6 days agoThe Houston Texans have interviewed Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive-coordinator position. Udinski has been popular this offseason given this is his fourth interview. He also interviewed with the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before talking with Houston. Udinski is currently the assistant offensive coordinator and assistant quarterbacks coach with the Minnesota Vikings. He has done an excellent job there especially with helping
Sam Darnold shine in that system. The Texans have been talking with a handful of coaches for their vacant OC job, so it's unclear who is the favorite for this job.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
6 days agoKansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) was downgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after he was a full-go in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Although mid-week downgrades are never a good thing, we suspect the Chiefs are just giving the 27-year-old a little extra rest before the Super Bowl next weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was held out of the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Denver Broncos and benefitted from the first-round bye in the playoffs. Taylor has suited up for both of the Chiefs' playoff wins over the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills and should be available for KC in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, barring a setback with his knee during practice next week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chiefs.com
6 days agoKansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Skyy Moore (abdomen) had his practice window opened on Thursday to return from Injured Reserve and he was listed as limited. While Moore remains on IR, it means that he now has a shot to be activated in order to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24-year-old landed on IR with a core-muscle injury back on Oct. 24 but is feeling good enough to return to the practice field. The former second-round selection was not expected to be able to return for the Chiefs' playoff run, though, so even though he's back at practice, there's no guarantee KC will make him active for the Super Bowl. In six games in 2024 before his injury, Moore only saw three receptions and couldn't haul any of them in. If Moore is active against the Eagles, don't expect him to be on the field much, if at all, in New Orleans.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Kansas City Star - Jesse Newell
6 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith (illness) was under the weather on Thursday and did not practice with the rest of the team. Smith practiced in full on Wednesday but popped up on this week's injury report due to an illness. With Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9, the 24-year-old has plenty of time to rest up, so it would be a surprise if he's not available for the big game next weekend. The first-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft (30th overall) has improved in his second year in the NFL, recording 42 tackles (21 solo), 6.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 11 QB hits and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season games (10 starts) for the Eagles' top-ranked defense. While Smith isn't a star for Philly's defense, he's been plenty productive. Expect him to play against the Chiefs on Super Bowl Sunday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
6 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) were both listed as non-participants in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. With an extra week off before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Eagles are resting most of their banged-up players. Dickerson injured his knee in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders. Jurgens was active for the game but didn't start before entering the game later after Dickerson was injured. We'd expect both players to be active for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 9, but their injuries will be closely monitored leading up to the big game. Philly has an advantage with their elite offensive line, but if both Dickerson and Jurgens are slowed down by their injuries, it could give KC's defensive line an edge.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
6 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back
Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) was listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Gainwell suffered a concussion in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday and is also nursing a knee injury. His status is certainly up in the air for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs, but the good news is that Gainwell will have an extra week to try and clear the league's concussion protocol. Don't expect him to return to practice on Friday, but Gainwell is probably going to need to return to a full practice by the end of next week to have a shot at playing against the Chiefs. If he isn't cleared by an independent neurologist by next Friday, chances are it will be
Will Shipley backing up
Saquon Barkley in the Super Bowl for the Eagles.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
6 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) was seen sitting on a heated bench during the team's practice on Thursday and will pick up another DNP for the second straight day this week. Goedert also missed two practices last week before catching seven of his eight targets for 85 yards in the 55-23 victory over the division-rival Washington Commanders in last week's NFC Championship tilt. With an extra week off before Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 30-year-old veteran will almost certainly be ready to go. But the Eagles could decide to give him the entire week off to rest his ankle and get it closer to 100%. Goedert should be a full-go in the Super Bowl against KC after catching 15 of his 18 targets for 188 yards and a touchdown in three playoff wins over the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and Commanders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Brooks Kubena
6 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was seen sitting on a heated bench during practice on Thursday and will be a DNP for the second straight day this week. Smith appears to have picked up a hamstring issue after the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday in the NFC Championship game, but the Eagles are most likely just resting their No. 2 wideout with the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9. It's possible that he doesn't get back onto the field until late next week, but nobody should be panicking that he won't be available for the big game next weekend. The 26-year-old hasn't scored in three playoff games but does have 12 receptions for 121 yards on his 12 targets in wins over the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams and Commanders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Brooks Kubena
6
days
agoCincinnati
Bengals
wide
receiver
Jermaine
Burton
was
selected
with
the
No.
