Cardinals hire ex-Texas Tech coach Kingsbury

The Arizona Cardinals have hired former Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury, a move aimed at providing guidance for young quarterback Josh Rosen and resuscitating the worst offense in the NFL.

The Cardinals announced the hiring Tuesday after a long interview earlier in the day. He was to be introduced at a news conference at the team's training facility in Tempe on Wednesday.

Kingsbury was fired after going 35-40 in six seasons at Texas Tech, but his teams were known for their high-scoring performances. His prize pupil in those days was current Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Tuesday's hiring came barely a month after Kingsbury was hired as offensive coordinator at USC.

Kingsbury replaces Steve Wilks, who was fired after going an NFL-worst 3-13 in his one season in Arizona.

Former Cardinals’ coach is the new Bucs’ boss

Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners.

The 66-year-old came out of a one-year retirement Tuesday to fill the team's fifth coaching vacancy in a decade.

Arians replaces Dirk Koetter, who was dismissed Dec. 30 after leading the Bucs to 19 wins and no playoffs berths over the past three seasons.

Arians coached the Arizona Cardinals for five years, stepping down after the 2017 season with a 50-32-1 record that included one division title, two playoff berths, three seasons with double-digit wins and one NFC championship game appearance.

Dirk Koetter returns to the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back two familiar names by hiring Dirk Koetter

as offensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey to coach tight ends.

Koetter and Mularkey are joining coach Dan Quinn's

staff following stints as NFL head coaches.

Koetter returns to Atlanta following four seasons as Tampa Bay's coach. Mularkey most recently spent two seasons as the Tennessee Titans coach.

Koetter replaces Steve Sarkasian, who was fired following the Falcons' disappointing 7-9 season. Quinn also fired defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong. Quinn is taking over the defense.

Koetter was fired by Tampa Bay following a 5-11 finish this season, which ended with a 34-32 loss to the Falcons.

McDaniels staying with Patriots

Josh McDaniels expects to be with the New England Patriots for at least another season.

The Patriots offensive coordinator said Tuesday that "the book is closed" on him interviewing for other open head coaching jobs and that he is committed to New England moving forward.

McDaniels said during a conference call that he was grateful for the opportunity to interview with Green Bay over the weekend, but that he is "completely focused" on the Patriots and preparing for their divisional playoff matchup with the Chargers. On Monday, Matt LaFleur accepted an offer to become the Packers next coach.

Texas receiver declares for draft

Texas wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Humphrey led the Longhorns with 86 catches for 1,176 yards and nine touchdowns as Texas won 10 games for the first time since 2009, including a victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

At 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, Humphrey made a big target for quarterback Sam Ehlinger and was known for his ability to break tackles and gain yards after the catch. He caught the winning touchdown against Texas Tech when he wrestled the ball away from a defensive back and stretched into the end zone with 21 seconds left.

Collin Johnson, who caught 68 passes for 985 yards and seven touchdowns, has said he will return to the Longhorns next season.