Three of the NFL’s top four playoff seeds advanced to the conference championship round this past weekend, setting up heavyweight matchups people have been looking forward to all year. On the AFC side, the Chiefs will host the Bills at Arrowhead Stadium. On the NFC side, the Packers will host the Buccaneers at Lambeau Field. […]
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NFL Journal: Experience in Vikings’ aggressive moves should benefit George Paton with Broncos – The Denver Post
When George Paton watched his Minnesota Vikings complete their season Jan. 3, only one player on the roster — center Brett Jones — was acquired via trade. But don’t think Paton, in his new role as the Broncos’ general manager, will stand idle in rebuilding a team in the midst of a five-year playoff drought. Paton […]
Matthew Stafford: Detroit Lions quarterback to be traded after agreeing to part ways
The Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford have agreed to part ways during the offseason, with the star quarterback being placed on the trade market. Stafford addressed the idea of a trade at the end of the regular season – the Lions finished 5-11, bottom of the NFC North – and the Lions agreed following the […]
Streaks continue: Fans with perfect Super Bowl attendance set to attend 55th consecutive game
Don Crisman had already decided he wouldn't leave Kennebuck Beach, Maine, without a ticket in hand, but he said friends Tom Henschel and Gregory Eaton were "hell-bent" on attending Super Bowl LV, even if it meant buying tickets of the secondary-ticket market. Living in Florida during the winter — Super Bowl XV will be played at Tampa's […]
OT Jones, 2-time champ with Broncos, dies at 54
Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Tony Jones, a starting tackle on two of the Denver Broncos’ championship teams, has died, the team announced Friday. He was 54. […]
NFL Divisional Round: Six predictions you can trust
The Divisional Round is upon us! By the end of this weekend, just four teams will be left standing to vie for the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LV. Who will they be? Well, you’ll have to tune into NFL Network’s NFL GameDay View (check local listings throughout the weekend) for my picks. But in […]
Source: Ravens’ Peters fined for midfield stomp
University of Maryland graduate Lives in the Baltimore area with his wife and son For Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters, payback came at a price. Peters was fined $15,000 on Saturday for taunting during the Ravens’ 20-13 wild-card victory in Tennessee, a league source confirmed to ESPN. The discipline was for “physical actions directed at […]
Gronk says he wants to play for Bucs again in ’21
Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 TAMPA, Fla. — The “Tommy and Gronky Show” will be back for another season if the two have their way. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said Sunday that he wants to return in 2021 after coming out of retirement to join best pal Tom […]
NFL grants clubs permission to virtually interview coaches still in playoffs
Head-coaching candidates who are still in the hunt for Super Bowl LV are going to get a chance to continue their dual pursuit of the final step up the sideline ladder. The NFL has granted clubs permission to conduct virtual interviews this week with candidates who are still in the playoffs, provided the employing club […]
Los Angeles Chargers to hire Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as next head coach
The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their next head coach, the team announced Sunday night. NFL Network was the first to report the news. In 2020, the Rams defense ranked No. 1 in the NFL in both yards and points allowed in Staley's first season as coordinator. […]