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Chiefs sign defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to extension following Super Bowl LVIII win

Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who became first coordinator with four Super Bowl victories on Sunday, has signed a contract extension with Kansas City, the team announced on Wednesday ahead of its Super Bowl parade. Spagnuolo, 64, has guided a vastly improved Chiefs defense since 2019, which coincided with the Chiefs’ run of three Super…

Rams COO Kevin Demoff: Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo deserves another head-coaching opportunity

After his former team’s win in Super Bowl LVIII, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill wondered on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, why Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo did not receive head-coaching interest this offseason. One man who oversaw part of Spagnuolo’s one full-time head-coaching tenure, believes he deserves another shot….

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on if DC Steve Wilks will return for 2024 season: 'I expect all our coaches to be back'

When asked about the past performance and future employment of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan gave a blanket statement about his coaching staff. “I haven’t talked to anybody yet,” he said when asked a follow-up question on Wilks’ future after an unclear first response. “So…

Niners GM John Lynch on possibly extending Brandon Aiyuk: 'You want a guy' like him going forward

Keeping together a star-studded roster is costly. The 49ers, stacked to the brim with talent, have as many big money decisions to make as any team in the NFL in the coming years. One of biggest involves the fate of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who has blossomed into a star for San Francisco and will…

Niners' Kyle Shanahan didn't feel need to discuss new OT rules with players in lead-up to Super Bowl

Two days after the 49ers’ 25-22 loss in Super Bowl LVIII, head coach Kyle Shanahan is still facing questions on his decision to receive the ball first in overtime given the new postseason rules. He’s still resolute in his belief he made the right call against the Chiefs. He likewise feels no regret in choosing…

Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman on game-winning TD: 'I'm trying to figure out what's bigger than a walk-off in the Super Bowl'

Mecole Hardman began his 2023 NFL season as a member of the New York Jets. Hardman put a close to everyone’s season when he hauled in the game-winning touchdown of Super Bowl LVIII, propelling his Kansas City Chiefs to a 25-22 overtime win against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. The whirlwind hasn’t ended…

2024 NFL Draft order for Round 1; top five needs for all 32 teams entering offseason

2024 NFL Draft order for Round 1; top five needs for all 32 teams entering offseason

With the 2023 NFL season officially in the books, the order for the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft is set. Now the work of figuring out who will fill those slots takes center stage, with the NFL Scouting Combine just around the corner (February 26 through March 4 in Indianapolis). In the immediate…

Giants GM Joe Schoen: Using franchise tag on RB Saquon Barkley for second time not 'off the table'

INDIANAPOLIS — New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said on Tuesday from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine that the team would like to bring back pending free-agent running back Saquon Barkley, and they might have a better chance to do so than it first appeared. Schoen said he was “pleasantly surprised” when he learned…

Aaron Jones' three touchdowns power Packers past Cowboys in wild-card win: 'He's a rare guy'

Jordan Love deserves all the praise and headlines coming his way following Sunday’s demolition over the Dallas Cowboys. The young quarterback has been sensational, but let’s not overlook the motor of the Packers offense: Aaron Jones. In Sunday’s 48-32 blowout over Dallas, the running back rumbled for 118 yards on 21 carries with three touchdowns….

Giants QB Daniel Jones (knee) fully cleared for contact to begin training camp

Daniel Jones is officially ready for training camp. The New York Giants quarterback has been fully cleared for contact ahead of Wednesday’s first training camp practice, according to coach Brian Daboll. The Giants will monitor how the QB’s body reacts moving forward. “Yeah, he’s ready to go,” Daboll said. “I think we’ll take it as…