Atlanta Falcons
Falcons release Fowler following 7 1/2 sacks in 2 seasons

Feb. 16, 2022 07:42 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have released outside linebacker Dante Fowler after he failed to provide the expected boost to the team's long...

Bryan Cox, Kevin Wilkins added to Giants coaching staff

Feb. 16, 2022 06:34 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowler Bryan Cox and Kevin Wilkins have been added to the New York Giants coaching staff. New coach Brian...

Eminem kneels down during the halftime performance at the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Bowl: Eminem takes a knee, 50 Cent hangs upside down

By Andrew Dalton Feb. 13, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys receives the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers earns 4th MVP award, 2nd in a row

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2022 10:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ed Donatell responds to a question during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Donatell has agreed to become the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings under head-coach-to-be Kevin O'Connell, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, because the Vikings have not yet announced the hire. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP source: Denver's Ed Donatell agrees to join Vikings as DC

By Dave Campbell Feb. 10, 2022 03:29 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons fans cheer for Matt Ryan and Calvin Ridley from the hill overlooking the practice fields during the fourth day of NFL football training camp practice on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says the team must have a succession plan at quarterback even while counting on Matt Ryan to continue as the starter in 2022. The Falcons face more complicated decisions at wide receiver, where Calvin Ridley's status remains uncertain. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Falcons' owner Blank: Must plan for QB Ryan's successor

By Charles Odum Feb. 10, 2022 11:31 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Heavy SEC flavor at Super Bowl with LSU, Georgia leading way

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 09, 2022 03:23 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths

By Barry Wilner Feb. 08, 2022 02:11 PM EST

Falcons pro personnel chief Sabo leaves after 12 seasons

Feb. 07, 2022 01:33 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons director of pro personnel Steve Sabo is leaving the team following 12 seasons. In a statement from Sabo...

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) kicks a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bengals rookie kicker McPherson on record playoff run

By Josh Dubow Feb. 04, 2022 01:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, right, celebrates with Robert Woods after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' Super Bowl success built on a core 4 around McVay

By Greg Beacham Feb. 03, 2022 02:34 AM EST

FILE -Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. According to a person with knowledge of the process, New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will interview at Vikings headquarters on Tuesday followed by Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 . (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Vikings coach finalists: O'Connell, Morris, Graham, Harbaugh

By Dave Campbell Jan. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Falcons add former Bears assistant Michael Pitre as RB coach

Jan. 31, 2022 08:03 PM EST
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have hired former Chicago Bears assistant Michael Pitre as running backs coach. The Falcons on Monday...

New York Giants president John Mara introduces new team general manager Joe Schoen during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants hire Bills O coordinator Brian Daboll as head coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 28, 2022 03:26 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, Dallas Cowboys Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President Stephen Jones, center, and Owner Jerry Jones, right, are seen on the sidelines before a wild card NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Cowboys owner says sought-after DC Dan Quinn staying put

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 28, 2022 01:02 PM EST

Big-time agent Don Yee switched his path, made right choice

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 03:27 PM EST
Long before he represented Tom Brady, Bryant Young, Sean Payton and Jimmy Garoppolo, Don Yee considered a career in journalism. Changing course was the...

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison (30) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons tight end Lee Smith retires after 11 years in NFL

Jan. 27, 2022 11:56 AM EST