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FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O'Brien as new OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 26, 2023 11:08 AM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP source: Bill O'Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2023 02:38 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo bringing the number of known candidates for the team’s head coaching vacancy to 10, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the team does not make its coaching search public. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Patriots look to extend Mayo, seeking offensive coordinator

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 12, 2023 08:01 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
QB Derek Carr says he embraces challenge of new city, team

By Mark Anderson Jan. 12, 2023 03:03 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Major changes expected for Raiders' defense this offseason

By Mark Anderson Jan. 11, 2023 06:54 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches play from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Record 5 1st-year coaches lead teams into NFL postseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2023 06:00 AM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts General Manager Chris Ballard walks the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. On Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, Ballard told reporters he would not rush to hire a new coach and could wait until after the Super Bowl if it meant getting the right candidate. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Ballard will be patient in finding right coach for Colts

By Michael Marot Jan. 10, 2023 03:51 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. The Steelers won 13-10. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Raiders face many offseason questions, most notably at QB

By Mark Anderson Jan. 09, 2023 08:49 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Raiders' Jacobs produces through pain, could do so again

By Mark Anderson Jan. 04, 2023 08:11 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) dives to tackles Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham no longer has element of unknown

By Mark Anderson Jan. 02, 2023 07:06 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) throws a pass during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. Stidham called getting the opportunity to start his first NFL game “a dream come true” even if the circumstances weren't ideal and the opponent Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers, owns the league's top defense. Stidham takes the place of Derek Carr, whose nine-year era likely ended Wednesday, Dec. 28, when he was benched for the final two games by Raiders coach Josh McDaniels. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham has NFL 'dream come true'

By Mark Anderson Dec. 29, 2022 08:16 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
49ers' top-ranked defense major challenge for new Raiders QB

By Mark Anderson Dec. 29, 2022 04:37 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Raiders bench QB Carr, will start Stidham for final 2 games

By Mark Anderson Dec. 28, 2022 04:01 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) cannot get past Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) as Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Struggling QB Derek Carr's future with Raiders in question

By Mark Anderson Dec. 26, 2022 07:46 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Miscues, missed chances cost Raiders in loss to Steelers

Dec. 25, 2022 12:16 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Raiders-Steelers will be bittersweet after Harris' death

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2022 09:32 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) makes an interception in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Injuries at guard a big problem for Carr, Raiders' offense

By Mark Anderson Dec. 21, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Fans celebrate with players after Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones' touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 30-24. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders' wild last-second win over Pats still talk of NFL

By Mark Anderson Dec. 19, 2022 08:54 PM EST

FILE - This combination image shows Las Vegas Raiders players Hunter Renfrow, left, and Darren Waller, right. The Raiders received a major boost to their offense when Renfrow and Waller were activated Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, off injured reserve. (AP Photo, File)
Raiders activate Hunter Renfrow, Darren Waller for Pats game

By Mark Anderson Dec. 17, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole (84) is hauled down by Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Patriots complete stay out West with key game at Las Vegas

By Mark Anderson Dec. 15, 2022 05:49 PM EST