Sports team management changes
New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago
4. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired following an 0-5 start. The Falcons...

QB pick at No. 2 will kick off busy draft for Jets

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago
2 & 23. NEW YORK JETS (2-14) LAST SEASON: The Jets started a franchise-worst 0-13 before beating the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15, all...

George Paton's first draft comes with Broncos at a crossroad

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago
9. DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) LAST SEASON: The Broncos got off to another slow start under Vic Fangio and QB Drew Lock again couldn't stay...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks to players on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, file photo. The Steelers signed their longtime head coach to a three-year contract extension on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, that runs through the 2024 season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Steelers sign coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year contract extension

By Will Graves Apr. 20, 2021 09:50 AM EDT

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Jim Schwartz walks the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Philadelphia, in this Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, file photo. The Tennessee Titans have hired veteran defensive coordinator and former Lions head coach Jim Schwartz as a senior defensive assistant. The Titans announced the move Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Schwartz has been defensive coordinator for 14 NFL seasons, the last five with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Titans hire Jim Schwartz as senior defensive assistant

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 07, 2021 12:16 PM EDT

Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 02, 2021 06:03 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have a new coach, a new starting quarterback and new use for their stadium. The organization...

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019 file photo, Green Bay Packers' Marcedes Lewis can't catch a ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis is staying with the Green Bay Packers. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Tuesday, March 30, 2021 the team has re-signed both Lewis and defensive end Tyler Lancaster. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Packers keeping TE Marcedes Lewis, DE Tyler Lancaster

Mar. 30, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

Cowboys sign Kazee, another Quinn connection from Atlanta

Mar. 29, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys signed free agent safety Damontae Kazee on Monday, adding another player from new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's...

Alabama head coach Nate Oats gives instructions against UCLA in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama releases contracts for Oats, new football assistants

Mar. 29, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

Panthers focus on rebuilding up front as QB decision awaits

By Steve Reed Mar. 24, 2021 04:50 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott Fitterer have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s offensive and defensive...

Familiarity with coaches draws Cook to sign with Chargers

By Joe Reedy Mar. 22, 2021 09:31 PM EDT
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jared Cook has signed with a new team, and he will have two coaches who are very familiar with him. Cook said...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. Former Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan after signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced the three-year deal with Mack on Thursday, March 18, 2021 one day after agreeing to give left tackle Trent Williams a $138.1 million, six-year deal to remain in San Francisco.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
49ers sign 6-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack to 3-year deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 18, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) keeps watch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. On Monday, March 15, 2021, the Jets agreed to terms on a three-year deal with former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson, according to a person with direct knowledge of the move. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Lawson says videos of Jets' Saleh fired him up to come to NY

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 18, 2021 06:25 PM EDT

New Broncos GM Paton brings RB Mike Boone over from Vikings

Mar. 17, 2021 10:00 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — New Broncos general manager George Paton is bringing special teams ace and backup running back Mike Boone over from the Minnesota...

Falcons acquire blocking tight end Lee Smith from Bills

Mar. 17, 2021 05:19 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added a blocking tight end for new coach Arthur Smith's offense on Wednesday by acquiring veteran Lee Smith from...

Steelers GM Kevin Colbert signs 1-year contract extension

Mar. 15, 2021 03:04 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Colbert is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team's long-time general manager signed a one-year contract...

FILE - Then-Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer answers questions during a news conference in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. Free agency feels a lot like recruiting to new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer. Watching film. Wooing players. Finding the right fits. Given Meyer’s penchant for landing five-star prospects at Florida and Ohio State, Jacksonville could be a popular landing spot for some of the NFL’s top free agents next week. It certainly should help that the Jaguars have more salary cap space (nearly $73 million) than any other team.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Jaguars poised to spend big, rebuild quickly in free agency

By Mark Long Mar. 14, 2021 02:13 PM EDT

Chargers will be looking to overhaul offensive line

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 06:26 PM EST
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: TE Hunter Henry, DE Melvin Ingram, LB Denzel Perryman, QB Tyrod Taylor, CB Michael...

Broncos' new GM has his work cut out for him in first year

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:34 PM EST
DENVER BRONCOS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Shelby Harris, OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, OT Elijah Wilkinson, RT Demar Dotson, S Will Parks...

Despite some building blocks, Jaguars have holes everywhere

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 04:39 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Mike Glennon, CB D.J. Hayden, TE Tyler Eifert, DT Abry Jones, WR Chris Conley, WR...