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This is based on Selby’s observations at Washington’s mandatory minicamp, which officially wrapped up on Wednesday. Selby notes it would be “a tall order” for offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to replicate the production he enjoyed with Travis Kelce during his time with the Chiefs, but that based on the number of targets the tight ends were seeing at minicamp, it’s apparent Bieniemy hopes to utilize his new tight ends in Washington. Logan Thomas, who turns 32 next month, is considered the favorite to land the Commanders’ TE1 job heading into camp, but second-year tight end and former wide receiver Cole Turner could threaten for some of that workload. With all of Washington’s tight ends currently going late in drafts, it’s possible the starter in this offense returns some fantasy value, although expectations should be tempered.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero was first. After previous reports that the Raiders were “working on a deal” to bring Graham back, things became official overnight. Graham has served as the Raiders’ defensive coordinator since 2022 and interviewed for a handful of head coaching positions this offseason before finding his way back to Vegas. Last season, Graham’s defense ranked 25th in points allowed but 15th in total yards allowed. They also ranked in the top 16 in both EPA per play and success rate. The advanced stats suggest Graham’s defense was far better than the 25.5 points per game they allowed in 2024. With head coach Pete Carroll and Tom Brady taking on a bigger role as a part-owner, the best days could be ahead for Graham, who should have a much better roster to work with in 2025.

The Jaguars are beginning to build out their staff around new head coach Liam Coen. Pritchard is a former Stanford quarterback who was also a long-time coach in various positions for the Cardinal. He spent the last two seasons as quarterbacks coach for the Commanders, including working with rookie Jayden Daniels. The Jaguars seem to believe Pritchard played a big hand in Daniels’ development and are interviewing him for offensive coordinator. If hired, Pritchard would have a chance to work with Trevor Lawrence to bring the Jaguars offense back from the brink.

Janocko was the Saints’ quarterback coach last season, working with the likes of Derek Carr, Spencer Rattler, and Jake Haener through a middling 2024 season. With the Saints still searching for a head coach, ESPN’s Katherine Terrell reports they would like to keep Janocko but are allowing more coaches to interview for lateral jobs. If he does leave for Seattle, Janocko would reunite with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to work with Geno Smith.

Stafford turns 37 in February but plans to play in 2025, according to Rapoport. The veteran finished the season with 3,762 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and eight interceptions as the Rams lost in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Though he is under contract through 2026, Stafford is slated to make a non-guaranteed $27 million next season. The Rams and Stafford will likely revisit that so he has more guaranteed money under his belt heading into year No. 17 in the NFL.

The move seemingly speaks volumes about Carberry, who helped coach one of the league’s best pass-protection units. The Bucs’ 84.0 PFF pass-blocking grade ranks second among NFL teams this season.

The long-time Doug Pederson understudy spent the 2013-2020 seasons with the Eagles and the 2022-2024 seasons with the Jaguars, with a 2019 Colts stint in between. The former quarterbacks coach will now help mold Caleb Williams as he enters year two.

Banjo is a former defensive back and core special teamer, spending 10 seasons in the NFL before joining the Broncos as a special teams assistant in 2023. He previously interviewed with the 49ers and Cowboys, but now joins new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn in New York as special teams coordinator. Glenn continues to round out his coaching staff after adding DC Steve Wilks and now Banjo to the group.

The Raiders have explored multiple options while attempting to fill Pete Carroll’s DC role but Graham’s return appears imminent. The veteran coach has held the Raiders’ DC role for each of the past three seasons. He also interviewed for the Jaguars and Bengals’ DC vacancies.

The Jets interviewed Wilks on Wednesday and agreed to terms with him to be their new defensive coordinator. He last coached in the NFL as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2023, spending time with the Panthers and Browns after becoming a one-and-done head coach with the Cardinals in 2018. He was also Missouri’s defensive coordinator in 2021 and served as a volunteer advisor for Charlotte in 2024. Newly hired Jets head coach Aaron Glenn will not be calling defensive plays, so Wilks’ role will be that of a play-caller to begin his Jets tenure.

The Cowboys made hirings to their linebacker and defensive line groups, while adding a defensive passing game coordinator. Borgonzi worked under Eberflus as linebackers coach in Chicago, while Whitecotton was defensive line coach with the Jets for the past four seasons; both join the Cowboys in the same roles. Curtis was safeties coach under Eberflus with the Bears and now joins him in Dallas as passing game coordinator. Eberflus bolsters his defensive staff as head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s coaching group starts to take shape.