Former Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach Joe Cullen is joining the Jacksonville Jaguars and new head coach Urban Meyer as the team’s defensive coordinator, according to sources. Cullen becomes the third defensive assistant to leave the Ravens Defense since the 2020 season ended, joining Mike Macdonald and Jesse Minter. He had spent the last five seasons with the Ravens and will return to the Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le’Veon Bell (knee) was added to the injury report and did not practice on Thursday. Linebacker Willie Gay (ankle) also missed his second straight practice this week. Mid-week additions are usually not a good sign, but the Chiefs might just be giving the veteran Bell a little extra rest ahead of the AFC Championship tilt against the Bills on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) is practicing again on Thursday with a helmet. Rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip), wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) and cornerbacks Bashaud Breeland (concussion, shoulder) and Rashad Fenton (foot) are also practicing. Mahomes might be limited again on Thursday, but he appears to be making good progress in the league’s concussion protocol after clearing some steps initially

The Pittsburgh Steelers are retaining defensive coordinator Keith Butler for at least one more season, according to a source. The 64-year-old has been with the team since 2003 and in his role as the defensive coordinator since 2015. Pittsburgh’s defense was a top-five unit in 2020, finishing first in total QBR (55.9) and sacks (56). However, they began to fall apart in the final month

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Wednesday that he’s “not apologizing” for quarterback Lamar Jackson‘s style of play or the team’s run-first approach on offense. Baltimore scored just three points in the Divisional Round loss to the Bills, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman received criticism for what looked like a simplistic passing attack. The Ravens finished last in the NFL in passing for

The Buffalo Bills Defense has improved dramatically since their Week 11 bye, allowing only 17.1 points per game, fewer than 340 total yards per game and just a 35.1 third-down conversion rate since Week 12. Buffalo’s D held the Baltimore Ravens to just three points and 340 total yards in the their win in the Divisional Round last weekend. The Bills defense made a point

Former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins has a visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to sources. Haskins could represent potential quarterback depth and upside. The free agent and former first-round pick also had a recent visit with the Carolina Panthers after being cut by Washington after their Week 16 loss. Although Ben Roethlisberger is expected to return for another season in 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) and wide receivers Mike Evans (knee) and Chris Godwin (quadriceps) were all limited participants during Wednesday’s practice. Jones was able to practice in a limited fashion last week before ultimately suiting up against the Saints, while Evans’ and Godwin’s reps are being managed as precautions. Jones has a good matchup against Green Bay’s front, though he

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday’s practice. Brown sustained the knee injury during the divisional-round win over the Saints, with Tampa Bay officially listing him as day-to-day. The veteran wideout will look to ramp up his activity during Thursday and Friday’s sessions to give him a chance at suiting up against Green Bay in the NFC

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) remains on the injury report and was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Diggs has been battling an oblique injury late this season, but it hasn’t really slowed him down at all. The NFL’s leader in receptions and receiving yards in 2020, the 27-year-old has 14 catches on 20 targets for 234 yards and two touchdowns in the

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Gabriel Davis (ankle) and defensive tackle Vernon Butler (quadriceps) both missed practice on Wednesday. Davis injured his ankle in the Divisional Round win over the Ravens last Saturday night. As of right now, the impressive 21-year-old should be considered questionable to play against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sunday, but keep an eye on his practice status through

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie running back A.J. Dillon (quadriceps) “should be out there a little bit today” at practice. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Jared Veldheer remains in the COVID-19 protocols, while running back Tyler Ervin (foot) will not practice. Dillon’s injury doesn’t appear to be very serious, so he should have a good shot at suiting up on Sunday in

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) said he’s all good and is already feeling better than last week when he was questionable heading into the Divisional Round against the Saints. Jones couldn’t get loose during pre-game warmups before the wild-card win against Washington and didn’t play at all in that contest, but he returned last Sunday and carried the ball 13 times

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said on Wednesday that defensive tackle Vita Vea (ankle), who has been out since Week 5 with a fractured ankle, looked good after taking part in the team’s walkthrough practice. Arians thought that Vea had a chance to return after watching him run in a pool around three weeks ago. Vea was designated to return from Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion, toe), rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) all took part in practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, but head coach Andy Reid said that Thursday’s practice is the big day. Mahomes took most of the snaps, a very positive sign that he’ll be ready for the AFC Championship against the

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) are both recovering from torn ACLs and plan to get together to rehab and train in the offseason. Barkley had surgery on his right knee on Oct. 30, while Beckham needed left knee surgery on Nov. 10. The 23-year-old Barkley will eventually take his rehab/training to the West

Newly acquired Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack said the team’s No. 1 priority going into 2021 is to keep quarterback Joe Burrow upright and off the Injured Reserve. Burrow had been sacked 32 times at the time of his season-ending left knee injury in Week 11, which was the third-most in the league. He had taken 72 hits entering his final game, which

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints tight ends coach/assistant head coach Dan Campbell officially agreed to terms on a six-year deal to make him the new head coach, according to a source. The Lions had zeroed in on Campbell, but they couldn’t make the hire official until the Saints were eliminated from the playoffs. Detroit hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and also have

Long-time San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. Rivers went to the Chargers in a draft-day trade in 2004 and played for the Bolts for 16 seasons before spending his 17th and final NFL season with the Colts. He played in 244 games, starting the final 240 without missing a game, the second-longest streak by an NFL QB

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol after leaving the Divisional Round contest against the Browns early, but there is optimism that he’ll be able to play in the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Bills. Mahomes will have a very light practice on Wednesday and could be listed as a limited or non-participant, according to a source. His