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NFC quarterback Drew Brees, of the New Orleans Saints, (9) looks to pass, during the first half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saints' Brees announces intention to return for 2020 season

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2020 03:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 file photo,Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) warms up before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Now that we know Philip Rivers won't be leading the Chargers into SoFi Stadium in September, the muddied waters of NFL quarterbacking have been cleared a bit. Just a little bit. Not knowing where Rivers might be headed if anywhere in 2020 doesn't simplify things at all. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Analysis: Offseason Fix: Where are the free QBs headed?

By Barry Wilner Feb. 12, 2020 02:36 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches his team warm up before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
49ers tune out criticism following Super Bowl collapse

By Josh Dubow Feb. 06, 2020 03:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens walks on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Recently fired Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has been hired as the New York Giants tight end coach on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Kitchens among additions to Judge's staff with N.Y. Giants

By Tom Canavan Feb. 05, 2020 12:51 PM EST

In this Jan. 29, 2020 photo, a man makes a bet on the upcoming Super Bowl at Bally's casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Business was brisk at sports books around the country on Super Bowl Sunday, with customers risking money on everything from the coin toss at the start of the game, to the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach, Kansas City's Andy Reid, at the end of it. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
$154.7 million bet on Super Bowl at Nevada sports books

By Wayne Parry Feb. 04, 2020 03:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Record-setting defensive end Chase Young is leaving Ohio State early to enter the NFL draft, a widely expected move. The junior Heisman Trophy finalist made the announcement Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, on Twitter. He says he looks forward to "joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
NFL 101: What's ahead as next century of pro football begins

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2020 02:47 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Shanahan should have heeded Belichick's Fangio blueprint

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 04, 2020 02:41 AM EST

In this Jan. 29, 2020 photo, a man makes a bet on the upcoming Super Bowl at Bally's casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Business was brisk at sports books around the country on Super Bowl Sunday, with customers risking money on everything from the coin toss at the start of the game, to the color of the Gatorade dumped on the winning coach, Kansas City's Andy Reid, at the end of it. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Super Bowl betting brings big business to sports books

By Wayne Parry Feb. 03, 2020 08:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis gestures toward a line judge during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Landover, Md. Vernon Davis has decided to retire after 14 NFL seasons, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. The 36-year-old says he wanted to walk away from football while his body was still healthy enough for him to pursue business and television opportunities. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Tight end Vernon Davis retires after 14 NFL seasons

Feb. 03, 2020 06:45 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis wears cheats honoring Kobe Bryant before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
At the Super Bowl, they remembered Kobe Bryant

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 02, 2020 06:07 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' DeForest Buckner, front, celebrates his sack of Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on the turf rear, during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: A sellout for Super Bowl, but with a twist

Feb. 02, 2020 03:40 PM EST

A Miami-Dade police officer patrols outside of the Hard Rock Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs 2/2/2020

Feb. 02, 2020 02:50 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Lamar Jackson speaks after winning the AP Most Valuable Player award at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Jackson wins MVP as Ravens take 3 awards; Harbaugh top coach

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2020 06:53 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman, center, answers questions during a media availability for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Column: Mahomes against Sherman: Who you got?

By Tim Dahlberg Feb. 01, 2020 05:32 PM EST

Baltimore Raven's John Harbaugh winning the AP Coach of the Year at the NFL Honors football award show Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
The Latest: Calais Campbell chosen NFL Man of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with head coach Andy Reid during practice on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Davie, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Why do Chiefs believe they will win Super Bowl? Easy: fate

By Dave Skretta Jan. 31, 2020 01:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2013, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu follows the action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. John Lynch, now the general manager of the 49ers who will play the Chiefs in Sunday's Super Bowl, is up for the seventh time. Steve Atwater is a finalist for the third time. LeRoy Butler and first-year eligible Troy Polamalu complete the quartet of safeties among the 15 final candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
4 safeties vying for Hall of Fame spot, 3 WRs and OLs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Andy Reid won't silence critics until he wins a Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 31, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 35-24 to advance to Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Column: Lessons learned young propel Mahomes to greatness

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 30, 2020 05:06 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Aventura, Fla., for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Warner wonders how good Mahomes can be once taps potential

By The Associated Press Jan. 30, 2020 04:42 PM EST