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FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2000, file photo, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis listens to the proceedings in Atlanta Municipal Court. The Super Bowl is in Atlanta, just like in 2000 when Lewis and two others were charged in double murders following the St. Louis Rams’ win over the Tennessee Titans. Murder and aggravated assault charges against Lewis were dropped when he agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice, a misdemeanor. This time Lewis will be using the celebrity spotlight at the Super Bowl in Atlanta to bring exposure to his Ray of Hope Foundation. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser, File)
Lewis back at an Atlanta Super Bowl 19 years after arrest

By Charles Odum Jan. 24, 2019 03:59 PM EST

FILE - In this April 6, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams new defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, center, poses for a photo after a news conference with coach Sean McVay, right, and general manager Les Snead at the NFL football team's practice facility in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The excitement of the Rams’ incredible one-season turnaround wasn’t ruined by one defeat. Yet that loss was a signal to Snead, who decided it was time to do everything possible to help homegrown stars Todd Gurley, Aaron Donald and Jared Goff. So the Rams made several enormous bets on themselves, and every single one of them has paid off. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Snead's big bets on Rams' future pay off in Super Bowl trip

By Greg Beacham Jan. 23, 2019 08:35 PM EST

A billboard protesting a controversial call in Sunday's NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams is shown along I75 near Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta stadium field already covered with Super Bowl paint

By Charles Odum Jan. 22, 2019 06:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan reacts after losing Super Bowl 51 as the screen flashes New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and confetti flies in Houston. Coming off two straight trips to the playoffs, the Falcons had high hopes of becoming the first true home team in Super Bowl history. Now, the city is left with a nightmare of a potential matchup as it prepares to host the NFL title game for the third time. On Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, the Saints will host the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC championship game. As soon as that contest is over, the Patriots will take the field in Kansas City to face the Chiefs for the AFC title. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Column: Atlanta braces for nightmarish Super Bowl matchup

By Paul Newberry Jan. 19, 2019 01:33 PM EST

Redskins hire Nate Kaczor as new special teams coordinator

Jan. 19, 2019 09:07 AM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Nate Kaczor (KAT'-sir) has been hired by the Washington Redskins as their special teams coordinator. The team announced the move...

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2019, file photo, former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), looks at his screen with former Saints assistant coach Joe Vitt, center, before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans. He's the Saints' biggest fan and the perfect symbol of a city that knows a thing or two about overcoming hardship. As the Big Easy goes for another championship, Gleason is along for the ride. Even though his body failed him, perhaps because of the game he loved so much, he never lost the will to live and love and make a difference. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Column: Gleason comes along for the Saints' playoff ride

By Paul Newberry Jan. 18, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Broncos coach Vic Fangio hires 2 more assistants

Jan. 17, 2019 07:18 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — New Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has hired two more members of his staff: tight ends coach Wade Harman and defensive backs coach Renaldo...

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2013, file photo, former NFL quarterback Eric Hipple speaks during an NFL Player Health and Safety press conference in New Orleans. Atlanta Falcons guard Ben Garland and former Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple are the finalists for the NFL's Salute To Service Award. The recipient of the award, presented by USAA, will be revealed on Feb. 2 during the NFL Honors show when The Associated Press announces its annual league awards, including MVP. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
Falcons G Garland, former Lions QB Hipple award finalists

By Barry Wilner Jan. 17, 2019 01:08 PM EST

FILE - In this May 21, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Marcus Peters leaves after practice at the NFL football team's training camp, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Marcus Peters is ready to eat. The Rams' volatile cornerback promised to have "a nice little bowl of gumbo" with New Orleans coach Sean Payton after Peters felt disrespected in the wake of the Saints' win over Los Angeles earlier this season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Soup's off: Peters, Payton downplay gumbo beef in big game

By Greg Beacham Jan. 16, 2019 08:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, Kyle Haraugh, of NFL Films, clears snow from a camera location at Arrowhead Stadium before an NFL divisional football playoff game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Indianapolis Colts, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs began to lay new sod inside Arrowhead Stadium on Wednesday, Jan. 16, after much of the field was torn up in the divisional round. Heavy snow that began last Friday and stopped just before kickoff left parts of the field mushy, particularly between the hash marks and along the sidelines. Those areas and the south end zone were getting fresh sod. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Chiefs' Berry, Ware practice ahead of AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 16, 2019 04:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley (98) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Atlanta. Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley is with a family member in Oakland after undergoing a mental evaluation prompted by a friend’s call to Los Angeles police. Falcons spokesman Brian Cearns told The Associated Press McKinley “is in a good spot” and has been in “constant communication” with the team, including coach Dan Quinn. Cearns said McKinley is with an uncle in Oakland.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Falcons: McKinley with family following mental evaluation

Jan. 16, 2019 01:47 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons DE McKinley undergoes mental evaluation

Jan. 15, 2019 11:52 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley was undergoing a mental evaluation after police were called to a hotel in Los Angeles. TMZ...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (14) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back George Odum (30) during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs activate Duvernay-Tardif ahead of AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2019 03:07 PM EST

Saints' Rankins, Eagles' Brooks each carted off field

Jan. 13, 2019 06:40 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints starting defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks each had leg injuries within a few plays of one another and...

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, rear, breaks up a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (85) during the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Unknown stars emerge for suddenly stingy Chiefs defense

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2019 04:38 PM EST

Chicago Bears strong safety Adrian Amos (38) intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Bears' Amos, Eagles' Bennett fined for roughness in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2019 07:51 PM EST

Eagles-Saints Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2019 04:10 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (10-7) at NEW ORLEANS (13-3) Sunday, 4:40 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD —...

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, in Atlanta. Falcons coach Quinn says the team's outside zone scheme won't change with newly hired offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Quinn wants new Falcons' assistants to revamp running game

By Charles Odum Jan. 10, 2019 03:45 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is introduced by General Manager Brian Gutekunst and President and CEO Mark Murphy at a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Matt LaFleur takes over in Green Bay as the head coach

Jan. 09, 2019 09:15 PM EST

Falcons hire Kotwica from Redskins to lead special teams

Jan. 09, 2019 05:31 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn has continued to reshape his staff by hiring special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica. The 44...