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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni watches from the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Analysis: Nick Sirianni won over fans who didn't want him

By Rob Maaddi

3 hrs ago

Colts fan starts petition to stop Saturday's coaching path

13 hrs ago

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Saturday was a fan favorite when he played for the Indianapolis Colts. Maybe not so much these days. After going...

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks at a news conference after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Quinn returning to lead defense as Cowboys shuffle coaches

By Schuyler Dixon

14 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Eagles, 49ers ride QBs Hurts, Purdy to brink of Super bowl

By Dan Gelston

15 hrs ago

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich gestures on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, they have agreed to terms with Frank Reich to become their new head coach. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Panthers hire Frank Reich over Steve Wilks as head coach

By Steve Reed

15 hrs ago

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field after the Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 27-10 in an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bengals return to Kansas City for another AFC title game

By Dave Skretta

16 hrs ago

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Final 4 NFL teams all feature offensive-minded head coaches

By Josh Dubow

16 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Carlos Watkins during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

49ers' McCaffrey misses another practice, but vows to play

By Josh Dubow

16 hrs ago

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett looks on before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets have hired former Denver Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator. The team announced the hiring Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, of the 43-year-old Hackett, who replaces Mike LaFleur after coach Robert Saleh and the Jets interviewed at least 15 candidates for the vacancy. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Jets hire former Broncos coach Hackett to run offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr.

17 hrs ago

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' president Art Rooney II addresses the crowd during the jersey retirement ceremony of Franco Harris during halftime of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Art Rooney II wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to score more points. He's confident the partnership between offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Kenny Pickett can make it happen. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Rooney: Steelers' late push led to decision to retain Canada

By Will Graves

17 hrs ago

NFL extends Players Coalition partnership with $15M grant

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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is expanding its partnership with the Players Coalition to address issues of racial and social justice with a five-year extension and a $15...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Joe Burrow, Bengals go for 4-0 vs. KC in AFC title rematch

By Rob Maaddi

17 hrs ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, looks on after talking with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) following an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

49ers-Eagles NFC championship matchup has old-school feel

By Rob Maaddi

17 hrs ago

FILE - Then-Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier (53) is shown on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Cincinnati. Outside linebacker Jessie Lemonier, who appeared in seven games for the Detroit Lions in 2021 in a brief NFL career highlighted by a sack of Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers, has died. He was 25. The Lions disclosed his death in a statement Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, adding they confirmed it with his family. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)

Ex-Lions, Liberty linebacker Jessie Lemonier dead at 25

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Carolina Panthers hire former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich as permanent replacement for Matt Rhule

19 hrs ago

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers hire former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich as permanent replacement for Matt Rhule. ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) rolls out against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Top-seeded Eagles host 49ers in NFC championship game

By The Associated Press

19 hrs ago

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (88) leaps over Buffalo Bills safety Jaquan Johnson (4) during the third quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Bengals headed back to KC for rematch of AFC title game

By The Associated Press

20 hrs ago

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

22 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott answers questions during a press conference after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

AP source: Buffalo Bills fire safeties coach Jim Salgado

By John Wawrow

22 hrs ago

Today in History-Week Ahead Jan. 27- Feb. 2

By The Associated Press

23 hrs ago

Jan. 31 1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 —...