerges as top DC candidate Mon Feb 2, 01:00 AM

San Francisco 49ers assistant head coach Gus Bradley has emerged as the top defensive coordinator candidate for the Arizona Cardinals and new head coach Mike LaFleur, according to NFL insider Albert Breer.

Footballguys view: According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, Bradley, who was up for the defensive coordinator job, may be on the move. Breer wrote on Sunday that "the Titans or Cardinals could hire him as DC, with Arizona having the edge of making him play-caller. Both would be good opportunities for Bradley to get back into the role after a year with the 49ers. He's been a defensive coordinator four times in the past, including stints with the Seattle Seahawks (2009-12), Los Angeles Chargers (2017-20), Las Vegas Raiders (2021), and Indianapolis Colts (2022-24).

Bills | Bobby April III added to Buffalo staff Sun Feb 1, 10:04 PM

Stanford defensive coordinator Bobby April III has been hired by the Buffalo Bills as their outside linebackers coach, according to a source.

Cardinals | Dave Ragone could be OC candidate Sun Feb 1, 05:18 PM

Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone might be a potential offensive coordinator candidate on the staff of new Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, formerly of the Los Angeles Rams.

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Broncos | Vance Joseph expected to remain as DC Sun Feb 1, 04:56 PM

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is expected to return as the DC for the 2026 season, according to multiple sources.

Footballguys view: With the final two head coach openings (in Arizona and Las Vegas) now filled, Joseph, 53, sticks around in Denver for what will be his fourth year as defensive coordinator. Year 3 was a phenomenal ride, and Joseph's defense played a pivotal part in the Broncos winning 14 games and the AFC West crown for the first time in a decade, clinching the No. 1 seed in the conference.

Broncos | Davis Webb leading candidate for OC job Sun Feb 1, 04:48 PM

Denver Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Davis Webb has officially interviewed for the offensive coordinator position for the team, and he is considered the leading candidate in Denver.

Footballguys view: Davis, Denver's offensive pass game coordinator/quarterbacks coach, becomes the third known candidate to have interviewed for the job since head coach Sean Payton fired Joe Lombardi last Tuesday. Buffalo quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry interviewed on Thursday, and Washington assistant head coach and offensive pass game coordinator Brian Johnson interviewed on Friday. We'll watch for more, but a promotion for Webb makes sense.

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Browns | Cleveland nearing deals with two coaches Sun Feb 1, 04:37 PM

Michigan State quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian and New York Jets tight ends coach Jeff Blasko are expected to join the coaching staff of Todd Monken with the Cleveland Browns, although the deals are not yet finalized.

NFL | LT Overton gets to QB at the Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 04:11 PM

University of Alabama DE LT Overton recorded a solo stop, a tackle for loss and a sack at the 2026 Senior Bowl for the American Team.

Raiders | Klint Kubiak expected to sign on as head coach in Vegas Sun Feb 1, 03:59 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach after the Super Bowl, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday. A deal between Kubiak and the Raiders cannot be finalized until after the Super Bowl, in which the Seahawks will play the New England Patriots next Sunday.

Footballguys view: After meeting Saturday with the Raiders and Cardinals, Kubiak intends to work out a deal with Las Vegas, multiple outlets are reporting. Once an agreement is reached, Kubiak, a finalist for the Associated Press Assistant Coach of the Year award, would become the franchise's fifth full-term coach since 2021. Kubiak, 38, would join Las Vegas after spending one season in Seattle, where he helped the Seahawks record the most regular-season wins in franchise history by orchestrating one of the league's best offenses. Las Vegas ranked at the bottom in every major offensive category last season. We'll follow up as needed.

Cardinals | Mike LaFleur announced as Arizona's head coach Sun Feb 1, 03:56 PM

The NFC West was the best division in football this past season, and now, it's produced the Arizona Cardinals' next head coach. The team announced on Sunday they are hiring Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to replace Jonathan Gannon. He has agreed to a five-year contract.

Footballguys view: LaFleur, who turns 39 in March, is the younger brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, has been the Rams' offensive coordinator for the past three seasons. While he didn't call plays for head coach Sean McVay, LaFleur did call plays in his two previous seasons as offensive coordinator with the Jets. In his three years with the Rams, the offense was fifth in passing yards, first downs and touchdowns, sixth in yards and points per game, and eighth in red-zone efficiency. LaFleur is the 11th coach the Cardinals have had since moving to Arizona.

49ers | Raheem Morris hired as defensive coordinator in San Francisco Sun Feb 1, 03:53 PM

Former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris landed on his feet. The 49ers are hiring Morris to be their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday.

