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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] |
Cowboys | Derrick Ansley to given role in Dallas Sat Jan 31, 08:54 PM
Green Bay Packers defensive pass game coordinator Derrick Ansley will have the same title with the Dallas Cowboys, according to a league source.
Link to story Cowboys | Ryan Smith joining Dallas staff Sat Jan 31, 08:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals cornerbacks coach Ryan A. Smith will join the Dallas Cowboys and fill the same position on their coaching staff.
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Browns | Ian Kolste added to Cleveland staff Sat Jan 31, 08:36 PM
Former Baltimore Ravens offensive analyst Ian Kolste is being hired by the Cleveland Browns, according to a league source.
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NFL | Jaydn Ott has decent week Sat Jan 31, 07:35 PM
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl and was able to show some good pass protection skills.
Link to story NFL | Reggie Virgil impressive at Senior Bowl Sat Jan 31, 07:23 PM
Texas Tech WR Reggie Virgil was one of the most impressive receivers at the Senior Bowl this week, according to NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard officially hired Sat Jan 31, 03:35 PM
Denver Broncos defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard was officially hired by the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 31, as their new defensive coordinator.
| Footballguys view: Leonhard is a fast-riser in coaching circles. He's only coached in the NFL for two seasons with the Broncos, but the former 10-year NFL safety is seen as a bright mind and future head coach. The Broncos' defense, ran by Vance Joseph, taught Leonhard a lot, and now he'll take those lessons to Buffalo. New Bills HC Joe Brady will run the offense, and now Leonhard is entrusted with a defense that needs improvement. |
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Buccaneers | QB expects Mike Evans to return Sat Jan 31, 02:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but QB Baker Mayfield said he expects Evans to return to the team next season.
| Footballguys view: There are rumblings out there that Evans will not return to the Buccaneers in free agency. That seems a bit odd because we can't imagine him playing for another team. However, things change in the NFL - even for long-time veterans like Evans. Coming off his first non-1,000-yard receiving season, Evans may be looking for a fresh start. He's not quite the player he used to be, but Evans could be in for a bounce-back season in 2026...in Tampa or somewhere else. |
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Panthers | Rico Dowdle may not return Sat Jan 31, 01:54 PM
Carolina Panthers impending free-agent RB Rico Dowdle may not return to the team next season since he likely will ask for a high salary this offseason, and the team already has RB Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks on the roster, in the opinion of ESPN.com's David Newton.
| Footballguys view: Dowdle is one of the best backs available in free agency, and it seems unlikely he would take a hometown discount to stay with the Panthers. Coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons on the ground, Dowdle may be playing on his third team in three years in 2026. We'll see how much interest RB-needy teams have in Dowdle later this offseason. He's an RB2 for Fantasy GMs in the right landing spot. |
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Jets | Tag possible for Breece Hall Sat Jan 31, 01:42 PM
New York Jets impending free-agent RB Breece Hall may be a candidate for either the franchise tag or transition tag this offseason if the two sides are not able to reach an agreement on a new contract, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Rich Cimini.
| Footballguys view: Hall is arguably the best running back available in free agency this offseason. We could see several teams vying for his services if the Jets don't tag him. A franchise tag has a projected value at $14.1 million for a one-year deal. The Jets could tag him and then get until mid-July to work out a long-term contract. If they lose Hall in free agency, the Jets would be searching for a new lead back (among many other things). |
Commanders | Zach Ertz looking to continue career Sat Jan 31, 01:32 PM
Washington Commanders impending free-agent TE Zach Ertz (knee) is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but does want to continue his playing career, according to a source. Ertz is not expected to return to the Commanders next season.
| Footballguys view: Ertz suffered the injury on a dirty hit against the Vikings in Week 14. He's on the road to recovery, and now has had two major knee injuries in his career. Ertz can still be a reliable target, but he may not be ready to play until the midway point of the 2026 season. Returning to the Commanders on another one-year deal makes sense, but they'll be looking to add to their tight end room in the meantime. |
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Vikings | Gerald Alexander hired Sat Jan 31, 12:58 PM
Former Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Gerald Alexander was named the Minnesota Vikings' new defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Vikings | Keith Carter receives promotion Sat Jan 31, 12:46 PM
Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive line coach Keith Carter was promoted to offensive line coach Saturday, Jan. 31.
