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Reports: Philip Rivers to interview for Bills' head-coaching job
After coming out retirement to play three games at the quarterback position, Philip Rivers reportedly is throwing his hat toward one of the NFL's vacant head-coaching jobs. ,Multiple media outlets reported Rivers is interviewing for the Buffalo Bills' opening on Friday.,Rivers is not alone. Former M...
Death of ex-NFL tackle Kevin Johnson ruled a homicide
Police in Los Angeles are investigating the death of former NFL defensive tackle Kevin Johnson as a homicide.,He was found unconscious and later pronounced dead Wednesday at a homeless encampment in the city. On Thursday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death as a homicide and said...
Broncos’ Jarrett Stidham: Once AFC title game begins, ‘it’s just football’
Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi found out about his starting quarterback's fractured ankle when his son told him on their drive home from Sunday's game.,"I didn't believe him," Lombardi said, "but I got it confirmed.",That's how suddenly the news hit after the Broncos' 33-30 overti...
Report: FBI probing doctor involved with late Colts owner Jim Irsay
Federal investigators have launched an investigation into the treatment and death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according to the Washington Post on Thursday.,Irsay passed away at 65 years old last May.,The FBI issued a federal grand jury subpoena earlier this month seeking records re...
Ravens hire Chargers DC Jesse Minter as head coach
Jesse Minter, who has a coaching history with the Baltimore Ravens and the Harbaugh family, is the Ravens' new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.,Minter, the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator under head coach Jim Harbaugh the past two seasons, replaces John Harbaugh, who was fired...
Titans turn to Robert Saleh as head coach to revive franchise
After four consecutive losing seasons under two different head coaches, the Tennessee Titans officially announced the hiring of Robert Saleh to the position on Thursday.,The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator is set to begin his second run as an NFL head coach. Saleh, 46, led the New York Jet...
Lions OT Dan Skipper: 'Time for me to 'report' as retired'
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced his retirement from the NFL over social media on Thursday.,Skipper, 31, started five of the 12 games in which he appeared this season and 16 of the 69 in his career with the Lions and Houston Texans.,"24 years of putting on pads and a helmet every...
Reports: Cowboys closing in on Eagles' Christian Parker as next DC
The Dallas Cowboys are working to hire Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Christian Parker as their next defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Parker, 34, has spent the past two seasons working under Vic Fangio with the NFC East-rival...
Falcons name Tommy Rees as OC, retain 3 other coaches
The Atlanta Falcons made the hiring of offensive coordinator Tommy Rees official on Thursday and also announced the retention of three members of the coaching staff.,Senior defensive assistant Dave Huxtable, assistant offensive line coach Nick Jones and running backs coach Michael Pitre will all ret...
Bucs hire Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Zac Robinson to be their new offensive coordinator on Thursday.,Robinson, 39, held the same position with the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons for the past two seasons.,Robinson is replacing Josh Grizzard, fired earlier this month after his first season on head coach To...
NBC, ESPN set network records for divisional-round games
NBC and ESPN/ABC followed CBS' lead by drawing record numbers for their respective NFL divisional-round games.,On Thursday, NBC announced that it averaged 45.4 million viewers for the Los Angeles Rams' 20-17 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears.,That number from Sunday's game represented an 8% in...
49ers include power plant in evaluating injury issues
The San Francisco 49ers aren't leaving any stone unturned as they search for a solution to their injury issues.,That includes investigating a conspiracy theory linking a nearby electrical substation to the rash of ailments.,General manager John Lynch confirmed at Wednesday's end-of-season press conf...
Reports: Buccaneers hiring Zac Robinson as OC
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Zac Robinson to be their new offensive coordinator, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Robinson, 39, held the same position with the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons for the past two seasons.,Robinson is replacing Josh Grizzard, fired earlier this month after his ...
Jarrett Stidham, the AFC Championship Game, and the Most Unlikely Spotlight
Jarrett Stidham steps into the AFC Championship spotlight as Sean Payton bets big on a career backup with history on his side....
49ers' Christian McCaffrey, 4 QBs finalists for MVP award
Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Josh Allen, fellow quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford, and San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey are the finalists for The Associated Press 2025 MVP award.,They were announced Thursday, as were the finalists for seven other ...
Vikings DC Brian Flores signs contract but still head-coaching candidate
The Minnesota Vikings announced a contract extension on Wednesday for defensive coordinator Brian Flores, contingent on him not landing a head-coaching job in the current cycle.,Flores, a former head coach of the Miami Dolphins and regarded as one of the league's top defensive coordinators, is a can...
Sam Darnold, Seahawks try to deny Rams 3rd road playoff win
If Sam Darnold has a nemesis, it's the Los Angeles Rams.,Which, along with Darnold's oblique injury, lends another level of intrigue to the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Seattle.,"Just attacking rehab these last couple days," the Seattle Seahawks quarterback said. "Obviously, will be throughout...
Sam Darnold, Seahawks try to deny Rams 3rd road win of playoffs
If Sam Darnold has a nemesis, it's the Los Angeles Rams.,Which, along with Darnold's oblique injury, lends another level of intrigue to the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Seattle.,"Just attacking rehab these last couple days," the Seattle Seahawks quarterback said. "Obviously, will be throughout...
Patriots plow into Denver as Broncos build up backup QB
Head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots kept the focus on the franchise's bid to return to the Super Bowl, downplaying the massive plotline surrounding the top-seeded Denver Broncos hosting the AFC Championship game Sunday with a new quarterback. ,New England (16-3) mowed down the Los An...
Reports: Falcons hiring Tommy Rees as OC, rejoining new head coach
The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Tommy Rees as offensive coordinator, rejoining new head coach Kevin Stefanski after their time together on the Cleveland Browns' staff, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.,Rees, 33, spent this season as the Browns' offensive coordinator after serving as tight e...