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Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football are adding to the defensive coaching staff, bringing in Maryland assistant George Helow to coach the safeties.
NFL Network's David Carr explains the Buffalo Bills have 'very good chance' of upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports NFL will lean on pro days in lieu of 2021 combine workouts. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen has agreed in principle to become LSU's next defensive coordinator, according to a report.
When the NFL first implemented specific procedures for allowing players with concussions to return to action more than a decade ago, a loose presumption emerged that a player who suffered a concussion would miss at least one game. Eventually, the presumption flipped, with most players making it back to action in the next game after [more]
Two of the 49ers' top offensive players are excited about their new offensive coordinator.
Highlighting the studs and duds from the Packers' win over the Rams in the divisional round.
On their wild ride of an unforgettable, almost unimaginable 2020 season when Zoom calls, masks and contact tracing were daily fixtures, the Browns discovered two things that point to a bright future for an awakened franchise. After years of being beaten and beaten down, the Browns have climbed back. While Sunday's 22-17 loss in the divisional round to the Kansas City Chiefs - and Rashard Higgins' costly fumble on a controversial play at the goal line - felt like so many other painful playoff moments and losses for the Browns and their fans, this one is different.
Chalk up one more NFL offseason event affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 NFL Scouting Combine, as it's typically known, is off. The NFL sent a memo out to teams today as ESPN's Adam Schefter revealed. A copy of the memo sent to NFL teams ...
After a 4-12 season, the Falcons landed the No. 4 overall pick, putting the team in position to potentially select a new franchise quarterback.
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen has agreed in principle to become LSU's next defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the situation said. Nielsen is in line to become LSU's third defensive coordinator in three seasons. Nielsen has been the defensive line coach for all four on the Saints' NFC South-winning squads from 2017 to 2020.
Quarterback Justin Fields is heading into the NFL, but one of his top receivers will be returning to Ohio State for another season. Wide receiver Chris Olave announced his decision to stay in Columbus for another year on Monday afternoon. Olave led the Buckeyes with 50 catches, 729 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns this season. [more]
Michigan football running back Zach Charbonnet entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
The Los Angeles Rams' surprisingly successful season hadn't even been over for a full day before the task of building on it got exponentially tougher. Brandon Staley's crosstown departure Sunday for the top job with the Los Angeles Chargers left the Rams looking for the third coordinator in three seasons for their No. 1-ranked defense. The Rams also face the likelihood of significant free agent losses for the second straight offseason as the bills on their top-heavy roster come due, and Jared Goff's second straight year of middling play has put his job into question despite his $134 million contract kicking in next season.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith put all the blame for the Ravens' 17-3 Divisional Round defeat on Lamar Jackson.
The Cincinnati Bengals have a budding star with WR Tee Higgins.
The Cincinnati Bengals get a big win in a new mock draft.
New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen is finalizing a deal with the LSU Tigers to be their new coordinator, per NFL Network.
Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen is reportedly heading to a different job in Louisiana. Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that Nielsen is finalizing a deal to become the defensive coordinator on Ed Orgeron's staff at LSU. Nielsen informed Saints head coach Sean Payton of his intention to leave for Baton Rouge on Monday. [more]
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Everything to know from the first meeting between the Packers and Buccaneers back in Week 6.
Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell reportedly plans to hire Michigan State football safeties coach as the Bearcats' new defensive coordinator.
Marshall's Board of Governors on Monday approved a four-year contract for new coach Charles Huff that will pay him $755,500 annually, plus incentives. Under the terms of the contract, Huff will be paid an annual salary of $350,000. Under the contract, Huff would receive $30,000 if Marshall has a winning season and $50,000 for a bowl appearance and other incentives such as meeting ticket sales and attendance benchmarks.
Tennessee has scheduled a Monday afternoon news conference to ''address leadership changes related to its football program'' amid reports coach Jeremy Pruitt has been fired after three seasons. Several news outlets have reported that Pruitt has been fired for cause after going 16-19 in three seasons. Chancellor Donde Plowman, athletic director Phillip Fulmer and university President Randy Boyd will be at the news conference.
How do Steelers fans feel about seeing Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell so close to the Super Bowl?
Sarah Fuller, the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game, says she's been invited to attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady meets with New Orleans Saints Drew Brees and family on the field postgame. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero explains how Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy benefits from the NFL allowing interviews with head-coaching candidates still in playoffs. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
Michigan hired Baltimore Ravens linebacker coach Mike Macdonald as defensive coordinator.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Dan Campbell will be Detroit Lions' new head coach now that Saints are out of playoffs. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
When Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes left Sunday's game, the team said he was being evaluated for a concussion and then said that he'd been ruled out for the rest of the game. Head coach Andy Reid didn't say Mahomes had a concussion when giving a brief update on the quarterback's condition after the win over [more]
Just two years after leaving the Bears, former OLB coach Brandon Staley has earned himself a head coaching gig with the Chargers.
The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to a few different names as new head coach Arthur Smith looks to fill out his coaching staff.
Arthur Smith has not said if he will continue to call offensive plays as the Falcons head coach, but the team will be hiring an offensive coordinator either way. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that they have interviewed Panthers wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson for that position. Jackson came from Baylor with Panthers head [more]
Colts DB coach Jonathan Gannon is among the candidates the Bears are looking at to fill the role of defensive coordinator.
Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship what happened in Week 6 when they first met?
Watson could be on his way out of the division.
SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano looks at what it might take to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, and whether or not GM Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have enough pieces to make a deal.
While Brandon Staley is heralded as a genius in some quarters, he's only 38 with minimal NFL experience so his staff is as important as his smarts and charisma.
The home teams are favored by about a field goal in Sunday's conference championship games. In the NFC Championship Game, the Packers are favored by 3.5 points over the Buccaneers. In the AFC Championship Game, the Chiefs are three-point favorites over the Bills. The Buccaneers are underdogs despite stomping the Packers 38-10 in the regular [more]
Markway was elevated from the practice squad for the divisional round game
Aaron Rodgers was able to seal the deal against the Rams because of the Packers' strong run game.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports the Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Brandon Staley to fill their head coaching vacancy. This game is streaming live on the Yahoo Sports mobile app, or on NFL Network
The PFF grades for the Browns/Chiefs game are out
The Cincinnati Bengals could have eyes on a top name.
5 players to watch at the 2021 Senior Bowl
The Buccaneers Defense did a great job against the Saints on Sunday and the coach who was calling the plays is reportedly speaking to the Eagles on Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will interview for the Eagles' head coaching vacancy on Monday. Bowles also spoke to the Falcons [more]
The Chiefs will play the AFC Championship Game on their home field for the third consecutive year on Sunday, becoming the first team ever to host the AFC Championship Game three years in a row. But it's not a first for Andy Reid. One team has hosted the NFC Championship Game three years in a [more]
Recent WR trends suggest Dolphins can strike gold later in draft
Tom Brady has played in 13 AFC Championship Games. Now he'll play in his first NFC Championship Game. Brady and the Buccaneers advanced to the NFC Championship on Sunday, meaning Brady has lapped the field: He'll be the starter in his 14th conference championship game, twice as many as any other quarterback in NFL history. [more]