Denver Broncos PK Matt Prater (illness) missed all three days of practice this week due to the flu, but Broncos coach John Fox anticipates he will make the trip to Super Bowl XLVIII on Sunday, Jan. 26. ‘We sent him home,’ Fox said after Saturday’s practice in 54-degree weather and sunshine. ‘He’s going to be fine for the game. Hopefully he’ll feel much better tomorrow morning as we prepare to fly to New Jersey.’
Broncos | Matt Prater sent home from practice

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Nick Caserio was offered the general manager position by the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Jan. 25, but he has decided to stay put, spurning the Dolphins. According to several members of the Patriots organization, no one expected Caserio to leave and that’s exactly what happened.
Patriots | No one felt Nick Caserio was leaving

New England Patriots director of pro personnel Nick Caserio was offered the general manager position by the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Jan. 25, but he turned down the offer to stay in his current position, according to a source.
Dolphins | Nick Caserio passes on GM job

The Washington Redskins hired Randy Jordan as their running backs coach Saturday, Jan. 25.
Redskins | Randy Jordan hired

Beat writer Ben Goessling expects Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph to see a bigger role in the offense under new offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who has made stars out of former Dallas Cowboys TE Jay Novacek, San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates and Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron. The team might flex Rudolph out and let him work through the midde of the defense.
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph likely to see bigger role

Auburn DE Dee Ford posted two sacks in the Senior Bowl Saturday, Jan. 25, and he was named most valuable player. Ford is expected to be selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and has been clocked at 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
NFL | Dee Ford named MVP at Senior Bowl

Updating a previous report, the Chicago Bears hired former University of Louisville assistant coach Clint Hurtt as their assistant defensive line coach.
Bears | Clint Hurtt hired