Tag: Ian Rapoport

Report: Matt Eberflus expected to return as Bears head coach in 2024

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero expect the Bears to keep Matt Eberflus as head coach for the 2024 season.

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus’ seat might be cooling off as the end of the season draws closer. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Bears are expected to retain Eberflus for next season as the team’s head coach with a strong finish over the final two games.

In the report, Rapoport said he “would be surprised as of right now if Eberflus was not back” for the Bears. Rapoport also said he has heard “nothing but positive vibes from Chicago” regarding the coach.

Eberflus was hired in 2022 as general manager Ryan Poles’ first move of his tenure. He slogged through a 3–14 season, and after a disastrous start to his second year, calls for his job became loud and frequent. But to Eberflus’ credit, he’s helped level the ship and get the team on track by playing better football. The Bears are 4-2 in their last six games and are looking to finish the year on a high note.

With two games to go in the season, Eberflus’ future will become crystal clear. But it looks like he’s on track for at least one more season as head coach.

Jets talked to Carson Wentz, declined to offer contract, further supporting Zach Wilson

The Jets could have brought in veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. They declined to do so and remain committed to Zach Wilson.

The Jets have consistently been supportive of quarterback Zach Wilson despite their offseason pursuit of Aaron Rodgers and their recent offensive struggles this season with Wilson back under center.

The latest chapter of that story came recently, via a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Jets recently talked with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz. That’s all that ended up happening. The Jets never offered Wentz a contract, per Rapoport. Wentz has since signed with the Los Angeles Rams.

It was Wentz’s side that checked in with the Jets following Monday’s 27-6 loss to the Chargers, a game in which Wilson was sacked eight times.

The Jets had considered Wentz in the past, but are sticking to their guns with Wilson and never made a contract offer to the former Eagles, Colts and Commanders quarterback. Wentz is now backing up Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.

New York continues to believe Wilson gives them the best chance to win among their current options. Wilson gets another chance to revive his play Sunday night against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Marcus Davenport could be placed on injured reserve

After injuring his other ankle, Davenport could find himself on injured reserve

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Marcus Davenport could be placed on injured reserve. He suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday against the Chicago Bears and could be out upward of four to six weeks.

Davenport received the injury from an accidental leg whip from a teammate. It was worth noting that the injury was on the opposite leg from the injury he suffered before week one.

“Marcus Davenport does have an ankle injury,” said O’Connell. “We are still going through the evaluation here this morning and the afternoon on exactly the extent of that injury. It is definitely something we are going to have to really, really take a look at from a medical standpoint.”

If the Vikings are without Davenport for any period of time, that could hinder their pass rush greatly. In his 77 pass rush snaps, Davenport has seven pressures and two sacks while also making an impact in holding blocks for blitzers.

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Browns: NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport talks about Deshaun Watson’s injury timeline

The Insider breaks down Watson’s injury timeline

The Cleveland Browns have now made it official, ruling out quarterback Deshaun Watson for the second straight game. It has been a roller coaster for Watson and the Browns from when the team thought he would play against the Ravens until now ruling him out against the San Francisco 49ers.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport broke down the timeline and explained how though Watson is medically cleared the team doesn’t think he can play at a high level right now. He said Watson and the team were optimistic the injury would get better and so far it just hasn’t which leads to another missed game.

If Watson is unable to drive the ball over 10 yards downfield and there is a risk to make the injury worse he shouldn’t play against this 49ers defense. The team is hopeful of course that he will return to face the Colts on the road next week but the team continues to list him as day-to-day at this time.

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Browns: Greg Newsome II judges the fit of Ian Rapoport on NFL Network

Greg Newsome II made an appearance on The Insiders and shut down Ian Rapoport’s style

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II appeared on NFL Network’s The Insiders, hosted by Ian Rapoport, Mike Garafolo, and Tom Pelissero, to boast about the Browns’ defensive success. Offenses weren’t the only thing Newsome II was talking about shutting down. Ian Rapoport came under the crosshairs of Newsome II after Mike Garafolo asked him to judge Rapoport’s outfit.      

Ian Rapoport’s outfit wasn’t professional enough for the dapper Newsome who said Rapoport looked like he was on vacation. Watch the funny interaction below.

While I like Rapoport’s shark print polo, I have to agree with Newsome II it’s lacking in decorum. Ian Rapoport should save the business casual for Friday like the rest of us. Jokes aside, make sure to watch Newsome II’s segment on The Insiders. The starting cornerback and the crew have an entertaining time talking about the Browns’ fun-loving defense.

The vibes around the Browns feel extremely positive going into Monday night’s game against the Steelers.

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Report: Ian Rapoport doesn’t think anything is imminent with Nick Bosa and 49ers

In a recent interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport spoke about the contract situation between the 49ers and All-Pro pass rusher Nick Bosa.

With the Trey Lance saga coming to an end, the San Francisco 49ers still have business to attend to with one of their star players. As he seeks a new mega contract with the 49ers, Nick Bosa has been holding out of training camp.

