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Packers | Aaron Rodgers unlikely to leave Green Bay (Tue Jan 26, 03:48 PM) [jump to this story] Rams | GM refuses to commit to Jared Goff (Tue Jan 26, 02:47 PM) [jump to this story] Buccaneers | Antonio Brown should be ready (Tue Jan 26, 12:29 PM) [jump to this story] |
Browns | Ryan Switzer signed to futures deal Sat Jan 23, 12:54 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Ryan Switzer has been signed to the Reserve/Futures list on a one-year contract.
| Footballguys view: Switzer is a slot receiver who can get open underneath with quickness. He can work on special teams as well. Switzer hasn't done much as he's bounced around the league for a few years. |
Ryan Switzer player page
Chiefs | Bashaud Breeland clears protocol Sat Jan 23, 12:29 PM
Kansas City Chiefs CB Bashaud Breeland (concussion) on Saturday, Jan. 23, cleared concussion protocol and was removed from the team's AFC Championship Game injury report.
Link to storyBashaud Breeland player page
Seahawks | Russell Wilson in on OC talks Sat Jan 23, 11:59 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson said he has been involved in talks for candidates to fill the offensive coordinator opening. 'I think it's vital, it's critical, super significant, obviously, that I'm a part of that process,' Wilson said. 'Coach and I have definitely been talking about that, (general manager John Schneider) too as well. We've had some ... great dialogue about the thought process of who we want, the leader ... the innovator, all that kind of different stuff that you want. I think that's the super critical thing, obviously at this point in my career because you spend every day with that person.'
| Footballguys view: That's what smart teams do...they include their superstar quarterback in the process. Wilson should be involved in who they hire for offensive coordinator. The team can use balance to attack defenses, but the next system needs to be as Wilson-friendly as possible. |
Russell Wilson player page
Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield likely a game-time decision Sat Jan 23, 10:42 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr.'s (ankle) status for the NFC Championship game likely will not be known until pregame warmups.
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Patriots | Julian Edelman may return in 2021 Sat Jan 23, 09:29 AM
New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman indicated in a recent interview that he is planning to play in 2021.
| Footballguys view: Edelman is under contract through the 2021 season. He's got a cap number of $6.6 million and there is $2.6 million remaining in dead money. Edelman is planning to play next season, but we'll have to see if the Patriots want to bring him back at that price. |
Julian Edelman player page
Colts | Mo Alie-Cox in good company Fri Jan 22, 10:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox was one of five tight ends to average at least 2.0 yards per route on 150-plus routes during the 2020 season, joining Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce, Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller, San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle and Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews.
| Footballguys view: There's more there with Alie-Cox if the Colts ever gave him a larger role. For the 2020 season, the Colts used a TEBC featuring Jack Doyle, Trey Burton and Alie-Cox. Burton is set to be an unrestricted free agent, so perhaps Alie-Cox will play more snaps if Burton leaves the Colts. Doyle is signed through the 2022 season. Alie-Cox is a restricted free agent in 2021. |
Mo Alie-Cox player page
Rams | Coach wants Leonard Floyd to return Fri Jan 22, 08:51 PM
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent LB Leonard Floyd is a player head coach Sean McVay hopes to re-sign this offseason.
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Vikings | Eric Wilson may leave in free agency Fri Jan 22, 08:47 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent LB Eric Wilson probably will not return to the Vikings if he is being offered $9 million to $10 million per season from other teams during free agency, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Courtney Cronin.
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Football Team | Brandon Scherff wants to return Fri Jan 22, 08:37 PM
Washington Football Team impending free-agent OG Brandon Scherff said he absolutely wants to re-sign with Washington this offseason.
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Raiders | Nelson Agholor may not return Fri Jan 22, 08:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders impending free-agent WR Nelson Agholor may be too expensive for the Raiders to re-sign this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez.
| Footballguys view: Agholor did a nice job for the Raiders in 2020. He finished with a career-high 896 receiving yards and tied his career best with 8 receiving touchdowns. Agholor's career stalled out with the Eagles, but he showed last year with the Raiders that he could still make plays. If the Raiders move on, Agholor has done enough to have multiple teams interested in his services. |
Nelson Agholor player page
Ravens | Matt Judon looking for big contract Fri Jan 22, 08:25 PM
Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent LB Matt Judon has been looking for $20 million per season in a new contract, according to a source.
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Bills | Daryl Williams may be too expensive for Bills Fri Jan 22, 08:07 PM
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent OT Daryl Williams may be too expensive for the Bills this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Marcel Louis-Jacques. The Bills may consider re-signing OG Jon Feliciano and LB Matt Milano as bigger priorities than re-signing Williams.
