7:30 AM ET DRE GREENLAW HAD a football and Fred Warner had a plan. This is the way things often work among the 49ers’ linebacker group: Warner, who describes himself as “the big brother, the pappy,” is the professor, Greenlaw and Azeez Al-Shaair are the recipients of his wisdom. In this instance, Warner floated his

10:24 PM ET While Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has started making great strides in his recovery from cardiac arrest earlier this month, he still has a long way to go in his recovery, his family spokesman told ESPN on Thursday night. In a statement, Hamlin’s longtime friend and business partner, Jordon Rooney, said: “Despite

6:44 PM ET EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, an unsurprising decision even after winning 13 games under first-year coach Kevin O’Connell. The team did not immediately name a replacement. In a statement, O’Connell said in part: “We will immediately begin our search to fill this critical role

4:20 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens pushed back on the narrative that Lamar Jackson‘s future in Baltimore is uncertain, insisting they remain confident they can sign the star quarterback to a long-term deal. “I truly believe Lamar wants to finish his career in Baltimore,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Thursday in

3:04 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — The Dolphins fired defensive coordinator Josh Boyer after four seasons with the franchise, the last three as defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday. In addition to Boyer, the Dolphins also fired safeties coach Steve Gregory, outside linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz. “I am

6:57 PM ET CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins said it will be all smiles if he gets an opportunity to meet with Damar Hamlin on Sunday now that the Buffalo Bills safety is out of the hospital. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after tackling Higgins in the Week 17 game between the teams. He

1:06 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Greg Roman has decided to step down as the Baltimore Ravens‘ offensive coordinator Thursday amid fan outrage and player frustration. Roman had one year remaining on his deal, which was believed to be a team option. “After visiting with Coach [John] Harbaugh and after huddling with my family,

11:15 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich as part of an overhaul that includes eight other coaches leaving the staff, it was announced Thursday. The decision to fire Leftwich after four seasons as the team’s offensive playcaller was part of the first major personnel moves made

3:08 PM ET Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said Thursday that he never seriously considered a return during the 2022 season, and he views himself as retired. “This year my mindset wasn’t even close to going back out on the field,” Gronkowski said. “Even when a couple teams

8:00 AM ET WHILE CHATTING WITH players and coaches before a November matchup against the Texans, Howie Roseman, Philadelphia Eagles GM and executive vice president, spotted a group of Eagles fans in the first row of Houston’s NRG Stadium. The fans began chanting his name. Roseman, with noticeable swagger, walked slowly toward them, making a