NFL Notes: Draft, Bears, Jaguars, Raiders, Saints

Draft

  • Auburn QB Nick Marshall has decided to move to defensive back at Senior Bowl. (Aaron Wilson)
  • Florida Atlantic DB D’Joun Smith met with the Panthers on Tuesday. (Conor Orr)
  • Browns and Chargers reportedly met with Oklahoma OLB Geneo Grissom. (Conor Orr)
  • Vikings met with Georgia Tech G Shaq Mason. (Conor Orr)
  • Chargers met with TCU OT Tayo Fabuluje. (Conor Orr)
  • Falcons met with Kansas CB JaCorey Shepherd. (Conor Orr)

Bears

  • The Bears announced that they have fired DC Mel Tucker, assistant HC/special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis, TEs coach Andy Bischoff, LBs coach Reggie Herring, and assistant special teams coach Dwayne Stukes.
  • The Bears announced the hiring of Sam Garnes (assistant DBs coach), Dave Magazu (OL coach), and Derius Swinton II (assistant special teams coach).

Jaguars

  • Michael DiRocco of ESPN reports that the Jaguars are not expected to hire an offensive coordinator Tuesday night.

Raiders

  • Dianna Marie Russini reports that 49ers assistant Eric Mangini did not interview with the Raiders on Tuesday, and will instead meet with the team on Wednesday.
  • The Raiders are hiring former 49ers special teams coach Brad Seely.

Saints

  • The Saints have fired long-time college scouting director Rick Reiprish. (Mike Triplett)

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!

Leave a Reply