Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is set to take over for longtime coach Sean Payton as the new leader of the New Orleans Saints.
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Houston Texans expected to hire Lovie Smith as new head coach, per reports
Lovie Smith emerged late in the Houston Texans’ coaching search to replace David Culley, who was fired after only one season.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams: Live score updates, play-by-play, analysis of NFC title game
The 49ers and Rams renew their NFC West rivalry with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake. Keep track of all the action in the conference title game.
Chicago Bears hire Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus as head coach
The Chicago Bears have found their new head coach in Matt Eberflus, who led the Indianapolis Colts defense for the last four years.
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger retires from NFL after 18 seasons
Ben Roethlisberger is done playing in the NFL after 18 seasons, he announced Thursday. Roethlisberger was No. 11 overall pick in 2004.
Denver Broncos coach Vic Fangio fired after three seasons
Vic Fangio finishes his Denver Broncos tenure with a 19-30 record and having never compiled a winning season.
NFL sets Week 18 schedule: Chargers-Raiders as ‘SNF’ finale with Chiefs-Broncos, Cowboys-Eagles on Saturday
The NFL has put a win-and-in game in its coveted Sunday prime-time slot while two other games with playoff implications are set for Saturday.
Chiefs, Rams, Cardinals, Buccaneers clinch NFL playoff spots in Week 16
The postseason field is getting more crowded, as the Chiefs and three NFC teams joined the playoff party during Sunday’s early window of games.
Saints plan to start rookie QB Ian Book vs. Dolphins due to COVID-19 issues, per report
Amid a late-season playoff push, the New Orleans Saints are preparing to start a rookie quarterback in a crucial prime-time matchup.
Chiefs’ Travis Kelce among 51 NFL players placed on COVID-19 list on Monday
Chiefs seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce was perhaps the most notable name of the 51 NFL players to land on the COIVD-19 reserve list Monday.