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New Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, some two weeks after reaching an agreement with the club to replace Mike Zimmer, can finally wear some purple. The Vikings officially hired the Rams offensive coordinator on Wednesday.

Some encouraging news for the Bengals following a disheartening loss to the Rams in Super Bowl LVI: The knee injury that star quarterback Joe Burrow suffered in the second half of the game apparently isn't serious.

DK Metcalf is on the mend from foot surgery. The Seahawks' talented young receiver recently had a screw from a previous procedure removed from his left foot, ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday.

Tom Brady, whose move to Tampa Bay in 2020 drew Rob Gronkowski out of a one-year retirement, believes the four-time All-Pro tight end has plenty left to give the game.

Similarities abound between Larry Fitzgerald's 2008 playoff run and the one that Cooper Kupp just completed. But for Fitzgerald, the postseason Kupp delivered bested his own.

Asked if he will return to coach the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams next season, the 36-year-old Sean McVay told Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times: "We'll see."

In the aftermath of Super Bowl LVI, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell put to rest any speculation that he will retire, but it remains to be seen whether he'll be back in 2022 as a Raven, or in a different uniform.

Odell Beckham is believed to have suffered a torn left ACL in the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals, ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Beckham left the game in the second quarter with the injury and did not return.

Perhaps no call -- or non-call -- of Super Bowl LVI garnered more attention than Tee Higgins' apparent facemask foul of Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey on his 75-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.

Van Jefferson had no time to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl title Sunday night, as he had to celebrate something even bigger -- the birth of his son.

With the 2021 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason officially in the books, Dan Parr and Chase Goodbread provide a look at the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft order for Round 1 along with needs for all 32 teams.

Zac Taylor provided an update on the status of injured TE C.J. Uzomah on Thursday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams in Super Bowl LVI

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is hiring former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Sean Desai as associate head coach for defense, ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Friday. 

The Dolphins defense that ignited a seven-game win streak last season will have its coordinator back in 2022. New coach Mike McDaniel, introduced Thursday, will retain defensive coordinator Josh Boyer, Cameron Wolfe reports.

The Falcons tapped into Cordarrelle Patterson's athleticism in a way that no team ever had last year, and club owner Arthur Blank wants to see more of it. Blank considers it a no-brainer to re-sign the highly versatile skill player.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders caught 42 passes for 626 yards and averaged 14.9 yards per catch last season as one of Josh Allen's most reliable targets. But while production isn't telling him it might be time to hang it up, something else is: family.

The Titans overcame the loss of their most impactful player among a rash of injuries to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC last year, and now their coach has been honored accordingly. Mike Vrabel was named the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøAP Coach of the Year on Thursday. He is the first coach in Titans history to earn the award.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was named the 2021 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday during "¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøHonors."

NFL.com's Chase Goodbread breaks down what to watch for when the Los Angeles Rams face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

Mike McDaniel's introductory press conference on Thursday marked the dawn of a new day for the Dolphins. The first-time head coach's comments on Tua Tagovailoa suggest he is not concerned about the young QB's role in the team's future going forward.

New Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has chosen a familiar face to lead the team's offense. The Jaguars have agreed to terms with Press Taylor as their new offensive coordinator.

As the Cincinnati Bengals' nickelback, Mike Hilton will be tasked with covering Rams star Cooper Kupp in the biggest game of the year. The veteran corner says he's ready for the challenge.

Last year, Gus Bradley was tasked with rebuilding a defense. In 2022, his job will be more about maintenance. Bradley, introduced Wednesday as the Indianapolis Colts' new defensive coordinator, inherits the league's ninth-ranked scoring defense in the NFL.

After a torn Achilles was supposed to sideline Cam Akers for the entire season, the Rams running back told Matthew Stafford that if Los Angeles made the playoffs, Akers would be back on the field.   

Sean Payton's decision to step away -- and not retire -- from the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøafter 15 seasons with the Saints has left the door open on a potential return. Saints DE Cam Jordan discussed his former coach's future during an appearance on GMFB on Wednesday.

If there was hope for the future to be found anywhere in the Texans' dismal season, it was Davis Mills. New coach Lovie Smith saw plenty of Mills as the club's defensive coordinator last year, and is keenly aware of the rookie's promise.

Bengals coaches have heard enough about the purported mismatch of Super Bowl LVI -- Cincinnati's pass protection against Los Angeles' pass rush -- and they're not buying it.

Tua Tagovailoa's greatness was plain enough to see at the college level, but two years into his ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøcareer, the Dolphins QB hasn't shined the same way. If pro greatness is in Tagovailoa somewhere, new coach Mike McDaniel believes he's the man to bring it out.