80
overall
pick
(third
round)
in
the
2024
NFL
Draft
after
a
strong
final
season
at
Alabama.
However,
the
23-year-old
played
sparingly
in
his
rookie
season
and
caught
just
four
passes
for
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6 days agoThe Dallas Cowboys are considering former Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator to fill the vacant offensive-coordinator role under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. A formal interview has not been planned, but the two sides are expected to meet at some point in the coming days. Dorsey, a former National Championship-winning quarterback at Miami, was fired as Buffalo's offensive coordinator in the middle of the 2023 season before joining Cleveland's staff in 2024, where he called plays in the second half of the year. The Cowboys have already announced that Schottenheimer will call offensive players in 2025.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler
6
days
agoCincinnati
Bengals
defense
end
Trey
Hendrickson
hoped
to
sign
a
contract
extension
or
be
traded
last
offseason,
but
the
two
sides
did
not
come
to
an
agreement.
After
two
straight
17.5-sack
seasons,
his
asking
price
is
likely
even
higher,
but
the
front
office
might
have
trouble
signing
him
read more...
6 days agoBaltimore Ravens kicker
Justin Tucker has been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists, according to the Baltimore Banner. According to the Baltimore Banner's article, Tucker engaged in inappropriate behavior at multiple high-end spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area. Multiple therapists say they ended Tucker's sessions early due to his "egregious" behavior, and he has been banned from two spas in the area. Needless to say, this development will be worth monitoring, and further information will likely be available in the next few days and weeks. Just last week, the Ravens said they expect to have Tucker back for his 14th NFL season in 2025.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Banner
6 days agoThe Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they opened the practice window for tight end
C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) to return from Injured Reserve. In other moves, the team signed running back
Lew Nichols to the practice squad and released tight end
Nick Muse from their practice squad. It means that Uzomah can resume practicing with the team, giving him a chance to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 32-year-old suffered an abdominal injury in Week 17 but is on the mend and has a chance to play in the big game with an extra week off before the Super Bowl. However, even if Uzomah is officially activated from IR and is active against the Chiefs, he may not even see the field. The former Bengals tight end played in only seven regular-season games for Philly and was not targeted at all.
UPDATE: Uzomah practiced in full on Thursday.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
6 days agoThe top priority for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason is signing All-Pro wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase to a long-term contract extension that is expected to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Despite that, director of player personnel Duke Tobin said the team needs to find the "right number" to re-sign impending free-agent wideout
Tee Higgins as well. Most folks have assumed that Higgins will leave in free agency, and even Tobin admitted "it's going to be hard" for the Bengals to bring Higgins back. Plenty of teams are in need of a receiver of Higgins' caliber, so he's likely to receive plenty of lucrative offers that will exceed what the Bengals are able to offer. It will all depend on if the 26-year-old is willing to accept a "hometown" discount to stay with Chase and quarterback
Joe Burrow. Leaving Cincy would give Higgins a higher fantasy ceiling, depending on where he ends up.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer
6 days agoESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles opened the practice window for defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, which gives him a chance to return for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles said earlier this week that they were keeping the door open for Graham to potentially play in the Super Bowl despite the fact that he tore his triceps in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams. The 36-year-old pass-rusher has been on IR ever since, but it looks like he'll attempt to practice the remainder of this week and next in an attempt to rejoin his teammates for the Super Bowl next weekend. The Eagles would have to officially activate Graham from IR before next Saturday so that he's eligible to play. Getting Graham back would be a boost to the No. 1 overall defense, but it's unlikely he'd play more than a rotational role if he's active.
UPDATE: Graham was listed as limited in Thursday's practice.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
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