Link to story Vikings | Ryan Nielsen hired Sat Jan 31, 12:45 PM
Former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen was hired as the Minnesota Vikings' new defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator Saturday, Jan. 31.
Link to story Vikings | Frank Smith hired Sat Jan 31, 12:23 PM
Former Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith was named assistant head coach of the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Rams | Kyle Hoke hired Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Former Cleveland Browns assistant special teams coach Kyle Hoke was hired by the Los Angeles Rams to fill the same capacity Saturday, Jan. 31.
Link to story NFL | Sam Roush carving out role Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Stanford TE Sam Roush is the 'best pure drive blocker' at the position in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Lance Zierlein of NFL.com.
| Footballguys view: Roush is a traditional "Y" tight end who can be counted on as a blocker and as a receiver. He's a mid-round pick with high football intelligence and the ability to contribute right away because of his blocking ability. While Roush is a good route-runner, he may get typecast into being primarily a blocker at the pro level. If that happens, it would clearly limit his fantasy value. |
NFL | Tanner Koziol among best at his position Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Houston TE Tanner Koziol was 'the stud tight end' for the National Team during Senior Bowl practices, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
| Footballguys view: Koziol certainly is a stud who can use his size and receiving ability to be a threat all over the field - and especially in the red zone. At 6-feet, 7-inches Koziol dominates 'above the rim' on the football field. He set a school record with 94 catches in 2024 at Ball State. Then, in 2025 with Houston, he led the team in catches (74) proving himself against tougher competition. With a standout performance at the Senior Bowl, Koziol could rise up draft boards. We believe he'll be a mid-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. |
NFL | Caullin Lacy makes statement at Senior Bowl Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Louisville WR Caullin Lacy was an 'electric route runner' during Senior Bowl practices, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
| Footballguys view: Lacy knows how to cut a rug and get open against off coverage. His size and skill set projects him as a slot receiver at the pro level. Lacy's run-after-the-catch ability means he can take short passes and turn them into long gains. He also can contribute as a dangerous return man in the NFL. Lacy will need to learn the full route tree and prove himself against press coverage to play up to his full potential. He's seen as a Day 3 pick with upside. |
NFL | Cyrus Allen puts DBs on skates Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Cincinnati 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.
| Footballguys view: Scouts know that Allen can 'churn and burn' on the football field. He's got blazing speed and is a big-play threat anytime he runs a route. Allen has a nose for the end zone as evidenced by his Big-12 leading 13 receiving touchdowns in 2025. He's got to become a more natural hands-catcher (too many body catches on film for our liking) and clean up his concentration drops. Allen is projected a Day 3 pick with upside. |
NFL | Garrett Nussmeier puts together solid week Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier's consistency stood out during Senior Bowl practices, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.
| Footballguys view: It's a great week of work at the Senior Bowl for a quarterback who was once thought of as a first-round lock. Now, after an injury-plagued and inconsistent 2025 season we should see Nussmeier as a mid-round pick. Nussmeier is known as a smart quarterback who tends to go a bit too much into 'gunslinger' mode when under duress. With his performance at the Senior Bowl, Nussmeier might move into the late second or early third round. |
NFL | Sawyer Robertson struggles with accuracy Sat Jan 31, 11:37 AM
Baylor 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 story Commanders | Washington lets three coaches go Sat Jan 31, 11:23 AM
Washington Commanders assistant linebackers coach and pass rush specialist Ryan Kerrigan, assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd and player development coach Pete Ohnegian were relieved of their duties Saturday, Jan. 31, according to a league source.
