Bears ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler expect the Bears to try and make a run at hiring Lions OC Ben Johnson, though it remains to be seen if they can convince him to leave Detroit. The two note former Titans HC Mike Vrabel would also be a good fit for the Chicago opening with his proven track record of leadership, though his background on defense might lead to some … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Jayden Reed, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears The Bears extended their losing streak after a beatdown against the 49ers in Week 14. Chicago QB Caleb Williams knows they were outmatched from the start and took responsibility for increased leadership through a two-month losing streak. “We got our ass kicked today and there’s no way around it,” Williams said, via ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. “I think at one point, going into … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jayden Reed, Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said DT Alim McNeill is in concussion protocol. (Justin Rogers) Campbell also believes LB Alex Anzalone and WR Kalif Raymond are on track to return in Week 18 or early in the playoffs. (Rogers) Regarding a potential return for DE Aidan Hutchinson: “I’m where I was when the injury happened. This is a tough injury — it just is — but I just would never … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Cole Kmet, Caleb Williams, Bears, Vikings
Bears Following the departure of former HC Matt Eberflus, Bears TE Cole Kmet admitted the building has felt a relief despite Kmet’s good relationship with Eberflus. “Yeah, I will say that — I think there is a little bit of an exhale to it,” Kmet said, via Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times. “The exhale for me happened [Wednesday], just finally moving on from it when you get … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Cole Kmet, Caleb Williams, Bears, Vikings
Vikings Announce Four Moves, Activate K Will Reichard
The Vikings announced four roster moves on Saturday, including activating K Will Reichard and LS Andrew DePaola from injured reserve. The team also waived K John Parker Romo and elevated OLB Gabriel Murphy. Reichard, 23, was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year and was First-team All-SEC in 2023. He also won a National Championship with Alabama in 2020. The Vikings used … [Read more...] about Vikings Announce Four Moves, Activate K Will Reichard