An NFL executive has an interesting take on a potential trade involving Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The Ravens have already made one drastic change following a disastrous 8-9 season, firing beloved head coach John Harbaugh after an 18-year tenure. Now, the focus in Baltimore shifts toward Jackson.

In the final days of the regular season, Lamar Jackson’s name was frequently mentioned in trade rumors amid whispers that his relationship with Harbaugh had deteriorated. The latter may be gone, but could the Ravens decide to start afresh and move on from their 29-year-old quarterback?

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler asked NFL...

Today’s reserve/futures deals:

Chicago Bears

• WR Maurice Alexander, RB Brittain Brown, TE Stephen Carlson, LS Luke Elkin, DB Dallis Flowers, DL Jonathan Garvin, LB Dominique Hampton, OL Kyle Hergel, TE Nikola Kalinic, DB Dontae Manning, DL Jeremiah Martin, DB Gervarrius Owens, WR JP Richardson, LB Nephi Sewell

Green Bay Packers

• DL Jaden Crumedy, QB Kyle McCord

Houston Texans

• DE Solomon Byrd, C Eli Cox, WR Josh Kelly, TE Luke Lachey, S Kaevon Merriweather, G Sidy Sow, DT Junior Tafuna, LB Xavier Thomas, WR Jared Wayne

Philadelphia Eagles

• CB Ambry Thomas

Pittsburgh Steelers

• DB Doneiko Slaughter,...

According to Mike Garafolo, the Packers are scheduled to interview former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon for their defensive coordinator job this week.

The Packers started their DC search with Jeff Hafley taking the DC job in Miami. Vikings pass game coordinator/DBs coach Daronte Jones was their first known interview request, while Eagles DB coach and passing game coordinator Christian Parker is also set to interview.

Gannon also interviewed for the Cowboys, Titans, and Commanders’ DC openings.

He should be relatively in-demand as a DC option after being fired by the Cardinals this offseason. The defense in Arizona tended to exceed...

49ers

• 49ers QB Brock Purdy says he will not need any procedure on his big toe this offseason. Will continue to work to strengthen it, but is free and clear to have a full offseason. (Nick Wagoner)
• 49ers rookie DL Mykel Williams says rehab from his torn ACL is going well. He said he “should be” ready to go right around training camp if not just before it opens. (Wagoner)
• 49ers TE George Kittle said his Achilles tear was a best-case scenario – up high toward the soleus muscle: “*I had a clean tear. They didn’t...

The Las Vegas Raiders announced they signed LS Alex Ward to a futures contract on Tuesday.

Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.

Ward, 26, originally signed on with the Rams as an undrafted free agent out of UCF in 2023. He signed a four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles and cracked their active roster for the last three years as their long snapper.

The Rams wound up waiving him in November.

In 2025, Ward appeared in eight games for the Rams.

The post [Raiders Sign...

The Cleveland Browns announced they completed a second interview with former Ravens OC Todd Monken for their head coaching job on Tuesday.

Monken and Browns DC Jim Schwartz are two finalists for the Browns’ head coaching vacancy. Here’s what the rest of the search looks like:

• Ravens OC Todd Monken (Interviewed)
• Browns OC Tommy Rees (Interviewed)
• Browns DC Jim Schwartz (Interviewed)
• Seahawks DC Aden Durde (Requested)
• Bengals OC Dan Pitcher (Scheduled)
• Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel (Scheduled)
• Former Ravens HC John Harbaugh (Expected)
• Chargers DC Jesse Minter (Requested)
• Rams pass game...

Today’s practice squad moves:

Denver Broncos

• Signed: WR Brandon Johnson
• Released: C Michael Deiter

With Broncos starting center Luke Wattenberg expected to return from IR for the AFC Championship Game, the team decided to move on from veteran center Michael Deiter. The 29-year-old got into 17 games for the Commanders last season and appeared in two games with them in 2025. He caught on with the Broncos practice squad earlier this month. Taking his place is Brandon Johnson, who is the son of former Colorado Rockies catcher Charles Johnson and cousin of former NFL standout Chad Johnson. The...

Najee Harris joined the Get Got Pod and discussed his conversation with head coach Mike Tomlin ahead of 2025 free agency.

The Pittsburgh Steelers saw their leading rusher, Najee Harris, depart for free agency in 2025. The deal he signed ultimately proved not to be as strong as some had anticipated, as the market wasn’t there. Before he hit free agency, Harris discussed the future with head coach Mike Tomlin, who gave him advice.

​Harris joined Marshawn Lynch’s “Get Got Pod” podcast and discussed a multitude of topics. Among those, they discussed Harris’ conversation with Tomlin ahead of the 2025...

Bears

Bears S Kevin Byard led the league in interceptions for the second time in his career, since doing so with the Titans back in 2017. He feels comfortable with his role in Chicago and is hoping to be back with the team in 2026, yet notes that anything could happen.

“With the success that we all had this season as a team, I think a lot of guys on this team are going to be coveted around this league, honestly,” Byard said, via the Chicago Sun-Times. *“And I think the same way the organization is always going to...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are searching hard for their next head coach. It’s going to be tough to replace Mike Tomlin, but the Steelers have done a good job finding head coaches before. While most of their candidates fit the mold of the Steelers’ past head coaches, Mike McCarthy is a little different. A report indicated […]

It’s been a long time since Will Howard was the talk of Pittsburgh. Despite being drafted in the sixth round last April, Howard quickly became a fan favorite. He won over the fan base through rookie minicamp, OTAs, and training camp, and many were excited to see him get some snaps during the preseason slate. […]

According to Mike Garafolo, the Ravens have blocked ST coordinator Chris Horton from making a lateral move to another team.

Garafolo adds that Baltimore has also blocked a “handful” of other coaches from making lateral moves, noting that assistant STs coach Anthony Levine Sr. and senior ST coach Randy Brown may be retained depending on their next head coaching hire.

Horton, 41, is a former defensive back with the Commanders and Giants. He began his coaching career as UCLA’s quality control assistant in 2012 before becoming the Ravens’ assistant special teams coach in 2014.

Baltimore promoted him to special teams...