Cleveland Browns:
- "Mike Pettine says he’s not focused on job security" (C-T) - "Coach Mike Pettine has lost five straight games, including four in a row by at least 14 points, and 13 of 15. His team is 2-8, in the basement of the AFC North and coming off a demoralizing 30-9 loss to the rival Steelers on Sunday."
- "Browns WR clarifies comments on coaching staff" (PFT) - "Not long after Browns wide receiver Travis Benjamin told reporters he’d be willing to sign a new contract with the Browns if, among other things, the 'right staff' was in place, Benjamin did a follow-up interview with Nate Ulrich...."
- "Manziel's strong start doesn't win him full-time gig" (AP) - "Johnny Manziel's best performance in two NFL seasons earned him positive praise and rave reviews. Browns coach Mike Pettine, whose future may hinge on his team's performance over the final six games..."
- "Joe Thomas, Josh McCown Would Support Naming Johnny Manziel Starter" (92.3) - "If Johnny Manziel is going to take over as the team’s starter for the remaining 6 games, it won’t be a hard sell in the locker room."
NFL:
- "Saints fire Rob Ryan following defensive meltdown" (NFL.com) - "In news that will disappoint fans of long hair, wild passion and small New Orleans dive bars everywhere, Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was fired Monday..."
- "Peyton Manning Was At His Worst, But He’s Still The Best" (538) - "Sunday was bittersweet for Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Playing against the Kansas City Chiefs, Manning broke Brett Favre’s NFL record for most career passing yards..."
- "Jeff Fisher looking for Case Keenum to provide 'offensive spark' for Rams" (ESPN) - "Jeff Fisher named Case Keenum his new starting quarterback, sending Nick Foles to the bench, a move Fisher said he's been contemplating for the past four or five weeks."
- "Report: NFL's relocation fee for move to LA will likely be $500M-$600M" (CBS) - "It's not going to be cheap to move to Los Angeles. If the Rams, Raiders or Chargers make the move to Los Angeles in 2016, it's going to cost them some serious money."