NFL News Roundup: Latest League Updates from Monday, Feb. 26

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Note: Teams are listed in alphabetical order

Baltimore Ravens

• Coaching News: The Ravens announced the addition of four assistant coaches: Mark DeLeone (inside linebackers coach), Dennis Johnson (defensive line coach), Doug Mallory (defensive backs coach), and Travelle Wharton (assistant offensive line coach).

Buffalo Bills

• Contract Restructures: OL Connor McGovern’s contract underwent a conversion, ensuring his deal for 2024 and creating $3.74 million of cap space, as reported by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

Chicago Bears

• Coaching News: Matt Pees has been hired as a defensive analyst.

Cincinnati Bengals

• Signings: WR Tee Higgins has officially been designated with the franchise tag, as announced by the team. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport initially reported the decision to apply the tag to Higgins on Friday.

Detroit Lions

• Signings: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin has agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension, with a maximum value of $8 million, as reported by NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo. Reeves-Maybin receives $5.245 million guaranteed and a $2.5 million signing bonus, setting records for a special teams player.

Green Bay Packers

• Contract Restructures: LB Rashan Gary’s contract underwent restructuring, clearing $4.78 million in cap space, per NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.

Indianapolis Colts

• Coaching News: The Colts announced additions to their coaching staff: Justin Hamilton (assistant defensive backs coach), Mike Minnis (director of sports performance), Charlie Partridge (defensive line coach), and Alex Tanney (passing game coordinator).

Kansas City Chiefs

• Injuries: DE Charles Omenihu, who underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL, provided an update, stating he was “doing pretty good” post-procedure on Monday’s Good Morning Football.

Las Vegas Raiders

• Front Office News: JoJo Wooden was officially named senior director of player personnel.

Minnesota Vikings

• Injuries: QB Kirk Cousins, recovering from surgery for a torn Achilles suffered last season, shared a video on social media showing him dropping back and throwing on an indoor tennis court, expressing encouragement with the progress.

New Orleans Saints

• Contract Restructures: DE Carl Granderson’s contract underwent conversion to free up $7.2 million in cap space, reported by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero.
• Front Office News: The Saints are hiring former Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler to assist the front office through the 2024 NFL Draft, as reported by Pelissero.