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Mayo: Search for LB coach was extensive, talked to Hightower ‘for a while’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots introduced their new staff on Wednesday afternoon, officially marking the end of the Bill Belichick era and the beginning of Jerod Mayo’s tenure. The media had a chance to catch up with New England’s new head coach …

Report: Big Dom’s suspension impacted Sirianni’s sideline emotions originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Eagles’ fall following their 10-1 start to the 2023 NFL season remains one of the most perplexing shifts in recent history. The decline started after Philadelphia stunningly lost 42-19 at home to the 49ers on Dec. 3, a result that seemingly had a ripple …

It can be difficult to form a Mount Rushmore for NFL quarterbacks, but one of the players who’s a candidate to be held in that esteem, Dan Marino, has a shortlist of players who stand out to him — including two signal-callers from the current generation. “I gotta go back to the guys I played against, I always loved Joe …

ESPN’s Graziano believes Aiyuk trade ‘most likely’ outcome for 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers are headed for a salary cap conundrum, but it’s nothing the reigning NFC champions haven’t figured out before. And while contract restructuring has worked in the past for San Francisco, ESPN’s Dan Graziano doesn’t see it playing out that way this …

The Saints announced six new assistant coaches for Dennis Allen’s staff for 2024. They have hired John Benton as offensive line coach, Rick Dennison as senior offensive assistant, Derrick Foster as running backs coach, Andrew Janocko as quarterbacks coach, DeNarius McGhee as assistant wide receivers coach and Keith Williams as wide receivers coach. Benton has 33 years of coaching experience, …

Getty Images The Dallas Cowboys have hired former Boston College offensive coordinator Steve Shimko to be the team’s new offensive assistant, according to ESPN. Shimko will replace Will Harriger, who left to become the Carolina Panthers’ new quarterbacks coach.  Shimko will reunite in Dallas with Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottheimer. The two were together on the Seattle Seahawks’ coaching staff …

Mike Tannenbaum suggests Bears trade Tyrique Stevenson for Stefon Diggs originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago A significant faction of the Bears’ offseason to-do list is finding a solid second option to catch footballs opposite of DJ Moore. On ESPN’s “Get Up!” former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum suggested the Bears trade one of their top rookies, Tyrique Stevenson, for …

NFL legend Dan Marino recently offered his own list of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Marino, a regular on any list that includes the best to ever play at his position, didn’t include himself though added a name that might come as a surprise.    Marino was specifically asked to name his Quarterback Mount Rushmore, but the former Miami Dolphins …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter It has been hard to make sense of what is coming next for the Buffalo Bills’ receivers. Change is on the horizon, without a doubt. The Bills have pending free agents in Gabe Davis and Trent Sherfield. Deonte Harty could be a salary cap casualty, potentially freeing up $4.2 million with his release.   And then …

Rams center Brian Allen reacts after the team scored a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 8, 2022. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams began their roster overhaul on Wednesday by releasing veteran center Brian Allen. Allen, 28, signed an extension after the 2021 season and was due to carry a salary-cap number of about $8 million …

It’s officially NFL Draft season, and it’s safe to expect many teams to draft based on need. But who are the best players — regardless of fit — in the 2024 draft class? On the latest edition of “The No. 1 College Football Show with RJ Young,” host RJ Young provided his top 10 prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. …

Getty Images The Carolina Panthers are still in ongoing negotiations with Brian Burns, and expected to use the franchise tag to continue those negotiations. The team, according to The Athletic, is expected to tag the linebacker prior to the March 5 deadline and guarantee him his 2024 salary.  The Panthers need to work out a long-term deal with Burns, and the …

The Chicago Bears have hired Jennifer King as their first female coach in franchise history, working as an offensive assistant with running backs. Coach Matt Eberflus filled out his staff Wednesday by announcing the final six members. Chris Beatty will coach wide receivers with Chad Morton in charge of running backs. Thomas Brown will be the offensive passing game coordinator, …

The Cardinals have made a move in their front office. Per Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports, Arizona has parted ways with vice president of player personnel Quentin Harris. Harris, 47, started with the Cardinals as a scout in 2008. He was promoted to director of pro scouting in 2013, director of player personnel in 2019, and VP of player personnel …

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is now eligible for an extension, but that possibility also leads to speculation about the team trading the player for peak value. Tyreek Hill doesn’t want to hear about that, though. Hill mocked the idea of Miami trading Waddle on social media Wednesday. “My boy Waddle is the future, he is better than I …