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CORRECTS SPELLING OF NAME TO KATHIE NOT KATHY Football fan Kathie McCarthy speaks to a reporter outside the pro shop at Gillette Stadium, Monday Jan. 25, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady is going to the Super Bowl for the 10th time, and New England Patriots football fans are cheering for him -- just like before. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
'No Hard Feelings': Patriots fans still rooting for Brady

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 25, 2021 07:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 file photo, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs, during the second half at an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Veteran tight end Greg Olsen is retiring from the NFL to become a broadcaster. Olsen announced Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 that he is ending his 14-year career to join Fox as a game analyst. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Veteran tight end Greg Olsen retires, becoming broadcaster

By The Associated Press Jan. 24, 2021 04:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says the Lions and Stafford have mutually agreed to explore the possibilities of trading him. The person spoke Saturday night, Jan 23, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team and Stafford did not announce the decision. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP source: Lions looking into trading QB Matthew Stafford

By Larry Lage Jan. 23, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Packers elevate CB Williams to active roster for game day

Jan. 23, 2021 04:23 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have elevated recent cornerback acquisition Tramon Williams to their active roster for Sunday’s NFC championship...

In this 2013 photo provided by the Seattle Seahawks is Scott Fitterer, at that time an executive with the team. The Carolina Panthers NFL football team hired Fitterer on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, to become their new general manager. (Seattle Seahawks via AP)
Panthers new GM Fitterer plans to 'be in on every deal'

By Steve Reed Jan. 22, 2021 02:56 PM EST

Taron Johnson, de los Bills de Buffalo, anota tras interceptar un pase en el encuentro divisional de la postemporada ante los Ravens de Baltimore, el sábado 16 de enero de 2021, en Orchard Park, Nueva York (AP Foto/Adrian Kraus)
Shades of '88? Bruce Smith sees same potential in 2020 Bills

By John Wawrow Jan. 21, 2021 04:37 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) walks back to the huddle after a time out in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, the 39-year-old Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2021 10:02 AM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2021 02:34 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey walks on the field after an NFL preseason football game between the Detroit Lions, in Cleveland. It doesn’t take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Browns for the head coach of the Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dorsey in their style and personnel. Probably because Reid still sees it on his own team, too. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Lions acquire Washington LB Shaun Dion Hamilton off waivers

Jan. 12, 2021 07:43 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions acquired linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton off waivers from Washington. Detroit made the move Tuesday, taking...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a gain as Tennessee Titans' Harold Landry III (58) and David Long Jr. (51) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Johnson, Hopkins voice support for Watson amid trade rumors

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 12, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) tosses a cleat to a fan after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Analysis: Wentz, Elliott provide little bang for buck

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2021 02:22 AM EST

The Baltimore Ravens defense celebrates with cornerback Marcus Peters (24) after he intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green during during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ravens believe they're ready for Round 3 vs. Henry, Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 07, 2021 04:37 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) reacts to a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-9. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Jamal Adams among several stars savoring 1st playoff seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2021 02:32 AM EST

Houston Texans head coach Romeo Crennel on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 04, 2021 08:21 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) jumps over Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions entering their biggest rebuild since drafting Stafford

By Larry Lage Jan. 04, 2021 03:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to an open receiver during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the cancellation of the usual trip to New York that for the presentation that usually comes with being a finalist. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Jaguars set sights on Lawrence after years of failure at QB

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Third-string QB Beathard throws 3 TDs, 49ers stun Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 26, 2020 07:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates his score against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Dolphins move past Raiders in rebuilding process

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs with the ball as New York Jets inside linebacker Harvey Langi gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Jets activate Fatukasi from COVID list, place Langi on IR

Dec. 22, 2020 04:48 PM EST