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NFLTR Insider: Stafford, Alexander, Saints, Franchise Tags, Offseason Primers

February 19, 2025

Matthew Stafford

Jaire Alexander

  • There are reportedly "strong indications" the Packers and CB Jaire Alexander are headed for a split this offseason. (NFLTR)

  • Packers GM Brian Gutekunst acknowledged both sides were frustrated when he addressed Alexander's situation at the end of the season. 

Saints

  • The Saints are hiring former Cowboys QB coach Scott Tolzien as their QBs coach. (NFLTR)

  • The Saints are hiring Giants RB coach Joel Thomas as their RBs coach. (NFLTR)

Franchise Tags

  • The window for teams to use franchise tags officially opened Tuesday at 4 p.m. EST and closes on March 4th at 4 p.m. EST.

  • Bengals WR Tee Higgins, Vikings QB Sam Darnold, and Chiefs G Trey Smith are reportedly some names to watch to be tagged. (NFLTR)

  • The Dolphins are not expected to use the franchise tag on impending free agent S Jevon Holland. (NFLTR)

Offseason Primers

Buzz:

  • The Vikings are pushing back the void date on CB Byron Murphy's contract.(NFLTR)

  • Dolphins free agency notes. (NFLTR)

  • Potential cap casualties for the Colts. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys LB Micah Parsons spoke about having to learn a third defensive scheme as the team has changed defensive coordinators once more. (NFLTR)

  • Some Vikings’ offseason notes. (NFLTR)

  • Rams GM Les Snead admitted that he would like to have a mobile quarterback leading the offense. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks GM John Schneider said the team won't go on a spending spree in free agency in order to fix the offensive line. (NFLTR)

  • Miami QB Cam Ward discussed his decision to sit out the second half of the team’s bowl game loss. (NFLTR)

  • The Detroit Lions have officially announced their coaching staff for the 2025 season. (NFLTR)

  • The Seahawks added two assistants to their coaching staff. (NFLTR)

  • Texans RB Joe Mixon has won his appeal for the $25,000 fine for criticizing officials after their postseason loss to the Chiefs. (NFLTR)

  • The Rams have promoted Nate Scheelhaase from passing game specialist to passing game coordinator. (NFLTR)

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