The Eagles‘ changes at offensive and defensive coordinator show how quickly job security can evaporate in the NFL, and Nick Sirianni‘s seat has heated up as a result. But the Eagles are not changing out all their coordinators. They will extend special teams boss Michael Clay, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport. This marks the second straight year in which the Eagles have … [Read more...] about NFC Coaching Notes: Eagles, Clay, Pettine, Vikings, Panthers, Giants, Lions, Rams
Assessing NFL’s OC Landscape
This offseason showed the turnover that can take place at the offensive coordinator position. As a result of several decisions in January and February, the NFL no longer has an OC who has been in his current role for more than two seasons. Various firings and defections now have the 2022 batch of hires stationed as the longest-tenured OCs. One of the longest-tenured … [Read more...] about Assessing NFL’s OC Landscape
Commanders Hire Lions’ Lance Newmark As Assistant GM; Martin Mayhew, Marty Hurney Reassigned
As the Commanders transition to the Adam Peters regime, this new era will involve a longtime Lions executive holding a key position. In place since the 1990s, Lance Newmark will leave the Lions for the Commanders. The Commanders are hiring Newmark as their assistant GM, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports. Newmark finished his Lions tenure as the team’s senior director of player … [Read more...] about Commanders Hire Lions’ Lance Newmark As Assistant GM; Martin Mayhew, Marty Hurney Reassigned
Eagles Sign OLB Julian Okwara To Futures Deal
The Eagles have made a depth addition to their edge rush group. The team announced on Wednesday that Julian Okwara has been signed to a reserve/futures contract. Okwara had previously spent his four-year career with the Lions, starting a total of four games across the past three seasons. His time in Detroit allowed him to pair with his brother Romeo Okwara, but he saw a … [Read more...] about Eagles Sign OLB Julian Okwara To Futures Deal
Lions Sign DL Mathieu Betts To Reserve/Futures Deal
The Lions have signed a CFL standout to a reserve/futures deal. Justin Dunk of 3DownNation reports that Detroit has signed defensive lineman Mathieu Betts to a futures deal. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press has confirmed the signing. Betts won the Canadian Football League’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player award this past season while playing for the BC Lions. He … [Read more...] about Lions Sign DL Mathieu Betts To Reserve/Futures Deal