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As NFL teams embark on another round of head-coaching hires, Judy Battista examines what goes into winning the introductory press conference, revisiting memorable first impressions that have been made over the years.

What will Tom Brady be going through when he makes his NFL broadcasting debut? Judy Battista talks to play-by-play announcers and analysts about their first experiences calling NFL games.

Twenty-five years ago, a surreal coin-toss controversy and an otherworldly Randy Moss performance made for one of the wildest Thanksgivings in NFL history. Judy Battista talks to those who were there about a stunning Turkey Day showcase.

They go where they're needed, supporting the starter, knowing they might never play -- but they can step in and carry the load when called upon. Jeffri Chadiha examines what it takes to be a successful journeyman quarterback in the NFL.

How can Detroit deliver on sky-high expectations in 2023? To find out, Jeffri Chadiha looks back at the last team to win a playoff game in franchise history. What kinds of examples -- and lessons -- do the 1991 Lions have to offer today's group?

Six quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Judy Battista examines how that crop of players helped make pro football into the game we know today.

Joe Thomas started 167 games in his NFL career -- but his team won just 48 of those. Ahead of Thomas' enshrinement, Nick Shook learns from those who saw Thomas firsthand how the Cleveland Browns left tackle played himself into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

Today's NFL GMs are wheeling and dealing in ways their predecessors likely never would have dreamed of. Jeffri Chadiha digs into what's driving a wave of aggressive team-building -- and how it's paying off for some, including the Super Bowl-bound Eagles.

When the stakes soar and victory is on the line, having a big-play-generating, instant-offense-producing wideout on the field can make all the difference. Jeffri Chadiha digs into the impact of players like Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown and Ja'Marr Chase.

Thirty-five years ago, Bo Jackson took a handoff on a play from the Raiders' 9-yard line. What happened over the next 91 yards -- and beyond -- continues to live in the memories of those who witnessed it up close.

Before the Seahawks and Buccaneers square off in the NFL's first regular-season game in Germany, Judy Battista captures the ups, the downs and the unbelievable from the league's decades-long effort to expand the game internationally. 

Fifty years ago, the owners of the Colts and Rams pulled off a transaction unlike any other: a complete franchise swap. Judy Battista digs into a bizarre chapter in NFL history that shifted the fates of both teams in far-reaching ways.

Which coaches, executives and players will have the biggest impact between now and the final whistle of Super Bowl LVII? With another season of football finally upon us, Judy Battista highlights 22 people who will shape the 2022 NFL campaign.

What is it like to square off against one of the best players in NFL history? Defensive players and coaches talk to Jim Trotter about the experience of taking on Tom Brady -- and what it means to know they'll have one more chance against the G.O.A.T. in 2022.

The 1972 Miami Dolphins became the first -- and, so far, only -- team in NFL history to put together a perfect season. Cameron Wolfe talks to the people who lived it about the twists and turns behind an accomplishment unlike any other.

When the 2022 NFL Draft kicks off, the Jets and Giants will have a golden opportunity to push long-gestating turnarounds into high gear. Judy Battista examines a pivotal juncture for pro football in New York City.

NFL cornerbacks have a demanding, unforgiving job. Failure is inevitable, mistakes are magnified and the heat is constant. What does it take to thrive at the position? Chase Goodbread investigates.

Joe Burrow has helped make the Bengals into contenders for the first time in years. Judy Battista explores the unshakeable confidence of the quarterback at the center of a new era in Cincinnati.

Before Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, Brooke Cersosimo talks to former NFL players about their own firsthand memories of facing off against the teams they once fought for.

Like countless others, those who work for the NFL were deeply impacted by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Players, coaches and executives who were in the league at the time share with Judy Battista their firsthand accounts of that tragic day and its aftermath.