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Getty Images It’s unlikely that Tee Higgins won’t be a free agent this offseason. But in the event that he is, Deshaun Watson wants Higgins to consider joining him in Cleveland.  Watson recently made a pitch for Higgins to join the Cleveland Browns, who made the playoffs last season despite season-ending injuries to Watson and perennial Pro Bowl running back …

Armstead dumbfounded by ‘weird’ criticism of 49ers QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Brock Purdy Hate Train continues to move along into the 49ers’ NFC Championship Game, but so does his support-mobile. From Deebo Samuel to Pat McAfee to Richard Sherman — the 49ers quarterback has been well-defended in recent weeks from harsh criticism and bizarre …

San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel suffered a shoulder injury in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, sitting out most of the team’s 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Niners got good news Friday when Samuel was cleared to play in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions (6:30 p.m. ET on FOX and FOX …

When Vic Fangio and the Dolphins announced a mutual parting after the end of Miami’s season, it didn’t take long for Fangio to be linked with the Eagles. That link is now official. The Eagles announced that Fangio is their new defensive coordinator on Saturday afternoon. “Vic’s reputation obviously speaks for itself,” Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said in a …

A year after first eyeing him for the position, the Eagles have finally secured their man, bringing Vic Fangio back to Philadelphia as Nick Sirianni’s new defensive coordinator. The team made it official Saturday. The former Broncos head coach marks the Eagles’ first major addition since a late-season collapse, signed to revitalize what became one of the NFL’s worst defenses …

I’m always surprised about how quickly the NFL season goes by. While at times it can feel like a long year, more often than not I’ll be gearing up for a slate of preseason games, look up and we’re suddenly at Championship Sunday. It’s been a fun season so far and we still have three games left before we put …

Jan 27, 2024, 03:33 PM ET A broken knuckle will keep Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok out for three to four weeks, coach Sheldon Keefe said Saturday. The injury occurred Friday in practice when Jarnkrok’s left hand was hit by a shot. Jarnkrok has been a key contributor for the Maple Leafs given his versatility at the forward position. …

The Patriots stayed inside the organization by promoting Jerod Mayo to head coach and they’ll do the same thing to fill their defensive coordinator job. According to multiple reports, the Patriots are set to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to the coordinator role. Albert Breer of SI.com reports that the team has started informing other candidates of their decision. …

It should be no surprise that ranking the NFL’s four remaining teams is even harder than choosing where to order pizza for an upcoming Super Bowl party. The 49ers, Ravens, Lions and Chiefs each possess rosters that have been good enough to get them to the brink of the big game.  Last week, I ranked the eight remaining teams ahead …

Changes are happening around the NFL as the hiring cycle is in full swing. Six of the eight head coach vacancies have been filled, and three of the four general manager/president of football operations vacancies have been occupied.  With only one general manager vacancy remaining, these six candidates are considered to be next in line for the next major front-office …

Who’s Playing Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens Regular Season Records: Kansas City 11-6, Baltimore 13-4 How To Watch When: Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 3 p.m. ETWhere: M&T Bank Stadium — Baltimore, MarylandTV: CBSFollow: CBS Sports AppOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) What to Know On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will fight it out against the Baltimore Ravens in an AFC playoff …

The Packers had an unexpectedly great season in the first year after Aaron Rodgers. Another Aaron sees a very bright future for the team. “I feel like what we’re building here is special,” running back Aaron Jones told Packers.com, via NFL.com. “You can feel it. You can see it. The chemistry, the bond, the standard that we’ve set. I feel …

Getty Images While he gave it a shot, Zach Ertz will not suit up for the NFC championship game. The Detroit Lions’ newly acquired tight end will not be activated for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, per ESPN. Detroit signed Ertz to its practice squad on Monday to shore up its banged-up tight end position.  The three-time Pro …

There are countless tangible reasons that make Patrick Mahomes a great quarterback. Yet, as NFL legend Dan Marino recently pointed out, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback also possesses intangible skills that could lead to yet another trip to the Super Bowl.  The former Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback was recently asked to compare himself with Mahomes, whose career is already …

Getty Images The New England Patriots continue to round out their coaching staff. They’ve already hired Jerod Mayo as their new head coach. Now, the team is expected to promote defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington to defensive coordinator early next week, according to Sports Illustrated.  Covington, 34, broke into the NFL coaching ranks with the Patriots in 2017 as a …