The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- After parting ways with the Broncos, John Fox signed a four-year deal to become the head coach of the Bears.
- The Raiders hired ex-Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio as head coach.
- The Jets also found a new head coach, agreeing to terms with former Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
- The 49ers hired from within, promoting defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to HC.
- Meanwhile, the Cowboys retained their head coach, re-signing Jason Garrett to a five-year, $30MM deal.
- Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota declared for the 2015 draft, while Ohio State QB Cardale Jones will remain in school.
Coordinators:
- Bills – hired Dennis Thurman as DC after parting ways with Jim Schwartz
- Cowboys – re-signed DC Rod Marinelli
- Jets – hired Kacy Rodgers as DC
- Giants – hired Steve Spagnuolo as DC
- Steelers – promoted Keith Butler to DC
Retired:
- FB Greg Jones (link)
Draft Early Entrants:
- Eddie Goldman, DT – Florida State (link)
Other:
- Colts preparing massive extension for Andrew Luck (link)
- 2015 proven performance escalator raises (link)
- Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray likely to test free agency (link)
- Texans promoted Brian Gaine to director of player personnel (link)