NFL news roundup: Browns releasing Juan Thornhill; RB Ashton Jeanty won't do drills at combine

COMBINE NEWS

• NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Jeanty has elected to participate only in medical evaluations and team interviews at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, which begins with on-field drills on Thursday. Jeanty, the No. 3 prospect in Daniel Jeremiah's latest top 50, will conduct on-field drills during Boise State's pro day.

OTHER NEWS

• LB Shaq Thompson won't return to Carolina, the team announced. The veteran, whose contract expires at the start of the new league year, is set to hit free agency after 10 seasons with the Panthers.

ROSTER CUTS

• S Juan Thornhill is being released, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported, per sources. The Browns and Thornhill’s camp spoke in recent days and the decision was made to part ways weeks ahead of free agency. Thornhill, 29, had one year at $7 million left on his deal. The defensive back started 11 games in 2024, recording 49 tackles and three passes defensed.

COACHING NEWS

• Kansas City made two hires on Monday: Matt House as senior defensive assistant and Chris Orr as defensive quality control coach.

SIGNINGS

• S Isaiah Pola-Mao signed a two-year extension worth up to $8.45 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported.

COACHING NEWS

• The Rams announced their 2025 coaching staff, with six new hires, including Alex Van Pelt as senior offensive assistant, Scott Huff as tight ends coach, Jimmy Lake as senior defensive assistant and Drew Wilkins as pass rush coordinator.

COACHING NEWS

• Terry Joseph, a longtime college assistant, is leaving Texas to be the Saints' defensive pass game coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.

COACHING NEWS

• Ladell Betts is being hired as New York's running backs coach, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. Betts had been the RBs coach at Iowa since 2021.