Athlete injuries
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes stretches runs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday in the AFC championship game. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs active TE Jody Fortson from IR for AFC title game

By Dave Skretta 18 hrs ago

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sets up to pass during fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
AP Source: Tagovailoa to miss Pro Bowl, still in protocol

By Alanis Thames Jan. 27, 2023 03:23 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) cheers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs' Mahomes ready for AFC title game against Bengals

By Dave Skretta Jan. 27, 2023 02:30 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2023 04:26 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2023 04:04 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2023 01:44 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2023 01:10 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2023 10:58 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) celebrates during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers to let legal process play out after Omenihu's arrest

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 04:15 PM EST

Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) plays during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills GM Beane facing offseason salary cap challenges

By John Wawrow Jan. 24, 2023 07:57 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bengals O-line subs stay ready ahead of AFC title game

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 24, 2023 04:04 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center right, tries to scramble as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, center left, tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
After playoff run, Giants face decisions on Jones, Barkley

By Tom Canavan Jan. 23, 2023 06:08 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts after taking a hit from the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Depleted Bills produce a dud in playoff loss to Bengals

By John Wawrow Jan. 22, 2023 08:38 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (38) 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)
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard injures ankle vs. SF; ruled out

Jan. 22, 2023 08:22 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) cheers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won 27-20.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP source: Chiefs' Mahomes sustained high ankle sprain

By Dave Skretta Jan. 22, 2023 03:52 PM EST

New York Giants' Saquon Barkley warms up before an NFL wild card football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Barkley knows postseason runs will help cement Giants legacy

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 19, 2023 04:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to questions after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Staley looks ahead to Chargers' offseason after tough exit

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2023 07:36 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates a sacks of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Next man up: Injuries lead to more change on Bengals O-line

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 18, 2023 06:10 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after an NFL wild-card football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Dallas Cowboys won 31-14. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
With Brady's future uncertain, Bucs will explore options

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2023 08:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley responds to questions after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Staley to return as Chargers coach; Lombardi fired as OC

By Joe Reedy Jan. 17, 2023 02:52 PM EST