2 weeks agoThe Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver
Ronnie Bell to a reserve/future deal on Tuesday. Bell was waived by the San Francisco 49ers in late November, but he was quickly signed back to the practice squad. The 24-year-old finished the season with two reception for 22 yards in nine games with the 49ers. The former seventh-round pick failed to do much in his two seasons in San Francisco. He'll look to catch on as a depth option with the Lions next season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Detroit Lions
2 weeks agoPer The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is expected to become the New York Jets' next head coach, barring something unforeseen after he had his second visit with the team on Tuesday. A deal is not official yet, but the Jets staff has been operating as if it will get done, according to sources. In addition, the Jets have started informing other head-coaching candidates that they are going in another direction. The Jets' plan all along on Tuesday was to never let Glenn leave the building without finalizing a deal to make him their head coach, and it sounds like that will happen. The 52-year-old was a leading candidate all along and will be returning to the organization that made him a first-round pick back in 1994. In addition to Glenn, signs are pointing to the Jets zeroing in on Commanders assistant GM Lance Newmark becoming New York's new GM.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt
2 weeks agoAccording to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, quarterback
Daniel Jones could return to the Minnesota Vikings for the 2025 season. While Lewis noted that Jones is expected to test free agency, he could be a part of Minnesota's plans if
Sam Darnold were to depart. This would present an opportunity for Jones to operate as the No. 2 option behind
J.J. McCarthy (knee). McCarthy missed the entire 2024 season after he tore his meniscus during the preseason. Jones opened the 2024 campaign with the New York Giants but was released after Week 10. During this 10-game stint, Jones scored 10 touchdowns, threw seven interceptions, and averaged a mere 207.5 passing yards per game. The 27-year-old operated as the No. 3 QB while with the Vikings. Given his struggles this season, Jones will likely operate as a backup throughout most of the 2025 campaign, if not for the rest of his career.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Alec Lewis
2 weeks agoAccording to Colton Pouncy and Amos Morale III of The Athletic, Detroit Lions defensive back Carlton Davis could depart in free agency. Pouncy and Morale also mentioned offensive guard Kevin Zeitler as another name who could depart in free agency. With the Lions already losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and also potentially defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, the team could look quite different heading into the 2025 campaign. Davis sustained a fractured jaw during Week 15 and was sidelined for the remainder of the season. During the first 13 games of the campaign, the 28-year-old defensive back tallied 56 tackles (42 solos), 11 deflections, and two sacks while operating as a starter in the secondary. If he were to depart, Kindle Vildor would likely have an increased role next season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Colton Pouncy
2 weeks agoAccording to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, linebacker Lavonte David is considering retirement. Stroud reported that the 34-year-old linebacker will take some time to discuss his future with his family before making a decision. However, given that David played on a one-year deal during the 2024 season, retirement seems likely. During his career, David has been named to three All-Pro teams and one Pro Bowl team. He also won Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay during the 2020 NFL Season. The former second-round selection out of Nebraska has tallied 1,601 tackles, 39 sacks, 71 deflections, 13 interceptions, and 31 forced fumbles throughout his 13-year career. This past season, David tallied 130 tackles across 18 contests.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
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2 weeks agoThe Minnesota Vikings agreed to a blockbuster, multi-year contract extension with Coach of the Year candidate Kevin O'Connell on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's unclear the length of the extension, but the new deal will keep O'Connell in Minnesota for years to come after he lead the team to a 14-3 season with
Sam Darnold as their starting quarterback in 2024. The Vikings are also working on extending general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Vikings fell flat by losing to the division-rival Detroit Lions in the Week 18 regular-season finale to lose out on the No. 1 seed for the NFL playoffs and then were blown out by the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round. However, O'Connell isn't going anywhere after going 34-17 in Minnesota in his three seasons as the head coach.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
2 weeks agoAccording to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen is considered a favorite for the Jacksonville Jaguars' head-coach opening, and he could possibly be offered the job as early as Wednesday when he has a second interview with the team. The Jags are looking for a new coach after firing Doug Pederson following a 4-13 record in 2024 in his second year with the team. In addition to Coen, Jacksonville has second interviews planned with Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on Thursday and former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh on Friday. Stroud writes there's a growing belief it's Coen's job to lose. The 39-year-old impressed the Jaguars in his virtual interview a week ago and is the most equipped to resurrect the career of quarterback
Trevor Lawrence. Under Coen,
Baker Mayfield had a career year with the Bucs in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
