The Miami Dolphins are naming running backs coach Eric Studesville and quarterbacks coach George Godsey as co-offensive coordinators, according to sources. The two coaches will combine to do the job and were both strong internal candidates to earn promotions. Studesville was working with quarterbacks and calling plays during the Senior Bowl last week. Godsey also has play-calling experience and worked closely with rookie Tua Tagovailoa

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason, the 122nd pick in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, didn’t play at all in his rookie season while sitting behind Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett. But Rivers has hung up his cleats and Brissett is entering free agency, and Eason thinks he’s ready for the starting job if the Colts will give it to him. “It’s realistic as

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has plenty of confidence that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is the right man for the job under center in San Francisco. “I still believe in Jimmy G. I think we can win a Super Bowl with him. I think he’s a fantastic quarterback,” Kittle said. Garoppolo missed 10 games in 2020 due to a high-ankle sprain and played in

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) told reporters that he’s optimistic that he’ll be able to play in the Super Bowl against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday despite being listed as questionable. Watkins hasn’t played a game yet this postseason and also sat out the Week 17 regular season finale after suffering a calf injury in Week 16. His absence has led

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday due to close contact with individuals who tested positive for the virus, according to a source. Both players could be available to play in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they’ll need to test negative throughout the week. With offensive tackle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who is preparing to play in his 10th Super Bowl at the age of 43, said he’s open to playing past 45 years of age. Brady’s 5,493 passing yards this year, including the playoffs, are the fourth-most in his career in his first season with Tampa. His 4,633 passing yards in the regular season were his fifth-most in his

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring), who was listed as questionable on last Friday’s injury report for Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, will play this Sunday in the big game. “You’d have to shoot him to keep him out of this game,” head coach Bruce Arians said, deeming David’s injury minor. With both safeties Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) are “getting close” to being able to suit up in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Brown was listed as doubtful last Friday, while Winfield received a questionable tag ahead of the Super Bowl. It’s too early to tell if safety Jordan Whitehead (knee, shoulder),

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni hinted on Monday that the team could feature a quarterback competition between Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts this summer. “A core value, is competition,” Sirianni said. “That’s competition everywhere. Everybody is going to compete.” It remains a mystery if Wentz will even be on the roster, and it is unknown if he even wants to remain with the Eagles

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said “there’s no doubt about it” that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be back with the team in 2021. “You’re talking about the guy who’s going to win the MVP of the league. We’re not in this position without him,” LaFleur said. The head coach also said he thinks Rodgers will be a Packer “for a long time.” General

Quarterback Jared Goff has been dealt to the Detroit Lions in a deal that saw quarterback Matthew Stafford dealt to the Rams. Goff is coming off a rough 2020 season that saw him throw for his fewest touchdowns since his rookie season, plus throw 13 interceptions. He heads to a situation where he should still have some solid receiving targets, but where he won’t get

The Detroit Lions are trading quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for quarterback Jared Goff, two future first-round picks, and a future third. Los Angeles is clearly betting that Stafford can get the team over the hump and win them a Super Bowl. It’s not a bad bet when you factor in that Goff threw for six fewer touchdowns and three

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that trade talks for quarterback Matthew Stafford have gotten “hot and heavy.” With Detroit taking a long-term approach to their current rebuild, they decided after the season that they would be parting ways with Stafford. The 33-year-old veteran considers the Los Angeles Rams as a viable contender in his trade market, but it could be complicated considering current

The Houston Texans have a decision to make on pass-rusher J.J. Watt, but the sense that the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo are getting is that it might make more sense somewhere other than Houston. Watt has been the face of the franchise for the last decade, but his situation has been overshadowed of late by quarterback Deshaun Watson after he officially requested

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford considers the Los Angeles Rams a contender in his trade market, according to sources. The Rams have explored the possibility of trading for Stafford, although it’s unknown what they can do with current quarterback Jared Goff‘s long-term deal on the books. Cutting Goff would cost LA $65.2 million in dead money and trading him would cost $22.2 million. New Detroit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring) and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) was removed from the injury report after practicing all week. David and Winfield didn’t practice all week, so they’ll have to make big improvements next week in order to have

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and safety Jordan Whitehead (knee, shoulder) are listed as doubtful to play in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Brown and Whitehead both missed practice all week, so they’ll have to make big improvements next week in order to have a shot at playing. Brown was injured in the Divisional Round win

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s contract is expiring and he will not return for the 2021 season, according to a source. The Packers also parted ways with special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga two days ago. Green Bay’s D gave up four touchdowns in the NFC Championship loss to the Buccaneers, including a 39-yard passing touchdown just before halftime, and got very little pressure

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip), who was questionable going into the AFC Championship game against the Bills last weekend, was removed from the injury report for the Super Bowl against the Buccaneers on Feb. 7. Edwards-Helaire was limited in practice on Wednesday but was able to get in full sessions on Thursday and Friday. The 21-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le’Veon Bell (knee), wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) and cornerbacks Rashad Fenton (foot) and L’Jarius Sneed (concussion) are listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Buccaneers. Bell and Watkins didn’t practice on Friday after being limited in practice earlier in the week. However, both players are expected to play on Feb. 7 with another full week to recover