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Reports: Bears set to hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach
The Chicago Bears are closing in on a deal to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their next head coach, according to multiple reports on Monday.,Johnson will take over a Bears team that floundered to last-place finish in the NFC North this season after winning four of its first ...
Reports: Colts hiring former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo for same role
The Indianapolis Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as defensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,Anarumo, 58, served the past six seasons as DC in Cincinnati before the Bengals fired him on Jan. 6.,Cincinnati went 9-8 and won its last five games but missed the playoffs. The Ben...
Dan Campbell: Lions will be back 'stronger'
Dan Campbell might lose a coach or two during the ongoing NFL hiring cycle, but he remains confident the Lions have the foundation to be back stronger next season to compete for the Super Bowl. ,"We talk about that core. That core group is still intact -- and we've signed some back, some are up on c...
Report: Aaron Glenn to have second Jets interview
The New York Jets will have a second, in-person interview with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, NFL Network reported Monday.,Glenn, 52, conducted a virtual interview with the Jets regarding their head coaching vacancy on Jan. 9. He is also expected to meet in person with the New Orle...
Bengals name Scott Peters new offensive line coach
The Cincinnati Bengals named Scott Peters their new offensive line coach on Monday. ,Peters, 46, replaces Frank Pollack, fired by the Bengals on Jan. 6. ,Peters was the O-line coach in New England this past season but was out of a job when the Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. P...
Blame Isn’t (All) on Mark Andrews for Baltimore Ravens Defeat
We can't just blame Mark Andrews for the Baltimore Ravens defeat in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs against the Buffalo Bills....
Eagles, Chiefs Super Bowl favorites; sportsbooks smiling after Lions' loss
Sportsbooks took a partial victory lap following the elimination of the Detroit Lions, Super Bowl favorites entering the divisional playoff with the highest handle and ticket percentage for most major operators in that futures market. ,The Lions were bounced from the NFC field by the Washington Comm...
Report: Mike Kafka, Anthony Weaver get 2nd interviews with Saints
The New Orleans Saints are hosting New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second interview for their head coaching job Tuesday, while Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator will get a second look later this week, NFL Network reported.,Kafka, 37, will get a longer look in New Orleans af...
Year 1 of the 12-Team College Football Playoff: A Mixed Bag of Wins and Losses
Explore the wins and losses of the first 12-team College Football Playoff, from expanded access and thrilling matchups to lopsided games and conference imbalances....
Rams' Matthew Stafford noncommittal about NFL future
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford acknowledged Sunday that "it sure feels like" he has football left in him, but the 16-year veteran and one-time Super Bowl winner wasn't ready to commit himself to 2025.,Stafford had just thrown for 324 yards and two touchdowns in snowy Philadelphia, and...
Josh Allen pushes Bills past Ravens, into AFC Championship Game
The Buffalo Bills feel disrespected, and what occurred Sunday night will only add to the chips on their collective shoulders.,As Buffalo celebrated a 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens to reach next weekend's AFC Championship Game, the overwhelming sentiment was that the Bills advanced primaril...
Eagles, Chiefs open as conference championship favorites
The Philadelphia Eagles emerged from their dramatic divisional playoff win with significant injury questions, but also as the title favorite among the remaining for teams.,The Eagles are the +180 favorite at DraftKings to win Super Bowl LIV ahead of Kansas City at +240 as the Chiefs chase a three-pe...
Josh Allen pounds Bills past Ravens, into AFC Championship Game
Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Terrel Bernard and Von Miller made big defensive plays and the Buffalo Bills earned a spot in the AFC Championship Game with a 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night at Orchard Park, N.Y.,Ray Davis rushed for a touchdown and the second-seeded Bi...
Bills S Taylor Rapp injures hip, out vs. Ravens
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp exited Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game against the visiting Baltimore Ravens with a hip injury.,Rapp was injured in the second quarter and initially termed questionable to return. He was ruled out midway through the third quarter.,Rapp was hurt during a play in ...
Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts guide Eagles past Rams, into NFC title game
Saquon Barkley finished with 205 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the snow, and the Philadelphia Eagles escaped with a 28-22 win over the visiting Los Angeles Rams in an NFC divisional round playoff game on Sunday afternoon.,Jalen Hurts completed 15 of 20 passes for 128 yards and rushed for 70 ya...
Ravens WR Zay Flowers (knee) inactive vs. Bills
Baltimore wide receiver Zay Flowers is inactive for the Ravens' game against the host Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round on Sunday evening.,The Ravens had listed Flowers as doubtful for the playoff game because of a knee injury, but head coach John Harbaugh held out hope on Friday that the se...
Jets interview Commanders DC Joe Whitt Jr. for HC job
The New York Jets completed their 16th interview for their head coaching vacancy on Sunday, getting to know Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr.,Whitt was one day removed from guiding his unit to a strong playoff performance against the Detroit Lions. The Commanders intercepted ...
Commanders G Sam Cosmi (torn ACL) done for playoffs
The Washington Commanders will be without starting right guard Sam Cosmi for the rest of the playoffs.,Cosmi suffered a torn ACL in Washington's NFC divisional-round win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night. An MRI on Sunday confirmed the severity of the injury.,The injury occurred ab...
Commanders G Sam Cosmi (knee) likely done for playoffs
The Washington Commanders likely are to be without starting right guard Sam Cosmi for the rest of the playoffs.,Cosmi suffered a knee injury in Washington's NFC divisional-round win over the top-seeded Detroit Lions on Saturday night. NFL Network reported he will undergo an MRI on Sunday, with the i...
Report: Bears interviewing Eddie George on Sunday
The Chicago Bears will interview Eddie George in person Sunday for their head coaching position, The Tennessean reported.,George, 51, rushed for more than 10,000 yards in the NFL from 1996-2004 and has been the head coach at Tennessee State since 2021.,The Bears, who fired head coach Matt Eberflus o...