Footballguys view: Morris, who is coming off a two-year stint coaching Atlanta in which he went 16-18, will return to the NFC West, where he previously coordinated the rival Rams' defense. Morris and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan are close friends from previous coaching stops with Tampa Bay (2004-2005), Washington (2012), and, most recently, with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015-2016. This will be Morris' third professional stint as a defensive coordinator, having done the job in Atlanta in 2020 and for Los Angeles from 2021 to 2023.

Dolphins | Sean Duggan named defensive coordinator in Miami Sun Feb 1, 03:51 PM

New head coach Jeff Hafley is taking from his former team to build out the top of his defensive staff. The Miami Dolphins are expected to hire Green Bay Packers linebackers coach Sean Duggan as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Sunday.

Footballguys view: Duggan, who at 32 becomes the second-youngest coordinator in the NFL, previously coached with Hafley at Ohio State and Boston College. Duggan takes over a Dolphins defense that ranked 22nd in yards allowed per game last season and 25th in defensive expected points added. While the unit as a whole will likely change from a season ago, it features building blocks such as defensive tackles Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, and Jordan Phillips, linebackers Jordyn Brooks, Bradley Chubb, and Chop Robinson, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

NFL | FIU's Kejon Owens scored TD at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:45 PM

Florida International University RB Kejon Owens scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter of the 2026 Senior Bowl for the National Team. He finished with seven carries for 20 yards, while adding a 3-yard reception.

NFL | Luke Stevens shows off leg at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:36 PM

University of Iowa PK Luke Stevens converted a 51-yard field goal attempt during cold and windy conditions at the 2026 Senior Bowl.

NFL | Interception for Deshon Singleton at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:14 PM

University of Nebraska S Deshon Singleton recorded four total stops with one solo tackle and an interception for the American Team at the 2026 Senior Bowl.

NFL | Northwestern's Fred Davis with INT at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:12 PM

Northwestern CB Fred Davis recorded an interception at the 2026 Senior Bowl for the American Team.

NFL | Vincent Anthony Jr. has strong Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:09 PM

Duke DE Vincent Anthony recorded a pair of solo tackles at the 2026 Senior Bowl for the National Team, while also posting a sack. a tackle for loss and a forced fumble.

NFL | Donaven McCulley leads way at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:03 PM

University of Michigan WR Donaven McCulley led all receivers at the 2026 Senior Bowl with four receptions for 50 yards on four targets, including a 24-yard reception.

NFL | Good coverage for Ephesians Prysock Sun Feb 1, 02:37 PM

University of Washington CB Ephesians Prysock was a standout in pass coverage at the 2026 Senior Bowl, as he batted down two passes for the American Team.

NFL | Nadame Tucker shines at 2026 Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:35 PM

Western Michigan DE Nadame Tucker posted a pair of sacks with three tackles for loss and a forced fumble at the 2026 Senior Bowl.

NFL | Quintayvious Hutchins shows out at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:33 PM

Boston College DE Quintayvious Hutchins registered three tackle for loss at the 2026 Senior Bowl, and he had a run stuff on a two-point conversion attempt, too.

NFL | Bryce Boettcher totals game-high 10 tackles Sun Feb 1, 02:19 PM

University of Oregon LB Bryce Boettcher totaled a game-high 10 tackles at the 2026 Senior Bowl, and he was credited with breaking up a pass, too. His tackle total was five more than any other player, and his coverage ability, and intensity, reportedly stood out at practice all week.

NFL | Mixed results for Kentucky's Seth McGowan Sun Feb 1, 02:18 PM

Kentucky RB Seth McGowan had a standout 29-yard run for the National Team at the 2026 Senior Bowl, which was the longest play of the game. However, he also lost a fumble, and he had a pass drop, too.

NFL | Oklahoma's Jaydn Ott revives stock at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:15 PM

Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott rushed for 42 yards at the Senior Bowl, more than he had in all but one game this season with the Sooners, and he had a touchdown on eight carries. He also reportedly showed good pass-protection skills.

NFL | Kaelon Black runs for game-high 45 yards Sun Feb 1, 02:09 PM

University of Indiana RB Kaelon Black rushed for a game-high 45 yards on eight carries, while posting nine yards on a pair of receptions at the 2026 Senior Bowl.

NFL | Cole Payton raises stock at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:06 PM

North Dakota State QB Cole Payton was named player of the game for the National Team for his play at the 2026 Senior Bowl. The highlight of the day was a 19-yard run, while turning in completions of 24, 22 and 14 yards. However, he did have a few errant passes, too, and he was stuffed on a two-point conversion rushing attempt.

NFL | Sawyer Robertson struggles in Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:04 PM

Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson had a dismal Senior Bowl showing, completing just one of his five passing attempts with an interception for the National Team.

