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Jan 24, 2023 NFL NationESPN The NFL could see its first blockbuster coaching trade since 2002 this offseason. Coaching trades are rare in the NFL because they involves sending draft picks in exchange for the rights to the coach’s contract, but the market for former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton might change that. A

2:16 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If there was ever a doubt about his availability for the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Patrick Mahomes put an end to it. “AFC championship week,” the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback said about Sunday’s conference title game against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Ready to go.” Mahomes suffered a high

6:30 AM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Late in the first half of his first playoff game as an NFL starting quarterback, Brock Purdy walked into the San Francisco 49ers‘ huddle and spit out a playcall so quickly that none of his teammates understood it. For the always-poised Purdy, it was the first time his

11:59 AM ET San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charles Omenihu was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence Monday, according to a news release from the San Jose Police Department. Omenihu was booked at the Santa Clara County jail and was released after he posted bail. Omenihu was also served with a restraining order. Police

4:01 PM ET Aaron Rodgers has not made any decision about whether he intends to continue his NFL career in 2023 — let alone with what team that would be — but he said he understands the business aspect of it. Because of that, he said Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” he knows his

7:00 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid walked through Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia the day before a 2012 Week 10 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. This time, though, the then-Eagles head coach was a spectator. Reid’s youngest son, Spencer, and the Temple University Owls were hosting the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. Spencer

2:20 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals as if Patrick Mahomes will play. But coach Andy Reid said Monday the Chiefs aren’t certain whether they will be able to go with Mahomes or have to use veteran backup Chad Henne

8:42 PM ET Alaina GetzenbergESPN ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Stefon Diggs‘ frustrations with the outcome of the Bills‘ divisional round playoff game were visible Sunday on the sideline and afterward, and on Monday night, the star receiver shared some of his thoughts on Twitter. “Want me to be okay with losing ? Nah,” Diggs tweeted.

9:40 PM ET Brooke Pryor Close Brooke Pryor ESPN Staff Writer Previously covered the Kansas City Chiefs for the Kansas City Star and Oklahoma University for the Oklahoman. Seth Walder There are only four teams left in the 2022 NFL season‘s playoffs as we head to the conference championship round. Fresh off a win over

9:51 PM ET Todd Archer Close Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003 Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children Nick Wagoner Close Nick Wagoner ESPN Staff Writer Covered Rams for nine years for stlouisrams.com Previously covered University of Missouri football Member

7:50 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys‘ decision to stick with Brett Maher as their kicker remained a storyline in their final game of the season. Maher had an extra point attempt blocked in the first half, before kicking two field goals in the second half of Dallas’ 19-12 loss to the

12:34 PM ET Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain during Saturday’s divisional-round victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The nature of the injury to Mahomes’ right ankle was confirmed Sunday by an MRI, which showed no other damage, a source told Schefter. Mahomes said

7:45 PM ET Michael DiRocco Close Michael DiRocco ESPN Staff Writer Covered University of Florida for 13 seasons for ESPN.com and Florida Times-Union Graduate of Jacksonville University Multiple APSE award winner Adam Teicher Close Adam Teicher ESPN Staff Writer Covered Chiefs for 20 seasons for Kansas City Star Joined ESPN in 2013 KANSAS CITY, Mo.

8:36 PM ET PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert made a highlight-reel catch and raced into the end zone for a 16-yard score on the opening possession of the NFC divisional playoff game against the New York Giants to put an already electric Lincoln Financial Field crowd into a frenzy. Only need 1

2:06 PM ET CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals will officially be without two more of their top offensive linemen in Sunday’s AFC divisional playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Left tackle Jonah Williams and right guard Alex Cappa have been officially ruled out, leaving Cincinnati with three total reserves on the offensive line. Right tackle

3:35 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon will start his new job with quite a few challenges as he takes over a roster desperately needing improvement after a 7-10 season

4:15 PM ET LANDOVER, Md. — Shortly after 10 a.m. ET at FedEx Field, Washington Commanders fan Chris Bryant did something that was once unthinkable in the NFL: He placed a bet at a sportsbook inside an NFL stadium. “This is the first time I’ve placed any type of sports betting,” Bryant said. The Commanders

7:00 AM ET ESPN staff The NFL playoffs’ divisional-round schedule for the 2022 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN