49ers
- Alex Marvez reports that the 49ers hired have hiredย LBs coach Hardy Nickerson for the same position.
Browns
- Browns announced that Al Saunders has been named senior offensive assistant/wide receivers coach.
Dolphins
- Adam Caplan reports that the Dolphins have hiredย Chris Kuperย as offensive quality control coach.
Giants
- Adam Caplan reports the Giants have hired former Eagles OLB coachย Bill McGovernย as their new linebackers coach.
Lions
- Kyle Meinke of MLive Media Group believes Lions HC Jim Caldwell will be released after the 2016 season if the team does not reach the playoffs.
- Meinke expects the Lions to target an offensive tackle through free agency and lists the Bills’ย Cordy Glenn, Seahawks’ Russell Okung, Bengals’ Andre Smith and the Steelers’ Kelvin Beachumย as the best options, should they reach the open market.
- Meinke notes that TE Brandon Pettigrew is a candidate to be released this offseason, which would give Eric Ebron the opportunity to receive more snaps.
Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!