With the start of the season a little under two weeks away, Bosa’s holdout with the 49ers doesn’t seem to be coming to an end soon. In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, Ian Rapoport says he doesn’t get the sense that anything is imminent with the All-Pro pass rusher and the 49ers.

However, Rapoport says the 49ers’ offer is “substantial” and he’s confident that his looming deal will make him the highest-paid edge rusher in the NFL.

Listen to Rappaport’s full explanation via @PatMcAfeeShow on Twitter:

Bosa is coming off a Defensive Player of the Year campaign, racking up a league-high 18.5 sacks along with 19 tackles for loss and 48 quarterback hits.

In four seasons, Bosa has earned bids to the Pro Bowl three times, along with being named to the NFL All-Pro team once. Bosa has spent his entire career with San Francisco after being drafted by the 49ers with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.

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Ian Rapoport shares perspective on Alvin Kamara-Roger Goodell meeting

Ian Rapoport shared perspective on Wednesday’s Alvin Kamara-Roger Goodell meeting and what a suspension might mean for the Saints’ season:

The NFL world is waiting to see what comes out of Alvin Kamara’s sit-down conversation with league commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday, where Kamara is expected to share his side of the story from an incident that led to his arrest last year. The New Orleans Saints running back was excused from training camp practice so he could take the owner’s private jet to New York and do what he could to limit the length of a potential suspension from the NFL home office.

And here’s NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport sharing some perspective on Kamara’s motivation for the meeting and what he seeks to accomplish. Rapoport discussed the issue with his colleague Mike Garafolo, who anticipates a suspension for Kamara to start the season.

“I’m with you Mike, I’m kind of on the same page here,” Rapoport began. “I would expect a suspension for Alvin Kamara but what’s going to determine whether it’s two games, four games, six games; potentially what was behind it; why did Alvin Kamara do what he appears to have done; the altercation that he was in in that video. Is there something he can talk to with Goodell to make him at least have some understanding and realize what led to that altercation. Obviously the background there in that conversation will be key.”

We’ll soon see whether Kamara found much sympathy from Goodell in this meeting, so stay tuned for updates. The Saints open the 2023 regular season at home against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 10.

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NFL insider on the Commanders: ‘They’re not changing the name’

There were many hoping that Josh Harris would consider another name change.

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The Washington Commanders will be sold soon. Yeah, we’ve seemingly heard that time and time again, but the deal has been signed by outgoing owner Daniel Snyder and new owner Josh Harris.

All we are waiting for now is approval from the other NFL owners. Harris took another step forward last week when he, Mitchell Rales, and others met with the NFL finance committee in New York.

One of the topics many fans want to discuss is whether Harris would entertain another name change from the Commanders. A large portion of Washington’s fan base was unhappy with the entire rebrand, especially the name, and have been vocal about it. Some former players have made it clear how they feel about the name.

There are others who don’t mind the name and another segment that just wants to win regardless of the name.

Harris and his group face many things when they take over. No. 1, of course, is a new stadium. Another possible rebranding doesn’t appear to be high on Harris’ list.

Yet, that hasn’t stopped many from hoping.

On Friday, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport was a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show,” where they discussed the Commanders’ sale.

At the end of the segment, Rapoport, unprompted by McAfee, said the following:

“And they’re not changing the name.”

Rapoport wouldn’t say this unless he’d been definitely told it’s not happening. Sure, anything could happen, but it’s doubtful that Harris and his ownership group will be entering another rebranding process.

2023 NFL Draft: Bears could be looking to move up in the 2nd round

Bears could be looking to reacquire the No. 32 overall pick they traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for Chase Claypool.

The Chicago Bears will have to wait a bit to make their first selection of Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Or will they? According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Bears have had conversations about moving up in the draft, possibly as high as No. 32, the first pick of the round currently held by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Rapoport mentions a number of teams who have inquired about moving up last night into the first round as it was winding down on Thursday evening and the Bears were one of them. Could they still be interested and put together a package to entice the Steelers? Interestingly enough, the No. 32 pick originally belonged to the Bears before they dealt it in exchange for wide receiver Chase Claypool.

Without that pick, Bears aren’t on the clock again until No. 53 with the selection they acquired from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Roquan Smith. That would be 43 slots in between the Bears’ first pick of the draft where they selected Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 pick.

Should the Bears look to move up all the way to No. 32, it could cost the Bears a pretty penny, including one of their future first-round picks. But there are quite a few prospects still on the board with first-round grades such as cornerback Joey Porter Jr., safety Brian Branch, and tight end Michael Mayer. Perhaps they have their eye on someone they know won’t be available later on.

Report: Lamar Jackson has agreed to a 5-year deal with the Ravens

It is being reported that Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a 5-year deal.

The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson have been engaged in contract talks for the better part of a year, with many twists and turns in the situation. However, on Thursday Ian Rapoport of NFL Network was one of many that reported that Jackson and the Ravens have agreed to a deal.  This now ends a couple years of drama between the two sides, with

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A few days ago Jackson tweeted out a GIF of Sponge bob and that made everyone wonder what was happening.  Once the news of Jackson agreeing to the deal, the official Ravens twitter account tweeted out the same GIF.

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