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Bills coach Sean McDermott hiring former NFL ref John Parry, AP source says
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is getting help to address his red challenge flag decisions by adding former NFL official John Parry to his staff, a person briefed on the hiring confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to The AP on...
Saints sign interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed offensive lineman Lucas Patrick and defensive tackle Kendal Vickers to one-year contracts. The roster moves were announced Monday by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, who also said the club has waived nose tackle John...
The coaching carousel spins fast in the NHL: Job security just doesn't exist
Paul Maurice is in his second season coaching the Florida Panthers, trying to guide them to a second consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Final. It was pointed out to him not long ago that, in his current profession, two years seems like an eternity. Such is the life he chose. ...
A.J. Smith, who is the winningest general manager in Chargers' history, dies at 75
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — A.J. Smith, a longtime NFL executive who was the winningest general manager in Chargers history, died Sunday. He was 75. His son, Atlanta assistant general manager Kyle Smith, announced his father's death in a statement released by the Falcons. Kyle Smith...
Jerry Rice's son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. Not being selected until the 225th pick in the NFL draft two weeks ago added more fuel to the fire. Many thought Rice would be a middle-round...
Patriots’ No. 3 draft pick Drake Maye wraps up first taste of NFL workouts at rookie minicamp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England quarterback Drake Maye’s day at rookie minicamp wasn’t done, not by a long shot. The No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft was just getting started after wrapping up practice on Saturday. After all, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said Maye had been...
Bill Callahan says it's a 'no-brainer' to work for his son coaching the Titans' O-line
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bill Callahan never thought he'd work for his son in the NFL. Not at his age and after all his years in the league. As Brian Callahan interviewed for head coaching jobs in 2023, father and son talked at length about the idea, leaving Bill convinced he...
Mark Jackson grew up playing Gaelic football. He's taking a shot at the American kind in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Jackson does not look out of place. Standing inside the Pittsburgh Steelers practice facility on Friday, Jackson's yellow No. 2 blends in with the other 42 players trying to catch head coach Mike Tomlin's attention during the team's rookie minicamp. At...
Five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry trying to find out if he still wants to play football at age 31
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Five-time Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry accepted a tryout with the Jacksonville Jaguars partly because it was a 40-minute flight from his home and mostly because he needed to find out if he still wants to play football at age 31. After an hour workout to...
Falcons rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. says he is 'super blessed' to learn behind starter Kirk Cousins
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. insists he'll have no difficulty adjusting to his role as the backup to new Atlanta Falcons starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Before taking the field on Friday for rookie minicamp, Penix was greeted by Cousins at the team's practice...
