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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Just a little bit. Not knowing where Rivers might be headed if anywhere in 2020 doesn't simplify things at all. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Analysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2020 02:36 AM EST

The D.C. Defenders, right, line up against the Seattle Dragons for the opening kickoff of the opening football game of the XFL season, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
New XFL kicks off with entertaining debut in DC

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Record-setting defensive end Chase Young is leaving Ohio State early to enter the NFL draft, a widely expected move. The junior Heisman Trophy finalist made the announcement Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, on Twitter. He says he looks forward to "joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
NFL 101: What's ahead as next century of pro football begins

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2020 02:47 AM EST

Lions sign G Josh Garnett, former 1st-round pick of 49ers

Feb. 03, 2020 07:03 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions signed free agent guard Josh Garnett, a former first-round draft pick of the San Francisco 49ers. ...

A Kansas City Chiefs fan watches before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Fans vote Steelers' Immaculate Reception NFL's best moment

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 02, 2020 05:34 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Warner wonders how good Mahomes can be once taps potential

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2020 04:42 PM EST

FILE - This Feb. 1, 1993 file photo shows Pop superstar Michael Jackson performing during the halftime show at the Super Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Regardless of your musical tastes, it seems the Super Bowl halftime show has gone there. From the sublime (Tony Bennett) to the ridiculous ( Janet Jackson's ``uncovering''), and from Michael Jackson's moonwalks to U2's majestic remembrance of the 911 victims, the halftime presentations have drawn nearly as much attention as the NFL championship game itself. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy, File)
From marching bands to The Boss to Lady Gaga at halftime

By Barry Wilner Jan. 29, 2020 03:38 AM EST

AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Raiders sign Nevin Lawson to 1-year extension

Jan. 23, 2020 02:10 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed cornerback Nevin Lawson to a one-year contract extension Thursday. Lawson is the first...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2019, file photo, Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Snow walks the sideline in an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Waco, Texas, The NFL’s Carolina Panthers have hired former Baylor defensive coordinator Phil Snow as their new defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson, File)
Snow rejoins Rhule as Panthers new defensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 20, 2020 12:52 PM EST

FILE - At left, in a Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes scrambles against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago. At right, in a Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) rushes against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. Derrick Henry has just about carried Tennessee's offense to the AFC championship game. The Titans have been stellar on defense as well. Now they take on Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City Chiefs for a trip to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/File)
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2020 03:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2008, file photo, New York Giants NFL football head coach Tom Coughlin watches during the first half of the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The coldest NFC championship game was the Giants' 23-20 overtime victory at the Packers during the 2007 season. Coughlin's crew had knocked off the top-seeded Cowboys in the divisional round, and his bright red cheeks in the minus-1 temperature with minus-23 wind chill at Lambeau Field provided the image many remember from that game. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)
NFL at 100: 2 iconic moments mark history of NFC title games

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Packers-49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2020 10:49 AM EST
GREEN BAY (14-3) at SAN FRANCISCO (14-3) Sunday, 6:40 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - 49ers by 6 ...

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions add defensive coordinator Cory Undlin off Eagles staff

Jan. 13, 2020 12:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Foxborough, Mass. With the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants completing coaching hires on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, the Cleveland Browns job vacancy will be the last NFL opening filled. It's still unclear how quickly that will happen. The Browns, who fired Freddie Kitchens after just one season, are in the second week of interviews and have scheduled meetings this week with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Vikings coordinator Kevin Stefanski. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Browns continue coaching search, interview Eagles' Schwartz

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2020 03:36 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions assistants Fraley, Yates to coach offensive line

Jan. 07, 2020 03:47 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Lions lose 2 more assistants off coach Matt Patricia's staff

Jan. 02, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Lions coach Matt Patricia fires 6 staff members

Dec. 31, 2019 05:40 PM EST