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
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7:30 AM ET DRE GREENLAW HAD a football and Fred Warner had a plan. This is the way things often work among the 49ers’ linebacker group: Warner, who describes himself as “the big brother, the pappy,” is the professor, Greenlaw and Azeez Al-Shaair are the recipients of his wisdom. In this instance, Warner floated his
10:24 PM ET While Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has started making great strides in his recovery from cardiac arrest earlier this month, he still has a long way to go in his recovery, his family spokesman told ESPN on Thursday night. In a statement, Hamlin’s longtime friend and business partner, Jordon Rooney, said: “Despite
3:24 PM ET NEW ORLEANS, La. — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has successfully appealed his $50,000 fine after he was accused of faking an injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 5. The NFL has also rescinded separate fines against the team, head coach Dennis Allen and co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen,
6:44 PM ET EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, an unsurprising decision even after winning 13 games under first-year coach Kevin O’Connell. The team did not immediately name a replacement. In a statement, O’Connell said in part: “We will immediately begin our search to fill this critical role
6:57 PM ET CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins said it will be all smiles if he gets an opportunity to meet with Damar Hamlin on Sunday now that the Buffalo Bills safety is out of the hospital. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after tackling Higgins in the Week 17 game between the teams. He
4:20 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens pushed back on the narrative that Lamar Jackson‘s future in Baltimore is uncertain, insisting they remain confident they can sign the star quarterback to a long-term deal. “I truly believe Lamar wants to finish his career in Baltimore,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Thursday
3:24 PM ET NEW ORLEANS, La. — New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has successfully appealed his $50,000 fine after he was accused of faking an injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Dec. 5, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In a text to ESPN, Jordan questioned why it took so long for
3:04 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN MIAMI — The Dolphins fired defensive coordinator Josh Boyer, the team announced Thursday, after four seasons with the franchise, the last three as defensive coordinator. In addition to Boyer, the Dolphins also fired safeties coach Steve Gregory, outside linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz. “I am
1:06 PM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Greg Roman has decided to step down as the Baltimore Ravens‘ offensive coordinator Thursday amid fan outrage and player frustration. Roman had one year remaining on his deal, which was believed to be a team option. “After visiting with Coach [John] Harbaugh and after huddling with my family,