Category: NFL Coaching News

Report: Jets are ‘highly motivated’ to sign edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney

The New York Jets have an intense interest in signing Ravens free agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, according to Jordan Schultz

The New York Jets have retooled their offensive line, and they’re now looking to add a premier pass rusher to an already stout defense.

Jadeveon Clowney just visited the AFC hopefuls, and the Jets are “highly motivated” to finalize a deal, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report.

A native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Clowney starred in Columbia with the Gamecocks before becoming a consensus All-American and the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.

With the Ravens in 2023, he ranked fifth in pass-rush win rate among edge rushers. He tied his career high of 9.5 sacks and had 50 quarterback hurries, 10 quarterback hits and 69 quarterback pressures.

He had career highs in pressure rate, pass-rush win rate and total pressures in a season.

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Ravens 2024 offseason tracker: Following all of Baltimore’s signings, departures and more

We’re tracking all of Baltimore Ravens offseason moves here — from signings and departures to restructures and any potential trades.

The offseason is in full swing, particularly for the Baltimore Ravens, who have made one gigantic move, agreeing to a two-year deal with running back Derrick Henry.

The Ravens will utilize draft picks and the second wave of free agency to retool after losing eight players in the first week.

Baltimore has had good moments so far, and we’re tracking all of their offseason moves here—from signings and departures to restructures and potential trades.

Bears hosted former Eagles DB Kevin Byard on a visit ahead of NFL free agency

The Chicago Bears hosted Philadelphia Eagles free agent safety Kevin Byard on a visit

The Bears moved on from Eddie Jackson, and with new defensive coordinator Eric Washington wanting to play a certain style, the team is hosting Kevin Byard on a visit.

Byard was the 23rd highest graded safety in the NFL according to PFF, and finished the year with career highs in tackles (122) and solo tackles (80) in 16 regular-season games.

Byard began the year with the Titans before being traded to the Eagles.

Despite playing only ten games for Philadelphia, Byard finished fourth in tackles, recording 75 after the move.

Philadelphia could have negotiated a restructured or reworked deal, but the $14 million cap hit was too high for a player who made no game-changing plays during his stint.

9 pending free agents the Eagles should not re-sign

We’re looking at nine pending 2024 NFL Free Agents the Philadelphia Eagles should not re-sign

The Eagles have undergone wholesale changes. GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni shook up the coaching staff following Philadelphia’s historic collapse. The team finished the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

The first domino to fall is All-Pro center Jason Kelce, 36, retiring after 13 seasons with the Eagles.

Brandon Graham, who turns 36 in April, is negotiating with the Eagles for one more final season, his 15th, and he’s one of the few guys on the roster deserving of writing his final script.

Fletcher Cox could also retire, while several pending free agents will depart.

With the fans and media awaiting the legal tampering period, we’re looking at nine free agents who shouldn’t return.

Report: Eagles have a real interest in signing Giants free agent RB Saquon Barkley

Howard Eskin reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are interested in signing New York Giants free agent running back Saquon Barkley

The Eagles need a running back, and three players are testing free agency.

A local star could be looking to make a statement to his current team while remaining in the rugged NFC East.

Howard Eskin does his bit of news-breaking in Philadelphia.

The legendary sports radio host and analyst reports that the Eagles are seriously interested in signing former Penn State star Saquon Barkley.

In 14 games last season, Barkley logged 962 yards and six rushing touchdowns, 41 receptions for 280 yards, and four touchdowns for the 6-11 Giants.

Barkley would pair well with Kenneth Gainwell while giving Philadelphia an explosive playmaker in Kellen Moore’s offense.

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Rams hire former Eagles DC Sean Desai as a senior defensive assistant

The Los Angeles Rams are hiring Sean Desai as a senior defensive assistant after being fired by the Philadelphia Eagles

Sean Desai is headed west after losing his job with the Eagles, landing on Sean McVay’s Rams staff as a senior defensive assistant.

Chris Shula replaced the departed Raheem Morris, who landed the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job, and he’s bringing in Desai for a critical role.

One of Desai’s best performances as a defensive coordinator came in Week 5 against the Rams when Philadelphia’s defense sacked quarterback Matthew Stafford four times and held the Los Angeles Rams to under 60 yards rushing.

All-Pro pass rusher Haason Reddick logged two tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and 2 QB hits in the win.

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Eagles announce finalized coaching staff for 2024 season

The Philadelphia Eagles announced the addition of nine new coaches to the staff, including Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore

The Eagles announced a revamped coaching staff for 2024 that’ll include significant changes at offensive and defensive coordinator positions.

In all, the Eagles welcome nine new coaches to the staff, including Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio and Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore.

Three members from last year’s coaching staff return with new titles.

Former Ravens LB Josh Bynes joins Seahawks as an assistant coach

former Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes will become an assistant linebacker coach with the Seahawks

Baltimore is losing another homegrown product, as former Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes will become an assistant linebacker coach with the Seahawks, according to Aaron Wilson of KPCR in Houston.

Bynes reportedly also interviewed with the Ravens and Chargers.

Head Coach John Harbaugh promoted Zach Orr to defensive coordinator from inside linebackers coach following the end of the season.

Originally signed as an undrafted free agent, Bynes spent his first three NFL seasons in Baltimore as a member of the Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII-winning team under coach John Harbaugh.

After departing the Ravens, Bynes spent three years in Detroit and two in Arizona. He then played three of his final four seasons in the league with the Ravens before finishing his career with the Bengals.

Ravens are hiring Baylor assistant Dennis Johnson as their defensive line coach

The Baltimore Ravens are hring former Baylor assistant coach Dennis Johnson to the role of defensive line coach replacing the departed Anthony Weaver

Zach Orr has made one of his first critical hires, luring Dennis Johnson away from Baylor to replace Anthony Weaver as the defensive line coach.

Johnson joined head coach Dave Aranda’s football staff at Baylor in January 2020, serving as defensive line coach.

In 2022, Johnson helped Siaki Ika earn All-America honors, with the nose tackle totaling 24 stops and two tackles for a loss, leading the team with five QB hurries.

Johnson, an LSU graduate and member of the school’s 2011 Southeastern Conference Championship team, arrived at Balylor following a 2019 season spent as an analyst at LSU.

He served from 2016-18 as a full-time coach, first with the outside linebackers (2016-17) before moving to the defensive line (2018).

Eagles agree to contract extension with special teams coordinator Michael Clay

Eagles agree to contract extension with special teams coordinator Michael Clay

The Eagles have spent the offseason retooling the coaching staff after losing six of their final seven games played, but one bright spot will be sticking around.

Philadelphia has agreed to a contract extension with special teams coordinator Michael Clay.

Clay’s unit led the NFL with DVOA and finished first in punt return yards, as Britain Covey averaged the league’s second-most yards per punt return (14.4).

His 14.4 mark is the 3rd-highest in franchise history, behind Brian Westbrook’s 15.3 in 2003 and DeSean Jackson’s 15.2 in 2009. His career average is now up to 11.6, which is the 4th-highest in Eagles history – behind Ernie Steele (14.7) and Steve Van Buren (13.9) from the 1940s and Westbrook (12.8).

His 11.6 career average is also the 5th-highest in NFL history by an undrafted player, and his 14.4 is the 5th-highest in a single season by an undrafted player.