Jaguars Interview Kyle Shanahan
- Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan‘s head coaching interviews with the Jaguars and 49ers took place Friday, tweets Jason Cole of Bleacher Report. Shanahan will meet Saturday with the Broncos, relays Cameron Wolfe of the Denver Post (Twitter link). The 37-year-old reportedly prefers the Broncos’ job to the other openings around the league.
Redskins Targeting Gus Bradley As DC?
Gus Bradley might not be out of work for long. The former Jacksonville head coach is atop the Redskins’ list of defensive coordinator candidates, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com tweets. 
Bradley has a connection to the organization since GM Scot McCloughan knows him well from their time together in Seattle. Bradley served as the Seahawks’ DC from 2009 through 2012 and that job launched him into the Jaguars gig in 2013. In his final year with Seattle, Bradley’s defense allowed a league-best 15.3 points per game.
Panthers secondary coach Steve Wilks is also said to be a name to watch as the Redskins look for Barry’s successor. Wilks has a D.C. connection of his own thanks to his time spent with cornerback Josh Norman. Working with Wilks in 2015, Norman enjoyed a career-year as he was named to the All Pro first team and selected for his first Pro Bowl. He also career highs in interceptions (four) and passes defensed (18).
NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/5/17
Arizona Cardinals
- WR Aaron Dobson
- P Richie Leone
Atlanta Falcons
- WR Anthony Dable
Carolina Panthers
Jacksonville Jaguars
- S Elijah Shumate
New York Jets
- LS Zach Triner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- G Jarvis Harrison
- WR Derel Walker
Washington Redskins
Jaguars Expected To Interview Anthony Lynn
Put another one on the board for Anthony Lynn. The Bills’ interim head coach is expected to interview with the Jaguars, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). As shown on PFR’s Head Coaching Search Tracker, Lynn is also in the mix for the Bills, Rams, and 49ers. He doesn’t have an interview scheduled with the Broncos just yet, but that is expected to go down at some point. 
Lynn was reportedly a “virtual lock” to take over as the next coach of the Bills, but there’s now buzz that Lynn might not even want the gig. Lynn, 48, appears to have several options if he doesn’t want to remain in Buffalo. After Doug Whaley‘s bizarre press conference this week, it’s hard to blame Lynn for exploring other possibilities. The Bills have talent to win right away, but Lynn could find more stability in one of the other openings out there.
The Jaguars fell apart this year, but in the offseason they were picked by some to win the AFC South. On offense, Blake Bortles is something of an unknown after a down year and, once again, the Jags will have to figure out what to do at running back. Chris Ivory was brought in to hold down the position, but health issues limited him severely this year.
Coaching Rumors: Lynn, 49ers, McDaniels
The latest news on the league’s coaching vacancies:
- For a complete rundown of every interview scheduled for the teams in search of a new coach, check out PFR’s 2017 NFL Head Coaching Tracker.
- Anthony Lynn‘s interview with the 49ers will take place today (Wednesday), according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (Twitter link).
- Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will interview with the Rams, Jaguars, and 49ers all on the same day, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe writes. McDaniels will huddle up with all three teams on Saturday in separate rooms at a hotel near Gilette Stadium. Those three teams will be permitted to interview McDaniels again in the week after the AFC title game, if the Pats make it to the Super Bowl.
- The Chargers won’t force assistants on a new head coach, but they value their offensive staff, Rapoport tweets. There’s a good chance offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt and his fellow offensive coaches stay put.
- The Broncos are expected to talk to Lynn at some point and will interview Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as soon as the rules allow, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com tweets.
- Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin is scheduled to meet with the Rams on Thursday and the Bills on Saturday, Josina Anderson of ESPN.com tweets.
- Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub will interview with the Broncos on Friday and then he has the Chargers on Sunday, Rapoport tweets.
QB Blake Bortles Played Through Two Shoulder Separations, Wrist Tendonitis
- Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles says he played this season with two shoulder separations and wrist tendonitis (Twitter link via Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com). The injuries likely contributed to the 24-year-old’s subpar stats this season. After a breakout campaign in 2015, Bortles threw for 3,905 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions this season.
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Jaguars To Interview Kyle Shanahan Later This Week
- The Rams, Jaguars, Broncos, and 49ers will all interview Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan between Friday and Saturday, reports Rapoport (via Twitter).
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Jaguars Sign Sinclair To Reserve/Futures Contracts
Here are today’s reserve/futures contract signings from around the NFL. These deals will go into effect on the first day of the 2017 league year, with players joining their respective clubs’ offseason 90-man rosters.
Baltimore Ravens
- WR Kenny Bell
- OL Jarell Broxton
- RB Stephen Houston
- OL Jarrod Pughsley
- OL Matt Skura
- QB Dustin Vaughan
Carolina Panthers
- T Blaine Clausell
- DT Eric Crume
- WR Keyarris Garrett
- CB Tyler Patmon
- RB Jalen Simmons
- TE Scott Simonson
- T Pearce Slater
- T Tyrus Thompson
- TE Eric Wallace
2017 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker
Several NFL teams are currently hunting for a new head coach, and amidst reports about interview requests and potential candidates, it’s easy to lose track of the latest updates in the shuffle. So we’ll use this space – which will be updated until every team has hired a new head coach – to keep track of the most recent news and rumors. It can be found on the right-hand sidebar under “PFR Features.”
