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Raiders announce Scott Turner as their pass game coordinator

Posted by Josh Alper on February 3, 2023, 7:01 PM EST

Word on Friday was that former Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner would be joining the Raiders staff and the team made it official a little later in the day.Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels announced that Turner, who was fired by Washington after the end of the regular season, will be the team’s pass game coordinator.“The [more]

Scott Turner is expected to join Raiders staff

Posted by Myles Simmons on February 3, 2023, 4:42 PM EST

The Raiders are adding a veteran offensive assistant.According to multiple reports, Scott Turner is headed to Las Vegas in a pass-game role.Turner was Washington’s offensive coordinator for the past three seasons. He was fired after the conclusion of the regular season last month.Turner was the Panthers’ quarterbacks coach under Ron Rivera from 2018-2019. He’s also [more]

Report: Chris Harris interviewed for 49ers’ defensive coordinator job Tuesday

Posted by Charean Williams on February 2, 2023, 9:02 PM EST

A report Tuesday indicated the 49ers had requested to interview Commanders defensive backs coach Chris Harris. As it turns out, according to Albert Breer of SI.com, Harris completed his interview for the 49ers’ defensive coordinator job Tuesday.The 49ers are interviewing candidates to replace DeMeco Ryans, who has left for the Texans’ head coaching job.Harris is [more]

Commanders announce interview with Anthony Lynn for OC

Posted by Myles Simmons on February 1, 2023, 12:58 PM EST

The Commanders announced on Wednesday that they are interviewing 49ers assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn for their offensive coordinator vacancy.Lynn just finished his first season with San Francisco. The Chargers head coach from 2017-2020, Lynn served as the Lions’ offensive coordinator in 2021.Additionally, Lynn called plays for the 2016 Bills after Greg Roman [more]

Trent Williams doesn’t rule out retirement: It does get pretty grueling

Posted by Charean Williams on January 31, 2023, 7:38 PM EST

49ers left tackle Trent Williams wore an orthopedic boot on his left foot and used crutches Tuesday. He called the injury “very minor.”The season, though, took a toll on Williams, who would not guarantee a return when asked if he was considering retirement. “It’s a long season,” Williams said, via Eric Branch of the San [more]

49ers request interview with Chris Harris for defensive coordinator

Posted by Josh Alper on January 31, 2023, 5:46 PM EST

The 49ers officially need a new defensive coordinator with DeMeco Ryans signing a contract to become the next Texans head coach and they’ve started to put together a list of candidates.Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports that they have requested an interview with Commanders defensive backs coach Chris Harris. Word earlier this month had Harris [more]

Trent Williams is on crutches and wearing a boot

Posted by Charean Williams on January 31, 2023, 3:46 PM EST

49ers left tackle Trent Williams hobbled into the stadium Tuesday for locker clean-out day.Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury News said Williams used a crutch and had his left foot/ankle in an orthopedic boot. Williams played every snap in Sunday’s loss to the Eagles aside from the final one following his ejection for tossing [more]

Commanders, Ravens, Titans seek interviews with Eric Bieniemy for offensive coordinator

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 29, 2023, 6:54 AM EST

Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been unable to land a head-coaching job, but he may have options if he wants to take an offensive coordinator job elsewhere.The Commanders, Ravens and Titans, all of which currently have offensive coordinator vacancies, have all requested interviews with Bieniemy, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Jets [more]

Ron Rivera voices support for Steve Wilks getting another head-coaching opportunity

Posted by Mike Florio on January 28, 2023, 9:41 AM EST

On Thursday, the Panthers opted not to allow interim coach Steve Wilks to continue to build on his ability to go .500 over 12 games, after the early-season firing of Matt Rhule. Instead, owner David Tepper gave the job to Frank Reich.The lawyer representing Wilks in his lawsuit against the NFL and the Cardinals issued [more]

Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Baker recovers from stroke

Posted by Mike Florio on January 28, 2023, 9:03 AM EST

Former NFL defensive lineman Chris Baker, who spent eight seasons in the NFL, is recovering from a serious stroke suffered.Via TMZ.com, Baker posted video on Friday that showed him walking through the hospital where he is receiving treatment.Baker disclosed the health situation earlier this week on social media: “Tell your loved ones you love ‘em, my [more]

Reuben Foster to attempt comeback in the USFL

Posted by Josh Alper on January 27, 2023, 1:34 PM EST

Linebacker Reuben Foster is trying to make a comeback.Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Foster will sign with the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers and aims to show NFL teams that he can still play during the league’s season this spring.Foster was a 49ers first-round pick in 2017 and had a promising start to his career [more]

Brian Robinson wasn’t eligible for Comeback Player of the Year

Posted by Mike Florio on January 25, 2023, 8:06 PM EST

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the finalists for its various 2022 regular-season awards. Many were surprised by the fact that Commanders running back Brian Robinson wasn’t among the three finalists for Comeback Player of the Year.The finalists were, and are, Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, and Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.Robinson [more]

Commanders seek to interview Anthony Lynn for offensive coordinator

Posted by Michael David Smith on January 25, 2023, 5:52 PM EST

Anthony Lynn is the latest candidate for the Commanders’ offensive coordinator vacancy.The Commanders have requested an interview with Lynn, who is currently the 49ers’ assistant head coach/running backs coach, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post.Lynn was head coach of the Chargers from 2017 to 2020, going 33-31 in four seasons. He has had [more]

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