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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. The NFL’s inexorable trend of going younger and cheaper does not bypass the best in the league. No team does it with quite the high-profile zeal as the Patriots, who have collected five Super Bowl titles since 2002, and will be going for No. 6 on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, against the Rams. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
In the younger, cheaper NFL, Super Bowl champs get cut, too

By Eddie Pells Jan. 29, 2019 03:36 AM EST

Head-coaches-in-waiting Taylor, Flores focused on Super Bowl

By Greg Beacham Jan. 28, 2019 11:20 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor isn't allowed to talk about what will happen next week after the Los Angeles Rams' trip to the Super Bowl is over and...

Chart shows the divergence of overall player experience in the NFL since 2005; 2c x 3 1/2 inches; 96.3 mm x 88 mm;
Guaranteed money could be key to avoiding NFL lockout

By Eddie Pells Jan. 28, 2019 09:18 AM EST

Chart series ranks NFL teams by 2018 average player years of experience and shows historic trends since 2005; 4c x 7 3/4 inches; 195.7 mm x 196 mm;
AP analysis: The NFL keeps going younger and cheaper

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Jan. 27, 2019 01:53 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

In this April 15, 2017, photo, Michigan defensive end Rashan Gary is seen during the Michigan spring football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan star Gary is the CEO of his own sports agency, fulfilling a vision he had as a high school star in New Jersey. The defensive end has already recruited one NFL prospect to Rashan Gary Sports. And, he hopes to land more players from MLB, the NBA and NHL by promoting the agency as a place professional athletes can take advantage of their power. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
NFL prospect Rashan Gary is a pioneer with own sports agency

By Larry Lage Jan. 22, 2019 02:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores’ team is headed for the Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins must wait another two weeks before they can seal a deal with the New England Patriots’ defensive play-caller to become their coach. The Dolphins decided nearly two weeks ago to offer the job to Flores, who has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Dolphins must wait to seal deal with Patriots' Flores

By Steven Wine Jan. 21, 2019 08:33 PM EST

Cam Newton, Von Miller among 5 finalists for Alan Page Award

Jan. 18, 2019 10:46 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller are among five finalists for the NFL Players Association's Alan...

Turk Schonert, Bengals backup in Super Bowl run, dies at 62

By The Associated Press Jan. 18, 2019 02:36 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Turk Schonert, who came off the bench and led the Cincinnati Bengals to an opening victory during their first Super Bowl season, has...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth is in the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons but there is one thing he is still chasing, a postseason win. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Rams' Whitworth looking for first playoff win in eighth trip

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2019 06:49 PM EST

49ers' Exum fined $53,482 by NFL for hit on Rams' Woods

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2019 06:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco 49ers safety Antone Exum Jr. was fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit on Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods last Sunday. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale stands on the sideline in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, in Baltimore. Making the most of a second chance, Don Martindale has done a masterful job assembling and directing the top-ranked defense in the NFL. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ravens Martindale takes pride in running NFL's top defense

By David Ginsburg Jan. 03, 2019 02:33 PM EST

Seahawks-Cowboys Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2019 11:02 AM EST
SEATTLE (10-6) at DALLAS (10-6) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Cowboys by 1 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Seahawks 9-5-2,...

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Former Broncos coach Joseph set to interview for Bengals job

By Joe Kay Jan. 02, 2019 04:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano applauds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Indianapolis. John Elway's search for his fourth coach in six seasons begins with former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano, a native of Boulder, Colorado, on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Broncos kick off coaching search with Chuck Pagano

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 02, 2019 02:51 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Next Bengals coach inherits roster ready for big change

By Joe Kay Jan. 01, 2019 04:36 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, front left, greets Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Players hate to see coaches fired, but at least they're paid

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 01, 2019 11:41 AM EST