New England became the first team in NFL history and the first major American pro sports team since 1884 to open a season with 18 straight wins. The Patriots set all-time NFL records for points scored (589), touchdowns (75) and point differential (+315) in addition to numerous individual and team records.
On January 12, 2017, Los Angeles Rams Owner/ Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke named Sean McVay the 23rd full-time head coach in franchise history. McVay became the youngest coach in modern NFL history. McVay completed his third season as the Redskins' offen- sive coordinator in 2016 after initially being promoted to the position on January 15, 2014.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the hiring of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as the team's new head coach on January 18, 2016. The 47-year-old Pederson comes to the Eagles with a combined 19 years of NFL experience as both a coach and player, including the last three seasons as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator.
He coached defensive backs and special teams at Memphis in 1996, before moving on to Arkansas State, where he coached wide receivers in 1997 and defensive backs in 1998. Under Tomlin's guidance, Minnesota led the NFL in stopping the run and ranked eighth in the league in total defense.
The New York Giants signed a veteran receiver from south Texas on Tuesday. No, not that one. The team announced it has acquired Russell Shepard, who was released by the Carolina Panthers last week.
Jackson was one of the Cowboys' four sixth-round draft picks in 2016. He was let go by the team in December of that year and quickly being picked up by the Browns. Jackson spent all of 2017 on injured reserve and has yet to appear in a regular-season contest.
The Green Bay Packers didn't use high draft picks on linebackers, and Clay Matthews is concerned about the team's depth at outside linebacker heading into the 2018 season.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kentrell Brothers is suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2018 regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
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We're chin-deep in the eternally optimistic portion of the NFL offseason, and the San Francisco 49ers have plenty of reasons to feel good about the team's direction.
Hue Jackson was named the 16th full-time head coach in Cleveland Browns history by Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam on January 13, 2016. He brings 29 years of coaching experience, including the last 15 in the NFL.
Vance Joseph enters his first season with the Denver Broncos after being named the 16th head coach in franchise history on Jan. 11, 2017. Joseph joined the Broncos after spending the 2016 season as defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins.
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign wide receiver Sammy Watkins when free agency opens on Wednesday, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Despite potentially being without Mark Ingram for four games because of suspension, the New Orleans Saints have no plans to sign a veteran running back in the interim, NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan escapes two tackles attempts from the Philadelphia Eagles to convert on a 6-yard touchdown pass to running back Devonta Freeman in the NFC Divisional Round playoff game.
New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor recently had a minor procedure done on his foot, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Pryor is expected to be ready for training camp.
The Jacksonville Jaguars will decline to pick up pass rusher Dante Fowler's fifth-year option, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. Fowler was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 draft.
Ron Rivera was named the fourth head coach in Carolina Panthers' history on Jan. 11, 2011. Rivera served as defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers' top-ranked defense in 2010 and playing linebacker for the Chicago Bears' top-ranked defense and Super Bowl XX championship team in 1985.
This isn't too surprising, as Mack was not present for the start of the team's offseason workout program back in April either. The belief remains that Mack, as he heads into a contract year, is holding out for a long-term contract extension from the team after putting together three straight Pro Bowl seasons and being named First-Team All-Pro twice.
Bears' Leonard Floyd: Takes part in 7-on-7 drills by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire Floyd (knee) has started to go through 7-on-7 drills this week and should be full speed for training camp, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic Chicago reports.
The Los Angeles Chargers hired Anthony Lynn as their head coach on Jan. 13, 2017. Lynn spent the last two seasons (2015-16) with the Buffalo Bills as an assistant head coach and running backs coach. He also served as the interim head coach for the team's final regular-season game.
The Buffalo Bills released Richie Incognito from the reserve/retired list, the team announced on Monday. Incognito is an immediate free agent eligible to sign with a team, if he chooses to do so.
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Coach Mike Mularkey and the Tennessee Titans have agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday morning. The decision comes two days after the team's playoff loss to the Patriots.
Bill O'Brien was named the third head coach in Houston Texans franchise history on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. The 44-year old brings 21 years of collegiate and NFL coaching experience to the Bayou City. The former Penn State head coach and New England Patriots offensive coordinator has ascended steadily throughout his coaching career.
Cardinals rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and property damage in Scottsdale, Ari. on Feb. 3, nearly three months before Arizona selected him in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Pro Career: Harbaugh signed as the third head coach in Baltimore Ravens history on January 19, 2008. He served as the Eagles' secondary coach in 2007, after leading the Eagles' special teams for nine seasons (1998-2006).
The Detroit Lions joined a few other teams on Friday in signing their first-round pick, center Frank Ragnow, to his rookie contract. Ragnow was the No. 20 pick in last month's NFL draft.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed their top pick, center Billy Price, to a four-year rookie contract that includes a fifth-year team option. Price was selected No. 21 overall.
Franchise history. The Baltimore Colts were one of the first NFL teams to have cheerleaders, a marching band and a team "fight song" (along with the nearby Washington Redskins, forty miles southwest in the nation's capital).
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The Canton Bulldogs were a professional American football team, based in Canton, Ohio. They played in the Ohio League from 1903 to 1906 and 1911 to 1919, and the American Professional Football Association (later renamed the National Football League (NFL) in 1922), from 1920 to 1923 and again from 1925 to 1926.
The Cincinnati Reds were a National Football League team that played the 1933 season and the first eight ... Several teams failed to score at least 10 points in ...
1921 Columbus Panhandles of the National Football League- The Panhandles may have played in the first game with two APFA opponents. However, due to not having the games start at a standardized time, and the failure of the NFL of recording the start times, historians can not determine for sure which two teams played in the first league match-up. What is known for a fact is that the first contests between teams listed as APFA members occurred on October 3, 1920.
The Providence Steam Roller (also referred to as the Providence Steam Rollers, the Providence Steamroller and the Providence Steamrollers) was a professional American football team based in Providence, Rhode Island in the National Football League from 1925 to 1931. Providence was the first New England team to win an NFL championship.