NFL | Diego Pavia accurate in Senior Bowl showing Sun Feb 1, 01:59 PM

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia completed 10-of-13 passes for 78 yards at the 2026 Senior Bowl in the cold and wind in Mobile, Alabama. His passes were mostly on short routes, but one of the highlights was a nice escape from pressure, completing an 18-yard pass on a rollout.

NFL | Garrett Nussmeier named Senior Bowl MVP Sun Feb 1, 01:56 PM

LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier completed 5-of-8 passes for 57 yards and an interception, while also running for a 3-yard touchdown at the 2026 Senior Bowl, earning MVP honors on offense.

NFL | Zion Young earns American MVP honors at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 01:52 PM

Missouri DE Zion Young recorded two tackles and a fumble recovery at the 2026 Senior Bowl, and he was named the American team MVP.

Dolphins | Darius Eubanks added to Miami's staff Sun Feb 1, 01:44 PM

Former Georgia Tech linebackers coach Darius Eubanks is joining the Miami Dolphins coaching staff as an assistant special teams coordinator, a league source said Sunday, Feb. 1.

Cardinals | Klint Kubiak meets in person with Arizona Sun Feb 1, 01:25 PM

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak completed an in-person interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Jan. 31.

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Bengals | Davis Koetter joining CIN coaching staff Sun Feb 1, 12:44 PM

South Carolina assistant quarterbacks coach Davis Koetter will be joining the Cincinnati Bengals' coaching staff to serve as their assistant wide receivers coach, according to a source.

Dolphins | De'Von Achane successful after contact Sun Feb 1, 12:37 PM

Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane recorded 719 rushing yards after contact during the 2025 regular season, which ranked third in the NFL in that category.

Footballguys view: As SI.com suggested, Achane was basically the entire Dolphins offense at different points this season. His ability to break tackles made it a lot easier for him to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards for the first time, and it kept the Dolphins' offense on schedule. Miami's running game became its identity about halfway through the season, and Achane, who finished the season as RB3 in fantasy, was the reason why. Even with a new GM, head coach, and playcaller, expecting Achane to remain the most fantasy-relevant piece in this offense is not a reach.

Steelers | Steve Scarnecchia hired Sun Feb 1, 12:35 PM

Former Atlanta Falcons chief of staff of coaching operations Steve Scarnecchia was hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Feb. 1, according to a league source.

Commanders | Daronte Jones officially hired as DC Sun Feb 1, 12:21 PM

Minnesota Vikings defensive pass game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones was officially hired by the Washington Commanders Friday, Jan. 30, as their new defensive coordinator.

Footballguys view: Jones will take over for Joe Whitt, who was fired earlier this month after two seasons with Washington. The Commanders will have two inexperienced coordinators in 2026 after replacing Kliff Kingsbury with David Blough on offense shortly after the season ended. Washington's defense needs an overhaul. The Commanders ranked 27th in scoring and last in yards this past season. Quinn took over the playcalling duties from Whitt, entering the Week 11 game against Miami. Washington had surrendered 34 or more points in four of its previous seven games before that move.

Cowboys | Javonte Williams able to break tackles Sun Feb 1, 12:09 PM

Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams recorded 25 broken tackles during the 2025 regular season, which ranked second in the NFL in that category.

Footballguys view: Signed to a one-year deal after spending four years with the Denver Broncos, Williams had fewer than four yards per attempt the past two years in the league. But Williams excelled in the Cowboys' zone running scheme. He finished with 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground while averaging 4.8 yards per attempt en route to an RB9 finish in fantasy. Now, the Cowboys have to decide if they're going to bring him back as an unrestricted free agent or allow him to hit the open market.

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Broncos | Bo Nix was able to lead team to wins Sun Feb 1, 11:58 AM

Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix recorded a league-leading seven game-winning drives during the 2025 regular season.

Footballguys view: Nix's 24 regular-season wins are tied for the most in NFL history in a player's first two seasons, and he posted more wins in 2025 than any quarterback has in a single season in franchise history. In 2025, the Broncos tied a franchise record for regular-season wins, earned their first division title in a decade and captured the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The late-game comebacks added to that. Nix, who finished 2025 as QB9 in fantasy points, is recovering from ankle surgery on his ankle. He expects to recover in four to six weeks.

Bears | Caleb Williams productive in final quarter Sun Feb 1, 11:47 AM

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams produced a league-leading six fourth-quarter comebacks during the 2025 regular season.

Footballguys view: Williams flourished in his first year working with coach Ben Johnson, setting a Bears single-season passing record with 3,942 yards and ranking fifth in the NFL with a 27-to-7 touchdown-to-interception ratio. The late-game heroics added to that. The former USC standout was at his best in crunch time, regularly displaying his clutch gene with remarkable highlight throws that had to be seen to be believed. Fantasy investors can expect to pay a premium for Williams, who finished as QB5, in 2025.

