Los Angeles Chargers
The D.C. Defenders, right, line up against the Seattle Dragons for the opening kickoff of the opening football game of the XFL season, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
New XFL kicks off with entertaining debut in DC

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Eric Weddle speaks with reporters at NFL football practice at the Grove Hotel in Chandler's Cross, Watford, England. The sx-time Pro Bowl safety says he is done with his 13-year NFL career. Weddle apparently made his long-expected retirement announcement on Twitter on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, although the hard-hitting safety with the famously big beard didn't use the specific word. (AP Photo/Leila Coker, File)
Safety Eric Weddle says he's done after 13-year NFL career

By Greg Beacham Feb. 06, 2020 04:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn stands next to quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Anthony Lynn will go into next season with a contract extension and a reworked coaching staff. The Los Angeles Chargers coach has signed an extension according to a team official, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chargers' Lynn signs extension amid coaching staff changes

By Joe Reedy Feb. 04, 2020 06:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Record-setting defensive end Chase Young is leaving Ohio State early to enter the NFL draft, a widely expected move. The junior Heisman Trophy finalist made the announcement Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, on Twitter. He says he looks forward to "joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
NFL 101: What's ahead as next century of pro football begins

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2020 02:47 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Andy Reid won't silence critics until he wins a Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 31, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Warner wonders how good Mahomes can be once taps potential

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2020 04:42 PM EST

Former Chiefs/Chargers LB Edwards wins military salute award

Jan. 29, 2020 11:40 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Former Chargers and Chiefs linebacker Donnie Edwards is the recipient of the NFL's 2019 Salute to Service Award. The award was...

In this Feb. 7, 2012 file photo New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the team's NFL football Super Bowl parade in New York. Manning, who led the Giants to two Super Bowls in a 16-year career that saw him set almost every team passing record, has retired. The Giants said Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 that Manning would formally announce his retirement on Friday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file)
Giants' Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, 2 Super Bowls

By Tom Canavan Jan. 22, 2020 06:38 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Punter J.K. Scott active for Packers in NFC title game

Jan. 19, 2020 05:21 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Punter J.K. Scott is active for the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers despite...

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks to down judge Tom Stephan (68), during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. Of the coaches in the NFL's Final Four, Andy Reid is the outlier. Only Kansas City's coach has been the head man in a Super Bowl. Only Reid is close to having a Hall of Fame-worthy resume. Only Reid has been around for a couple of decades. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga. File)
Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs 12/29/2019

Jan. 17, 2020 12:32 AM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches his players prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos hire ex-Giants coach Pat Shurmur as play-caller

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2020 10:03 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers LB Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons in NFL

By Steve Reed Jan. 14, 2020 09:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, following a 16-year career that saw him finish with 116 touchdowns, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2020 04:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) greets fans before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, following a 16-year career that saw him finish with 116 touchdowns, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets 12/24/2017

Jan. 14, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Broncos fire offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2020 05:33 PM EST
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for their fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons after Vic Fangio changed his mind about keeping his coaching...

Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ers

Jan. 11, 2020 03:22 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being...