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Mike Tomlin tells Steelers players he plans on coaching team in 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told players on Tuesday the speculation about him stepping away is unfounded and he plans on coaching the team in 2024, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. The message to players comes less than 24 hours after head coach Mike Tomlin abruptly exited his postgame news conference before a…

NFL playoffs: Which remaining AFC/NFC teams are most likely to win Super Bowl LVIII?

NFL playoffs: Which remaining AFC/NFC teams are most likely to win Super Bowl LVIII?

NFL franchises use contextualized data to create competitive advantages. In order to realize an edge, teams need to employ the right data in the right way at the right time. This means distilling, interpreting and applying only the most influential data in a framework that accounts for personnel, opponents and evolving game situations. My goal…

Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit quits rugby to pursue dream of playing in NFL

Wales international Louis Rees-Zammit, one of the world’s most exciting wingers, is quitting rugby to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL. The 22-year-old Rees-Zammit has accepted an invitation to join the NFL’s international player pathway, his English club Gloucester said Tuesday. A few minutes later, Wales announced its enlarged squad for the upcoming…

Ravens LB Roquan Smith on facing Patrick Mahomes: He's an elite QB, but we're an elite defense

All of the buzz regarding the Ravens has understandably revolved around Lamar Jackson, but don’t discount Baltimore’s defense. In fact, ahead of the Ravens’ AFC Championship Game showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, linebacker Roquan Smith is ensuring no one will overlook the unit, not even with two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes gearing…

NFL Divisional Round bold predictions: Rachaad White runs wild on Lions; Jordan Love shreds 49ers

NFL Divisional Round bold predictions: Rachaad White runs wild on Lions; Jordan Love shreds 49ers

Throughout the 2023 season, NFL Network analysts will provide one bold prediction heading into each week’s slate of games (see the full Divisional Round schedule). Maurice Jones-Drew The Detroit Lions boasted the league’s fifth-best ground attack during the regular season, rushing for 135.9 yards per game. On Sunday, their dynamic duo of David Montgomery and…

Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach

Tennessee found its guy and wasn’t about to let him leave the building. The Titans hired Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, the team announced Wednesday. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero first reported Tennessee’s plans to hire Callahan on Monday night. Along with the head coaching news, the Titans also announced the…

QB Josh Allen not concerned with Bills' title window: 'I believe in what we've got going on here' 

The pressure surrounding the Buffalo Bills in 2023 all revolved around one concept: the title window. Just as it opens, the clock starts ticking on its closure. And after the Bills fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs for a third time Sunday, Buffalo’s title window again became a topic of conversation. Josh…

Panthers hire Dan Morgan as new general manager/president of football operations

A legacy member of the Panthers has ascended to the front office throne in Charlotte. Carolina has hired Dan Morgan as the team’s new president of football operations and general manager on Monday, making the move official via an early evening announcement. Morgan is intimately familiar with all things Panthers, having joined the club as…