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Steelers' Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has 'pole position' for starting QB job

Mar. 25, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete. “We’re not...

Today in History: March 21, Martin Luther King Jr. leads civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery

Mar. 21, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, March 21, the 81st day of 2024. There are 285 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 21, 1965, civil rights demonstrators led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. began their third, successful...

Broncos signing ex-Dolphins safety Brandon Jones as retooled secondary takes shape, AP source says

Mar. 11, 2024 21:09 PM EDT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos on Monday agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $22.5 million with former Miami Dophins safety Brandon Jones, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person also confirmed that kicker Wil Lutz, who...

Russell Wilson has agreed to sign a 1-year deal with the Steelers, AP source says

Mar. 11, 2024 08:42 AM EDT

Russell Wilson is heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity...

Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams

Mar. 05, 2024 14:57 PM EST

NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts. But in a league with a sharp aging curve and specific systems that don't suit all...

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they'll release him when new league year begins

Mar. 05, 2024 00:20 AM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two years ago, Russell Wilson exuberantly declared he intended to play a dozen years in Denver and double the trio of Lombardi Trophies in the Broncos' lobby. General manager George Paton was equally dizzy, thrilled to send four premium draft picks and three...

Sean Payton hints at moving on from Russell Wilson, says Broncos have to hit on 'the next one' at QB

Feb. 27, 2024 16:17 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Sean Payton isn't providing anything definitive on Russell Wilson's time in Denver but he did hint at the Broncos moving on from him when he suggested the team cannot afford to miss on “the next one” at quarterback. Payton met with the media at the NFL...

Saints name Klint Kubiak offensive coordinator in a break from Sean Payton's legacy

Feb. 14, 2024 19:38 PM EST

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints named Klint Kubiak as their offensive coordinator on Wednesday, marking a new direction for a unit that has been overseen by either former coach Sean Payton or his protege, Pete Carmichael Jr., since 2006. The 36-year-old Kubiak was the...

AP NFL Coach of the Year

Feb. 08, 2024 21:53 PM EST

The NFL Coach of the Year named by The Associated Press which is selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2023 — Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland 2022 — Brian Daboll, New York Giants 2021 — Mike Vrabel, Tennessee 2020 — Kevin Stefanski,...

Bills hire ex-Saints assistant Ronald Curry to coach QBs as part of offseason staff shuffle

Feb. 07, 2024 19:19 PM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Ronald Curry is going from working with Derek Carr in New Orleans to Josh Allen in Buffalo after being hired as the Bills quarterbacks coach on Wednesday. Curry fills the role left open by Joe Brady, who took over as Buffalo’s interim offensive...