Jets name Jeremy Bates offensive coordinator

The Rams are hiring Mike LaFleur as its new offensive coordinator, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday.

Steve Wilks is taking the high road after being passed over for the Panthers head coaching job. The day after Carolina announced it hired Frank Reich as its next coach, Wilks sent a message on social media thanking his former players and coaches.

Aaron Rodgers continues to debate his future, whether it be retirement, returning to Green Bay or changing cities. After Nathaniel Hackett's hire in New York, every Jets player, including Sauce Gardner, is being asked about a possible Rodgers addition.

Despite another season that ended for the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round, head coach Mike McCarthy has spoken to Jerry Jones and feels his tenure with the team is in a secure spot.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy expects a fierce battle against the Bengals defense in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, predicting a "put your hand in the dirt, knuckle up, 60-minute dogfight."

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' ankle has garnered plenty of attention this week, and it's also cause for inspiration among his Kansas City teammates, including running back Jerick McKinnon.

Mike Tomlin's Steelers finished 9-8 in 2022 and increased Tomlin's NFL-record streak of non-losing seasons to begin his career to 16. The feat was made possible largely by marked improvement after a tumultuous start of the season. It was advancement that was lauded by team owner and president Art Rooney II.

Eagles center Jason Kelce has pondered hanging it up for a few seasons now, and though he made no bold declarations Thursday, he's well aware his final game could come sooner than later.

Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay told reporters on Thursday that "nothing" impresses him about the Bengals' offense ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game.

Dan Quinn's second season in Dallas produced another effective defense. Much to the delight of Cowboys fans, he isn't leaving in 2023. Quinn interviewed for head coaching openings in Arizona, Denver and Indianapolis in recent weeks, but will be staying in Dallas next season.

The Carolina Panthers are hiring Frank Reich as their next head coach. Reich spent the past five seasons as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, compiling a 40-33-1 record before being fired midway through the 2022 season.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes told reporters on Thursday that his injured right ankle came out of Wednesday's practice well and that he's feeling good ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Bengals.