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Bengals | Two linemen may be on bubble Fri Jan 22, 07:41 PM
Cincinnati Bengals OT Bobby Hart and C B.J. Finney are candidates to be released this offseason. The team would save around $5.9 million in salary cap space if they cut Hart and $3.5 million if Finney is released.
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Packers | Ryan Winslow visits with GB Fri Jan 22, 06:38 PM
Free-agent P Ryan Winslow (Packers) recently met with the Green Bay Packers.
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Panthers | Carolina meets with Stephen Sullivan Fri Jan 22, 06:36 PM
Free-agent TE Stephen Sullivan (Seahawks) recently met with the Carolina Panthers.
Link to story Packers | Allen Lazard not on injury report/ Fri Jan 22, 06:22 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Allen Lazard (back, wrist) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 22, but is not on the injury report for the NFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: Lazard came through in a big way for the Packers in the Divisonal Round, snaring four catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. He's the no.2 receiver for the Packers behind Davante Adams and could be called upon again to do big things against an aggressive Buccaneers secondary. |
Packers | Jamaal Williams on track to play Fri Jan 22, 06:21 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Jamaal Williams (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 22, but is not on the injury report for the NFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Packers here. They're up against a tough front seven of the Buccaneers defense, so having a battering ram like Williams would greatly help. He'll serve as a power option and sometimes receiving back behind starter Aaron Jones. |
Jamaal Williams player page
Buccaneers | Chris Godwin gets the go-ahead Fri Jan 22, 05:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (quad) was limited in practice all week but was removed from the injury report for the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers.
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Lions | Matthew Wright headed to Detroit Fri Jan 22, 05:39 PM
Free-agent PK Matthew Wright (Steelers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Detroit Lions on Friday, Jan. 22.
Link to story Buccaneers | Ronald Jones comes off the injury report Fri Jan 22, 05:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ronald Jones (quad, finger) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Jan. 22, and was removed from the injury report for the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers.
| Footballguys view: Jones is going to get out there like he did in the Divisional Round but there's no word on whether or not he's going to start or if Leonard Fournette is going to get that nod. They'll both work in a RBBC against the Packers on Sunday. |
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Buccaneers | Mike Evans ready for NFCCG Fri Jan 22, 05:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (knee) was limited in practice all week but no longer appears on the injury report for the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers.
| Footballguys view: Evans has a tough time shaking free against Saints CB Marshon Lattimore. He'll have a better time this week against the Packers, but the last time these two teams played (Week 6 2020) Evans only had one catch for 10 yards. Let's see if he can do more with a trip to the Super Bowl...in Tampa...on the line. |
Mike Evans player page
Bears | Sean Desai set to run Chicago's defense Fri Jan 22, 05:08 PM
Chicago Bears safeties coach Sean Desai was reportedly hired as the team's new defensive coordinator Friday, Jan. 22, according to sources.
Link to story Chiefs | Questionable tag for Sammy Watkins Fri Jan 22, 05:01 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins (calf) practiced in a limited fashion again Friday, Jan. 22, and is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game versus the Buffalo Bills.
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Chiefs | Clyde Edwards-Helaire listed as questionable Fri Jan 22, 04:49 PM
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) practiced in a limited fashion again Friday, Jan. 22, and is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs may have their rookie first-round pick available in the AFC Championship Game. Having his speed and big-play ability on the field would greatly help the offense with a chance to go to Super Bowl LV on the line. |
Bills | Cole Beasley cleared to play Fri Jan 22, 04:40 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley (knee) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 22, and no longer appear on the injury report practiced in full Friday for the AFC Championship game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Beasley has not been himself this entire postseason. He won't have Marlon Humphrey covering him like he did in the Divisional Round against the Ravens, so that means he could shake free more often on his option routes. |
Cole Beasley player page
Patriots | Matt Patricia headed back to New England Fri Jan 22, 04:30 PM
Former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia was reportedly hired by the New England Patriots to 'assist the coaching staff in a variety of roles' Friday, Jan. 22, according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.
| Footballguys view: Just like Josh McDaniels years ago when things failed for him as a head coach, you can always go back to the Patriots. We'll see if Patricia can rehab his career and work back to get another head coaching gig like McDaniels is on track to do. |
Texans | Houston interviews Jim Caldwell, Josh McCown Fri Jan 22, 04:29 PM
Former Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell and Houston Texans backup quarterback Josh McCown 'continued discussions' with the Texans for their head coaching vacancy Friday, Jan. 22.
