Houston Texans
FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on prior to an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview the Patriots' McDaniels for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with McDaniels about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
AP source: Raiders make request to interview Josh McDaniels

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2022 06:33 PM EST

Big-time agent Don Yee switched his path, made right choice

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 03:27 PM EST
Long before he represented Tom Brady, Bryant Young, Sean Payton and Jimmy Garoppolo, Don Yee considered a career in journalism. Changing course was the...

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Brandon Brooks (79) looks to block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Sept. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. Brooks announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, after 10 seasons in the NFL. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Eagles 3-time Pro Bowl guard Brandon Brooks retires

By Les Bowen Jan. 26, 2022 04:30 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase signals for a touchdown on a ball caught by Tyler Boyd during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raider, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Former NFL CB Hasty works for racial equity in hirings

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 12:51 PM EST

AP source: Panthers interview Jay Gruden, 3 others for OC

By Steve Reed Jan. 18, 2022 10:03 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have expanded their offensive coordinator search to include former Washington coach Jay Gruden and three others,...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles outclassed by Tom Brady, Buccaneers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2022 04:50 PM EST

Green Bay Packers oeensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is seen before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
AP source: Vikings invite Hackett, 6 others for interviews

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores directs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 15, 2022 12:13 AM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley watches from the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Texans GM says differences in opinion led to Culley's firing

Jan. 14, 2022 02:58 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin smiles as his team plays against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Column: And then there was one: Black coaches in the NFL

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 14, 2022 02:15 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: Old nemesis standing in way of Tom Brady, Bucs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 13, 2022 05:19 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach David Culley, right, and quarterback Davis Mills (10) celebrate a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars as time expires in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Texans fire David Culley; NFL left with 1 Black head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 13, 2022 03:48 PM EST

AP source: Houston Texans fire coach David Culley after one season

Jan. 13, 2022 03:36 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — AP source: Houston Texans fire coach David Culley after one season. ...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Medical marvel: Watt tries quick return for Cardinals

By David Brandt Jan. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) for a touchdown after a 22-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson's issues doomed Houston Texans before season's start

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 10, 2022 07:34 PM EST

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman walks on the field before of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gettleman is out as the general manager of the New York Giants after a fourth straight double-digit losing season. The Giants announced the 70-year-old Gettleman retired on Monday, Jan. 10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
From north to east, NFL firings begin on day after finales

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2022 12:38 PM EST

Miami Dolphins NFL football head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 10, 2022 10:06 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 11 1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

An injured Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs grimaces as he is attended to by Seahawks training and medical staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Seahawks' Diggs carted off field; Saints' Hill hurts foot

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 08:44 PM EST