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New York Jets coach Robert Saleh looks on during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 7, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J.(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets kick off rookie camp with 'high energy' Saleh in charge

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance appears on the red carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
49ers take QB Trey Lance with 3rd pick in NFL draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 29, 2021 08:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Packers GM: 'We are not going to trade Aaron Rodgers'

By Steve Megargee Apr. 29, 2021 04:50 PM EDT

Ottawa receiver Jazlyn Camacho (15) makes a catches while covered by Midland defender E'leseana Patterson (16) during an NAIA flag football game in Ottawa, Kan., Friday, March 26, 2021. The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics introduced women's flag football as an emerging sport this spring. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Following their passion, women go far to play flag football

By Eric Olson Apr. 06, 2021 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Glendale, Ariz., in this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, file photo. The 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. Williams' agents at Elite Loyalty Sports say the deal agreed to early Wednesday morning, March 17, 2021, will pay Williams $138.1 million over the next six years, surpassing the $138 million deal David Bakhtiari got from during last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Free agency gave 49ers' Williams money, happiness

By Josh Dubow Mar. 24, 2021 02:28 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) sets up to block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The Jaguars are planning to use the franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson, preventing him from hitting the free-agent market and making him the blindside protector for presumptive No. 1 draft pick Trevor Lawrence. Coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday, March 9, 2021, that “we are headed in that direction.” (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Jags tag LT Robinson, charge him with protecting QB Lawrence

By Mark Long Mar. 09, 2021 01:39 PM EST

Jets hire Scarnecchia, who has ties to 2 NFL video scandals

Feb. 12, 2021 09:13 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh has added Steve Scarnecchia, who has ties to two NFL videotaping scandals, to his staff. ...

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl 50 onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Denver, in this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, file photo. Manning was selected Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Manning and Lynch join together for a 3rd career highlight

By Barry Wilner Feb. 07, 2021 12:50 PM EST

Falcons executive Steve Cannon earns Salute to Service award

By Barry Wilner Feb. 03, 2021 09:00 AM EST
Atlanta Falcons executive Steve Cannon is the recipient of the NFL's Salute to Service Award. Now in its 10th year, the award recognizes...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2021 02:34 AM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is shown during an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals, in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, without apparently reaching a deal.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Jets make hiring of Robert Saleh as head coach official

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 19, 2021 02:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM EST

Lions agree to deal with Rams executive Brad Holmes as GM

By Larry Lage Jan. 14, 2021 01:13 PM EST
The Detroit Lions desperately need to figure out how to draft better players and they're leaning on Brad Holmes to lead the way, drawing on his expertise with...

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay greets players before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Friends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVay

By Steve Megargee Jan. 13, 2021 03:06 AM EST

Lynch, Cardona, Cannon finalists for Salute to Service honor

Jan. 12, 2021 11:01 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona, and Atlanta Falcons executive Steve Cannon are...

FILE - Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn., in this Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, file photo. The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, for their head coaching vacancy. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Jets interview Titans OC Smith, Saints DBs coach Glenn

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 11, 2021 12:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers stands on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Sowers will not be returning to the 49ers in 2021 after becoming the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl last year. A person familiar with the situation said the 34-year-old Sowers will leaving coach Kyle Shanahan’s staff where she worked closely with receivers coach Wes Welker. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
49ers pioneering assistant Katie Sowers won't return in 2021

By Josh Dubow Jan. 07, 2021 05:01 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Falcons interview Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy, 49ers' Robert Saleh

By Charles Odum Jan. 04, 2021 06:14 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms up prior to an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:22 PM EST

FILE - Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller walks along the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Nashville, in this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Breakthroughs come on, off field in 2020 for women's sports

By Eric Olson Dec. 31, 2020 04:08 PM EST