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FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, center, directs an NFL football practice, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. At right is quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Pederson is trying to help his players “heal” after last year's tumultuous season and hoping to build a winning culture that could lead Jacksonville out of the AFC South cellar for the first time since 2017. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Pederson's path: Veteran coach handles Jags ‘like grown men’

By Mark Long Aug. 01, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

Quarterback Matt Corral passes during a drill at the Mississippi football pro day in Oxford, Miss., Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
After trade, Saints look to draft offensive playmakers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. At right is Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday morning, Jan. 27, 2022, that the Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Packers offensive coordinator as their new head coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was still in the works and the team hadn't announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Broncos hire Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their new coach

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 27, 2022 07:38 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book warms up before the team;s NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans on Oct. 3, 2021. The rookie out of Notre Dame, selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, is expected to take his first regular season NFL snaps on Monday night against Miami. A COVID-19 outbreak affecting more than a dozen Saints players including quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian left the Saints little choice but to elevate Book to a starting role this week. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle, File)
Saints' Book hails 'unbelievable opportunity' to make debut

By Brett Martel Dec. 24, 2021 07:29 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) gestures at the end of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins, Saints weathered skids on way to high-stakes clash

By Brett Martel Dec. 23, 2021 08:21 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lesson learned: Broncos make Rypien their quarantined QB

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 17, 2021 07:30 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs past Los Angeles Rams' Jalen Ramsey for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Jags losing Jalen Ramsey trade, now face their former star

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2021 02:43 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson is sacked by Green Bay Packers' Preston Smith during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 17-0. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Packers' new formula: Rely on defense rather than offense

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) celebrates after intercepting a pass as teammate Charvarius Ward (35) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The Latest: Week 9 marquee matchup: Titans-Rams minus Miller

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 11:15 AM EST

El quarterback de los Packers de Green Bay Aaron Rodgers (12) celebra tras la victoria ante los Cardinals de Arizona, el jueves 28 de octubre de 2021, en Glendale, Arizona. (AP Foto/Rick Scuteri)
Packers prepare for Chiefs amid Rodgers, COVID-19 questions

Nov. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Rebuilt Bills return to Jacksonville as Super Bowl contender

By Mark Long Nov. 04, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills, Jaguars have changed plenty since 2017 playoff game

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

By Steve Megargee Nov. 03, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

FILE - Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Detroit, in this Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, file photo. Campbell, Detroit’s winless coach, said former NFL quarterback Drew Brees reached out to him after the Lions’ latest loss last Sunday. Campbell and Brees became close in New Orleans, where Campbell was the assistant head coach for the final five seasons of the quarterback’s playing career.” (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Saints to add the late linebacker Sam Mills to ring of honor

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold, center, tries to make a catch as Houston Texans' Lonnie Johnson Jr. (1) and Eric Murray (23) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Jaguars trade CB CJ Henderson to Panthers for TE Dan Arnold

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2021 11:25 AM EDT

Jaguars begin new era featuring Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) New faces: Coach Urban Meyer, QB Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J. Beathard, WR Marvin Jones, WR Tavon Austin, RB Carlos...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron (5) is assisted off the field after he was injured on a play, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
McCarron (knee) out for season, Falcons in market for QB

Aug. 23, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws during NFL football training camp in Green Bay, Wis., in this Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, file photo. Aaron Rodgers has made it to Green Bay on the eve of the Packers’ first training-camp workout. Rodgers was seen arriving at Lambeau Field on Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021, the day after NFL Network and ESPN reported the reigning MVP was closing in on a deal that would keep him with the Packers this season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Analysis: Rodgers' return to Green Bay makes most sense

By Steve Megargee Jul. 27, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy remains hopeful Rodgers the three-time MVP will play for them this season, but says he does not know whether Rodgers will arrive for the start of training camp. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers arrives in Green Bay for start of training camp

By Greg Bates Jul. 27, 2021 10:22 AM EDT

QB Rodgers' uncertain status dominates Packers' camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:27 AM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) CAMP SITE: Green Bay, Wisconsin LAST YEAR: QB Aaron Rodgers delivered his third MVP season as...