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FILE - In this Dec. 27, 1987 file photo Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker carries the ball against the St. Louis Cardinals in Irving, Texas. From the crude, oblong leather helmets to the sparsely padded brown and blue vertical-striped uniforms of the Chicago Bears, it's easy to see how equipment has drastically evolved in the NFL since the days of The Galloping Ghost in the 1920s and '30s. From their heads to their toes, the players' looks through the decades have changed so much, it's tough to believe it's all the same sport. (AP Photo/Steve Krauss, file)
NFL At 100: From head to toe, players equipment has evolved

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 30, 2020 11:33 AM EST

AFC wide receiver Courtland Sutton, of the Denver Broncos, (14) scores a touchdown ahead of NFC linebacker Shaquil Barrett, of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, (58), during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Pro Bowlers remember Kobe Bryant as AFC tops NFC again

By Mark Long Jan. 26, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Rating Super Bowls: Classics, Memorables and Duds

By Barry Wilner Jan. 26, 2020 12:12 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Not all Super Bowls are super. Some are classics, some are memorable but not quite fit for total greatness. Some have elements...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Vikings pick up 5 additions to Pro Bowl, including Cousins

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Bears hire Bill Lazor as offensive coordinator

Jan. 16, 2020 10:51 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy made several changes to his staff Thursday, hiring Bill Lazor as offensive coordinator and John...

FILE - This Feb. 5, 2011, file photo shows Steve Sabol during an interview in Dallas. NFL films pioneer Steve Sabol was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Tagliabue, NFL Films' Sabol headed to Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Jan. 15, 2020 08:30 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Panthers LB Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons in NFL

By Steve Reed Jan. 14, 2020 09:02 PM EST

Bears say they will hold training camp at home

Jan. 14, 2020 05:27 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears will hold their entire training camp at their headquarters rather than spend the first few weeks in Bourbonnais,...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates as he comes off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives

Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2020 03:06 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after a Chiefs' touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texans-KC set NFL playoff record with 52 points in 1st half

Jan. 12, 2020 05:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule takes questions from the media as his team arrives for the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia at Louis Armstrong International Airport, in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are completing a contract to hire Baylor's Matt Rhule as their coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal is not done. The Panthers have not spoken publicly about the coaching search. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Baylor's Matt Rhule agrees to become Panthers' next coach

By Steve Reed Jan. 07, 2020 11:50 AM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Next up for Tom Brady after early playoff exit? Who knows?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 06, 2020 02:49 AM EST

Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long says he is retiring

Jan. 05, 2020 09:22 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Kyle Long announced Sunday he is retiring after seven seasons with the Chicago Bears. ...

Bears hire Juan Castillo as offensive line coach

Jan. 05, 2020 05:49 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears hired Juan Castillo as offensive line coach Sunday, reuniting the 24-year NFL assistant with head coach Matt Nagy. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints punter Thomas Morstead (6) injures his ribs on a touchdown saving tackle of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Marcus Sherels (35) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Minneapolis, Minn. Morstead is one of just two current Saints players who played in the NFC title game against the Vikings in January 2010. The other is quarterback Drew Brees. (Matthew Hinton/The Advocate via AP, File)
Saints recall tension, tears in Vikings' last playoff visit

By Brett Martel Jan. 04, 2020 01:01 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) returns a fumble during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings must face Saints without CBs Alexander, Hughes

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2020 03:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (28) tries to break free from Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Wagner was named to The Associated Press' All-Pro Team for the fifth time. (AP Photo/Michael Perez, File)
McCaffrey a double All-Pro pick; Gilmore, Thomas unanimous

By Barry Wilner Jan. 03, 2020 12:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) pats tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) after Rudolph scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. In his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, tight end Kyle Rudolph realizes he doesn't have many more of these chances to win a championship. The Vikings start the playoffs at New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio, File)
Whatever the role, Vikings lean plenty on durable Rudolph

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2020 07:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Minneapolis. In his ninth season with the Minnesota Vikings, tight end Kyle Rudolph realizes he doesn't have many more of these chances to win a championship. The Vikings start the playoffs at New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/29/2019

Jan. 02, 2020 03:04 PM EST

NFL to select greatest moments as part of 100th season

By Barry Wilner Jan. 02, 2020 10:00 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — From the Immaculate Reception, already voted the best play in NFL history, to the Dolphins' perfect season that has been selected as the all...