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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches play from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Record 5 1st-year coaches lead teams into NFL postseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Mike Madden, front left, stands with former CBS Sports reporter Lesley Visser before a memorial service for former NFL football coach and television commentator John Madden, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. Madden died last year at age 85. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Oakland says goodbye to former Raiders coach John Madden

Feb. 14, 2022 10:39 PM EST

SoFi Stadium stands Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The stadium is the site of NFL football's Super Bowl 56, scheduled to be played Feb. 13. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl 56: A viewer's guide to get you through Sunday

By Joe Reedy Feb. 08, 2022 04:03 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks for a receiver during the second quarter of the team's NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Jan. 12, 2013. Kaepernick had replaced Alex Smith as starter late that season and established himself as a phenomenon when he ran for a quarterback-record 181 yards and two scores and threw for 263 yards and two TDs in a 45-31 San Francisco win. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers, Packers set for record-tying 9th playoff meeting

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 01:28 AM EST

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores directs his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
NFL executives want, expect more Black coaches to be hired

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 15, 2022 12:13 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and Preston Smith walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 17-0. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
As Vikes prep for Rodgers, Packers 'D poses tough test, too

By Dave Campbell Nov. 18, 2021 02:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp watches during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Knapp, an assistant coach with the New York Jets, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, of injuries suffered in a bicycle accident near his home in California last Saturday. He was 58. Knapp’s family released a statement through the team that the longtime NFL assistant coach had died. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Jets' Knapp dies after being struck by car while biking

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 22, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019 file photo shows Greg Knapp of the Atlanta Falcons NFL football team. Knapp, currently a New York Jets assistant coach was in a “horrific” bicycle accident last weekend and is in critical condition. Denver TV station 9News reported Monday night, July 29, 2021, that Knapp was hit by a vehicle while riding in California. Agent Jeff Sperbeck confirmed to the station the 58-year-old longtime NFL assistant was hospitalized. (AP Photo/File)
Jets assistant in hospital after 'horrific' bike accident

By Dennis Waszak Jr Jul. 20, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - This Jan. 4, 1997, file photo shows Green Bay Packers, from left, John Michels, Brett Favre and Andre Rison celebrating after Green Bay's Antonio Freeman recovered a fumble by teammate Edgar Bennett for a touchdown in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in Green Bay, Wisc. The Packers and 49ers that have combined for nine Super Bowl titles will meet with a spot in the ultimate game on the line once again when the 49ers (14-3) host the Packers (14-3) in the NFC championship game on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, file)
Rivalry for Packers-49ers dates back 25 years

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2020 06:06 PM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
NFL 2019: As QB running numbers rise, bring on Kyler Murray

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 25, 2019 01:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. A person familiar with the decision says the New York Jets have hired former Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase as their head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 night because the team had not yet announced the hiring.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Jets hire former Dolphins coach Adam Gase

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 09, 2019 09:44 PM EST