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Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says

Jan. 28, 2025 20:49 PM EST

The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday...

Bills might be better, but Chiefs are favored for a reason

Jan. 23, 2025 19:56 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chiefs are slight favorites to beat the Bills on Sunday and get a shot at winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl. But that doesn't mean Kansas City is the better team. “I agree with that,” CBS SportsLine handicapper Bruce...

Lions hoping to avoid setback Eagles and Bengals had after coordinators left to lead other NFL teams

Jan. 23, 2025 16:46 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are the third team since at least 2010 to have both coordinators become NFL head coaches in the same offseason. They're hoping not to take a step back next season as the other two teams did. Just days after the NFC's...

Plenty of college reps helped Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix make an immediate impact in the NFL

Jan. 23, 2025 15:06 PM EST

Jayden Daniels threw 1,438 passes in 55 college games over five seasons. He’s been no ordinary rookie because he played plenty of football before coming to the NFL. Same for Bo Nix, who was a five-year starter at Auburn and Oregon. Both quarterbacks...

Al Golden returning to Bengals as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Jan. 22, 2025 19:51 PM EST

Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals will have a familiar face as their next defensive coordinator. Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on...

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with Jets to be their head coach

Jan. 22, 2025 19:46 PM EST

Aaron Glenn is back where his NFL journey began nearly 31 years ago. He was a game-changing cornerback for the New York Jets then. Now he's tasked with helping turn around the fortunes of the franchise. The Jets and Glenn agreed to terms Wednesday on making the Detroit...

Ben Johnson simply couldn't pass on chance to coach Bears and help Caleb Williams develop

Jan. 22, 2025 18:24 PM EST

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Ben Johnson saw a “loaded” roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears. His first head coaching job is a big one. “I’ve always admired what this...

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with New York Jets to become head coach, AP source says

Jan. 22, 2025 14:10 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn agrees to terms with New York Jets to become head coach, AP source says.

Ben Johnson agrees to become Bears head coach

Jan. 21, 2025 15:25 PM EST

Ben Johnson helped Jared Goff establish himself as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks. Now, he'll try to do something similar for Caleb Williams. Johnson finalized an agreement to become Chicago's head coach, the Bears announced on Tuesday. “Having been...

Lions wanted more in playoffs and ended up with less, falling short of last year's run

Jan. 20, 2025 17:44 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions came up with a marketing slogan for the playoffs. “We want more.” Those three words were put on a bus that toured the state, visiting fans from the Motor City to the tip of the lower peninsula. They were also printed on blue on...