NFL Notes: Falcons, Patriots, Saints, & Seahawks

Falcons

• Albert Breer reports that Dan Quinn is expected to have a big coaching staff in Atlanta.
• According to Breer, the Falcons plan to hire a secondary coach separate to Raheem Morris and a LBs coach separate to DC Richard Smith.
• Alex Marvez reports that the Falcons are hiring Seahawks assistant OL coach Chris Morgan as their new offensive line coach.

Patriots

• Super Bowl standout CB Malcolm Butler received no signing bonus after he went undrafted out of college and played for the league minimum salary of $420,000. (Alex Marvez)

Saints

• Saints G Jahri Evans underwent wrist surgery to repair a torn TFCC in his wrist following the season, and is expected to be back for OTAs. (Lyons Yellin)

Seahawks

• According to Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks’ plan for now is to promote DBs coach Kris Richard to defensive coordinator.
• However, Seattle could still go through the process of replacing Dan Quinn.