Updating previous reports, the New York Jets officially hired John Morton as their new offensive coordinator Tuesday, Jan. 31. Morton was the New Orleans Saints wide receivers coach in 2016.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Steelers | Fitzgerald Toussaint re-signs
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Fitzgerald Toussaint was re-signed to a one-year exclusive rights contract Tuesday, Jan. 31, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Patriots | Tom Brady looking to pad Super Bowl records
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady is the all-time leader in Super Bowl completions (164), passing yards (1,605) and passing touchdowns (13). In addition, he is tied with former NFL QB Joe Montana for the most Super Bowl MVP awards with three, and if he nabs another one in Super Bowl 51, he would be the oldest player to do so at 39 years and 186 days.
Patriots | Matt Ryan winless vs. Patriots in career
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is 0-2 in his career against the New England Patriots. His last meeting opposing them came back in Week 4 of the 2013 season, when the Falcons were defeated, 30-23.
Seahawks | Jimmy Graham admits he barely practiced
Seattle Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham admitted at the Pro Bowl that he ‘barely practiced’ during the weeks leading up to Sundays this season so that he’d be ready for the games. In addition, he ‘barely’ did any work in the offseason or training camp either, according to teammates.
Steelers | Steelers want James Harrison back
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team is ‘open’ to the possibility of LB James Harrison returning in 2017. Rooney added that he thinks Harrison is open to it as well.
Cardinals | Bruce Arians expects stars back in ’17
Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians expects both QB Carson Palmer and WR Larry Fitzgerald to return in 2017. He feels ‘comfortable with where they’re at’ and added, ‘I think when the juices start flowing and the injuries go away, they’ll both be back. But there’s nothing to confirm yet.’
49ers | San Francisco suing Aldon Smith
Oakland Raiders LB Aldon Smith is being sued by his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, for more than $340,000 in signing bonus money. According to the lawsuit, Smith was obligated to repay the 49ers for part of his signing bonus after being suspended nine games in 2014 for failing a drug test. Smith has paid $844,396.82 of $1,186,027 that he owes San Francisco. Thus, the 49ers are seeking $341,630.18.
Falcons | Matt Ryan already elite in postseason
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is the only quarterback in playoff history to throw for at least three touchdowns in four straight playoff games.
Patriots | LeGarrette Blount thrives in postseason
New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount has rushed for eight touchdowns in his last seven postseason games. He has scored six times in his last seven games this season, including the playoffs.