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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks in a microphone on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick, history set to collide as Patriots host Bears

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 20, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles speaks during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Poles is among six general managers of color picked to fill the past 12 openings going back to early 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
GM hires give NFL bright spot in diversity, but work remains

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 24, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

FILE - JoJo Wooden, director of player personnel for the Los Angeles Chargers, stands on the field as players warm up before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. JoJo Wooden is hoping that last year’s interview with Washington for the general manager opening serves as a springboard to other opportunities. Wooden, the Chargers' director of player personnel, has built up a strong resume in nearly 26 years within the league, starting as a scout with the New York Jets to now overseeing the Chargers' pro and college scouting operations. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Chargers' Wooden hopes road leads to general manager spot

By Joe Reedy Dec. 03, 2021 01:53 AM EST

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, former Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome speaks during an NFL football news conferencing in Owings Mills, Md. The NFL is hosting its inaugural Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum on Monday, June 21, 2021, in an effort to increase diversity in from offices. Newsome, a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end, was the first Black GM in league history (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
NFL holding its inaugural General Manager Forum next week

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 18, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

In a photo provided by the Detroit Lions, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes walks around in the indoor practice field at the NFL football team's facility Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP).
Lions hire GM Brad Holmes after he wasn't on original list

By Larry Lage Jan. 19, 2021 07:57 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...

Lions complete second GM interview with Holmes

Jan. 13, 2021 08:38 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions completed a second interview with Brad Holmes for their general manager vacancy. Holmes is a...

San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Katie Sowers speaks to reporters during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, at Marlins Park in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Katie Sowers trailblazer as 1st woman coach at Super Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Chiefs embracing loose locker room culture on Super Bowl run

By Dave Skretta Jan. 28, 2020 03:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers watches as players practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Trailblazing 49ers assistant has roots in Chiefs Kingdom

By Dave Skretta Jan. 25, 2020 11:26 AM EST

Pioli steps down as assistant GM of Atlanta Falcons

May. 16, 2019 02:33 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Scott Pioli stepped down Thursday after more than five years as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, the latest front-office...