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Are the Bears really Indiana-bound or will they follow the money to Arlington Heights? The team will go wherever there's a new stadium surrounded by a “mixed-use development," but Arlington Heights makes most financial sense.

Jon Greenberg (still not on here) believes the Bears ultimately will build their stadium in Arlington Heights. His column

[Pelissero] The Browns are promoting safeties coach Ephraim Banda to pass game coordinator.

Banda interviewed this cycle for several defensive coordinator jobs, including with the Patriots. But he’ll stay in Cleveland as a top assistant to new DC Mike Rutenberg. twitter.com/tompelissero...

[Schefter] Los Angeles Rams are promoting pass-game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator, and making QB coach Dave Ragone the co-offensive coordinator/QB coach. twitter.com/adamschefter...

Florida Senate passes "Teddy Bridgewater Act" bill The Florida Senate passed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act", which would allow K-12 head coaches to use their funds towards student-athletes

[Villamarzo] Florida Senate passes "Teddy Bridgewater Act," which would allow high-school coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own money for player meals, transportation, and recovery services. www.on3.com/high-school/...

[Seifert] The Vikings have hired Kyle Caskey as an offensive assistant. Caskey had been slated to be offensive coordinator of the UFL's Orlando Storm this season and had previously been the RB/special teams coach for the St. Louis Battlehawks, all under HC Anthony Becht. twitter.com/SeifertESPN/...

[Jones] Love when teams do this: the Chiefs will host a 1-day equipment sale this Saturday from 9 am until they run out. The sale will feature new and used player-worn items – such as cleats, footballs, sweatshirts, T-shirts and more. Fans can begin lining up at 7 am. twitter.com/jjones9/stat...

[Fowler] The Chargers plan to retain wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal and quarterbacks coach Shane Day, per source.

Much change on offense with Mike McDaniel’s arrival but he will work with both coaches. twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/...

The Bears released LB Amen Ogbongbemiga. The move creates $2 million in cap space. A special-teams stalwart, Ogbongbemiga battled several injuries last season and played in only eight games.

[Cowboys] The Cowboys finalized their 2026 coaching staff. twitter.com/DallasCowboy...

[Pelissero] Former Falcons special teams coordinator Marquice Williams has agreed to terms with the Raiders to be their senior special teams coach, per source. twitter.com/TomPelissero...

[NFL Football Operations] Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans are the newest members of the NFL Competition Committee. twitter.com/NFLFootballO...

Final Super Bowl LX audience moves to 125.6 million Nielsen rectifies error to increase audience by 700,000.

[Florio] Nielsen bumps the final Super Bowl LX audience from 124.9 million to 125.6 million. www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...

Indiana unanimously passes bill to lure Bears away from Chicago The Bears' search for a new home took a "meaningful step" forward Thursday, opening the door for the storied franchise to leave Illinois to potentially build a new, domed stadium in Indiana.

[Cronin] The Chicago Bears’ endeavor for a new stadium took a "meaningful step" forward Thursday, opening the door for the storied franchise to leave Illinois to potentially build a new, domed stadium in Northwest Indiana. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

[Gunn] Despite his frustrations with health issues, Eagles LG Landon Dickerson is planning to return for the 2026 season per source. twitter.com/RealDGunn/st...

[Rapoport] The Bears are promoting Jeff King to be their new assistant GM, filling the spot vacated by now-#Falcons GM Ian Cunningham.

The former NFL TE, King started as an intern in Chicago’s personnel department. Now, a key lieutenant for Ryan Poles. twitter.com/rapsheet/sta...

[McLane] Lane Johnson just told me that he’s officially returning for a 14th season with the #Eagles.

Having the future HOF right tackle will be key as HC Nick Sirianni alters the offense under new OC Sean Mannion in 2026. twitter.com/jeff_mclane/...

The passage of SB 27 would mark the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date. We are committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence to support our vision to build a world-class stadium near the Wolf Lake area in Hammond, Indiana. We appreciate the leadership shown by Governor Braun, Speaker Huston, Senator Mishler and members of the Indiana General Assembly in establishing this critical framework and path forward to deliver a premier venue for all of Chicagoland and a destination for Bears fans and visitors from across the globe. We value our partnership and look forward to continuing to build our working relationship together.

Statement from the Bears, as Senate Bill 27 passes through the Indiana Ways and Means Committee

Myles Garrett Relied on Big Dreams—and a Little Self-Doubt—to Become the Sack King You know about the elite power and skill that helped the Browns’ DE set the NFL’s new single-season sack record. But it also took some mind games.

[Bishop] Myles Garrett Relied on Big Dreams - and a Little Self-Doubt - to Become the Sack King www.si.com/nfl/myles-ga...

[Steelers] Steelers President Art Rooney II on the passing of Mike Wagner twitter.com/steelers/sta...

[Zenitz] The current expectation is that the Broncos are going to hire Ronald Curry as wide receivers coach.

The ex-NFL receiver was QB coach for the Bills the last two years. Before that, worked with the Saints for eight years, including six with Sean Payton. twitter.com/mzenitz/stat...

Broncos mourn passing of former GM Neal Dahlen Dahlen remains tied with Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady for the second-most Super Bowl wins in NFL history and trails only former Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

[Broncos] We're saddened to learn of the passing of Neal Dahlen, our former General Manager from 1999-2001.

Dahlen also served as director of player personnel during our back-to-back World Championships and was a perfect 7-0 in Super Bowls during his career. www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos...

[Meirov] The entire #Browns starting offensive line is set to be free agents next month:

• LT: Cam Robinson
• LG: Joel Bitonio
• C: Ethan Pocic
• RG: Wyatt Teller
• RT: Jack Conklin
twitter.com/MySportsUpda...

[Garafolo] The Raiders are hiring Al Holcomb as senior defensive assistant. Rob Leonard’s NFL coaching career began when he took Holcomb’s role with the Giants after Holcomb joined the Panthers. Holcomb now joins Leonard in Vegas after interviewing with a few other teams twitter.com/MikeGarafolo...

[Zenitz] The #Texans are hiring Jay Simpson as a defensive assistant.

Was a college cornerbacks coach at Memphis last season. Helped the team finish third in the American Conference in scoring defense. Before that, worked at Arkansas State and UAB. twitter.com/mzenitz/stat...

[Garafolo] Browns free agent-to-be Wyatt Teller and his wife Carly just posted a farewell to Cleveland on IG. One of the top guards on the market, Teller is headed elsewhere after seven seasons with the team. twitter.com/MikeGarafolo...

[Schefter] Statement from Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice’s attorney Sean Lindsey twitter.com/AdamSchefter...

Lions president Rod Wood is retiring but will remain with the team for now

New OC Declan Doyle expects all Ravens players at voluntary OTAs New Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle expects all the team's players to attend voluntary OTAs to start the "next regime on the right foot."

[Hensley] New OC Declan Doyle expects all Ravens players at voluntary OTAs www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

[Henderson] An update on the Seahawks' coaching moves: My understanding is that Kirk Olivadotti will remain on Mike Macdonald's staff in a different role. He's coached ILBs the past 2 seasons. Macdonald recently hired former Ravens DC Zachary Orr for that job. twitter.com/BradyHenders...

[Seahawks] Estate of Paul G. Allen Begins Sale Process for Seattle Seahawks twitter.com/seahawks/sta...