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Ward finally sees a light at the end of the tunnel after missing most of the offseason with a broken collarbone, though he won’t be assured of a starting gig at free safety, where Tarvarius Moore has been a standout this offseason. “He’s going to make it very difficult,” said Saleh in praise of Moore, who contributed 23 tackles and a forced fumble over 232 snaps as a rookie in 2018. Ward has typically been productive when healthy, though injuries have cost him a combined 21 games over the past three seasons.

Scheelhaase interviewed with the Jaguars on Wednesday. Wilson added that “multiple NFL sources” believe the Jaguars will hire Scheelhaase in the coming days. The 34-year-old offensive assistant/passing game specialist last served as an offensive coordinator for Iowa State during the 2023 season. That season, his offense ranked 72nd in the nation in points per game (26.2) and 81st in yards per game (364.9). After spending six seasons at Iowa State, Scheelhaase joined the Rams last offseason but could again be on the move in the coming days with the Jaguars reportedly closing in on an offer.

Wilson has already expressed interest in returning to the Steelers next season. Despite him staying “focused” on the team, the fact still remains that the 36-year-old quarterback is set to be a free agent this offseason and is anything but a lock to return to the team. Wilson threw for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions in his first season with the Steelers. He helped lead them to the postseason for the fourth time in five seasons, but the Steelers also ended the year on a five-game losing streak. Wilson has been rumored as a likely stopgap option for the Raiders at quarterback now that Pete Carroll is in town, but we’re still months away from seeing any rumors come to fruition. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Steelers did find themselves in a small bidding war with another team or two for Wilson’s services.

Bieniemy joins Ben Johnson’s staff in Chicago amidst a complete retool of the coaching ranks. He coached for the UCLA Bruins in 2024 after a one-year stint as the offensive coordinator for the Commanders and a five-year stint with the Chiefs during the early portion of Patrick Mahomes’ career. The hiring appears to be a leap of faith by the Bears after Bieniemy was fired after just one season in each of his previous two positions across multiple levels, with Bieniemy now looking to reestablish a coaching presence in the NFL.

Foote was interviewed by the Lions to fill their vacant defensive coordinator position but told reporters he will be returning to the Buccaneers in 2025 after the Lions promoted from within to fill the position.

Choice played for the Cowboys for four seasons early in his career before joining the collegiate coaching ranks as a running backs coach. The Cowboys have now interviewed him for the same position, which would be his first look at coaching at the NFL level.

Hewitt was with the Ravens since the 2012 season and worked his way up from the defensive backs coach to the assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator before not being asked to return for the 2025 season. He immediately found a new home for the retooling Colts after the franchise cleaned house in the defensive coaching ranks this offseason. Hewitt also got defensive coordinator interviews this offseason but was unable to land the position.

The 12-year veteran and six-time Pro Bowler finds himself back in the Super Bowl for the second time in three seasons as the Eagles look to spoil Kansas City’s bid for a three-peat. Johnson struggled through a myriad of injuries in the middle of his career but has remained relatively healthy for each of the previous four seasons, potentially adding to his decision to return for his 13th season in 2025.

Stenavich reportedly interviewed with the Seahawks before this and is evidently interested in making a lateral OC move. Stenavich has helped produced highly successful Packers offenses, serving as the Packers’ OC over the last three seasons.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Chargers are unwilling to allow Lal to jump ship for a division rival. Lal helped the Chargers get all the productivity they could out of a shallow wide receiver corps in 2024 and they undoubtedly hope he can continue to maximize talent for them moving forward. Lal notably coached under Pete Carroll for three seasons with the Seahawks.

This will be Washington’s fourth stint as an NFL DL coach. He previously served as the Bears’ DC in 2024 and operated as the Bills’ assistant head coach and DL coach before that. Washington will now work with a highly talented Jets defensive line as the team attempts to rebound from a lost 2024 season.