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FILE - Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 30, 2017. Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. He was 87. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)
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AP Sportlight

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FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Eagles see red in blown scoring chances in loss to Chiefs

By Dan Gelston Oct. 03, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones (50) and Brian Hoyer (5) work out on the field during an NFL football practice as offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, right, looks on, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots sign QB Mac Jones, latest to try to follow Brady

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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. In his 20th NFL season and third in Buffalo, Daboll has transformed a once plodding, run-oriented attack into one of the league’s top passing units. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Daboll's success with Bills puts him on head coaching radar

By John Wawrow Dec. 27, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Garrett Gilbert (3) lead the way as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci (7) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) make their way onto the field during NFL football practice in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys will have 4th starting QB of season against Steelers

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 04, 2020 01:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, left, lines up against the Los Angeles Rams' defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The NFL's decision to expand the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams this season could have a major impact on the league based on how things have played out in the past.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
How paths might have changed under expanded NFL playoffs

By Josh Dubow Mar. 25, 2020 02:41 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2020 04:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski looks at the scoreboard in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. The Patriots have placed kicker Stephen Gostkowski on injured reserve. The team announced the move Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 but didn’t disclose the 35-year-old’s injury. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Facing rare uncertainty at kicker, Patriots turn to Nugent

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 04, 2019 05:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected Williams in the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pats take Stidham as possible successor to Brady

By Mark Farinella Apr. 27, 2019 07:34 PM EDT

Lions sign QB Tom Savage, add depth behind Matthew Stafford

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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option...

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FILE - At left, in a Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Foxborough, Mass. At right, in a Jan. 6, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers walks on the field in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. The Chargers and Patriots meet in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/File)
Rivers, Chargers look to end dominance by Brady, Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 13, 2019 02:54 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady keeps limber on the sideline in the cold weather during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in Foxborough, Mass. His coach downplays it, but Tom Brady knows the cold-weather New England Patriots should have an advantage when they host the warm-weather Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Round game. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady ready for cold weather, LA Chargers on Sunday

By Mike Shalin Jan. 11, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass in the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Brady's respect for Rivers is high entering playoff matchup

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 07, 2019 07:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, unseen, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Kansas City, Mo. Mahomes made The Associated Press 2018 NFL All-Pro Team, Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs' Mahomes ready for postseason debut against Colts

By Dave Skretta Jan. 07, 2019 03:01 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers celebates as he walks off the field after an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Baltimore. Los Angeles won 23-17. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Rivers versus Brady in divisional round of NFL playoffs

By Jay Cohen Jan. 06, 2019 09:41 PM EST