Rob Gronkowski identified one quarterback he'd like to play for next should he return for his 12th season in the NFL.

Pitt's Kenny Pickett, a player many rate as the top QB prospect in the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, helped lead the National team to victory in the Senior Bowl. Chase Goodbread provides six takeaways on standouts from the game.

Malik Willis showed promise at Liberty -- but he enters ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íødraft season with plenty still to prove. Chase Goodbread traces his rise and explores what's at stake during the QB's Senior Bowl appearance. 

Which 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft prospects helped themselves on Day 2 of Senior Bowl practice? Lance Zierlein and Chase Goodbread provide a look at five stars from Wednesday and more takeaways from the all-star game.

Which 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft prospects helped themselves on Day 1 of Senior Bowl practice? Lance Zierlein and Chase Goodbread provide a look at five stars from Tuesday and more takeaways from the all-star game.

Pitt's Kenny Pickett, who could be the first quarterback selected in the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, said on Tuesday that he would welcome an opportunity to succeed Ben Roethlisberger in familiar surroundings with the Steelers.

Pittsburgh' Kenny Pickett, considered one of the top QB prospects in the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, is delaying his hand-size measurement until the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøScouting Combine.

Nathaniel Hackett will be calling plays himself as new coach of the Broncos, but which quarterback he'll be imparting them to remains to be seen. Hackett is the first to fill one of nine ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøhead coaching vacancies, and at his introductory news conference Friday, he deferred questions about personnel, and the quarterback position in particular.

Steelers owner Art Rooney II announced general manager Kevin Colbert will be stepping down, as well. Colbert will remain in his current role through this year's ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íødraft, a plan that was first reported by ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork.

The 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl is loaded with top draft prospects, particularly at the quarterback position. Chase Goodbread spoke to ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøscouts about five of the biggest questions they'd like to see answered in Mobile, Alabama.

Mike McCarthy will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 2022, and according to club owner Jerry Jones, that's been the plan all along. DC Dan Quinn, who withdrew his name from consideration for multiple coaching jobs, has received a multi-year contract extension.

Titans star wideout A.J. Brown surely knows which sport butters his bread. But the former 19th-round draft pick of the San Diego Padres hinted via social media this week that he still has an itch for baseball.

NFL.com's Chase Goodbread previews what to watch for when the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

San Francisco 49ers fans made their presence felt in Week 18 at SoFi Stadium, and Jimmy Garoppolo hopes the same scene plays out this Sunday in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams.

The Giants' new general manager isn't planning on shaking up the quarterback position, at least not right away. Joe Schoen spoke on two critical areas for the G-Men in a news conference Wednesday: quarterback Daniel Jones and the salary cap.

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he spoke to Aaron Rodgers at length in the wake of the club's 13-10 loss to the 49ers in an NFC Divisional Round game on Saturday, but he's no closer to knowing who will be taking snaps for the Pack in 2022.

The Titans' offense struggled in Saturday's Divisional Round loss to the Bengals, but head coach Mike Vrabel offered his support for coordinator Todd Downing when speaking with reporters Monday.

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians didn't have any updates on Tom Brady's status Monday, but he did say that he expects next year's team to "reload" and not rebuild.

Gabriel Davis took full advantage of a hero opportunity on Sunday, even if the walk-off hero, Travis Kelce, was clad in Chiefs red. The Bills WR caught a playoff-record four touchdowns in their overtime loss in Kansas City.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh released a statement on Friday announcing the team has parted ways with defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale.

49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa has cleared concussion protocols and is set to play versus the Packers in the Divisional Round.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't rubber-stamping the return of coach Mike McCarthy less than a week after a disappointing playoff exit.

Green Bay packers veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb speaks on his return from injury as he enters the playoffs looking to win another Super Bowl ring. 

NFL.com's Chase Goodbread breaks down what to watch for when the Los Angeles Rams face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Divisional Round.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy defended how his team handled the final seconds of their playoff loss to the 49ers when speaking with reporters Wednesday.

Derrick Henry is a welcome sight at Titans practice, having returned following a lengthy layoff with a foot injury. But the star RB isn't yet ready to proclaim himself a go for the team's Divisional Round home playoff game against the Bengals on Saturday.

The ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøfined Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians $50,000 for striking Bucs safety Andrew Adams on the helmet during the team's 31-15 playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles, per ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork Insider Ian Rapoport.

Joe Burrow wasn't around for any of the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff miseries of the past, and therefore he's not saddled by them. The second-year QB has made it clear that he simply expects playoff success.