Listed below are the head coaching candidates that have been linked to each of the teams with vacancies, along with their current status. If and when other teams decide to make head coaching changes, they’ll be added to this list. Here’s the current breakdown:
Updated 2-7-17 (10:22am CT)
Buffalo Bills
- Sean McDermott, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Hired
- Harold Goodwin, offensive coordinator (Cardinals): Interviewed
- Frank Reich, offensive coordinator (Eagles): Was expected to interview; no request submitted
- Kris Richard, defensive coordinator (Seahawks): Interviewed
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Interview requested; hired first by Broncos
- Anthony Lynn, offensive coordinator/interim head coach (Bills): Interviewed
Denver Broncos
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Hired
- Kyle Shanahan, offensive coordinator (Falcons): Interviewed 1/7; prefers Denver’s job to others
- Dave Toub, special teams coach (Chiefs): Interviewed
- Anthony Lynn, interim coach (Bills): Could be interviewed; no meeting requested as of 1/5
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Doug Marrone, interim head coach (Jaguars): Hired
- Tom Coughlin, former head coach (Giants): Interviewed
- Harold Goodwin, offensive coordinator (Cardinals): Interviewed
- Chip Kelly, former head coach (49ers): Interviewed
- Mike Smith, defensive coordinator (Buccaneers): Interviewed
- Josh McDaniels, offensive coordinator (Patriots): Interviewed
- Kyle Shanahan, offensive coordinator (Falcons): Interviewed
- Anthony Lynn, offensive coordinator/interim head coach (Bills): Expected to interview; hired first by Chargers
Los Angeles Rams
- Sean McVay, offensive coordinator (Redskins): Hired
- Teryl Austin, defensive coordinator (Lions): Interviewed
- John Fassel, interim head coach (Rams): Interviewed
- Harold Goodwin, offensive coordinator (Cardinals): Interviewed
- Josh McDaniels, offensive coordinator (Patriots): Interviewed
- Matt Patricia, defensive coordinator (Patriots): Interviewed
- Sean Payton, head coach (Saints): Rams have interest in trading for him
- Kyle Shanahan, offensive coordinator (Falcons): Interview now unlikely
- Steve Wilks, assistant coach/secondary coach, (Panthers): Interviewed
- Mike Vrabel, linebackers coach (Texans): Permission granted for interview
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Was to be interviewed 1/13; hired by Broncos
- Anthony Lynn, interim head coach (Bills): Will receive second interview
- Doug Marrone, interim head coach (Jaguars): Interviewed
San Diego Chargers
- Anthony Lynn, interim head coach (Bills): Hired
- Teryl Austin, defensive coordinator (Lions): Interviewed
- Matt Patricia, defensive coordinator (Patriots): Interviewed
- Mike Smith, defensive coordinator (Buccaneers): Interviewed; signed extension to stay as Bucs’ DC
- Dave Toub, special teams coach (Chiefs): Interviewed
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Was to be interviewed; hired by Broncos
- Sean McDermott, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Was set for second interview, hired as Bills’ HC
San Francisco 49ers
- Kyle Shanahan, offensive coordinator (Falcons): Hired
- Tom Cable, offensive line coach (Seahawks): Interviewed; withdrew from search
- Vance Joseph, defensive coordinator (Dolphins): Was to be interviewed; hired by Broncos
- Anthony Lynn, interim head coach (Bills): Interviewed
- Doug Marrone, interim coach (Jaguars): Team has interest
- Josh McDaniels, offensive coordinator (Patriots): Interviewed; withhdrew from search
- Sean McDermott, defensive coordinator (Panthers): Hired as Bills’ HC
- Sean McVay, offensive coordinator (Redskins): Interviewed
Coaching Rumors: Shanahan, Rams, Broncos
It’s a New Year and a new start for many teams on the sidelines. With a zillion interviews being requested today, we’ll run down the latest coaching rumors and requests here:
- The Rams and Broncos have requested permission to talk to Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, as Albert Breer of The MMQB tweets. GM John Elway says the team will consider “three or four” candidates for the job, which means that Shanahan is on the short list. It will be interesting to see if the rocky relationship between Elway and Shanahan’s father, Mike Shanahan, plays a role in his candidacy.
- Cardinals coach Bruce Arians confirmed that the Bills and Rams have asked permission to interview offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin (Twitter link via Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic). As previously reported, the Jaguars will interview Goodwin today.
- The Bills will make a push for former Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley as their defensive coordinator, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com tweets. La Canfora, like many, expects Anthony Lynn to shed the “interim” title this offseason and take over as head coach.
- The Rams have requested interviews with Lynn and Matt Patricia (Patriots defensive coordinator), according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter (Twitter link).
- The Jaguars will interview Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith for their head coaching vacancy, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times tweets.
- Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said teams have contacted Miami about talking to Vance Joseph for head coaching jobs, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald tweets.