There was a flurry of interest and activity following the season for Perry Fewell, who just completed his first year as Giants defensive coordinator. The Broncos, 49ers, Panthers and Browns all asked permission to interview him for their head coaching vacancies. With the openings closing up, it is now appearing more likely Fewell will return to the Giants for a second season.
The Panthers, according to reports, are on the verge of hiring Ron Rivera, the Chargers defensive coordinator the past four years. The 49ers have hired Jim Harbaugh and the Browns are said to be keenly interested in Pat Shurmur, the Rams offensive coordinator. Some say Shurmur is the front-runner in Cleveland.
Fewell, who will interview with the Browns today, interviewed on Sunday with the Broncos in Denver but newly-hired team executive John Elway is talking with several candidates. He has scheduled interviews with Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter and Gregg Williams, the Saints defensive coordinator. John Fox, recently fired by the Panthers, is scheduled to meet with Elway tomorrow.
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The Eagles yesterday signed former Giants receiver Sinorice Moss.