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Ravens | Deon Cain catches on with Baltimore Fri Jan 22, 04:20 PM
Free-agent WR Deon Cain (Steelers) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Cain is a player we've always tracked in crazy deep dynasty formats. He's athletic and a former Clemson receiver who has bounced around the league. The Ravens are a team where he could make the 53-man roster but it seems like a pipe dream to expect Cain to do much of anything at this point in his pro career. |
Deon Cain player page
Packers | Week 20 injury report for Green Bay Fri Jan 22, 04:12 PM
Green Bay Packers DL Kingsley Keke (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 22, and has been ruled out for the NFC Championship game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. CB Kevin King (back) was added to the injury report Friday and did not practice; he is listed as questionable. LB Krys Barnes (thumb), PK Mason Crosby (shoulder), RB AJ Dillon (quad), WR Allen Lazard (wrist, back), S Will Redmond (knee), LB Za'Darius Smith (thumb), WR Equanimeous St. Brown (knee, ankle), OT Ricky Wagner (knee) and RB Jamaal Williams (ankle) were limited in practice all week but no longer appear on the injury report. TE Marcedes Lewis (knee) was upgraded to a full practice Friday and also has been removed from the injury report.
Link to storyMason Crosby player page
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Za'Darius Smith player page
Will Redmond player page
Jamaal Williams player page
Kevin King player page
Kingsley Keke player page
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay's injury report for Week 20 Fri Jan 22, 04:08 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers. S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) was added to the injury report and did not practice Friday, Jan. 22; he is listed as questionable. LB Jason Pierre-Paul (knee, non-injury) did not practice all week but was taken off the injury report. WR Mike Evans (knee) and Chris Godwin (quad) were limited in practice all week but also no longer appear on the injury report. RB Ronald Jones (quad, finger), DL Jeremiah Ledbetter (calf), OG Ali Marpet (pectoral), CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quad) and S Jordan Whitehead (knee) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report as well.
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Mike Evans player page
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Bills | Stefon Diggs good to go against Kansas City Fri Jan 22, 04:02 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs (oblique) was upgraded to a full practice Friday, Jan. 22, and was removed from the injury report for the AFC Championship game versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Diggs has been limited during the week of practice with this oblique injury for some time. He's good to go for game day and is the player the Chiefs have to concern themselves with the most in the Bills passing attack. |
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Bills | Gabriel Davis deemed questionable for AFCCG Fri Jan 22, 03:44 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Gabriel Davis (ankle) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Jan. 22, and is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Davis being banged up could be a bigger deal than some think. He's been able to catch tough passes in key situations for the Bills in the playoffs, mainly in the Wild Card Round. Davis has earned the trust of QB Josh Allen and could make a big play or two in a limited role behind Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley and John Brown. |
Chiefs | Kansas City's Week 20 injury report Fri Jan 22, 03:32 PM
Kansas City Chiefs LB Willie Gay (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills. RB Le'Veon Bell (knee) did not practice for a second straight day Friday, Jan. 22, and is listed as questionable. CB Bashaud Breeland (concussion, shoulder), RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip), CB Rashad Fenton (foot) and WR Sammy Watkins (calf) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. QB Patrick Mahomes (concussion, toe) was also limited in practice all week but no longer appears on the injury report.
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Sammy Watkins player page
Bashaud Breeland player page
Patrick Mahomes II player page
NFL | Joe Lombardi generating interest Fri Jan 22, 03:24 PM
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi has received requests to interview with the Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks for their offensive coordinator vacancies, according to multiple sources.
Link to story Seahawks | Kirby Wilson meets with Seattle Fri Jan 22, 03:16 PM
Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Kirby Wilson already completed his interview for the Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator position, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | Ryan Switzer sticking with Cleveland Fri Jan 22, 03:08 PM
Free-agent WR Ryan Switzer (Browns) signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, Jan. 22. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Switzer is a slot receiver who can do work underneath with his quickness. He's bounced around the league and is not much of a fantasy factor. |
Ryan Switzer player page
Bills | Week 20 injury report for Buffalo Fri Jan 22, 03:04 PM
Buffalo Bills DT Vernon Butler (quad) and WR Gabriel Davis (ankle) were upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Jan. 22, and are listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. QB Jake Fromm (non-injury) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from the injury report. PK Tyler Bass (hand), WR Stefon Diggs (oblique), LB Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), DL Quinton Jefferson (ankle), DE Darryl X. Johnson (knee) and WR Cole Beasley (knee) practiced in full and also no longer appear on the injury report.
