The Lions are hiring former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Originally a Buccaneers sixth-round pick in 2006, Gradkowski bounced between six different teams in his career, finishing with 37 total appearances and 20 starts. He briefly coached at the high school level before joining the XFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks as offensive … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Lions, Bears, Pack, Vikes
Rams Willing To Eat Money In Kupp Trade
In their search for a Cooper Kupp trade partner, the Rams are willing to eat some of the money remaining on the star wide receiver’s contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Kupp is set to earn $20MM in 2025, made up of $12.5MM in base salary and a $7.5MM 90-man roster bonus due on March 17, per OverTheCap. $5MM of that roster bonus became fully guaranteed in 2024. A … [Read more...] about Rams Willing To Eat Money In Kupp Trade
Jaguars Name Tony Boselli VP Of Football Operations, Continue Staff Changes
Shad Khan said last month he hoped to beef up the Jaguars’ front office. Although the owner’s plan changed significantly thanks to the Trent Baalke firing during their HC search, the Jags are making a notable adjustment that will impact their next GM. Tony Boselli was set to be part of the next Jags front office arrangement, and the team confirmed the move will come with an … [Read more...] about Jaguars Name Tony Boselli VP Of Football Operations, Continue Staff Changes
Jets Hire Tanner Engstrand As OC
As expected, the Jets’ next offensive coordinator will be Tanner Engstrand, New York’s hire on this front is being finalized, as first reported by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. The team has since announced the move is official. Early today, it was learned Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley turned down the Jets’ interest in adding him as their OC. With the team’s top candidate off the … [Read more...] about Jets Hire Tanner Engstrand As OC
Darren Mougey To Control Jets’ Roster; Latest On Team’s Coaching Staff
Woody Johnson confirmed earlier this week the Jets are adjusting their power structure. Both Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey will report to ownership, signaling a shift from the Joe Douglas-Robert Saleh regime — in which only the GM did so. Even as Glenn will carry more weight in the Jets’ organization compared to Saleh, the team is still giving its new GM a significant … [Read more...] about Darren Mougey To Control Jets’ Roster; Latest On Team’s Coaching Staff