Raiders | Geno Smith struggles with sacks Sun Feb 1, 11:37 AM

Las Vegas Raiders QB Geno Smith was sacked 55 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.

Footballguys view: As SBNation pointed out, Smith led the league in another aspect: He was among the NFL leaders in passing yards during garbage time. Smith threw for 736 passing yards when the game was out of reach in 2025. It was the third most in the league last season. That means Smith accounted for nearly a quarter of his total season passing yards during garbage time. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza will likely be drafted by the 3-14 Raiders with the first pick overall in April's draft, and it remains to be seen where Smith will be.

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Titans | Cam Ward a league leader in sacks Sun Feb 1, 11:29 AM

Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward was sacked 55 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.

Footballguys view: It seems safe to assume that addressing the offensive line will be a priority under new coach Robert Saleh and OC Brian Daboll. We'll remind you that Ward improved noticeably late last season. The rookie threw only six touchdown passes through the first 12 games, but threw two scoring strikes per game over his final four outings (he was hurt early in Week 18). He was intercepted just once over that span after getting picked off six times in the first 12 games. That late-season improvement is reason for optimism. Better protection would add to that.

Cowboys | Dak Prescott faced blitz often in 2025 Sun Feb 1, 11:11 AM

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott was blitzed 163 times during the 2025 regular season, which ranked second in the NFL.

Footballguys view: Nonetheless, Prescott delivered one of the best seasons of his career. As ESPN.com noted, for the fourth time, he threw for more than 4,000 yards and had at least 30 touchdown passes. He completed at least 60% of his passes in each of the first 15 games. He became the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards (35,989), passing Tony Romo. He is tied for the NFL lead with six 300-yard passing games. He is tied for third in multi-touchdown passing games (10). He also finished the season as QB6 in fantasy points.

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Lions | Jared Goff helped with YAC Sun Feb 1, 11:07 AM

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff had 2,424 of his 4,564 passing yards this season come after the catch, which led the league in that category.

Footballguys view: Despite a coordinator change, Goff continued his run of highly efficient seasons, posting the second-best passer rating of his 10-year career. But he remained heavily reliant on short throws and yards after the catch, maximizing the roster's speed-and-space arsenal. His average pass traveled just 6.43 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. It's a reminder for fantasy investors that supporting casts matter. Goff, who was drafted as QB12 in 2025, finished the year as QB8.

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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs found running room before contact Sun Feb 1, 11:02 AM

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs recorded 819 rushing yards before contact this season, which ranked third in the NFL in that category.

Footballguys view: That's obviously a plus, but since being selected 12th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs has done exactly what the Lions envisioned -- and more. Over his first three NFL seasons, Gibbs has averaged 5.3 yards per carry, scored 13 touchdowns per season, and become a matchup nightmare as both a runner and receiver. He's solidified himself as a cornerstone of Detroit's offense, and that's not going to change in 2026, even with a change of offensive coordinators. Gibbs, who finished as RB4 in 2025, will be locked in as a top pick this summer.

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Bills | Jeff Rodgers officially hired Sun Feb 1, 11:02 AM

Arizona Cardinals special teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers was officially hired by the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 31, to be their new special teams coordinator.

Footballguys view: According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Rodgers, who doubled as assistant head coach in Arizona, will also have the same role in Buffalo, but that was not explicitly stated. Rodgers had been on the Cardinals' staff since 2018, when Steve Wilks was hired as head coach. He stayed on through three head coaches' tenures -- Wilks, Kliff Kingsbury, and Jonathan Gannon.

Ravens | Charlie Gelman hired Sun Feb 1, 10:27 AM

Former Indianapolis Colts assistant Charlie Gelman was hired by the Baltimore Ravens to be their game management coordinator and defensive assistant Sunday, Feb. 1. He will replace Daniel Stern, who is expected to become the associate head coach of the Cleveland Browns.

NFL | Eli Heidenreich built for third down Sat Jan 31, 11:07 PM

Navy RB Eli Heidenreich has the receiving skills to be a 'third-down weapon in the NFL,' according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.

NFL | Rayshaun Benny to play early? Sat Jan 31, 10:03 PM

Michigan DT Rayshaun Benny 'will be in the mix' to be the first defensive tackle selected in the 2026 NFL Draft after his performance at the Senior Bowl, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic, and Brugler believes Benny will 'make an impact right away' in the NFL.

NFL | Davison Igbinosun not for everyone Sat Jan 31, 09:51 PM

Ohio State CB Davison Igbinosun's 'handsy play style' won't be a fit for some NFL teams, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.