The Buccaneers have zeroed in on their new offensive coordinator. NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report Tampa Bay is working on a deal to hire Liam Coen as their new OC, per sources informed of the situation. Coen ping-ponged between the University of Kentucky and the Los Angeles Rams the past several…
The 2021 Assistant Coach of the Year is climbing the ladder back to a familiar place — and he doesn’t even need to leave the NFC East to do so. The Washington Commanders are set to hire Dan Quinn as their next head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported, per sources….
Could another Shula be headed for Miami? The Miami Dolphins are interviewing Chris Shula, grandson of legendary Hall of Fame head coach Don Shula, for their defensive coordinator opening on Thursday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. Chris Shula has spent the past seven seasons with the Los Angeles Rams with 2023…
SHRINE BOWL STANDOUTS TUESDAY STANDOUTS MONDAY STANDOUTS FRISCO, Texas — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl two years ago. While he played well enough at the event to earn some kudos, nobody could have imagined that he’d now be preparing to start in Super Bowl LVIII, having spent much…
Disappointment shrouded Dallas after an early exit in the 2023 NFL playoffs following its third consecutive 12-win season. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy owns a 1-3 playoff record in that span, a glaring mark that had his proverbial hot seat up to a near boil in Big D. Jerry Jones ultimately decided to retain McCarthy…
This year’s NFL playoffs averaged 38.5 million viewers (TV+Digital) for the Wild Card, Divisional and Conference Championship rounds — the most-watched playoffs ever (records date back to 1988). The 38.5 million average viewers across the NFL playoffs are up +9% versus last year. Additionally, each individual round was up in viewership compared to last year,…
Buffalo is once again looking from within to fill its other vacant coordinator role. Bills linebackers coach Bobby Babich has been promoted as the team’s new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Tuesday, per sources. The team has since announced the promotion. Babich has been on Sean McDermott’s staff…
Ben Johnson has unfinished business in Detroit. The Lions offensive coordinator informed the Seahawks and Commanders that he’s staying in Detroit, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday, per sources informed of the situation. Seattle and Washington hold the two remaining head-coaching openings. Johnson was scheduled to meet with both clubs for interviews this…
Arthur Smith’s getting another chance to shepherd a struggling offense. Smith, who was fired after three seasons as Atlanta Falcons head coach, is being hired as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per a source. The 41-year-old Smith will become the fifth full-time offensive coordinator of Steelers head…
Game takeaways Top 10 practice week winners Day 2 standouts Day 1 standouts MOBILE, Ala. — With Reese’s Senior Bowl practices getting underway on Tuesday, 100-plus prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft are in the midst of a crucial job interview. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein and Eric Edholm provide a look at standouts from Day 1,…
