San Francisco 49ers senior offensive consultant Eric Mangini was in the discussion to become the team’s next quarterbacks coach if offensive coordinator Greg Roman left for a head coaching job. Quarterbacks coach Geep Chryst would have moved from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator in that scenario. Mangini will likely move to an unspecified position coach role in 2014.
49ers | Eric Mangini could have become QB coach

Retired RB Brandon Jacobs had some choice words to say about his former head coach, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh. ‘He is a b–, and that’s why he’s never won anything,’ Jacobs said.
NFL | Brandon Jacobs takes shot at Jim Harbaugh

St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long (knee) underwent reconstructive surgery on his knee Thursday, Jan. 23. His status for next year is uncertain, but the team is optimistic that he will be ready for the start of the 2014 season.
Rams | Jake Long has surgery

The Cleveland Browns are expected to make an offer to Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine for their head coaching position, according to multiple league sources. If Pettine’s third interview with the Browns goes well Thursday, Jan. 23, Cleveland is expected to go ahead with their plans to hire him. Both sides are reportedly highly motivated to get a deal done.
Browns | To make offer to Mike Pettine

Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh has reportedly left his agent as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. Suh had been represented by Relativity Sports and is seeking new representation. He cannot hire another agent for at least five days. Suh and the Lions have both expressed interest in getting a long-term deal done.
Lions | Ndamukong Suh changes agents