Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh and Giants working to make him their coach, reports say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team’s head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. The people spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. Harbaugh is not meeting with...
Brandin Cooks’ chemistry with Allen adds new dimension to Bills passing game
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whether it was catching passes from Drew Brees as a rookie in New Orleans, or teaming up with Buffalo’s Josh Allen 11 years later, wide receiver Brandin Cooks has stuck to a tried and tested method in building a quarterback’s trust. The key, Cooks said on...
Reports: John Harbaugh interviews in person for Giants’ coaching vacancy
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the New York Giants for their head coaching vacancy, according to multiple reports. Harbaugh was at the team facility in East Rutherford, N.J., for most of the day Wednesday. The Super Bowl-winning former Baltimore Ravens coach is believed to be the Giants’ top candidate,...
Broncos bring different mentality into playoff rematch in Denver against Bills
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The venue isn’t the only thing that will be different when the Denver Broncos host the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the playoffs Saturday. The vibe in Denver isn’t the same as it was a year ago, either. “We were just kind of excited to...
Seahawks’ defense adds to the legacy of the team’s stellar units of the past
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have fielded their fair share of stout defenses over their history, including the dominant “Legion of Boom” from the 2010s. The team had the top scoring defense in the NFL from 2012 to 2015, and the unit helped lead the team to five straight...
Dolphins interview Kevin Stefanski, Jeff Hafley for coaching vacancyVideo
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Former Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski and Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley have interviewed with the Miami Dolphins for their head coaching vacancy. The Dolphins began reaching out to candidates after hiring Jon-Eric Sullivan as their general manager last week, a day after firing...
Ravens interview defensive coordinators Minter and Schwartz for their coaching vacancy
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy. Minter is a prominent candidate, because he has coached in Baltimore fairly recently. He was a defensive backs coach with the Ravens before...
The standard is the standard: Here are the Top 19 ‘Tomlinisms’
Nineteen years as Steelers head coach. So many more “Tomlinisms.” Mike Tomlin was known for his wit during news conferences after Steelers games. Many of his short, memorable phrases became known as “Tomlinisms.” Obviously, “the standard is the standard” set the bar high for “things of that nature.” Let’s take...
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti opens up on firing Harbaugh and the search for the next coach
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The next coach of the Baltimore Ravens will have a couple of tough acts to follow, given how quickly the previous two won a Super Bowl. “It took (Brian) Billick two years, John (Harbaugh) five,” owner Steve Bisciotti said. “Maybe I’ll give this guy six.” Bisciotti...
Kevin Patullo dismissed as Eagles offensive coordinator
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles fell from eighth in total offense in 2024 to 24th in 2025. Their historic running game from 2024 fell off despite returning 10 of 11 starters. And in the end, it’s first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo who will face the consequences. The Eagles announced Patullo had...
Mike Sielski: The 2025 Eagles played not to lose. In the end, that’s why they did
PHILADELPHIA — The play that encapsulated everything the Philadelphia Eagles offense wasn’t this season was a play that they themselves didn’t even run. First snap of the fourth quarter Sunday night for the San Francisco 49ers, first-and-10 from the Eagles’ 29-yard line, and there was Kyle Shanahan, calling a double-wing...
Jalen Hurts avoids endorsing Eagles OC Kevin Patullo
PHILADELPHIA — His season over after a failed Super Bowl repeat bid, Jalen Hurts sounded like a quarterback who’s ready for a fifth Eagles offensive coordinator in five seasons. An endorsement of the beleaguered Kevin Patullo — whose house was egged earlier this season as he became the top target...
Falcons interview former Ravens coach John Harbaugh as they continue search to replace Raheem Morris
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons, who made immediate public disclosure of their interest in including John Harbaugh in their coach search, said Monday they have interviewed the former Baltimore coach. Harbaugh is considered by many to be the top candidate for multiple teams following his 18-year tenure leading the Ravens....
Mike Vrabel, Patriots bring confidence into divisional round
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel left his team’s 16-3 wild-card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers with his face literally bloodied, but an unshaken confidence in his team. He’s optimistic because although there were some shortcomings by an offense that has sustained his team this season, he...
Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh: ‘Those that stay will be champions.’ Justin Herbert isn’t sureVideo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh still believes he can take his team all the way. Quarterback Justin Herbert isn’t so sure. After a 16-3 loss to the New England Patriots in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday night, Harbaugh said he told the team,...
Drake Maye, Patriots ‘D’ rough up Justin Herbert, Chargers in playoff win
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter, and New England’s defense roughed up Justin Herbert as the Patriots beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3, in an AFC Wild-Card playoff game Sunday night. Andy Borregales kicked three field goals for the Patriots,...
Brock Purdy, 49ers oust defending Super Bowl champion Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 6-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from wide receiver Jauan Jennings and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday....
Matt LaFleur, Packers face uncertain future after blowing big lead in wild-card loss
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur was more interested in talking about his team’s future than his own a day after the biggest playoff collapse in the franchise’s storied history. How long the two are connected remains uncertain. LaFleur said Sunday that he spoke briefly with team president and CEO...
49ers’ George Kittle carted off with right Achilles tendon injury in playoff game against EaglesVideo
PHILADELPHIA — San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury late in the first half of Sunday’s wild-card playoff game at Philadelphia. Kittle was pushed out of bounds on a 6-yard reception and grabbed the back of his lower right...
Josh Allen leads Bills to 1st road playoff victory in 33 yearsVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Josh Allen took a pounding, doled out punishment and delivered the Buffalo Bills their first road playoff victory in more than three decades, 27-24 over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC’s Wild-Card opener Sunday. With linebacker Devin Lloyd bearing down on him, Allen found Brandin Cooks for...
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
CHICAGO — Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the rival Green Bay Packers, 31-27, in a wild-card playoff game Saturday night. The NFC North champion...
Stafford’s late TD pass lifts Rams past Panthers 34-31 in the wild-card round
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds left to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening game of the NFL playoffs Saturday. Stafford finished 24 of 42 for...
Former QB Matt Ryan to lead search for Falcons’ new coach and GM as president of football
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons on Saturday named former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the newly created role of president of football. Ryan, who holds most of the team’s passing records after he spent 14 years as the starter, was announced to the new role after interviewing on Friday. Ryan...
Matthew Stafford gets first nod for AP All-Pro; Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba are unanimous choices
Matthew Stafford beat out Drake Maye, while Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were unanimous choices for the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team. Bijan Robinson is the running back while Christian McCaffrey earned the All-Purpose spot. Ja’Marr Chase is the third wide receiver and tight end Trey McBride...
NFC playoff breakdown: Sam Darnold, top-seeded Seahawks face stiff competition
Sam Darnold erased one big blemish on his resume when he led the Seattle Seahawks to a 13-3 win at San Francisco in Week 18 that secured the NFC West crown and the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed and the first-round bye. A year ago, Darnold had the Minnesota Vikings...
