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Colts GM believes in Jones 'near and long' term
Colts general manager Chris Ballard still believes Daniel Jones can be the answer to the team's search for a franchise quarterback.
Stephen Holder Jan 08, 2026
Rams G Dotson (ankle) remains out vs. Panthers
Rams right guard Kevin Dotson, who injured his ankle in Week 16, will not play in the wild-card round against the Panthers.
Sarah Barshop Jan 08, 2026
Panthers expect G Hunt to start playoff opener
The Panthers are expecting to have guard Robert Hunt as a starter for Saturday's playoff game against the Rams. Hunt has been out since tearing his biceps in Week 2.
David Newton Jan 08, 2026
Kiper's final 2026 Big Board: Ranking the top 150 NFL draft prospects, plus position reports
Mel Kiper Jr. updated his NFL draft rankings one last time. His Big Board stacks 150 prospects.
Mel Kiper Jr. Jan 08, 2026
Why did the Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel now? Answering key questions
Mike McDaniel seemed safe for a minute, but the Dolphins fired their head coach. What's next for them?
Marcel Louis-Jacques and Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler and Matt Miller Jan 08, 2026
'It's just so wide open': Which is the best NFL team according to the oddsmakers?
Sometimes the Super Bowl favorite is not the team that sportsbooks consider to be the best in the league.
David Purdum Jan 08, 2026
Bucs fire OC as part of coaching staff overhaul
The Buccaneers fired first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard as part of a series of changes to the coaching staff.
Jenna Laine Jan 08, 2026
Fins fire coach McDaniel; GM hire expected soon
The Dolphins have fired coach Mike McDaniel after Miami finished 7-10, its second straight season missing the playoffs.
Marcel Louis-Jacques Jan 08, 2026
Newest layer in the Packers-Bears rivalry? Cheese grater hats
DJ Moore's celebration helped turn a foam cheese grater hat into the latest Bears-Packers rivalry fixture.
Courtney Cronin Jan 08, 2026
Browns locked in for 'next 120 days': Coach, draft and a QB
Are Cleveland's owners letting a 5-12 season weigh them down? Not a chance. They're pressing forward.
Daniel Oyefusi Jan 08, 2026