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Upcoming surgery for Brock Purdy
So it should be an absence of about six months. According to NFL Media, Brock Purdy (QB, 49ers) has decided to have surgery, and the operation is scheduled for February 22.
It would not be the heaviest operation possible, and he should therefore be able to return within six months. If all goes well, San Francisco could see him again during training camp in August.
Purdy injured an elbow ligament in the NFC Conference Finals against the Eagles.
No announcement before Super Bowl for new Cardinals coach
According to Arizona Sports and confirmed by ESPN, the appointment to succeed Kliff Kingsubury as Cardinals coach will be made after the Super Bowl.
According to the same sources, we know the names of the two finalists for the position: Mike Kafka (OC, Giants) et Lou Anarumno (DC, Bengals). The interview has already been passed for Mike Kafka. For Anarumno, the interview should take place this Friday.
More flexibility for Monday night games
The programming for the 2023 NFL season will tend towards flexibility. On Wednesday, Roger Goodell explained in his annual press briefing that Monday matches can now change programming during the season. The objective is simple: avoid disappointing posters and thus hope for better audiences. The league already decides on some end-of-season games a week or two before.
Moreover, the commissioner Roger Goodell would not be surprised if the same case occurs about the games on Thursday evening, but he assured that it is not for now.
Coachs, coachs, coachs
–Now that they’ve hired DeMeco Ryans as head coach, the Texans are now going after coordinators. According to KPRC-TV, the Texans interviewed the Jets safties coach Marquand Manuel for the position of defensive coordinator, as well as Matt Burke (DL coach, Cardinals).
– No retirement for Tom Moore. The 84-year-old assistant offensive coordinator has signed a one-year contract extension with the Buccanneers. In addition, the latter had a second interview with Dan Pitcher (QB coach, Bengals) for the position of offensive coordinator. For the same position, the Florida State team wants to interview Dave Canales (QB coach, Seahaxks) (Fox Sports, ESPN).
injuries
– All Eagles players practiced on Wednesday. However, Lane Johnson (OT, aine) et Avonte Maddox (CB, pied) have been limited.
– Kadarius Toney (WR, Chiefs) was the only Kansas City player limited to practice Wednesday. He is hit in the ankle. JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) is going all out again after being restricted by his knee recently.
– Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) confirmed to the press that he continues to be treated for his sprained ankle, but continues to progress. ” We will not really know before the game, ”confessed the quarterback. “But I’m obviously moving better than a week or two ago. So I continue the treatment to be closer to 100% and then rely on adrenaline to be able to do a little more on the ground. »
And bref
– DK Metcalf (WR, Seahawks) was selected to play in the All-Star Celebrity Game on Dwayne Wade’s team.
319 participants au NFL Draft Combine
On February 28, the NFL Combine will take place in Indianapolis. The NFL has announced a list of 319 invited players. Some of these players may not be there in order to go through Pro Days at their university.
Sam Howell number 1, a veteran quarterback to support him?
In an interview at PFT LiveRon Rivera said that Sam Howell is indeed the number 1 quarterback, at least for the start of the 2023 offseason.
Despite claiming that the Commanders are not candidates to sign one of the many veteran quarterbacks on the market, the Commanders coach said he “is going to have to find a quarterback who can compete with him” and ” not spend a lot of money on him”.
No 5th grade for Chase Young?
Selected in 2nd choice of the 2020 draft, Chase Young (DE, Commanders) only played 3 games in the 2022 season after his cruciate ligament injury in the 2021 season. According to the Washington Post, Ron Rivera (HC, Commanders) has said the club needs to speak with the player about of his physical condition and his development in order to know if the club lifts the 5th year of his rookie contract. Which would put him under contract for the 2024 season automatically.
The Commanders coach would not be particularly worried if Chase Young is not under contract in 2024 because of the Daron Payne (DT, Commanders) case. Indeed, the latter saw his 5th rookie year as an option be lifted by the Commanders. But since then, he hasn’t received a contract extension offer yet.
If the option is not exercised, Ron Rivera thinks it would be a good way to motivate Chase Young for next season.
Rob Gronkowski is done with football
Following an interview with The Athletic, the former tight-end star Rob Gronkowski admitted that he may sign a one-day deal to retire as a Patriots jersey.
“If it was offered to me, of course I would. I love New England. I love Mr. Kraft. I love the whole organization, coach (Bill) Belichick, everyone. I learned a lot from my time there It would mean a lot to me. »
This refers to a statement by Robert Kraft who allegedly said he would make an offer to Tom Brady, his favorite quarterback, to sign him to a one-day deal so he could retire as a Patriots jersey. to celebrate his 20-year career with the Patriots.
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