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 DePodesta was named Chief Strategy Officer of the Browns on Tuesday.
He is a respected executive with a background in analytics. In the
film "Moneyball," actor Jonah Hill's character was based on
DePodesta, who has also worked for the Cleveland Indians and Oakland
Athletics.
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The Cincinnati Bengals are preparing to begin the playoffs with AJ
McCarron at quarterback.
Andy Dalton's fractured right thumb still is on the mend and coach
Marvin Lewis said Monday that he has offered his final thoughts on
the subject.
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After the Jacksonville Jaguars endured three of the worst seasons
defensively in franchise history, the team fired defensive
coordinator Bob Babich.
The move was anticipated after coach Gus Bradley and general manager
Dave Caldwell said staff changes were coming in the wake of the
Jaguars' 5-11 finish this season.
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One day after the Indianapolis Colts decided to bring back head
coach Chuck Pagano, defensive coordinator Greg Manusky was sent
packing.
Manusky had been on Pagano's staff since 2012 after serving as
defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers and the San
Francisco 49ers.
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Tom Coughlin thanked the New York Giants' ownership for their class
and support and said goodbye with a tone of pride and loyalty.
Giants president and CEO John Mara said he asked Coughlin to stay
involved in the team in some form. Coughlin stepped down as head
coach of the Giants after 12 years and a 102-90 record, including
8-3 in the playoffs with two Super Bowl victories.
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Veteran free-agent cornerback Cary Williams was signed by the
Washington Redskins, who could be without two defensive backs in
Sunday's wild-card playoff matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
Williams was cut by Seattle after starting 10 games.
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Justin Houston is back at practice with the Kansas City chiefs after
missing all of December with a knee injury, and the All-Pro pass
rusher expects to be on the field in Houston on Sunday against the
Texans.
Houston suffered a sprained MCL in a Nov. 29 game against the
Buffalo Bills. He returned to practice Jan. 1 and was questionable
entering Week 17 against the Oakland Raiders but ultimately did not
play.
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Before the Colts decided Chuck Pagano warranted a contract
extension, the team expressed interest in New Orleans Saints head
coach Sean Payton.
ESPN and the Terre Haute Tribune reported the contact and even that
simultaneous talks were happening before conversations with Payton
broke down. Any discussions that could be classified as negotiations
with Payton would be in violation of his contract and NFL tampering
rules. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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