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Source: Bowles returning as Bucs coach in '26
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles is returning for the 2026 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Jan 07, 2026
Bears plan on Gordon to play after second IR stint
Bears nickel corner Kyler Gordon, who is returning from a second IR stint, is being factored into the team's game plan for Saturday's wild-card game vs. the Packers.
Jan 07, 2026
Packers' Love: No worry about rust after absence
Packers QB Jordan Love, who hasn't played since suffering a concussion in Week 16, doesn't have any concerns about rust entering the wild-card game vs. the Bears.
Jan 07, 2026
NFL averages 18.7M viewers per game, up 10%
The NFL averaged 18.7 million viewers per game during the regular season, the second-highest since audience averages began being kept in 1988.
Jan 07, 2026
Saints committed to Shough as starting QB in '26
The Saints are preparing to move ahead with Tyler Shough as their starting quarterback in 2026.
Jan 07, 2026
One big thing we're hearing on every NFL team's coaching situation: Hot seats, candidates, more
We have the latest buzz on all 32 coaching staffs, including Mike Tomlin's Steelers future.
Jan 07, 2026
The fastest, longest, most improbable NFL plays of 2025
From the real speed of Jahmyr Gibbs to the relative speed of Aaron Rodgers, Next Gen Stats had the most thrilling plays of 2025.
Jan 07, 2026
Why the Seahawks' run game is hitting its stride -- just in time for the playoffs
Zach Charbonnet and Ken Walker III are getting hot at the right time.
Jan 07, 2026
Other contenders called but Khalil Mack didn't answer: Why he returned to L.A.
Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu have developed a bond while leading one of the league's best defenses.
Jan 07, 2026
Best way to an Eagles defensive lineman's heart -- and performance? Meatballs
Vic Fangio introduced the Meatball Award this season for his defense to serve as that extra bit of motivation.
Jan 07, 2026
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