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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...

Hirings of Jets' Glenn and Patriots' Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them

Jan. 27, 2025 18:17 PM EST

Aaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets' head-coaching job became available. Home sweet NFL home. Once a key playmaker after being a first-round draft pick for the franchise, Glenn will lead the Jets from the sideline after...

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...

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson

Jan. 23, 2025 09:07 AM EST

Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of...

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...

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...

Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions' quick playoff exit

Jan. 19, 2025 01:12 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions had everything set up the way they wanted this time. After losing last season's NFC championship game at San Francisco, they went 15-2 to earn the NFC's top seed. They enjoyed a first-round playoff bye and knew they wouldn't have to play anywhere...

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game

Jan. 19, 2025 00:54 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington...

Fox exec calls Brady rumors 'a never-ending, merry-go-round' of narratives

Jan. 18, 2025 13:55 PM EST

Even as Tom Brady goes through his first postseason and prepares to call his first Super Bowl as a television analyst, rumors about his future continue to be rampant, much to the dismay of Fox Sports. Fox Sports president of production and operations/executive producer Brad Zager...