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NFL injury updates, latest league news from Wednesday, Feb. 23

Siran Neal has grown into a special teams ace for the Buffalo Bills. He's now being paid like one, too.

The Bills agreed to terms with Neal on a three-year deal worth a maximum value of $10.9 million, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported. The tam later confirmed the pact.

Neal recorded a career-high 12 tackles on special teams this past season. He also forced a fumble on kickoff coverage and recovered a fumble on punt coverage. He registered 23 tackles in total, occasionally filling in as a cornerback for one of the top defenses in the league.

Neal has been a model of durability over his four seasons, appearing in 64 of a possible 65 games.

Roster news

Coaching moves

  • The Baltimore Ravens named Anthony Weaver assistant head coach/defensive line coach. The team also hired five new assistant coaches: Mike Devlin (assistant offensive line), George Godsey (tight ends), Rob Leonard (outside linebackers), Zach Orr (inside linebackers) and Ryan Osborn (defensive quality control).
  • The New Orleans Saints promoted Ryan Nielsen to co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach and Kris Richard to co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach, while special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi added assistant head coach duties on Dennis Allen's staff.