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File- This Dec. 30, 2018, file photo shows, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Pittsburgh. With only a handful of minorities in the stepping-stone positions of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the NFL saw its sharpest-ever one-year drop in minority head coaches, causing concern among advocates for diversity declaring unsatisfactory progress 16 years after the Rooney Rule was implemented. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP analysis: Few minority NFL coaches in top offensive jobs

By Dave Campbell And Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2019 09:36 AM EST

Redskins promote Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator

Jan. 29, 2019 05:23 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have promoted Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator after he previously served as passing game coordinator and...

A person walks through Centennial Olympic Park on a rainy morning ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Atlanta. The New England Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Feb., 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Fouts talks offense and Super Bowl to PodcastOne Sports Now

By The Associated Press Jan. 29, 2019 02:59 PM EST

AFC safety Jamal Adams (33), of the New York Jets, celebrates after sacking NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, of the Chicago Bears during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
AFC wins 3rd straight Pro Bowl, 26-7 over NFC in Orlando

By Mark Long Jan. 27, 2019 08:53 PM EST

Chart shows the trend in overall NFL player experience; 2c x 3 1/4 inches; 96.3 mm x 82 mm;
Done with football at 27, ex-NFL linebacker has no regrets

By Eddie Pells Jan. 27, 2019 07:17 AM EST

NFC New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley smiles during NFL football Pro Bowl practice in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
With 44 newbies, Pro Bowl could be more intense than usual

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2019 11:10 AM EST

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Los Angeles Rams are to play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots controlling clock, third downs during playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2019 06:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2000, file photo, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis listens to the proceedings in Atlanta Municipal Court. The Super Bowl is in Atlanta, just like in 2000 when Lewis and two others were charged in double murders following the St. Louis Rams’ win over the Tennessee Titans. Murder and aggravated assault charges against Lewis were dropped when he agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice, a misdemeanor. This time Lewis will be using the celebrity spotlight at the Super Bowl in Atlanta to bring exposure to his Ray of Hope Foundation. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser, File)
Lewis back at an Atlanta Super Bowl 19 years after arrest

By Charles Odum Jan. 24, 2019 03:59 PM EST

NFC Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno Jr. signs autographs during NFL football Pro Bowl practice in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Pro Bowl becomes family affair for Pouncey twins, others

By Mark Long Jan. 24, 2019 03:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is seen during the first half the NFL football NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Report: NFL excels in racial hiring, but teams must improve

By Steve Reed Jan. 23, 2019 08:41 PM EST

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Patriots' defense back on track heading into Super Bowl

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 23, 2019 08:08 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) celebrates in the locker room after overtime of the NFL football NFC championship game, against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NFL to play 4 games in London next season, 1 in Mexico City

Jan. 21, 2019 11:14 AM EST

New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers (98) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats' Flowers, Brown fined $20K by NFL for hits vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2019 08:47 PM EST

The Lamar Hunt Trophy stands between helmets of the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots, during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Patriots for the NFL football AFC championship Sunday. (John Sleezer/The Kansas City Star via AP)
Patriots-Chiefs Matchups

By Barry Wilner Jan. 19, 2019 01:16 PM EST

Graphic shows AFC and NFC team matchups and predicts outcome in conference playoff action; 3c x 3 3/4 inches; with related stories;
Sorry America, team you love to hate headed to Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Jan. 17, 2019 08:54 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn, right, speaks to down judge Sarah Thomas during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Thomas is the first woman to officiate an NFL playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Chargers GM Telesco has no timetable on Rivers deal

By Joe Reedy Jan. 17, 2019 07:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2014, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots have dominated the AFC for nearly two decades _ if not the entire NFL _ and the coach-quarterback combination of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady will be playing in their eighth conference title game Sunday when New England visits the Chiefs at frigid, hostile Arrowhead Stadium. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Patriots try to overcome road woes in AFC championship game

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2019 05:17 PM EST

Patriots-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2019 10:43 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — NEW ENGLAND (12-5) at KANSAS CITY (13-4) Sunday, 6:40 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 3 ...

New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones (31) warms up with teammates during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are scheduled to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 20, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots preparing for anything in rematch with KC's Mahomes

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 16, 2019 07:55 PM EST

Broncos long snapper Casey Kreiter named to Pro Bowl

Jan. 16, 2019 06:45 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos third-year long snapper Casey Kreiter has been named to the Pro Bowl. Kreiter was chosen by Los Angeles Charges...