The Buccaneers announced Thursday that they have dismissed offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski, making him the second offensive coordinator this week to be fired by a rookie head coach. Earlier, Kansas City Chiefs first-year head coach Todd Haley fired veteran offensive coordinator Chan Gailey.

Teams are looking to shed players and make deals as the 53-man roster cut date looms this weekend.

In Wednesday’s edition of Around the League on NFL Network’s Total Access, I chatted with host Rich Eisen about the weight clauses in the contract of Bengals OT Andre Smith, the ongoing holdout of 49ers pick Michael Crabtree, and more.

For the first time, fans will be able to take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show performed by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

Wednesday’s Team Cam interview on NFL Network’s Total Access came via Minnesota, where Pro Bowl CB Antoine Winfield agreed with the assesment of host Rich Eisen that it’s Super Bowl or bust for the Vikings this season.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to make his decision about Eagles QB Michael Vick‘s regular-season status by this weekend, and Monday at the latest, according to a league source.

The Denver Broncos haven’t been attempting to deal disgruntled WR Brandon Marshall, according to league sources, and have received very little contact from other teams inquiring about the currently suspended Pro Bowler.

The way I see it, the only rational move for rookie holdout Michael Crabtree is to sign a contract with the 49ers, and the sooner the better.

Defensive tackle Alfonso Boone was released by Kansas City Tuesday but is expected to sign with Carolina today, according to a league source.

The Lions have five quarterbacks, a position that has been in a constant state of flux for first-year coach Jim Schwartz over the last week. Beyond rookie Matthew Stafford, who will start Thursday’s preseason finale against the Bills, not much is clear right now for the Lions.

Verizon has agreed to carry NFL Network’s new NFL RedZone channel this season, it was announced today. Starting Sunday, Sept. 13, NFL RedZone will be available through Verizon FiOS TV.

The contract of rookie OT Andre Smith includes weight clauses, which were inserted just before he signed with the Bengals, that can lower his base salaries during the four-year deal.

During the Around The League segment on NFL Network’s Total Access today, I chatted with host Fran Charles about why Daunte Culpepper’s loss could be Matthew Stafford’s gain.

NBC Sunday Night Football analyst Cris Collinsworth joined NFL Total Access for a segment on Tuesday, sharing his thoughts on Vikings QB Brett Favre with host Fran Charles.