HENDERSON, Nev. — Chase Young began 2023 with a Washington team that had its backs against the wall. An ownership change loomed, and Ron Rivera was coaching for his job. But Young never saw the end of that story because the Commanders traded him to the 49ers at the deadline, shipping him away in exchange…
Whoever eventually delivers the Chargers their first-ever Super Bowl might well be hailed a hero. Joe Hortiz, the new general manager of the Chargers, has exactly that planned as he embarks on a partnership with head coach Jim Harbaugh. “Jim has been on my list,” Hortiz said Tuesday during his introductory news conference, per the…
The idea of the Pittsburgh Steelers trading for a veteran quarterback this offseason isn’t dead yet. In an interview with KDKA TV’s Bob Pompeani, Steelers owner and team president Art Rooney II would not dismiss the possibility. Asked whether the Steelers might consider trading for a veteran quarterback this offseason, assuming the price was right,…
For the second consecutive season, teammates won the Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the year awards. Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson snagged the Associated Press 2023 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award Thursday night at NFL Honors, joining teammate C.J. Stroud, who was named the top offensive rookie earlier in the evening. Stroud…
HENDERSON, Nev. – Several 49ers players have repeated the same mantra during the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII. Talent won’t win this game; whoever plays the best will win. San Francisco certainly has plenty of talent, and some have Super Bowl experience. Players like George Kittle, Arik Armstead, Deebo Samuel, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and…
HENDERSON, Nev. — Christian McCaffrey‘s first Super Bowl experience will also include a moment of suspense roughly 67 hours before the game even kicks off. He’s up for AP NFL Most Valuable Player, the top award in the land, thanks to a 2023 season in which he led the NFL in touches, scrimmage yards, and…
It would be an understatement to say the Houston Texans found their franchise quarterback. They drafted a star. C.J. Stroud took home the Associated Press 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Thursday night at NFL Honors. The No. 2 overall pick became the first Texans player in franchise history to win the Offensive…
The NFL celebrated another year of excellence around the league on Thursday night at the 13th annual NFL Honors. Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, the show included the announcement of The Associated Press’ NFL awards and revealed the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Below is the complete list of winners announced at Las…
Mike Zimmer is back in the NFL — and back where it all began. Dallas is hiring Zimmer, a former head coach for the Minnesota Vikings and a longtime Cowboys assistant, to be its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. Zimmer has emerged from a high-profile list of interviewees that also included…
The architect of the league’s top-rated defense in 2023 has been recognized for his handiwork. Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz was named the Associated Press 2023 NFL Assistant Coach of the Year on Thursday night at NFL Honors in Las Vegas. Schwartz earned 160 points to win the award, ahead of Mike Macdonald (94), formerly…
