🚨'NFL Spotlight' with #Texans STC Frank Ross - leader of one of the NFL's best special teams units: 0:00 - Intro 2:14 - Start of interview 4:57 - Early football journey 7:58 - Deal or No Deal appearance 12:16 - Scouting for Patriots Coaching at John Carroll 21:18 - Inside the Patriots culture 24:04 - Falling in love with special teams 26:00 - Hired by Colts the McDaniels/Reich lucky bounce 30:36 - Andrew Luck's retirement 32:44 - His coaching "aha" moment 35:20 - The Texans' transformation from 2021 to now 37:53 - First impressions of DeMeco Ryans 40:36 - Why special teams gets overlooked special teams coaches as head coaches 45:18 - Coach Ross Cuts 47:58 - Who’s next for NFL Spotlight? NFL Spotlight is a show where we spotlight people around the NFL who deserve more recognition. If there’s someone you think we should feature, my DMs are open.

As someone who loves everything about roster building, I hope Leon Rose and the Knicks front office get the flowers they deserve for the team they’ve put together. They moved in silence, took the bullets along the way, and came out on top. This is what a team is supposed to look like.

#Titans HC Robert Saleh on QB Cam Ward: “I'll put myself out there. I think it's very safe to say that we've got a really, really, really good QB, and we're in really good hands.”

#Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper was arrested again Thursday night on charges of domestic violence, harassment, and violating a protection order. According to police, Cooper’s ex-girlfriend called authorities after he allegedly showed up at her residence, knocked on her door for 5-10 minutes, and repeatedly called and texted her. Per @denverpost, an updated arrest affidavit states that a forensic nurse reported his ex-girlfriend suffered "strangulation with hypoxia and traumatic brain injury."

Inside the #Jaguars draft room taking TE Nate Boerkircher at No. 56: GM James Gladstone: “Let’s shock the world.” OC Grant Udinski: “Boerkircher is changing the offense.” HC Liam Coen: “I did have a dream of him.” (via @Jaguars “The Hunt”)

Former #Jets first-round LB Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his 29-year old girlfriend. Prosecutors are seeking a first-degree murder conviction, which carries a life sentence. A decision on whether to pursue the death penalty is expected in the coming weeks.

The #Chiefs are trading OT Wanya Morris to the #Falcons, per @JFowlerESPN. Kansas City had a deep OT group and Morris now joins Atlanta.

When the #Texans hired DeMeco Ryans as HC in 2023, special teams coordinator Frank Ross thought they were getting a super energetic, bounce-off-the-walls type of guy. Then came their first meeting... Ross says he quickly learned about Ryans' resolve and calm demeanor — a lesson that's stuck with him ever since:

#Dolphins C Aaron Brewer is one of the best OL in space in the NFL. His explosiveness is rare.

Just in: The #Dolphins and All-Pro C Aaron Brewer have agreed to a 3-year, $52.5M extension, per @AdamSchefter. A former undrafted free agent, Brewer was a finalist for the NFL’s Protector of the Year Award last season.

The #Eagles have also signed former #Bills DE AJ Epenesa.

The #Eagles have signed veteran G Michael Jordan.

The #Eagles have released DE Za’Darius Smith from the Reserve/Retired list, allowing him to become a free agent and sign with a team if he chooses to continue his NFL career.

Just in: The #Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes have agreed to a new contract extension that will pay him $504.75M over the next 8 seasons, per @AdamSchefter. The deal adds 2 years to the 6 years remaining on his contract and pushes his average salary north of $60M per year.

#Browns QB Deshaun Watson acknowledges he's in a much better place now than when he first came to Cleveland, saying there was a lot going on at the time. Watson also said he's now an introvert and doesn't get into the outside stuff or socialize like he used to.

#Cardinals rookie DT Kaleb Proctor, a 4th-round pick in this year's draft, tore his meniscus during OTAs and could miss the entire 2026 season, per HC Mike LaFleur.

#Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori has been spending plenty of time working with the edge rushers and picking up tips from DeMarcus Lawrence as he looks to add even more versatility to his game in Year 2.

Brandon Aiyuk has posted another video on Instagram: “You wanna know why they really mad tho? They mad because they stupid. They mad because they paid me $50M in 8 months. And then voided my guarantees for 2027. And I’m about to be on a new team in 2026. They mad at themselves.”

#Texans Special Teams Coordinator Frank Ross got to be a contestant on “Deal or No Deal” while he was in college, with the goal of raising money to get better equipment for his football team. The story is so good. 💼💰

#49ers TE George Kittle is very high on #Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr.: “He’s a very talented player. Moves fast, has a good sense of space, can win on man-to-man, catches everything, and gives great effort in the run game. I’m excited about him.” (🎥 @PatMcAfeeShow)

#Rams LT Alaric Jackson was arrested early Tuesday morning on suspicion of felony domestic violence. He was booked into jail and later released after posting $50,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for June 30 in Los Angeles.