2 weeks agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL in the Week 18 loss to the Chicago Bears. The 25-year-old has been plagued by the injury bug through the first three seasons of his NFL career, missing 13 regular-season games since being selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. His potential delayed start to next season comes as no surprise given the timing of the major injury, and the Packers could look to bring in more wide receiver options via free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft. It won't be a surprise if Watson starts next season on the PUP list, meaning he'd be forced to sit out at least the first four games.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Rob Demovksy
2 weeks agoTampa Bay Buccaneers offensive consultant Tom Moore is returning to the team for a 49th season as an NFL coach in 2025, according to team reporter Rick Stroud. The 86-year-old has held several coaching positions, including offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach, running backs coach, assistant head coach, and offensive consultant. He is best known for his work with Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts from 1998 to 2010. Former Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians brought him to Tampa Bay following a stint with the Arizona Cardinals, and new head coach Todd Bowles retained him when he took over the head job in 2022. Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen is a potential head-coaching candidate this offseason, but Moore will remain in place and provide some stability for quarterback
Baker Mayfield.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Rick Stroud
2 weeks agoThe Cincinnati Bengals view Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden as the leading candidate for the vacant defensive-coordinator job, according to team reporter Paul Dehner Jr. The team moved on from Lou Anarumo after he led the Cincinnati defense for six seasons following a disastrous 2024 campaign on that side of the ball. Golden was the Bengals' linebackers coach in 2020 and 2021 before joining Notre Dame's staff as the defensive coordinator, where he led the Irish to a top-five scoring defense in 2024 en route to a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance. The Bengals are aiming to interview the 55-year-old this week, and he could be named the new DC sooner rather than later.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Paul Dehner Jr. -- The Athletic
2 weeks agoThe Athletic's Dan Pompei believes that new Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson will likely empower quarterback
Caleb Williams heading into his second year in the NFL after an up-and-down rookie campaign. Johnson gave QB
Jared Goff authority with protection adjustments that not all signal-callers have while serving as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, in addition to eliminating plays that Goff didn't like. Johnson was also a big proponent of going for it on fourth down, so the Bears offense should be much more aggressive under Williams in 2025. It's the main reason why Johnson was Chicago's top pick to be their next head coach. Despite plenty of weapons on offense in 2024, Williams was one of the worst downfield passers in his rookie season and had a 62.5% completion percentage to finish as the QB16 in fantasy. The addition of Johnson will surely make Williams a popular breakout candidate in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Pompei
2 weeks agoThe Dallas Cowboys are interested in offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for their vacant head-coaching job, according to a person briefed on their opening. Dallas has only interviewed Robert Saleh, Kellen Moore and Leslie Frazier so far after parting ways with Mike McCarthy last week, but they will surely add a long list of candidates to interview. The 51-year-old Schottenheimer has been with Dallas since 2022 and has been their offensive coordinator the last two seasons. In addition to being the offensive coordinator for the Cowboys, he has run offenses for the New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks while also serving as a quarterbacks coach for the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers and Indianapolis Colts. The Cowboys value continuity for QB
Dak Prescott, so Schottenheimer will be a favorite for the position.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Dallas Morning News - Calvin Watkins
2 weeks agoDetroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is visiting with the New York Jets about their head-coaching position on Tuesday, and the goal for the Jets is to keep him from leaving the building, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. No deal is done with Glenn, but if everything goes well on Tuesday, he could be signed as the Jets' next head coach by the end of the day. If it doesn't work out in New York, Glenn is a top candidate for the head-coach job with the New Orleans Saints as well. Glenn's visit with the Jets will be his second, but his first in-person meeting. Glenn has received interview requests from six of the seven teams with head-coaching openings, so he's been one of the hottest candidates out there this cycle. The Jets drafted Glenn in the first round, and he played in New York for eight of his 15 years in the league, being named to two Pro Bowls with the Jets.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
2 weeks agoIndianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick in 2023, dealt with more injuries in his second NFL season in 2024 and did nothing to solidify himself as the long-term franchise QB in Indy. Richardson regressed as a passer, with his completion percentage dropping more than 11% points from his rookie year. In addition, his interceptions went up and there were questions about his off-field preparation, which led to a two-game benching in the middle of the year. The good news is that Richardson is healthy this offseason after missing the last two games of the year with a back injury, and he's already resumed throwing. His work this offseason with include refining his throws and throwing with more touch. Richardson will also be focusing on overall technique and plans to work with biometric expert Chris Hess. If Richardson can stay healthy and improves his footwork and throwing mechanics, he absolutely has QB1 upside in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
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