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The Green Bay Packers have requested to interview Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson for their defensive coordinator position, adding to the list of teams interested in him. Wilson, who just completed his first year with the Ravens, has also drawn interest from the Rams, Giants, and Titans for similar roles.
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, a top candidate for head coaching positions, has four virtual interviews scheduled with NFL teams while preparing for the upcoming game against the Buccaneers. Johnson acknowledges the challenge of balancing his coaching responsibilities with family time, emphasizing the importance of the gameplan. He remains focused on his current role and is rumored to be a frontrunner for the Commanders job, despite not knowing the team's new General Manager well.
The 2024 NFL coaching cycle has taken unexpected turns with iconic coaches like Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh, and Pete Carroll leaving or being asked to leave their respective posts, while up-and-comers like Ben Johnson and Bobby Slowik are also in the mix. The coaching carousel has led to surprising interviews and potential job changes, with NFL teams making statements about their future direction based on whom they try to hire. The presence of legendary coaches like Belichick and Harbaugh on the market is prompting NFL owners to consider drastic actions, as seen in the case of the Atlanta Falcons' interview with Belichick.