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Jerod Mayo has played and been an assistant coach for the New England Patriots. He’ll now embark on a new journey: succeeding Bill Belichick as New England’s new head coach. Mayo has become the 15th head coach in Patriots history, with ESPN reporting Friday that the two sides have agreed to a deal. [McKenna: Why Patriots players say Jerod Mayo …

We get a Week 9 rematch in Super Wild Card Weekend, as Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs play host to Tyreek Hill and the Miami Dolphins. These two teams last met in Germany, with Kansas City earning a 21-14 victory. The Chiefs scored all 21 points in the first half, while the Dolphins scored zero. Kansas City held its former …

The Detroit Lions ended a 30-year divisional drought by winning the NFC North this season and now they’ll try to end a 32-year drought without a playoff victory during NFL Super Wild Card Weekend 2024. The Lions will host the Rams on Sunday in the first round of the 2024 NFL playoff bracket and are favored by three points in …

Eagles’ aim on defense this week? Simplify and play fast originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Earlier this week, Eagles de facto defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talked about wanting to give his players a chance to play fast and aggressive. You know how you do that? You simplify things on defense. And, according to some players, there has been a …

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Jerry Jones was always convinced CeeDee Lamb could become one of the Dallas Cowboys’ greatest receivers. He believed it so much he convinced him to wear No. 88, just like Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant. And Lamb is certainly putting up the numbers to belong in their company. But there’s one more thing …

The Rams will be trying to beat the Lions on Sunday night, but defensive tackle Aaron Donald took a little time out before the game to congratulate one of his former teammates on the success he’s had in Detroit. Donald said at his Thursday press conference that he got in touch with Lions quarterback Jared Goff earlier this week to …

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Cooper Kupp have had many plays to celebrate over the years, including Kupp’s “triple crown” season. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) It’s no coincidence. In 2012, Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions established an NFL record for yards receiving in a season. It’s not unexplainable luck. In 2021, Cooper Kupp of the …

Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is on track for free agency this offseason after playing out the final year of his rookie deal and he said this week that he “wouldn’t be doing my due diligence if I didn’t explore every option and find the best fit” to continue his career. Pittman added that he’s loved his four years …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterJan 12, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the Power Rankings! Beyond the rankings, we’ve noticed a lot of drama around the NHL this week, from all the takes regarding William Nylander’s contract extension to everyone having an opinion on the …

The NFL could soon be losing one of its key executives. According to Sports Business Journal, NFL Chief Media and Business Officer Brian Rolapp is under consideration to lead the organization likely to be dubbed “PGA Tour Enterprises.” The entity does not even exist, however, and it hinges on the ongoing talks of PGA Tour, the Saudi Public Investment Fund, …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 12, 2024, 07:05 AM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s 2023-24 regular season is nearing its midway point, offering as many surprises off the ice as in the standings. (Seriously: If the league wants the regular season to be a series of highlight-reel goals and serial drama among players and teams, followed by …

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles says the best way to stop the Eagles from using their “tush push” quarterback sneak is not to let their offense get into short-yardage situations in the first place. Bowles said he hopes his defense is consistently putting the Eagles’ offense into third-and-long situations on Monday night so he doesn’t have to worry about Jalen Hurts’ …

The champions of the AFC and the NFC will vie for the Lombardi Trophy (Getty Images) One of sports’ biggest events, the annual spectacular of the Super Bowl returns in 2024 as the NFL’s showpiece decider heads for a new location. Las Vegas will host the game for the first time: Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 and built at a …

NFL teams rarely use their No. 1 wide receiver on special teams, but the Lions may do it on Sunday. Khalif Raymond, who returned every punt for the Lions during the regular season, was injured in the regular-season finale and is unlikely to play against the Rams. Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said St. Brown might get the call …

Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP They playoffs arrive with a super wildcard weekend packed with intrigue. The field is wider than ever after a rollercoaster regular season, any contender from the hobbled giants, plucky upstarts and surprise packages can make a case for a deep playoff run, all will believe they can live for another week until the league’s true heavyweights, San …