Ryan Nielsen, who had been close to a deal to become defensive coordinator at LSU, instead has received a new three-year contract with the Saints and will replace Dan Campbell as assistant head coach, sources told ESPN.
Michael Thomas, who played in just seven games this season due to multiple ankle injuries, will have procedures for a torn deltoid and other ligaments in his ankle, a source told ESPN.
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes cleared certain steps Monday, "some big steps," but he remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and it's too early to say that he definitely will play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.