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Vernon Butler player page
Quinton Jefferson player page
Tremaine Edmunds player page
Darryl Johnson player page
Cardinals | Shawn Jefferson to coach WRs Fri Jan 22, 02:51 PM
Shawn Jefferson (Jets) on Friday, Jan. 22, was hired as the Arizona Cardinals' wide receivers coach.
Link to story Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes clears protocol Fri Jan 22, 02:28 PM
Updating previous reports, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (toe) on Friday, Jan. 22, announced he has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is set to start in Sunday's AFC Championship Game.
| Footballguys view: That's what the Chiefs were planning on this whole time. He'll do his best against a Bills defense that will be charged with stopping him. We'll see how that toe injury impacts Mahomes and his ability to keep plays alive with his feet. |
Patrick Mahomes II player page
Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes meeting with doctors Fri Jan 22, 02:19 PM
Updating a previous report, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (toe, concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Andy Reid on Friday, Jan. 22, and will be evaluated by doctors Friday afternoon.
| Footballguys view: Mahomes must be cleared by an independent neurologist before getting the green light to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Reid added Mahomes has taken the majority of snaps in practice this week. |
Patrick Mahomes II player page
Buccaneers | Vita Vea activated off IR Fri Jan 22, 01:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea on Friday, Jan. 22, was activated off the Reserve/Injured list.
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Jaguars | Brian Schneider to coach STs Fri Jan 22, 01:08 PM
Special teams coordinator Brian Schneider is expected to leave the Seattle Seahawks to handle the same role with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source Friday, Jan. 22.
Link to story Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes on field Friday Fri Jan 22, 12:58 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (concussion, toe) is participating in practice Friday, Jan. 22, according to team beat reporters.
| Footballguys view: A good sign for the Chiefs here. Mahomes should be out there on Sunday against the Bills. |
Patrick Mahomes II player page
Saints | Keith Washington gets futures deal Fri Jan 22, 12:52 PM
Free agent DB Keith Washington on Friday, Jan. 22, opted to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints by agreeing to a Reserve/Futures contract.
Link to story NFL | Dirk Koetter retiring from coaching Fri Jan 22, 12:47 PM
Former Tampa Buccaneers head coach and Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is retiring from coaching, he announced Friday, Jan. 22, in a social-media post. 'After 39 seasons of coaching football, it's time to move on to the next phase of life,' Koetter said in the post.
Link to story Chiefs | Tyreek Hill could return punts Fri Jan 22, 12:39 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill has been taking some reps returning punts in practice this week in case a key situation arises in the AFC Championship Game, Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said Friday, Jan. 22. Toub added that Hill has asked to do so. 'It's just a matter of finding the right time to call his number,' Toub said.
| Footballguys view: Just like Dan Fouts said in the Waterboy, 'don't hold anything back!' The Chiefs have to do whatever it takes to get back to the Super Bowl. They are the favorites over the Bills, but it could be close and that's where a player like Hill can break things open on any touch. With a trip to Super Bowl LV on the line, it only makes sense for Hill to be an option as a punt returner. |
Tyreek Hill player page
Ravens | Baltimore adds to defensive staff Fri Jan 22, 12:29 PM
Rob Ryan and Anthony Weaver on Friday, Jan. 22, were hired as the Baltimore Ravens' inside linebackers and defensive coach, respectively.
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Buccaneers | Antonio Brown to miss game Fri Jan 22, 12:20 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (knee) will miss the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 24, due to a knee injury, head coach Bruce Arians said Friday.
| Footballguys view: Brown was going to be a game-time decision but he's just not close enough. Without him, the Buccaneers can turn to Scotty Miller and Tyler Johnson to do more behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. |
Antonio Brown player page
Football Team | Marty Hurney named EVP of WAS Fri Jan 22, 09:32 AM
Former Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney was named Executive Vice President of Football/Player Personnel for the Washington Football team Friday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Hurney was in line for the GM job but gets this high-ranking title, behind new Washington GM Martin Mayhew. Both men will work with head coach Ron Rivera to strengthen the core of the Football Team. |
Steelers | Vance McDonald retires Fri Jan 22, 09:31 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald announced his retirement Friday, Jan. 22. McDonald, 30, had 181 receptions for 2,036 yards and 15 touchdowns in his career.
| Footballguys view: McDonald was a second-round pick out of Rice for the 49ers in the 2013 NFL draft. He had an athletic profile but injuries and inconsistencies kept him from truly playing up to his potential as a pro. The Steelers save around $5 million in cap space with McDonald hanging up his cleats. |
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