Former Detroit Lions special teams coach John Bonamego was hired to fill the same role with the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, Feb. 10.
Monthly Archives: February 2020
NFL | Scott Linehan headed to LSU
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan is reportedly set to become the new passing game coordinator at LSU, according to multiple sources.
Rams | LA Rams tab Thomas Brown to coach RBs
University of South Carolina running backs coach Thomas X. Brown reportedly agreed to accept the same position with the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Feb. 8.
Saints | Taysom Hill open to leaving New Orleans
Impending free-agent QB Taysom Hill told 97.5 The Fanatic’s Rob Maaddi during Super Bowl week that he views himself as a franchise quarterback and is open to leaving the New Orleans Saints if they don’t share that view. However, he also emphasized he ‘loves’ playing with QB Drew Brees and hopes to continue doing so.
NFL | Tipa Galeai will not work out at combine
Utah State DE/LB Tipa Galeai will not be permitted to participate in on-field drills or media interviews during the NFL Combine as a result of a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a 2017 fight. He will be allowed to take part in team interviews and undergo a medical evaluation, however.
Vikings | Dom Capers joins Minnesota’s coaching staff
Jacksonville Jaguars senior defensive assistant Dom Capers was hired to assume the same role with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Feb. 10.
Packers | Danny Vitale undergoes knee scope
Green Bay Packers FB Danny Vitale (knee) recently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He missed the team’s final three games due to the injury.
49ers | Tony Oden to run San Fran’s secondary
Former Miami Dolphins defensive backs coach Tony Oden was hired by the San Francisco 49ers to be their new secondary coach Monday, Feb. 10, according to the NFL Network.
NFL | Good news for Tua Tagovailoa
University of Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip) recently underwent a three-month CT scan on his injured hip, and it was as ‘positive as possible,’ according to sources. While it will likely be at least another month before he’s cleared for football activities, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that his hip fracture has healed and the range of motion is ‘good.’
Texans | Chris Rumph joining Houston’s coaching staff
University of Tennessee co-defensive coordinator Chris Rumph was hired by the Houston Texans to serve as their outside linebackers coach Monday, Feb. 10.