NFL news roundup: Latest league updates from Wednesday, Feb. 21
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Chicago Bears
COACHING NEWS
- The team announced the completion of Matt Eberflus’ coaching staff with the additions of running backs coach Chad Morton, wide receivers coach Chris Beatty, offensive passing game coordinator Thomas Brown, assistant offensive line coach Jason Houghtaling, offensive assistant Robbie Picazo and offensive assistant Jennifer King, who is the first female coach in Bears history.
Detroit Lions
COACHING NEWS
- The team announced the hirings of Jim O’Neil (defensive assistant), Deshea Townsend (passing game coordinator/defensive backs) and Terrell Williams (run game coordinator/defensive line)
Houston Texans
SIGNINGS
- G Dieter Eiselen re-signed
- CB D’Angelo Ross re-signed
Kansas City Chiefs
INJURIES
- DE Charles Omenihu, who tore his ACL in the AFC Championship Game, confirmed he had successful surgery on Tuesday.
Los Angeles Rams
ROSTER CUTS
- OL Brian Allen was released by the team. Allen started 32 games in five seasons with the club, including 16 during the team’s Super Bowl run in 2021.
Minnesota Vikings
SIGNINGS
- S Theo Jackson re-signed
New Orleans Saints
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COACHING NEWS
- The Saints have announced six more additions to the coaching staff: John Benton (offensive line coach), Rick Dennison (senior offensive assistant), Derrick Foster (running backs coach), Andrew Janocko (quarterbacks coach), DeNarius McGhee (assistant wide receivers coach) and Keith Williams (wide receivers coach).
Pittsburgh Steelers
INJURIES
- DL Cameron Heyward‘s surgery Tuesday was a clean-up procedure for a groin/core muscle issue, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
Seattle Seahawks
COACHING NEWS
- The Seahawks have hired Jeff Howard as defensive backs coach, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per source.