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Bills | Jim Leonhard expected to be named DC Sat Jan 31, 11:04 AM
Denver Broncos defensive passing game coordinator and assistant head coach Jim Leonhard is expected to be hired by the Buffalo Bills as their new defensive coordinator, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: Leonhard is a fast-riser in coaching circles. He's only coached in the NFL for two seasons with the Broncos, but the former 10-year NFL safety is seen as a bright mind and future head coach. The Broncos' defense, ran by Vance Joseph, taught Leonhard a lot, and now he'll take those lessons to Buffalo. New Bills HC Joe Brady will run the offense, and now Leonhard is entrusted with a defense that needs improvement. |
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Vikings | Rob Brzezinski to lead operations for MIN Sat Jan 31, 10:49 AM
Minnesota Vikings executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski will lead all of the team's operations through the 2026 NFL Draft, as a result of former general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah having been relieved of his duties. The Vikings plan to conduct a thorough search for their next general manager following the draft.
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Falcons | Michael Bearden hired Sat Jan 31, 10:07 AM
Cleveland Browns coaching fellow Michael Bearden was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as a coaching fellow/offensive assistant Friday, Jan. 30.
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Packers | Russ Ball receives extension Sat Jan 31, 09:16 AM
Green Bay Packers executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball received a multiyear contract extension Friday, Jan. 30. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story NFL | Gennings Dunker shows versatility Fri Jan 30, 10:06 PM
Iowa OL Gennings Dunker, who played right tackle in college, took snaps at guard during Senior Bowl practices and said he is willing to move to guard in the NFL.
Link to story NFL | Max Iheanachor solidifies draft stock Fri Jan 30, 09:40 PM
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.
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Seahawks | Friday injury report for Seahawks Fri Jan 30, 07:55 PM
Seattle 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.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold still limited Fri Jan 30, 07:51 PM
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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Patriots | Friday practice report for Patriots Fri Jan 30, 07:49 PM
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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Patriots | Mack Hollins fully practices Fri Jan 30, 07:48 PM
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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Patriots | Hunter Henry takes part in practice Fri Jan 30, 07:47 PM
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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Patriots | Drake Maye considered questionable for now Fri Jan 30, 07:45 PM
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.
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Steelers | Patrick Graham officially hired Fri Jan 30, 05:49 PM
Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham was officially hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Jan. 30, as their new defensive coordinator.
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Ravens | Expected to hire Bears OC Doyle for their open OC job Fri Jan 30, 05:46 PM
Adam 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. |
Steelers | Jahri Evans added to staff Fri Jan 30, 05:43 PM
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.
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NFL | 2026 Salary Cap Projected to go up significantly again Fri Jan 30, 05:40 PM
Tom 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. |
NFL | Fernando Mendoza will be at combine Fri Jan 30, 04:42 PM
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 story Ravens | Declan Doyle to be new OC Fri Jan 30, 04:22 PM
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is being hired by the Baltimore Ravens as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources.
Link to story Patriots | Drake Maye does not practice Fri Jan 30, 04:21 PM
New 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 story Bills | Jeff Rodgers joining staff` Fri Jan 30, 04:12 PM
Arizona 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. |
Broncos | Brian Johnson interview for OC vacancy Fri Jan 30, 02:36 PM
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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Panthers | Jalen Coker will be WR2 in 2026 Fri Jan 30, 01:33 PM
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. |
Vikings | Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fired Fri Jan 30, 12:46 PM
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. |
Browns | Travis Switzer hired by CLE Fri Jan 30, 12:02 PM
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. |
Bills | Pete Carmichael hired by Bills Fri Jan 30, 11:03 AM
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. |
Eagles | Josh Grizzard hired by Eagles Fri Jan 30, 09:28 AM
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as pass-game coordinator Friday, Jan. 30.
Link to story NFL | Reggie Virgil puts together solid week Thu Jan 29, 11:53 PM
Texas 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 story NFL | Teams impressed with Jacob Rodriguez Thu Jan 29, 11:49 PM
Texas 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.
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