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Antonio Pierce won't address speculation surrounding Raiders and Davante Adams' future
Read full article: Antonio Pierce won't address speculation surrounding Raiders and Davante Adams' futureLas Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce channeled his inner Bill Belichick after being asked repeatedly about star wide receiver Davante Adams’ status with the team.
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
Read full article: Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over PatriotsAaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in a superb homecoming performance, New York’s defense was dominant and the Jets rolled to a 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots.
Bill Belichick's possible induction to the Hall of Fame could be accelerated by new rules
Read full article: Bill Belichick's possible induction to the Hall of Fame could be accelerated by new rulesBill Belichick could be eligible to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 instead of 2029 following significant changes made to the selection process.
Drake Maye makes QB debut as Bill Belichick-less Patriots beat Panthers 17-3 in preseason game
Read full article: Drake Maye makes QB debut as Bill Belichick-less Patriots beat Panthers 17-3 in preseason gameDrake Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, played one series in his debut with New England on Thursday night, and the Patriots played their first game in 24 years without Bill Belichick as coach, beating the Carolina Panthers 17-3 in a preseason game.
Peyton Manning says he has no desire to go from broadcasting to an NFL executive position
Read full article: Peyton Manning says he has no desire to go from broadcasting to an NFL executive positionPeyton Manning says he has no desire to leave broadcasting with brother Eli and head to the executive suite of an NFL franchise.
Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick
Read full article: Tom Brady's Netflix roast features lots of humor, reunion between Robert Kraft and Bill BelichickThree months before Tom Brady gets roasted by critics as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst, he took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach Sunday night during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix.
Falcons owner Blank says Bill Belichick never asked for player personnel control in interviews
Read full article: Falcons owner Blank says Bill Belichick never asked for player personnel control in interviewsSpeaking for the first time about the coach search that led to the hiring of Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says former New England coach Bill Belichick made no demands for control of player personnel in Atlanta, as was widely speculated.
Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'
Read full article: Raheem Morris seeks a Super Bowl title for Atlanta after loss 7 years ago that still 'stings'Raheem Morris is motivated to make the most of his second chance as the Atlanta Falcons' coach.
Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source says
Read full article: Steve Belichick agrees to take defensive coordinator role at Washington, AP source saysSteve Belichick has agreed to be the defensive coordinator for new coach Jedd Fisch at Washington, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
Bill Belichick takes out newspaper ad to thank New England fans for their support
Read full article: Bill Belichick takes out newspaper ad to thank New England fans for their supportFormer Patriots coach Bill Belichick took out a full-page newspaper ad to thank Boston fans for their support during his time on the New England sideline.
Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick
Read full article: Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill BelichickThe Atlanta Falcons have hired Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as their new head coach after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick.
Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
Read full article: Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source saysThe Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach.
Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick
Read full article: Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill BelichickBill Belichick has completed his second coaching interview with the Atlanta Falcons, moving closer to joining the franchise that endured its biggest disappointment with him on the opposite sideline.
Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons for head coaching vacancy after talking with Chargers
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons for head coaching vacancy after talking with ChargersMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching vacancy, his second interview in two days.
Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job
Read full article: Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching jobBill Belichick signaled he’s ready to get back to coaching less than a week after parting with the New England Patriots, speaking with the Atlanta Falcons about their vacant position.
Patriots agree to hire Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor
Read full article: Patriots agree to hire Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successorThe New England Patriots have agreed to hire Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the team's first Black head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Patriots don't just need a new coach. They need a quarterback and talent to put around him
Read full article: The Patriots don't just need a new coach. They need a quarterback and talent to put around himNew England Patriots owner Robert Kraft needs to find himself a new coach for the first time in almost a quarter century.
Bill Belichick is out in New England, so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?
Read full article: Bill Belichick is out in New England, so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next.
Patriots' 'partnership' with Bill Belichick comes to an end after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titles
Read full article: Patriots' 'partnership' with Bill Belichick comes to an end after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titlesSix-time NFL champion Bill Belichick has agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty of the league’s Super Bowl era.
Bill Belichick under contract, would take lesser role in personnel matters as Kraft meeting looms
Read full article: Bill Belichick under contract, would take lesser role in personnel matters as Kraft meeting loomsBill Belichick is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties if he remains with the New England Patriots.
Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
Read full article: Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New EnglandBreece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and a late touchdown and the New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Patriots with a 17-3 win in what could have been Bill Belichick’s final game as New England’s coach.
Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver's playoff hopes dim
Read full article: Chad Ryland's 56-yard field goal sends Patriots past Broncos 26-23 as Denver's playoff hopes dimChad Ryland made a career-long 56-yard field goal with 2 seconds left, and the New England Patriots delivered a near-fatal blow to the Denver Broncos’ playoff hopes with a 26-23 victory.
Report: Footballs in New England were deflated. But don't blame the Patriots this time
Read full article: Report: Footballs in New England were deflated. But don't blame the Patriots this timeThe special teams footballs used in Sunday’s game between Kansas City and New England were reportedly underinflated.
Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowd
Read full article: Chiefs beat Patriots 27-17 to thrill Taylor Swift, Swifties in crowdRunning back Jerick McKinnon threw for one touchdown and ran for another to help Kansas City beat the New England Patriots 27-17 in front of Chiefs superfan Taylor Swift.
Bill Belichick deflects questions about future, repeating 'I'm getting ready for Kansas City'
Read full article: Bill Belichick deflects questions about future, repeating 'I'm getting ready for Kansas City'New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick declined to discuss his future amid reports that owner Robert Kraft had already decided to fire the six-time Super Bowl champion after the season.
Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10-7, aided by late missed field goal
Read full article: Giants edge Patriots and their woeful quarterbacks 10-7, aided by late missed field goalXavier McKinney set up Randy Bullock’s go-ahead 42-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter with New York’s third interception of New England’s woeful pair of quarterbacks, and the Giants won consecutive games for the first time this season, beating the Patriots 10-7.
Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy season
Read full article: Typical NFL also-rans surge toward playoff position in topsy-turvy seasonThe way this NFL season is going so far, there’s a decent chance there could be a first-time Super Bowl participant for the first time since the 2008 season when Arizona became the 28th franchise to reach the big game.
Upbeat Bill Belichick hopes trip to Frankfurt can spur Patriots to improve against Colts
Read full article: Upbeat Bill Belichick hopes trip to Frankfurt can spur Patriots to improve against ColtsBill Belichick was in an unusually upbeat mood as he hoped his New England Patriots team could enjoy the experience of playing against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany.
Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 season
Read full article: Vikings, Raiders show that midseason misadventures needn't result in giving up on the 2023 seasonThe Minnesota Vikings and Las Vegas Raiders didn't waste any time getting their first wins after a tumultuous midseason misadventure.
Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron Rivera
Read full article: Bill Belichick heads a list of NFL coaches on the hot seat that includes Brandon Staley, Ron RiveraJosh McDaniels couldn’t make it past the midpoint of the season before the Las Vegas Raiders decided to make a change.
Andy Reid again lands the lead spot in AP’s NFL Top 5 head coach rankings
Read full article: Andy Reid again lands the lead spot in AP’s NFL Top 5 head coach rankingsAndy Reid again was a near-unanimous choice by The Associated Press for the top spot among NFL head coaches, receiving eight of nine first-place votes.
Mac Jones' late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins
Read full article: Mac Jones' late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 winsMac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Kamara becomes Saints' career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots
Read full article: Kamara becomes Saints' career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over PatriotsAlvin Kamara rushed for a touchdown to become the Saints’ career TD leader, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans routed the New England Patriots 34-0.
Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick's worst loss
Read full article: Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick's worst lossDaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Dallas Cowboys blew out the New England Patriots 38-3.
Patriots pull QB Mac Jones after 2 turnovers lead directly to Cowboys touchdowns
Read full article: Patriots pull QB Mac Jones after 2 turnovers lead directly to Cowboys touchdownsThe New England Patriots have pulled third-year starting quarterback Mac Jones after two turnovers led directly to touchdowns for the Dallas Cowboys.
Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goal
Read full article: Patriots draw praise for their innovative play design on blocked field goalThe Patriots may be 0-2, but the day after their 24-17 loss to Miami, coach Bill Belichick and his staff were once again being praised around the NFL for their creativity.
Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17
Read full article: Mostert runs for 2 TDs, Tagovailoa throws for another as Dolphins hold off Patriots 24-17Raheem Mostert had a pair of TD runs, including a 43-yard romp in the fourth quarter, and Tua Tagovailoa added a 2-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill to help the Miami Dolphins hold off the New England Patriots 24-17.
Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in an apparent drowning
Read full article: Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett dies at 35 in an apparent drowningFormer Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died.
Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning in Florida
Read full article: Former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has died in an apparent drowning in FloridaFormer Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, who also played for New England, Houston and Baltimore during five seasons in the NFL, has died.
Bills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffs
Read full article: Bills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffsNyheim Hines ignited an emotionally charged atmosphere celebrating injured Bills safety Damar Hamlin by returning two kickoffs for touchdowns, and Buffalo clinched the AFC’s No. 2 playoff seed with a 35-23 win over the New England Patriots.
Jones snags lateral on final play, Raiders stun Patriots
Read full article: Jones snags lateral on final play, Raiders stun PatriotsDefensive end Chandler Jones grabbed a bizarre, unnecessary lateral by New England’s Jakobi Meyers out of the air on the final play and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown, giving the Las Vegas Raiders a 30-24 victory over the Patriots.
Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26
Read full article: Cousins, Vikings rebound from blowout to beat Patriots 33-26Kirk Cousins threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, the last a go-ahead score to Adam Thielen in the fourth quarter to push the Minnesota Vikings past the New England Patriots 33-26.
Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17
Read full article: Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17Bill Belichick passed George Halas for second place on the NFL’s career coaching victories list and the New England Patriots continued their mastery of the New York Jets by beating them for the 13th straight time, 22-17.
Pats' QB Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. Jets
Read full article: Pats' QB Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. JetsMac Jones says he wants to start this week against the Jets and believes he deserves to remain in the lineup despite struggling in his return to the field following three-game absence because of an ankle injury.
Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14
Read full article: Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14Justin Fields threw for 179 yards and a touchdown and ran for 82 yards and another score, and the Bears defense forced returning Patriots starter Mac Jones back to the bench to give Chicago a 33-14 victory over New England.
Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win
Read full article: Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th winRookie backup Bailey Zappe threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns in his third NFL game, Bill Belichick tied George Halas for second on the all-time list with his 324th victory, and the New England Patriots buried the Cleveland Browns 38-15.
Bills coordinator Dorsey erupts in close loss to Dolphins
Read full article: Bills coordinator Dorsey erupts in close loss to DolphinsBuffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey is not going to apologize for the passion he has for football and for his players battling in the 90-plus degree South Florida heat.
Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over Browns
Read full article: Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over BrownsJoe Flacco’s 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Garrett Wilson with 22 seconds left rallied the New York Jets to a 31-30 win over the Cleveland Browns who blew a two-touchdown lead in the final two minutes.
McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7
Read full article: McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7Tua Tagovailoa passed for 270 yards and a touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins provided an early look at their ability to contend in the AFC East as they beat Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots 20-7 Sunday.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Read full article: Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogsMatthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
Read full article: NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseasonAfter one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.
Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
Read full article: Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars.
Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offense
Read full article: Belichick says Jones will play role in molding new offenseWhatever the Patriots offense looks like in the aftermath of former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ departure, Bill Belichick says Mac Jones will have a role in molding it.
Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers
Read full article: Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of FamersThe Pro Football Hall of Fame ended several long waits and voted linebacker Sam Mills, defensive back LeRoy Butler, offensive lineman Tony Boselli, and defensive linemen Bryant Young and Richard Seymour into the Hall.
Giants hire Black assistant GM a week after Flores' suit
Read full article: Giants hire Black assistant GM a week after Flores' suitThe New York Giants have hired a Black assistant general manager less than a week after fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the team, two other franchises and the NFL for alleged racist hiring practices.
Flores says he won’t drop lawsuit even if hired as coach
Read full article: Flores says he won’t drop lawsuit even if hired as coachBrian Flores says his lawsuit against the NFL over alleged racist hiring practices will continue even if he becomes a head coach again this offseason because the league needs change.
Brady bids football adieu, thanks everyone — except Patriots
Read full article: Brady bids football adieu, thanks everyone — except PatriotsTom Brady took the New England Patriots to the top echelon of the NFL during his 20-year run with the team, filling up stat sheets and the franchise’s trophy case while winning six Super Bowl titles.
While NFL plays title games, world waits on Tom Brady
Read full article: While NFL plays title games, world waits on Tom BradyWhile the NFL conference championship games went on without Tom Brady for only the second time in 11 years, the world waits for the greatest quarterback of all time to make his future plans official.