Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula was hired by the Washington Redskins as defensive line coach Monday, Jan. 23.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Redskins | Matt Cavanaugh promoted to OC
Washington Redskins quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh was promoted to offensive coordinator Monday, Jan. 23.
Browns | Jamie Collins close to four-year deal
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns LB Jamie Collins is close to agreeing to a four-year contract Monday, Jan. 23.
Footballguys View: Earlier reports indicate that Collins is seeking around $12 million annually. With the most cap space in the league ($109 million per OverTheCap.com), the Browns should have no problem making a deal work.
Steelers | Le’Veon Bell had pre-existing injury
Updating an earlier report, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell (groin) had an injured groin before the AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 22. Bell said he had been managing the ailment, but he knew during warmups that he wasn’t close to 100 percent. He left the game and returned for one play, but he knew his day was done afterwards. ‘I saw the seam and couldn’t hit it,’ Bell said. ‘It was like I was running 50 percent out there. At that point, I knew I couldn’t go. I was holding the team back.’
Steelers | James Harrison not done
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison said after the AFC title game loss Sunday, Jan. 22, that he intends to continue playing in 2017.
Steelers | Le’Veon Bell returned for one play
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell (groin) returned to the AFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 22, for one play after suffering a groin injury. He left again, and he didn’t return.
Packers | Four Packers don’t return to game
Green Bay Packers OG T.J. Lang (foot), FS Micah Hyde (shoulder), LB Jake Ryan (shoulder) and S Kentrell Brice (shoulder) left the NFC title game Sunday, Jan. 22, and did not return.
Packers | Ty Montgomery injured
Green Bay Packers RB Ty Montgomery (ribs) suffered an injury to his ribs in the third quarter of the NFC Championship loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 22. He did not return to the game.
Steelers | Jesse James involved
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jesse James caught five passes for 48 yards against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Steelers | Jesse James involved
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jesse James caught five passes for 48 yards against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 22.