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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Packers' LaFleur looks to build relationship with Rodgers

Feb. 28, 2019 03:16 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LeFleur addresses the media during a press conference Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
QB coach brings familiar face for Rodgers on Packers' staff

Feb. 18, 2019 05:53 PM EST

Denny Hamlin burns his tires after winning a NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Joe Gibbs dedicates Daytona 500 victory to late son

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 18, 2019 02:16 AM EST

Ryan Blaney (12), Aric Almirola (10), Paul Menard (21), David Ragan (38) and Matt DiBenedetto (95) start a multi-car wreck between Turns 3 and 4 during the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The Latest: Denny Hamlin wins 2nd Daytona 500 in 4 years

Feb. 17, 2019 07:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans fill Arrowhead Stadium as the Kansas City Chiefs run onto the field before an NFL game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo. A state panel in Missouri has ruled that the Kansas City Chiefs owe $930,000 in back tax plus interest on the decade-old Arrowhead Stadium renovation. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs 10/28/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Wallace (17) makes a touchdown catch next to Green Bay Packers' Sam Shields (37) during the second half of NFL football's Super Bowl 45 in Arlington, Texas. Shields is one of just four Los Angeles Rams who has played in the Super Bowl before. He finds the privilege even sweeter the second time around. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Super Bowl Feb-2011

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2014, file photo, Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson (3) huddles with his team during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos in East Rutherford, N.J. The average experience on Seattle’s 2013 Super Bowl champions was 3.66 years. Seattle returned to the Super Bowl the next season, but went into a rebuilding mode not long after, with many of the top contributors from the Super Bowl teams becoming too pricey, and a scramble ensuing to put fresh talent around still-young quarterback, Wilson. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Seahawks-Broncos in East Rutherford, New Jersey 2/2/2014

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Gregg Williams speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Gregg Williams has been hired, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, as the New York Jets' defensive coordinator, the first major staff addition by Adam Gase since he became coach. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens 12/30/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens talks to quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are hiring Freddie Kitchens as their coach. Kitchens, who had a dazzling eight-week run as the team’s interim offensive coordinator, is finalizing his contract and will be named Cleveland’s ninth coach since 1999, said the person who spoke Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the imminent hire. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns 11/4/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game, in Los Angeles. Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald topped the NFL with 20 1-2 sacks. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams 10/28/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) talks with offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur before a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the decision says LaFleur has accepted Green Bay’s offer to become the next head coach of the Packers. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans 8/30/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel warms up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears 1/6/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 04:31 AM EST

Chiefs assistant Thomas retires after 5 decades in NFL

By Dave Skretta Feb. 12, 2019 09:28 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Emmitt Thomas announced his retirement Tuesday as the defensive backs coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, ending an NFL career that began as a...

FILE- In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy watches the action from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Chicago. After winning the NFC North, the Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles in a wild card game packed with story lines on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 12/16/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy walks the sidelines during the second of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The New York Jets have interviewed the former Packers coach for their head coaching job. McCarthy, who was fired as Packers coach last month, is the third known interview New York has conducted since firing Todd Bowles last Sunday night. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons 9/17/2017

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, in Seattle. The Packers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks 11/15/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 10/14/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks, left, and outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. An already strong Bears defense got only better with the acquisition of elite pass rusher Mack before the season. With Mack and Akiem Hicks wreaking havoc up front and Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller providing big plays from the secondary, the Bears allowed the fewest points in the NFL this season and appear to have the defense best equipped for a long postseason run starting with Sunday's home game against defending champion Philadelphia. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers 12/23/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) celebrates after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST