Report: Chargers hiring Derius Swinton as ST coach

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has reportedly settled on a special teams coordinator. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team is hiring Derius Swinton to fill that role. Swinton spent the last two seasons with the Cardinals and served as the assistant special teams coach in 2020. He’s also worked with the Lions, [more]

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Pep Hamilton set for interviews with Steelers, Titans

Chargers quarterbacks coach Pep Hamilton could be moving on to a new job this week. Hamilton is drawing interest for a pair of offensive coordinator openings. There was word of the Steelers’ desire to speak to Hamilton last week and NFL Media reports that he will interview for the job this week. They also report [more]

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Chiefs optimistic about Edwards-Helaire, pessimistic about Watkins and Bell

Three well-known players on the Chiefs’ offense are questionable for today’s AFC Championship Game, and it’s likely that one will play while two will sit. Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is likely to play, while wide receiver Sammy Watkins and running back Le'Veon Bell are both unlikely to play, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. [more]

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Packers can tie Patriots’ NFL record with 37th postseason win in franchise history

The Green Bay Packers won their first postseason game in 1936, when they beat Boston in the NFL Championship Game. Today the Packers can earn their 37th postseason win. If they do, they’ll tie the Patriots for the most franchise postseason wins in NFL history. The Patriots have 37 postseason wins in their franchise history, [more]

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Trades can be arranged now, but they’re not official until March 17

With the Lions agreeing to try to trade quarterback Matthew Stafford and with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson possibly asking for a trade of his own, it makes sense for an annual (or so) refresher on how trades work in January and February. Teams can strike unofficial deals now; there’s nothing that prevents them from doing [more]

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What’s next for Matthew Stafford?

After a dozen seasons in Detroit, quarterback Matthew Stafford will be moving on. So where will he go? Plenty of teams will be interested, especially with a contract that pays out only $20 million in 2021. (He may want a new deal on the way through the door, however.) Despite being only a one-time Pro [more]

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Bills elevate Kenny Stills, Dane Jackson from practice squad

The Bills have elevated wide receiver Kenny Stills and cornerback Dane Jackson from their practice squad for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game. Stills signed with Buffalo’s practice squad on Jan. 4, just after the conclusion of the regular season. This will be his first game action with the Bills. He hasn’t played since Week 11, when [more]

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