Coinciding with Sean Payton’s first year as the head coach of the Saints, the NFL changed the rules to allow a runner to be pushed by a teammate. As Payton commences his first year as head coach of the Broncos, some teams finally have embraced the rule as a device for strategic advantage. Payton, who [more]

The Cowboys have hired Sharrif Floyd as their assistant defensive line/defensive quality control coach, ESPN reports. The Cowboys have overturned their coaching staff this offseason, and one of those who departed is Leon Lett after 12 seasons as assistant defensive line coach. Floyd played defensive tackle at the University of Florida for Dan Quinn and [more]

The Rams are hiring Aubrey Pleasant as their defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator, Field Yates of ESPN reports. He replaces Jonathan Cooley, with whom the team parted ways Jan. 18. The Lions fired Pleasant as their defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator on Oct. 31. Detroit hired him for the job in 2021. Pleasant [more]

The 49ers are bringing on former Denver Broncos passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak to replace Bobby Slowik, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.

Thomas has been the Saints' RB coach since 2015.

The MMQB's Albert Breer shares intel on the rumors about the Patriots "sniffing around" 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel.

Emmitt Smith said coach Don Shula wouldn't make him an offer in 1993 to come to the Dolphins and help Dan Marino win a championship.

The Cowboys offense will look different with Mike McCarthy taking control after “philosophical differences” with Kellen Moore led to the offensive coordinator leaving for the Chargers. McCarthy will call the plays, something he did during his 13 years in Green Bay. The question is: How much does the Cowboys’ system change? “Right now, Mike told [more]

NFL teams can take as much time as they want to hire a new head coach. Some employees, however, can get a raw deal when teams wait too long to hire a new coach. Case in point: Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was under contract with the team while it searched for a new coach. [more]

Patrick Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak and Patrick Kerrane debate the cycle's best head-coaching hires before looking into some early 2023 ADP trends. (Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK)

The 49ers are hiring Klint Kubiak for a “top role” on their offensive staff, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. He replaces Bobby Slowik, who left with DeMeco Ryans for Houston to become offensive coordinator. Slowik served as the 49ers’ offensive passing game coordinator last season. The Texans wanted Kubiak as their run game coordinator, [more]

Eric Bieniemy’s Commanders interview appears to be going well. Bieniemy’s interview, which the Commanders announced this morning, has been going on all day, is still going this evening and is expected to continue into Friday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. The 53-year-old Bieniemy has been the coordinator of the best offense in [more]

When Nick Sirianni began his run as the head coach of the Eagles, he called the team’s offensive plays but it didn’t take long for that to change. Sirianni handed those duties off to offensive coordinator Shane Steichen a couple of months into his first season on the job and he doesn’t plan on reversing [more]

The Colts claimed receiver Kristian Wilkerson off waivers on Thursday, according to the NFL’s personnel notice. Wilkerson was one of three players the Patriots waived Wednesday. The Titans signed Wilkerson as an undrafted free agent in 2020. The team cut him out of the preseason, and he later signed with the Patriots’ practice squad. Wilkerson [more]

Wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson reportedly found a new home one day after being waived by the Patriots.

Many have weighed in on who the 49ers' starting quarterback should be next season, and now Vernon Davis has lent his voice to the fray.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin addressed the backlash he received for wearing a jacket with a depiction of Jesus to Super Bowl LVII. The NFL star tweeted, 'After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some people. It was never my intentions to hurt or disrespect anyone.'

Vance Joseph is garnering interest as a defensive coordinator candidate with several organizations, including the one he’s worked for over the last few years. Via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, new head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Thursday that he plans to meet with Joseph later in the day about remaining on Arizona’s staff. And if [more]

The pressure is on the Patriots to make significant improvements this offseason. So, how should they deploy their resources? Phil Perry unveils a bold five-point plan that includes a blockbuster trade and a big free-agent signing.

In a recent mock draft, ESPN's Todd McShay believes two Florida Gators players will have their names called on the first night.

The Super Bowl is in the rearview mirror. It's already time to look toward the 2023 season. Matt Harmon breaks down five pressing questions that need to be answered.

Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez believes the 49ers would have made it to the Super Bowl had Brock Purdy not been hurt in the NFC Championship Game.