At the time the NFL slapped MLK commemorative stickers on helmets and flooded social media with tributes, the number of coaches of color had plunged.
Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY
Opinion: Patrick Mahomes proves he’s capable of attacking in different style, keeping Chiefs’ hopes alive
Patrick Mahomes restored the Chiefs’ standing as one of the NFL’s most dangerous teams while affirming he’s team’s greatest hope for Super Bowl glory.
Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes crush Steelers in what may be Ben Roethlisberger’s final game
The Chiefs now advance to the divisional round, where they will host the Buffalo Bills next Sunday.
Opinion: The ideal head coaching candidate for each of the NFL’s seven openings
Breaking down the best potential candidate (and a few alternatives) for the seven current head coach openings in the NFL.
Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores despite 8-1 finish to season
Owner Stephen Ross announced the decision to fire Brian Flores, saying “key dynamics” of organization were not functioning at acceptable level.
Opinion: Jaguars owner’s loyalty to controversial GM Trent Baalke could cast shadow on team’s future
The Jaguars are trying to move on from the Urban Meyer debacle, but retaining GM Trent Baalke could create some complications in the coaching search.
Antonio Brown disputes Bruce Arians’ claim on split with Buccaneers, alleges team ‘cover-up’ on injury
Three days after a sideline confrontation with coach Bruce Arians led to his ouster, Brown said the Bucs’ claims on his injury were “100% inaccurate.”
Opinion: Antonio Brown’s blow-up with Buccaneers had no victims, only willing participants
Neither Antonio Brown nor the Tampa Bay Buccaneers deserve sympathy for how things ended between the two, USA TODAY Sports’ Mike Jones writes.
Opinion: Rams’ resilience, cohesion makes them formidable Super Bowl contender
The Rams are riding a five-game win streak and are getting key contributions from Matthew Stafford, Odell Beckham Jr. and Von Miller.
NFL adjusts its COVID-19 guidelines, modifying the quarantine period from 10 days to five
Following CDC recommendation to shorten period of isolation from 10 days to five, NFL will allow asymptomatic individuals to return after five days.