Moving quickly in the wake of Ron Rivera‘s expected firing, the Commanders have already begun identifying targets for his replacement. The team has sent out a number of interview requests. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn are among the candidates being sought out, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Both staffers, and Johnson in particular, are believed … [Read more...] about Commanders Request HC Interviews With Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Raheem Morris, Anthony Weaver
Chargers Request HC Interview With Steve Wilks, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Todd Monken
The NFL pushed back the HC carousel’s actual interviews this season, the in-person meetings at least. The league will delay onsite HC interviews until after the divisional round, but teams can still begin requesting meetings today. HC-needy clubs have gotten to work. This now includes the Chargers, who sent an interview request to 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, … [Read more...] about Chargers Request HC Interview With Steve Wilks, Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Todd Monken
Panthers Request HC Interviews With Ben Johnson, Todd Monken, Bobby Slowik
The list of Panthers head coaching candidates continues to grow. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Panthers have requested an interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for the HC job. Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Panthers have also requested a HC interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. The Panthers have also … [Read more...] about Panthers Request HC Interviews With Ben Johnson, Todd Monken, Bobby Slowik
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/4/24
One minor move to pass along: Detroit Lions Waived: TE Anthony Firkser After spending the offseason with the Patriots, Anthony Firkser joined the Lions practice squad in October. He eventually earned a promotion to the active roster but only got into two offensive snaps in two appearances. Firkser spent the first four seasons of his career with the Titans, including 2020 and … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 1/4/24
Lions Activate C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alim McNeill From IR
Ahead of their regular season finale, the Lions will receive reinforcements on the defensive side of the ball. The team announced on Saturday that defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive tackle Alim McNeill have been activated from injured reserve. The former returned to practice December 20, opening his three-week activation window. Gardner-Johnson was in line to … [Read more...] about Lions Activate C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Alim McNeill From IR