NFL news roundup: Broncos QB Bo Nix had offseason procedure; Niners promote Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator

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• General manager Monti Ossenfort told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that re-signing TE Trey McBride is a priority for the team this offseason.

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• General manager Terry Fontenot indicated at the NFL Scouting Combine that quarterback Kirk Cousins will remain with the team for the foreseeable future. Cousins was benched for then-rookie Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 NFL season.

FREE AGENCY NEWS

• General manager Eric DeCosta told reporters Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that he's "optimistic" the Ravens will able to get a deal done with LT Ronnie Stanley, who's an impending free agent.

SIGNINGS

• WR Khalil Shakir has agreed to terms on a four-year extension worth up to $60.2 million, including $32 million guaranteed at signing, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. The team later announced the deal.

INJURIES

• WR Xavier Legette underwent foot surgery, general manager Dan Morgan told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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• Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he remains hopeful the club can extend Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson this offseason.

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• General manager Andrew Berry told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team's stance on DE Myles Garrett's trade request has not changed and they do not intend to deal him away.
• Berry said Deshaun Watson’s second ruptured Achilles tendon was an “unfortunate accident.”

INJURIES

• QB Bo Nix is fine and working out at the team facility following a procedure earlier this offseason that was not related to his back injury, general manager George Paton said. Head coach Sean Payton said earlier that Nix had been dealing with turf toe at one point.

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• Head coach Sean Payton said addressing the backup quarterback spot behind Bo Nix is a priority with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson both impending free agents.
• General manager George Paton addressed a potential extension for WR Courtland Sutton, who is entering the final year on his contract, by saying, "We want him here. We'll have those discussions at the right time."

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• GM Brian Gutekunst confirmed Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Green Bay proposed the rule to ban the tush push. NFL EVP of football operations Troy Vincent told NFL Network Senior National Columnist Judy Battista on Monday that a team submitted a proposal to ban the play. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero later reported that the team was the Packers. "I'm aware that we did, but really haven't had many discussions about it," Gutekunst said. "I know we're not very successful against it, I know that."

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• General manager Chris Ballard told reporters that QB Anthony Richardson will have to face competition for the team's starting job.

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• TE Travis Kelce is expected to return for his 13th NFL season, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
• General manager Brett Veach told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that he's "pretty optimistic" the team can keep guard Trey Smith. Veach added that they've had "good dialogue" with Smith and his representation.

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• General manager John Spytek told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the organization is going to look at "any and every avenue" when it comes to acquiring a quarterback.

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• LT Rashawn Slater and the Chargers have had conversations about a contract extension, general manager Joe Hortiz told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine.
• LB Khalil Mack and the Chargers have had conversations about a contract extension, Hortiz told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport on Tuesday's The Insiders.

INJURIES

• WR Tyreek Hill had surgery on his wrist, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine. McDaniel added that it was a ligament injury, not a broken wrist.

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• LT Terron Armstead, who was set to make $28.6 million in 2025, plans to take his contract down to minimum, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. The move allows the team to make moves it wants while he makes his decision on his future, Rapoport added. Armstead is contemplating retirement, and Miami is operating as if the 12-year veteran won't be playing in 2025, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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• The Vikings have hired Keith Carter as assistant offensive line coach.

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• Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) has a chance to be ready for Minnesota's offseason program in April.

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• General manager Darren Mougey told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team felt it was best to move on from Aaron Rodgers and go in another direction. New York hasn't decided if Rodgers will be a post-June 1 cut or not, per Mougey.
• With the Jets holding the No. 7 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Mougey says the team is open to moving up or back in the draft.
• Mougey said the team will make a decision on WR Davante Adams within the next couple of weeks.

SIGNINGS

• RB Lew Nichols III was signed to the active roster, the team announced.

OTHER NEWS

• General manager Omar Khan said at the NFL Scouting Combine "all options are on the table" at the quarterback position. QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are both free agents. The same goes for RB Najee Harris, who is set to be a free agent.
• Khan said the team wants to retain WR George Pickens as he enters the final year of his contract.

COACHING NEWS

• The 49ers are promoting Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator and Mick Lombardi will serve as the quarterbacks coach, the team announced. Former Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley will serve an assistant head coach of defense for San Francisco.

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• General manager John Schneider told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that the team will meet with QB Geno Smith's agents this week about talks on a contract extension.

RETIREMENTS

• OL Jason Peters is retiring from the NFL after 19 seasons, general manager John Schneider told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine. The team announced that Peters will serve as a veteran mentor.

FREE AGENCY NEWS

• General manager Jason Licht told reporters Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Chris Godwin "means the world" to the Buccaneers and that they moved the voidable year deadline in an effort to get a deal done with the soon-to-be free agent. Head coach Todd Bowles said he hopes the team can re-sign Godwin and that the Bucs "want him back here in every way possible."

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• Head coach Brian Callahan said that it is "very realistic" two-way draft prospect Travis Hunter can play both ways in the NFL. Callahan added that he would foresee Hunter starting at cornerback and then working in at receiver.
• General manager Mike Borgonzi said he's taking calls on the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and wants to "solidify" the QB position.

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• DT Jonathan Allen has been permitted to seek a trade, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. Allen, a two-time Pro Bowler, is in the final year of his deal with the Commanders.
• Senior personnel executive/advisor Martin Mayhew has decided to retire, the team announced.

Ewers plans to throw this week at the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. The Texas QB is fully recovered from an oblique injury that he suffered on Sept. 7 against Michigan and got worse throughout the year, Pelissero added.

Ward, arguably the top QB prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, is undecided about throwing at the NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday. However, Ward is preparing as if he'll participate in drills, Pelissero added. Ward is the No. 10 prospect in the draft, according to NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah's most recent rankings.