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File- This Dec. 30, 2018, file photo shows, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Pittsburgh. With only a handful of minorities in the stepping-stone positions of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, the NFL saw its sharpest-ever one-year drop in minority head coaches, causing concern among advocates for diversity declaring unsatisfactory progress 16 years after the Rooney Rule was implemented. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
AP analysis: Few minority NFL coaches in top offensive jobs

By Dave Campbell And Josh Dubow Jan. 30, 2019 09:36 AM EST

AFC safety Jamal Adams (33), of the New York Jets, celebrates after sacking NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, of the Chicago Bears during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
AFC wins 3rd straight Pro Bowl, 26-7 over NFC in Orlando

By Mark Long Jan. 27, 2019 08:53 PM EST

New England Patriots fans hold placards during an NFL football Super Bowl send-off rally for the team, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Los Angeles Rams are to play the Patriots in Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Pats, Rams arrive in Atlanta, get ready for Super Bowl week

Jan. 27, 2019 08:29 PM 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 series shows average years of NFL player experience by their positions played; 3c x 4 1/2 inches; 146 mm x 114 mm;
Column: NFL players must go to wall for guaranteed contracts

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2019 07:23 AM EST

NFC Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno Jr. signs autographs during NFL football Pro Bowl practice in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Pro Bowl becomes family affair for Pouncey twins, others

By Mark Long Jan. 24, 2019 03:21 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is seen during the first half the NFL football NFC championship game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Report: NFL excels in racial hiring, but teams must improve

By Steve Reed Jan. 23, 2019 08:41 PM EST

FILE-In this Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) works for a catch against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23. New Orleans Saints fans have found some pretty creative ways to express their displeasure over the infamous “no call” during last weekend’s Saints-Rams championship game. But their newest tactic may make the loudest statement - a Super Bowl boycott. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
AP sources: NFL to consider expanding replay reviews

By Barry Wilner Jan. 22, 2019 04:14 PM EST

Bears hire former Steeler Townsend to coach defensive backs

Jan. 18, 2019 07:38 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Deshea Townsend as defensive backs coach. Townsend played...

Steelers hire Faulkner as running backs coach

Jan. 17, 2019 11:39 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eddie Faulkner is the new running backs coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team announced Faulkner's hiring on Thursday. Faulkner...

Patriots-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2019 10:43 AM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — NEW ENGLAND (12-5) at KANSAS CITY (13-4) Sunday, 6:40 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 3 ...

Leftwich joins Buccaneers as offensive coordinator

By Fred Goodall Jan. 16, 2019 07:01 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made it official: Byron Leftwich is the team's new offensive coordinator. The Bucs announced the...

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo looks at his play sheet during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Minneapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired former Minnesota offensive coordinator John DeFilippo to the same position. The Jaguars also filled five other staff positions. DeFilippo replaces Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired in late November and landed in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Jaguars hire DeFilippo as OC, fill remaining staff positions

By Mark Long Jan. 16, 2019 05:53 PM EST

FILE - In this April 28, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II speaks at a news conference in Pittsburgh. Rooney remains confident in head coach Mike Tomlin despite a late-season collapse but is eyeing what to do with disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Steelers still waiting to hear from Antonio Brown

By Will Graves Jan. 16, 2019 05:20 PM EST

Steelers promote Shaun Sarrett to offensive line coach

Jan. 14, 2019 07:49 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shaun Sarrett is the new offensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers promoted Sarrett on Monday to replace Mike...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2012 file photo Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak, right, congratulates Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak after an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Munchak, who had been a finalist for the Denver Broncos head coaching job, is making a lateral move from the Pittsburgh Steelers to serve as the Broncos’ new offensive line coach, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. The person also said the Broncos are allowing Gary Kubiak to interview elsewhere and have received permission to interview 49ers QBs coach Rich Scangarello for their offensive coordinator opening. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
Denver Broncos bring Mike Munchak in from Steelers

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2019 06:42 PM EST

Steelers hire Teryl Austin as defensive assistant coach

Jan. 11, 2019 05:24 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired Teryl Austin as a senior defensive assistant coach. The team announced the move Friday, adding...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks during a news conference, in Carson, Calif. The Chargers held Tom Brady and New England to just one touchdown in four red zone trips in last year's game. After flummoxing Baltimore last week, Gus Bradley is hoping to come up with another successful game plan this week. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Chargers' defensive goal vs. Patriots: Get pressure on Brady

By Joe Reedy Jan. 10, 2019 08:46 PM EST

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians gestures as he is introduced during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Arians confident Buccaneers not far from playoff contention

By Fred Goodall Jan. 10, 2019 07:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) breaks a tackle-attempt by Oakland Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo.. For the first time in a decade, the top seed in the AFC playoffs goes to a team not led by Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. The Chiefs haven't had a true franchise QB since Len Dawson led the Chiefs to their only Super Bowl title. But after trading up to select Mahomes in the first round in 2017, then letting him learn the ropes under Alex Smith, Mahomes responded with one of the best seasons in NFL history for a first-year starter. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Offensive star power headlines Colts-Chiefs showdown

By Dave Skretta Jan. 10, 2019 04:02 PM EST