NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Thursday, Feb. 22
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Atlanta Falcons
COACHING NEWS
- The team formally announced its 2024 coaching staff additions: John Griffin director of player performance, Josh Nelson director of performance science, Paul Constantine associate director of strength and conditioning, Erik Jernstrom assistant director of strength and conditioning, Jacquies Smith outside linebackers coach, D.J. Williams offensive assistant/assistant quarterbacks coach and Rob Dadona manager of coaching operations.
Dallas Cowboys
COACHING NEWS
- Steve Shimko, formerly the Boston College offensive coordinator, has been hired as an offensive assistant, per the team.
Detroit Lions
SIGNINGS
- K Michael Badgley is signing a one-year deal with the Lions, according to his agent, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The team later announced the signing.
Jacksonville Jaguars
COACHING NEWS
- The team formally announced its 2024 coaching staff additions: defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen, defensive backs coach Kris Richard, inside linebackers coach Matt House, defensive assistant/cornerbacks coach Cory Robinson, defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett, asst. secondary coach/defensive analyst Mike Gray, asst. outside linebackers coach Mario Jeberaeel, running backs coach Jerry Mack, asst. offensive line coach Greg Austin, and offensive quality control coach Jamel Mutunga.
Kansas City Chiefs
SIGNINGS
- S Tyree Gillespie
- P Matt Araiza
Los Angeles Chargers
COACHING NEWS
- The team announced additions to its sports performance staff: executive director of player performance Ben Herbert, head strength and conditioning coach Jonathan Brooks, head strength and conditioning coach Devin Woodhouse, director of performance analytics Ben Rabe and performance analyst Lincoln Dewolf.
New Orleans Saints
SIGNINGS
- C Erik McCoy‘s salary and roster bonus has been converted to free up $7.18 million in 2024 salary cap space, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
San Francisco 49ers
INJURIES
- CB Charvarius Ward announced Thursday he had successful surgery for an unspecified injury. The procedure took place at the Vincera Institute, which deals with core injuries.
Seattle Seahawks
COACHING NEWS
- The Seahawks have announced 15 more additions to the coaching staff: Mack Brown (tight ends), Josh Bynes (defensive assistant/linebackers), Rob Caprice (defensive intern), Zak Hill (offensive assistant/quality control), Justin Hinds (defensive line), Jeff Howard (safeties), Frisman Jackson (wide receivers), Charles London (quarterbacks), Brendan Nugent (assistant offensive line), Quinshon Odom (offensive assistant/quality control-offensive line), Chris Partridge (outside linebackers), Jake Peetz (offensive passing game coordinator), Nick Perry (defensive quality control), Kennedy Polamalu (running backs) and Tyson Prince (assistant wide receivers).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
COACHING NEWS
- The team announced the hiring of three offensive assistants: pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard, wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon and assistant offensive line coach Brian Picucci.