The Seahawks announced Tuesday they had parted ways with defensive coordinator Ken Norton, as well as defensive passing game coordinator Andre Curtis.

Among a deep list of candidates for the Jaguars' head coaching job, it appears Bill O'Brien won't be rising to the top. The Alabama offensive coordinator is unlikely to be the team's choice, according to Mike Garafolo. 

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker said Tuesday he expects to "make a full recovery" after suffering a concussion in a scary collision Monday with Rams running back Cam Akers.

If being designated inactive throughout the regular season wasn't enough of a sign that Texans QB Deshaun Watson has played his last game with the team, GM Nick Caserio offered another one on Tuesday. Asked if there was a realistic chance of Watson playing for the club again, Caserio cast doubt on the possibility, but didn't dismiss it out of hand, either.

NFL.com's Chase Goodbread breaks down what to watch for when the New England Patriots face the Buffalo Bills on Saturday during Super Wild Card Weekend.

NFL.com's Chase Goodbread breaks down what to watch for when the Las Vegas Raiders face the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday to kick off Super Wild Card Weekend.

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams, who suffered a knee injury this week in the national title game, announced his intentions for the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft on Thursday.

Alabama OT Evan Neal, one of the top prospects in college football, announced his intentions to enter the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft, ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøNetwork Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

The toe injury that has bothered Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throughout the latter part of the ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íøseason has all but healed according to him, and none too soon as the team enjoys a bye week prior to its playoff opener in the NFC Divisional Round. 

Giants owner John Mara addressed the club's latest head coaching change Wednesday -- the team's fourth search for the right answer in that role since Tom Coughlin's exit after the 2015 season -- and described it as the most embarrassed he's ever been during his lifelong association with the franchise.

COVID-19 kept Cowboys standouts Micah Parsons and Tyron Smith from playing in the team's regular-season finale against the Eagles, but it won't keep them out of the club's playoff opener. The two have been removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's playoff opener against the 49ers.

Catching passes from Bills quarterback Josh Allen when he dials up maximum velocity is tough enough. Doing it with numb fingers is even tougher, and that's what Stefon Diggs will be dealing with Saturday night. 

Browns GM Andrew Berry believes the 2020 version of Baker Mayfield reflects who the club truly has in its quarterback, not the Mayfield who struggled while playing through injuries this season.

After winning a grueling overtime affair over the Ravens, the Steelers simply needed the Chargers-Raiders game to not end in a tie to earn a playoff bid. Pittsburgh HC Mike Tomlin said he fell asleep as the two teams went back and forth late into Sunday evening.

The Detroit Lions and New York Jets coaching staffs will coach the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl, getting an up-close look at more than 100 prospects for the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷Íødraft.

Former walk-on quarterback Stetson Bennett and an opportunistic Georgia defense led the Bulldogs to their first national championship since 1980 on Monday night, toppling defending champ Alabama, 33-18, in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Indianapolis.

The 2021 MVP award appears to be a two-person race between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians, however, does not think it should be a close contest.

Giants GM Dave Gettleman is retiring. He made the announcement Monday after serving in his post for the past four seasons.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross explained the decision to fire head coach Brian Flores on Monday and told reporters he does not plan to attempt to hire Jim Harbaugh away from his alma mater, the University of Michigan.

In the wake of Championship Sunday, 30 of the first-round slots are set for the 2022 ¹ú²úÍâÁ÷ÍøDraft. Dan Parr and Chase Goodbread provide a look at the order along with needs for all 32 teams.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said QB Jimmy Garoppolo is questionable to play with a thumb injury on his throwing hand, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging above a must-win game for a club seeking to grab the last available playoff spot in the NFC. Shanahan would not reveal San Francisco's likely starter for Week 18.

If the NFC East champion Cowboys are to improve their playoff seeding on the final weekend of the season, they'll have to do it without three key performers. RB Tony Pollard, CB Trevon Diggs and safety Jayron Kearse will not travel with the team and have been ruled out for Saturday against Philadelphia.

Add former Texans coach Bill O'Brien to the extensive list of potential hires for the Jaguars' head coaching vacancy. The club plans to interview O'Brien, now the OC at Alabama, next week following the Crimson Tide's appearance in Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game, per Ian Rapoport.

Two concussions punctuated Teddy Bridgewater's season, but as far as he's concerned, they won't be the period on the end of his career. The Broncos QB is undeterred by what has been a trying seventh pro season, and intends to be back in 2022, be it in Denver or elsewhere.