Super Bowl, NFL news, coaching live updates: Roger Goodell calls notion NFL officiating favors Chiefs ‘ridiculous’

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• Roger Goodell addresses ref controversy in state of league address

  

  The second question NFL commissioner Roger Goodell fielded Monday in his state of the league address was about officiating, and a belief that the Kansas City Chiefs are benefitting from calls.

  “This sort of reminds me of the script” Goodell joked.

  In seriousness Goodell called some of the conspiracy theories rampant on social media “ridiculous” and defended his league’s officials, calling them “outstanding.”

  Goodell says any theory of the Chiefs benefiting from preferential calls from officials is “ridiculous” and the league officiating is “outstanding.” pic.twitter.com/y5jVXQsKHu

  — Greg Auman (@gregauman) February 3, 2025

  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell shoots down idea that officials are favoring Chiefs unfairly. Reminds him of idea NFL is scripted.

  “It’s a ridiculous theory, for anyone who might take it seriously. But at the end of the day, it’s something we might have to continue to work on.” pic.twitter.com/MKVw9UA9nm

  — Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) February 3, 2025

• Tue, February 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM GMT+8

  Texans hire Rams’ Nick Caley to replace Bobby Slowik as OC

• Tue, February 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM GMT+8

  Washington Commanders name to remain, says team owner

  

  Washington team owner Josh Harris told reporters Monday that the team name “Commanders” will remain.

  Dear Washington football fans,

  The Commanders team name is here to stay.

  Source: team owner Josh Harris

  P.S. – please no more questions about this, it’s not changing. pic.twitter.com/8zjfK3aPgx

  — Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) February 3, 2025

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  Tue, February 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM GMT+8

  Pete Carroll adds son, Brennan, to Raiders’ staff

  Sources: Raiders to hire Brennan Carroll to be their new Offensive Line coach + Run Game Coordinator.

  He has been the University of Washington Offensive Coordinator + OL Coach for the past year and prior to that had stops at Arizona, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Hurricanes and USC.…

  — Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) February 3, 2025

• Tue, February 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM GMT+8

  Myles Garrett requests trade from Browns, says he wants to win Super Bowl

  

  Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade, according to multiple media reports. In a statement shared by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and others, Garrett said his desire to win a Super Bowl was driving his decision to leave.

  “As a kid dreaming of the NFL, all I focused on was the ultimate goal of winning a Super Bowl — and that goal fuels me today more than ever. My love for the community of Northeast Ohio and the incredible fanbase of the Cleveland Browns has made this one of the toughest decisions of my life. These past eight years have shaped me into the man that I am today,” Garrett wrote.

  Garrett added that he cared more about winning a championship than about becoming a Hall of Famer.

  Read the full story here.

• Tue, February 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM GMT+8

  Jaguars name Tony Boselli executive VP of football operations

  The Jaguars, who hold the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, are slowly rebuilding their front office after parting ways with general manager Trent Baalke.

  Former #Jaguars All-Pro tackle Tony Boselli has been named the team’s executive vice president of football operations, owner Shad Khan announced today.

  Boselli and coach Liam Coen will report to Khan, as will the new GM after that hire is made in the weeks ahead. pic.twitter.com/Pqfx3SdJvp

  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 3, 2025

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  Mon, February 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM GMT+8

  Chip Kelly reportedly leaving Ohio State for Raiders’ OC job

  According to ESPN, Chip Kelly is leaving the Buckeyes after one season to become the offensive coordinator for Pete Carroll with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kelly’s departure comes not long after defensive coordinator Jim Knowles left to take the same position at Penn State.

  Kelly came to Ohio State after the 2023 season as Ryan Day gave up play-calling duties. Kelly left his job as UCLA’s head coach to run Ohio State’s offense as the Buckeyes bounced back from two regular-season losses to win the first 12-team College Football Playoff.

  The former Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers head coach has never been an offensive coordinator in the NFL. He joined the Eagles before the 2013 season after he spent four seasons as Oregon’s head coach and coached the 49ers for one season in 2016 after he was fired by the Eagles.

  Read more here.

  

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  Mon, February 3, 2025 at 7:43 AM GMT+8

  Eagles, Chiefs make festive arrival in New Orleans

  Super Bowl week is officially underway with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles both arriving in New Orleans on Sunday evening.

  The Eagles arrived first with a flag reading “Geaux Birds” hanging out of the cockpit window as they prepare to face Kansas City in the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.

  Seeking their third consecutive Super Bowl championship and fourth in the past six years, the Chiefs touched down soon thereafter with several observers noticing Patrick Mahomes sporting a Hugo Boss sweatsuit for his travel.

  Read more

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  Sun, February 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM GMT+8

  Eric Bieniemy returns to NFL as Bears’ RB coach

  Eric Bieniemy is returning to the NFL. The former Chiefs and Commanders offensive coordinator is joining Ben Johnson’s new staff with the Bears as running backs coach, reports CBS’ Jonathan Jones.

  An NFL return: Eric Bieniemy has agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears to be their running backs coach, source tells @NFLonCBS. A 2-time Super Bowl champ with the Chiefs, Bieniemy gives Ben Johnson’s offensive staff a veteran, championship presence.

  — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) February 1, 2025

  After being fired by Washington following the 2023 campaign, Bieniemy spent last season with UCLA as the Bruins’ assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.

  Read more on the move here.

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  Sat, February 1, 2025 at 6:26 AM GMT+8

  Cowboys name Klayton Adams as OC after 2 seasons coaching OL for Cardinals

  New Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has hired his replacement as offensive coordinator. Klayton Adams will run Dallas’ offense after two seasons coaching offensive line for the Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport.

  Before joining Arizona’s staff, Adams coached tight ends and was an assistant offensive line coach with the Colts. His primary responsibility will likely be the run game since Schottenheimer intends to continue calling plays as head coach.

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  Sat, February 1, 2025 at 5:57 AM GMT+8

  Jets hiring Tanner Engstrand as OC away from Lions: Report

  New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is bringing a fellow Lions assistant with him. Tanner Engstrand will be Glenn’s offensive coordinator, the team announced on Friday.

  NOW OFFICIAL! We’ve named Tanner Engstrand our new Offensive Coordinator.

  — New York Jets (@nyjets) January 31, 2025

  Engstrand, 42, was Detroit’s passing game coordinator for the past two seasons after coaching quality control and tight ends. He was believed to be a candidate for the Lions OC opening before Dan Campbell hired John Morton for that position this week.

  This season, the Lions had the second-best passing offense in the NFL with 4,474 yards, averaging 263.2 yards per game.

  Prior to joining Detroit, Engstand was the offensive coordinator for the XFL’s DC Defenders.

  The Jets will have weapons to work with, including receivers Garrett Wilson, running back Breece Hall and a veteran offensive line. But quarterback is a big question, in addition to whether or not Davante Adams returns.

• Sat, February 1, 2025 at 5:36 AM GMT+8

  Jets name Chris Banjo as new special teams coach

  The New York Jets are continuing to fill out Aaron Glenn’s staff. The team announced Friday that Chris Banjo will join the staff as special teams coordinator.

  Banjo joins the Jets after two years with the Denver Broncos as assistant special teams coach.

  IT’S OFFICIAL! We’ve named Chris Banjo our new Special Teams Coordinator.

  — New York Jets (@nyjets) January 31, 2025

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  Sat, February 1, 2025 at 4:44 AM GMT+8

  Buccaneers promoting Josh Grizzard to OC

  The Buccaneers are promoting from within to replace Liam Coen as offensive coordinator. Passing game coordinator Josh Grizzard is getting bumped up to play-calling duties on offense, the team announced on Friday.

  Grizzard joined Tampa Bay this season after seven years with the Dolphins, for whom he was a quality control and receivers coach. The Bucs had the third-most passing yards in the NFL this season with 4,257 yards, averaging 250.4 yards per game.

• Sat, February 1, 2025 at 3:27 AM GMT+8

  Saints plan to meet with Kellen Moore again after Super Bowl 59

  While searching for a new head coach, the New Orleans Saints have seemingly narrowed their focus. The team plans to meet with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore after the Super Bowl, and has informed other candidates that they plan to keep speaking with Moore, per multiple reports.

  Moore reportedly have a strong in-person interview on Monday night, and has emerged as the top candidate for the job. But NFL rules keep the Saints from officially hiring the 36-year-old coordinator until after the Super Bowl, despite New Orleans’ clear interest.

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  Fri, January 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM GMT+8

  Liam Coen picks Anthony Campanile to be Jaguars DC

  Liam Coen has his defensive coordinator. The Jaguars announced Thursday they are hiring Anthony Campanile, who currently works as the Packers’ linebackers coach and run game coordinator.

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  Fri, January 31, 2025 at 1:09 AM GMT+8

  Eagles open practice window for DE Brandon Graham

  Graham has been out since November after suffering a torn triceps. Opening his practice window gives him the opportunity to play in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs.

  We have opened the practice windows for TE CJ Uzomah and DE Brandon Graham, signed RB Lew Nichols to the Practice Squad, and released TE Nick Muse from the Practice Squad. pic.twitter.com/JO8obnUPkP

  — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 30, 2025

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  Thu, January 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM GMT+8

  Lions hire new OC and DC

  Morton will replace Ben Johnson (Bears) running the offense, while Sheppard takes over for Aaron Glenn (Jets) as defensive coordinator on Dan Campbell’s staff.

  It’s official! The #Lions announce the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

  — Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) January 30, 2025

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  Thu, January 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM GMT+8

  Raiders working to retain defensive coordinator Patrick Graham

  Pete Carroll is now in charge of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he’ll be keeping the last regime’s defensive coordinator. Josina Anderson reports the team is working on a deal to bring back DC Patrick Graham, whose unit ranked 15th in the NFL in total defense last year and 25th in points allowed.

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  Thu, January 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM GMT+8

  Jets hire Steve Wilks as next DC

  Steve Wilks is back in the game.

  The longtime defensive assistant and former Arizona Cardinals head coach struck a deal to become the next defensive coordinator with the New York Jets on Wednesday afternoon. Wilks, who took last year off from coaching, will now join Aaron Glenn’s staff.

  

• Thu, January 30, 2025 at 7:22 AM GMT+8

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