12:00 AM ET The head-coaching search that began with rumors about one of the most high-profile college coaches in the country, Jim Harbaugh, has shifted to two lesser-known coaches: Matt Rhule and Kliff Kingsbury. Both candidates are in play for the New York Jets, a star-crossed franchise that apparently doesn’t care about the recent history
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12:00 AM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — There’s an important name in the Denver Broncos’ search for a head coach. It belongs to a guy who could tip the decision the Broncos make because of his experience, his credentials and what the team believes he can contribute toward Denver snapping its three-season streak of playoff misses.
12:00 AM ET FRISCO, Texas — Kris Richard had little sleep after Saturday’s victory over the Seattle Seahawks. The Dallas Cowboys secondary coach/passing game coordinator had to get ready for head-coaching interviews with the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, preparing answers for why he would be the right person
12:00 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS — The word “rebuild” was not talked about last winter when Frank Reich was named coach of the Indianapolis Colts. It wasn’t discussed when general manager Chris Ballard was more a thrifty shopper than a big spender during free agency. The same when Ballard moved back from No. 3 to No.
1:01 AM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid has coached in 13 playoff seasons, and the end result has always been the same: disappointment. His postseason wins and losses have come in all shapes and sizes: blowouts, down-to-the-wire finishes, blown leads. They’ve all led Reid to the same place. “We sure beat ourselves up
12:01 AM ET There are many ways to sum up the impact of Baker Mayfield‘s rookie season with the Cleveland Browns. Perhaps the best comes in the words of a team captain and leader. &• Pederson’s trust in Foles key for Philly&• Payton, Saints rewarded for sticking together&• Colts’ turnaround was no quick fix&• Cowboys
8:51 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. — One week after being introduced as Oakland Raiders general manager, Mike Mayock explained the power dynamic between himself and coach Jon Gruden. “In all honesty, Jon’s got final say, if it ever comes to that, and I’ve got zero problems with that,” Mayock told ESPN’s Steve Levy Monday
7:20 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll doesn’t think the Seattle Seahawks‘ commitment to the run game diminishes the importance of quarterback Russell Wilson. And he doesn’t fault offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for sticking with it even though the Seahawks couldn’t run the ball in their 24-22 wild-card loss to the Dallas
7:26 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Antonio Brown will miss his second consecutive game. The Pittsburgh Steelers receiver — who sparked trade conversation after missing the Steelers’ season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals — will be replaced by teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster in the Pro Bowl, according to the team, which cited Brown’s injury in a release.
6:38 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers are expected to hire Matt LaFleur as their next head coach, sources told ESPN. LaFleur spent last season as the Tennessee Titans‘ offensive coordinator and previously worked under Sean McVay for the Los Angeles Rams and Kyle Shanahan with the Atlanta Falcons. Both McVay