NFL Notes: SB 50 Odds, Broncos, Patriots, Raiders & Seahawks

Super Bowl 50 Odds

The odds are already out for next year’s Super Bowl. Here’s a look at the top-five teams, via Pro Football Talk:

• Seahawks: 5-1
• Patriots: 6-1
• Packers: 6-1
• Cowboys: 10-1
• Colts: 12-1
• Broncos: 12-1

Broncos

• According to Gil Brandt, QB Peyton Manning “will almost certainly” return to play next season.
• Alex Marvez reports that the Broncos have hired Fred Pagac as their OLBs coach.

Patriots

• LB Dont’a Hightower will have surgery to repair a labrum injury. (Ian Rapoport)

Raiders

• Adam Caplan reports that HC Jack Del Rio wanted to assemble his offensive staff before hiring on the defensive side.
• Caplan mentions that Del Rio “will be involved with the defense,” which is likely why they’ve been taking their time to find their new defensive coordinator.

Seahawks

• Ian Rapoport reports that Seahawks S Earl Thomas will seek a second opinion on his injured shoulder, but the expectation is that it will require surgery.
• Seahawks CB Richard Sherman may require Tommy John surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left-elbow. (John Clayton)
• Seahawks assistant Rocky Seto is expected to venture to Atlanta and join Dan Quinn’s coaching staff. (Dianna Marie Russini)