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The Cincinnati Bengals ended their practices inside the University of Cincinnati on Saturday ahead of Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams.
Saturday was expected to be the Bengals’ final indoor practice before heading to Los Angeles on Tuesday where it will then practice at UCLA.
At Saturday’s practice, tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) worked on the side during the practice period open to the media, per the team pool report. Uzomah worked on the stationary bike and did some resistance running with the team trainer. Guard Jackson Carman (back) did not participate.
Mike Garafolo reports the Patriots are working toward hiring former Giants coach Joe Judge as an offensive assistant. Judge worked in New England for eight seasons before a two-year stint with New York.
The New York Giants plan to hire Don “Wink” Martindale as their new defensive coordinator. Martindale was New York’s top candidate to replace the departed Patrick Graham.
Former Pitt Panther Louis Riddick is in the running to return to Pittsburgh as general manager of the Steelers. Ian Rapoport reports that Riddick is scheduled to interview for the Steelers’ GM job.
Could New York Giants new general manager Joe Schoen be a mover and shaker in the 2022 NFL Draft? Armed with the No. 5 and 7 overall picks and aiming to restock Big Blue’s talent-well, Schoen suggested that he could see value in trading back to stockpile additional selections.
Jalen Ramsey hasn’t shadowed one receiver a ton this season. But if he has his way Sunday, the Rams corner will be matched up on Cincinnati star rookie wideout Ja’Marr Chase often.
The Los Angeles Rams organization is aiming to bring Aaron Donald the only thing missing in his trophy case, a Super Bowl ring.
On Monday, Tom Brady briefly explained what was behind his decision to retire, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of emotion he received and ever so slightly left the door ajar for a possible return on the “Let’s Go! With Tom Brady, Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray” podcast.
Odell Beckham’s decision to sign with the Rams paid off in a big way. The star receiver revealed Monday that he almost landed in another city other than L.A.
Rams TE Tyler Higbee (MCL) remains sidelined heading into Super Bowl LVI. Coach Sean McVay provided an update on Higbee’s condition on Monday.
Eric Bieniemy’s contract with the Chiefs is expiring, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Monday. Bieniemy could return to the Chiefs for a fifth season or he could become a “hot free-agent OC,” Pelissero added
The New Orleans Saints are hiring defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their next head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.
The Giants signed QB Davis Webb and punter Jamie Gillan to reserve/future contracts, reuniting them with head coach Brian Daboll.
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