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Bill Belichick was and is on Eagles’ radar, too

Publicly, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hasn’t ruled out hiring free-agent coach Bill Belichick in the future. Privately, the Eagles reportedly haven’t ruled it out either. Appearing on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal said that the Eagles could have hired Belichick if things had gone south with Nick Sirianni after the 2023 season — and if …

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Commanders still set for second interview with Aaron Glenn Tuesday

According to multiple reports, members of the Commanders organization were in the air on their way to Detroit Tuesday when they got word that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would not be going through with a second interview for the team’s head coaching position. The plane did not turn around to return to Washington, however. Per those reports, the Commanders …

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NFL is investigating Kayshon Boutte gambling allegations

Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte recently was charged with multiple counts arising from gambling while under the age of 21. Although the alleged conduct happened before Boutte entered the NFL, the NFL still might take action against him. During a Tuesday conference call regarding sports wagering generally, NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy Jeff Miller said that …

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Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Nick Bellore named to NFC Pro Bowl roster

The Seahawks have three more Pro Bowlers. The team announced that quarterback Geno Smith, wide receiver DK Metcalf, and special teamer Nick Bellore will take part in this week’s activities in Orlando. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Mike Evans, and Lions special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin all pulled out due to injuries. Smith is a Pro Bowler for the second …

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C.J. Stroud named to AFC Pro Bowl roster

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is expected to be named the AFC offensive rookie of the year in Las Vegas next week and he’ll be spending some time in Orlando before that award is handed out. The team announced that Stroud has been added to the AFC roster for this week’s Pro Bowl activities. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was one of …

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Demario Davis replaces Fred Warner in Pro Bowl

The Saints announced Tuesday that linebacker Demario Davis was named a Pro Bowl Games replacement. Davis will fill in for 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. It marks Davis’ second consecutive Pro Bowl, the team’s first linebacker to be named in two consecutive campaigns since Jonathan Vilma (2009-10). In 2023, Davis started all 17 games and totaled a team-leading 121 tackles with …

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Tom Brady: I think Jerod Mayo will do a great job

When the Patriots drafted Jerod Mayo in 2008, Tom Brady was the team’s starting quarterback. When Mayo joined New England’s coaching staff in 2019, Brady was still the team’s quarterback. Brady left in free agency after that season, but he said in an interview with ESPN on Tuesday that he still has a particularly positive impression of Mayo, who was …

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Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring

Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Less than one month after firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and running backs coach Omar Young, the Bears offensive coaching staff is nearly filled out again. A source has confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Tuesday …

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Brandon Staley to interview for Rams defensive coordinator Wednesday

Brandon Staley isn’t coaching the Chargers anymore, but he may be sticking around Los Angeles. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Staley will interview with the Rams for their defensive coordinator position on Wednesday. The Rams are looking for a replacement for new Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, who took over the job when Staley left for the Chargers …

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49ers’ NFC title game record vs. blue, non-blue teams good SBLVIII omen

49ers’ NFC title game record vs. blue, non-blue teams good SBLVIII omen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When a team has had as much NFL playoff success as the 49ers, plenty of fascinating statistics start to emerge, with the latest providing a good omen for an upcoming San Francisco victory in Super Bowl LVIII. Per Jay Cuda, every …

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NFL has its most-watched playoffs ever, with average of 38.5 million viewers per game

The NFL is heading into Super Bowl LVIII having had its most-watched playoffs ever. The league announced today that this year’s 12 playoff games averaged 38.5 million viewers, making this the most-watched playoffs the NFL has ever had. That happened despite some changes to this year’s playoffs, including the first-ever playoff game to air exclusively on a streaming platform when …

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