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Steelers have issues. Team president Art Rooney II doesn't think Mike Tomlin is one of them

Jan. 27, 2025 16:59 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Art Rooney II knows the Pittsburgh Steelers have problems. The team's longtime president doesn't think his head coach is one of them. Rooney said Monday the club remains fully behind Mike Tomlin, who is now closing in on a decade since his most...

Eagles, Commanders play for 3rd time this season, but Sunday's matchup has Super Bowl spot at stake

Jan. 23, 2025 15:05 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Take a look at the Eagles since October — en route to 16 total wins for the second time in three seasons — and all the hallmarks of a dominant Super Bowl favorite are checked. A 10-game winning streak. Saquon Barkley rewriting team record...

Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

Jan. 22, 2025 20:05 PM EST

Familiar foes are facing off in the conference championship games in the NFL playoffs. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills for the fourth time in the past five postseasons. The...

Eagles' Jalen Hurts ready to face Commanders in NFC title game on balky left knee

Jan. 22, 2025 19:32 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts hobbled back to the Philadelphia Eagles' huddle after his left knee was twisted on a sack, an injury that forced him after the drive to the sideline medical tent for a quick exam. Hurts got checked out — and backup Kenny Pickett started to warm up...

Bills will face Chiefs in AFC title game; Eagles will host the Commanders in NFC championship game

Jan. 20, 2025 09:21 AM EST

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game for their fourth playoff matchup in five years. Allen ran for two touchdowns and the Bills beat Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens 27-25 in a divisional game on...

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay

Jan. 10, 2025 17:15 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Out of NFL concussion protocol, Jalen Hurts is ready to roll for the Eagles. With Hurts cleared, the NFC East champion Eagles (14-3) are close to full strength in the starting lineup for their NFC wild-card game Sunday against Green Bay. “You...

Eagles and Packers head into their wild-card matchup with QBs Hurts and Love fighting injuries

Jan. 09, 2025 16:35 PM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts returned to Eagles practice after a two-week layoff with a concussion without cameras and social media posts and fans present to dissect his performance. As the only eyes available, Hurts’ teammates largely praised his comeback. ...

Packers head to Eagles for playoff matchup with both starting QBs on the mend

Jan. 09, 2025 14:51 PM EST

Green Bay (11-6) at Philadelphia (14-3) Sunday, 4:30 p.m., EST, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Eagles by 4 1/2 Against the spread: Green Bay 9-8; Philadelphia 11-6 Series record: Green Bay leads the regular-season series 27-17, but the Eagles have...

Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion

Jan. 09, 2025 09:04 AM EST

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is back for the Eagles — limited at practice, for now — and with all signs pointing toward their star quarterback set to start this weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game. Hurts was a limited participant in practice Wednesday for the first time...

Steelers' Russell Wilson back in the playoffs trying to focus on present, not an uncertain future

Jan. 08, 2025 18:30 PM EST

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Russell Wilson isn't ready to zoom out. Maybe because he's almost pathologically predisposed to focusing on the "moment.” How to prepare for it. How to enjoy it while not letting it define you one way or another. The Pittsburgh...