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Ravens Target a Beefier Front to Win the Trenches
sports9 hours ago

Ravens Target a Beefier Front to Win the Trenches

The Ravens plan to upgrade the offensive and defensive lines after a season highlighted by inconsistent line play and Lamar Jackson being sacked 36 times. New coach Jesse Minter and GM Eric DeCosta emphasize the trenches as the key to success, noting existing building blocks (Travis Jones extension, John Jenkins re-signing, Stanley/Rosengarten at tackle) and pursuing a market-setting deal for Tyler Linderbaum, while hoping to add new linemen with 11 draft picks this offseason.

Ravens Pursue Market-Setting Deal to Keep Tyler Linderbaum
sports1 day ago

Ravens Pursue Market-Setting Deal to Keep Tyler Linderbaum

The Ravens have offered center Tyler Linderbaum a market-setting contract and want him back, with coaches praising him as one of the league’s top interior linemen and analysts projecting a robust market for his services as free agency approaches; franchise tags look unlikely, and if he leaves Baltimore could face three new starting offensive linemen when the legal tampering period begins March 9 and the new league year starts March 11.

Seahawks retain Benton to anchor offensive line in 2026
sports9 days ago

Seahawks retain Benton to anchor offensive line in 2026

Seattle is retaining offensive line coach John Benton for 2026, keeping the key figure behind Seattle’s improved O-line after other coaches left for the Raiders. His unit helped lift pass and run-block win rates to 12th and 8th, contributed to a low sack rate for quarterback Sam Darnold, and saw the rushing attack trend upward late in the year behind Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.

First Look at 2026 NFL Draft: Twentyman's Mock Draft 1.0
sports16 days ago

First Look at 2026 NFL Draft: Twentyman's Mock Draft 1.0

Tim Twentyman unveils Mock Draft 1.0, projecting the 2026 NFL Draft’s first round: Las Vegas selects quarterback Fernando Mendoza at No. 1; the New York Jets hold two top-20 picks (Nos. 2 and 16) with Arvell Reese and Jordyn Tyson, respectively; Arizona takes Spencer Fano at No. 3; Tennessee adds Carnell Tate; the Giants land Mansoor Delane; Cleveland picks Francis Mauigoa; Washington adds David Bailey; New Orleans adds Jeremiyah Love; Kansas City adds Rueben Bain Jr.; Cincinnati drafts Caleb Downs; Miami selects Jermod McCoy; Dallas takes Sonny Styles; the Rams grab Colton Hood; Baltimore adds Olaivavega Ioane; Tampa Bay picks Keldric Faulk; and Detroit closes the top-17 with Kadyn Proctor. The piece emphasizes upcoming combine and free agency, and frames the Lions’ need to bolster the offensive line and overall roster balance as the draft unfolds.

Patriots tackle Will Campbell silent after rough Super Bowl LX showing
sports16 days ago

Patriots tackle Will Campbell silent after rough Super Bowl LX showing

Patriots rookie left tackle Will Campbell declined to speak to reporters after a rough performance in Super Bowl LX, with NFL Next Gen Stats crediting him with 14 pressures—the most by any lineman in the 2025-26 season. The fourth‑overall pick has faced scrutiny as he struggles to protect Drake Maye’s blind side, leaving the franchise to weigh whether he improves or they need help at tackle.

Eagles pivot as Stoutland exits, signaling a reshaped OL team
sports20 days ago

Eagles pivot as Stoutland exits, signaling a reshaped OL team

Philadelphia Eagles confirm OL coach Jeff Stoutland will not return next season after tensions over run-game design changes led by Nick Sirianni; injuries contributed to a stagnant offense, and Stoutland wasn’t consulted on adjustments, prompting his departure. The team is reshaping the staff, naming Ryan Mahaffey run-game coordinator/TE coach and Sean Mannion as OC, in a broader effort to rebuild after a down year for the line.

Stoutland retires, closing a 13-year era shaping the Eagles' O-line
sports21 days ago

Stoutland retires, closing a 13-year era shaping the Eagles' O-line

Longtime Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland retires after 13 seasons in Philadelphia (and 30 coaching years overall), leaving Nick Sirianni and the Eagles to find his replacement. He helped build a dominant O-line, added run-game coordinator duties in 2018, and played a key role in developing the team’s effective short-yardage “Tush Push” during its two Super Bowl runs.

Stoutland Leaves Eagles After Transforming Their Offensive Line for 13 Seasons
sports21 days ago

Stoutland Leaves Eagles After Transforming Their Offensive Line for 13 Seasons

Longtime Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland announced his 13-year tenure with Philadelphia is over, capping a run that produced multiple Pro Bowlers and two Super Bowls under three head coaches; with questions about his run-game responsibilities last season, his departure leaves a sizable hole in the staff and no immediate replacement announced.

Stoutland Exits Eagles After 13-Year Run as OL Coach
sports21 days ago

Stoutland Exits Eagles After 13-Year Run as OL Coach

Jeff Stoutland announced he is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles after 13 seasons as their offensive line coach, a tenure that helped shape an o-line that powered three Super Bowl appearances and two victories. The departure follows reports he was effectively stripped of his run game coordinator title, with Sean Mannion set to take over as offensive coordinator in 2026.

Steelers lean on veterans to bolster offensive staff
sports23 days ago

Steelers lean on veterans to bolster offensive staff

The Steelers announced multiple additions to their coaching staff: James Campen will be the offensive line coach, Jahri Evans as assistant offensive line coach, Ramon Chinyoung Sr. as running backs coach, Adam Henry as receivers coach, with Tom Arth remaining quarterbacks coach; Campen brings extensive NFL experience as a long-time OL coach and run game coordinator, Evans is a Hall of Fame-caliber former Saints standout, Chinyoung comes from the Cowboys with a strong coaching background, and Henry has NFL and college experience coaching receivers, while Arth continues to oversee quarterback development.

Paydays Loom: 2026 NFL Free Agency Goes All Offense
sports27 days ago

Paydays Loom: 2026 NFL Free Agency Goes All Offense

This article previews the 2026 offensive free-agent class, arguing the wide-receiver market is exceptionally deep and several other playmakers merit lucrative deals. It lists projected AAVs for Daniel Jones (~$43.6M), George Pickens (~$30.6M), Alec Pierce (~$20.2M), Wan’Dale Robinson (~$18M), Tyler Linderbaum (~$17.7M), Kyle Pitts (~$14.6M), Rashid Shaheed (~$14.1M), Romeo Doubs (~$12M), Breece Hall (~$10.4M) and Rasheed Walker (~$20.3M), and notes how Jones’s health may affect his price while the rest could drive teams’ championship trajectories.