Greg Roman leaves after 4 years as Ravens offensive coordinator
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Greg Roman is leaving Baltimore after four seasons as offensive coordinator for other opportunities after the Ravens’ wild-card loss. Roman’s agency, Athletes First, announced his decision before a Ravens news conference Thursday afternoon with coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta. “Greg devised and led...
NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023
The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games during the NFL’s 2023 regular season. The Chiefs and Patriots will play in Germany. The Bills, Titans and Jaguars will play in London. The Bills and Titans are the designated home...
Brandon Staley looks ahead to Chargers’ offseason after tough exitVideo
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Brandon Staley remained steadfast he would remain coach of the Los Angeles Chargers despite plenty of speculation about his future. “I am aware of the speculation because I have to be briefed of it to be prepared for guys like you,” Staley said to reporters Wednesday...
Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recoveringVideo
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin is back on his feet, and that’s uplifting enough in allowing coach Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills to focus on their immediate future rather than an emotional past in preparing to host the Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC divisional playoff on Sunday. In...
Todd Bowles: No decision yet on Byron Leftwich or rest of Bucs’ coaching staff
TAMPA, Fla. — Beleaguered Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is safe for at least a few more days, as head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday no decision has been made about possible changes to the staff for 2023. Tampa Bay was last in the NFL in rushing yardage and rushing...
With Tom Brady’s future uncertain, Buccaneers will explore optionsVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent the past three seasons doing everything they could to try to help Tom Brady be successful. If the seven-time Super Bowl champion retires or decides to sign with another team in free agency this winter, it will be important to have a...
Aaron Rodgers says he can play at MVP level in right situation
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes he can still produce at an MVP level in the right situation if he opts to play next season. Rodgers discussed the uncertainty of his future plans Tuesday during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on SiriusXM...
Giants’ Daniel Jones changing narrative, silencing his criticsVideo
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Daniel Jones’ future with the New York Giants was murky heading into this season, with plenty of critics wondering if he could ever be a franchise-type quarterback. Too many turnovers. Too inconsistent. Too few victories. Jones heard it all, and some was warranted. The Giants not...
Jalen Hurts ‘full go’ for Eagles for divisional playoffs vs. GiantsVideo
PHILADELPHIA — As the Eagles weathered a smidgen of adversity with a late-season losing streak, 76ers coach Doc Rivers stepped in to steady unease that Jalen Hurts & Co. were spiraling toward an early postseason exit. “They’re going to be in the Super Bowl. Relax,” Rivers told reporters. “It’s a...
Saturday perfection: Trevor Lawrence’s 37-0 mark at stake vs Chiefs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Doug Pederson turned away from the question, stopping just short of shaking his head in disappointment, and then tapped the lectern in front of him three times to mimic knocking on wood. “Nah, la, la, next question,” Peterson quipped Tuesday. The coach refused to acknowledge or weigh...
Dak Prescott’s playoff answer positions Cowboys to alter history
FRISCO, Texas — A week after one of the worst games of his career, Dak Prescott might have played his best game given the circumstances. The star Dallas quarterback drew high praise from plenty of important people, including club owner Jerry Jones and the most recent Cowboys QB to win...
Buccaneers’ Russell Gage can move extremities after neck injury
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage has movement in all of his extremities after suffering a neck injury and concussion in Tampa Bay’s wild-card playoff game against Dallas, the team announced Tuesday. The Buccaneers said in a statement that Gage remained hospitalized overnight and would undergo...
After playoff dud, Tom Brady faces choice of whether to continue
TAMPA, Fla. — If Tom Brady retires in the offseason, he’ll walk away following one of the worst playoff games of his career. The seven-time Super Bowl champion had a tough night against Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys, tossing his first red-zone interception with the Buccaneers in a 31-14...
AP source: Browns hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns are hiring former Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Schwartz, who spent the past two seasons as a defensive adviser in Tennessee, was one of four candidates to meet with...
Dak Prescott outshines Tom Brady, Cowboys clobber BuccaneersVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Dak Prescott outplayed Tom Brady, throwing for four touchdowns and running for another to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a 31-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday night. Prescott completed 25 of 33 passes for 305 yards and played...
Dolphins committed to Tua Tagovailoa, looking to build on 2022Video
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins general manager Chris Grier quoted Hall of Famer Bill Parcells when describing Miami’s 2022 season, in which the team showed promise but fell short of its goals. “He says ‘You are what you are,’” Grier said Monday. “I think we finished where we were but...
Lamar Jackson’s future looms large as Ravens head into offseasonVideo
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens were a yard away from taking the lead in the fourth quarter at Cincinnati. For a moment, all the drama surrounding Lamar Jackson’s injury and his future seemed secondary. Then the ball came loose, the Bengals returned it for a touchdown — and...
Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins frustrated by lack of carries in playoff loss to BengalsVideo
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins wished it had been him with the ball on the goal line, not Tyler Huntley, Sunday night in Cincinnati. The Ravens had been cruising on a productive fourth-quarter drive and just needed 1 more yard on third-and-goal. Huntley leaped over the pile, the ball...
Analysis: Bills, Bengals look shaky in wins, set up rematch
The Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills rematch coming next week almost didn’t happen. Both teams squeaked past undermanned opponents Sunday, beating backup quarterbacks to advance to the AFC divisional round. First, the Bills blew a 17-0 lead against Miami and had to rally for a 34-31 victory. Then, the Bengals were 1...
Chiefs’ rookie regulars ready for playoff debuts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce have been in this situation before, ready to embark on a postseason run that the past four years has landed the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game and twice ended in the Super Bowl. So it’s easy to assume...
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud declares for NFL draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud will give up a final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft, where he is expected to be a top-five pick. The two-year starter for the Buckeyes announced his decision, which had been expected, on social media on Monday, the last...
AP source: Panthers to interview Sean Payton for HC job
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton for their vacant head coaching position, according to a person familiar with the situation. The Panthers have also requested permission to speak to Philadelphia Eagles defensive consultant Vic Fangio, New York Jets...
Sam Hubbard’s 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over RavensVideo
CINCINNATI — Sam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in an AFC wild-card game on Sunday night. Facing third-and-goal at the 1 with about 12 minutes left, Huntley tried...
Giants outlast Vikings 31-24 for 1st playoff win in 11 yearsVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — Daniel Jones passed for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 78 yards in his first career playoff game for the New York Giants, a 31-24 victory over Minnesota in the wild-card round that gave the Vikings their first loss in 12 one-score games this season. Saquon...
Tom Brady plays down perfect record against favored Cowboys
TAMPA, Fla. — Tom Brady isn’t fazed by being a home underdog in the NFL playoffs for the first time in his career. After all, no one has enjoyed more postseason success than the seven-time Super Bowl champion, who begins his quest for an eighth ring when the Tampa Bay...
