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The coaching turnover continues. Atlanta will officially be looking for a new defensive coordinator as NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the Falcons have fired Jimmy Lake. In addition to Lake, Atlanta has let go of defensive line coach Jay Rodgers, as well. Lake, a very experienced defensive backs coach with four universities and four NFL teams on his résumé, was in his … [Read more...] about Falcons Fire DC Jimmy Lake

Kirk Cousins‘ days of maneuvering his way into windfall contracts are almost definitely over, as the Falcons came to regret the deal they authorized in March. Michael Penix Jr. replaced Cousins late in the season, leading to rumors of the veteran quarterback contemplating retirement. The deliberation looks to have produced an answer. Cousins is aiming to continue his career … [Read more...] about Kirk Cousins Intends To Play In 2025

GM-centric workflow models are more common in the modern NFL than those that start with head coaches, though some teams still have their sideline leaders atop the personnel pyramid. The Bears are not one of them, and it does not sound like they intend to change that after this search concludes. Chairman George McCaskey confirmed (via the Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs) the team’s … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Bears, Jaguars, Allen, Patriots, Lake

After the Falcons benched a struggling Kirk Cousins, the expectation has been for a release to commence. Cousins does not look to have a route back to Atlanta’s starting job, especially after No. 8 overall pick Michael Penix Jr. showed promise in his three starts. A release will remain the expectation, but Terry Fontenot attempted to craft an alternative solution — one that may … [Read more...] about Falcons GM: Team Fine Keeping Kirk Cousins As Backup

For the second time in three years, an offseason features two general manager openings. The Titans are again part of this carousel, joining the Jets. Here is how the two AFC teams’ searches look thus far. If other teams make changes atop their front offices, they will be added to the list. Updated 1-8-25 (11:00pm CT) New York Jets Mike Borgonzi, assistant general manager … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL General Manager Search Tracker