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Kubiak tells Broncos he's leaving for health reasons

DENVER (AP) Broncos coach Gary Kubiak informed his players after their victory over Oakland on Sunday that he’s stepping away from the game and the team he loves. He said the grind of coaching was taking too big of a toll on his health.

Goff prepares to move Rams past his winless rookie season

LOS ANGELES (AP) Jared Goff went around the locker room, the rookie quarterback offering the same message to his teammates. A 44-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals was not the end of a miserable first season as the Los Angeles Rams once again, but the beginning of the process to build a winning team, program and culture.

Seahawks wrap up regular season with 25-23 win over 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Russell Wilson threw for 258 yards and a touchdown and the Seattle Seahawks rallied from an early 11-point deficit to beat San Francisco 25-23 on Sunday in what could be coach Chip Kelly’s final game with the 49ers.

49ers fire coach Chip Kelly, GM Trent Baalke (Yahoo Sports)

The San Francisco 49ers fired coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke on Sunday in the latest overhaul for a franchise that has fallen from perennial Super Bowl contender to the bottom of the standings in three seasons. Team CEO Jed York announced the moves just hours after the Niners (2-14) matched a franchise record for losses in a season by losing the finale to Seattle 25-23. ”Despite my feelings for Trent and Chip, I felt the decision to change our football leadership was absolutely necessary,” York said in a statement.

49ers fire Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke after 2-14 season

49ers in search of another head coach.

Michael Vick makes triumphant return to Georgia Dome

ATLANTA (AP) Michael Vick made a triumphant return to the Georgia Dome on Sunday, riding onto the field in a convertible to a raucous ovation that made it clear Atlanta Falcons have forgiven their former franchise quarterback.

Redskins QB Cousins' 2 picks in loss to NYG set up intrigue

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) If it’s true that, as many saw it, this entire Washington Redskins season was a referendum on Kirk Cousins and whether he should get a long-term contract, the way things ended – a late interception sealing a playoffs-preventing loss – should make for quite an intriguing offseason.

Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy after 2nd last-place finish

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs.

5 replacements for Mike McCoy with San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers have parted ways with head coach Mike McCoy. Here are five replacements for McCoy this downtrodden AFC West franchise.After losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17, the San Diego Chargers decided to fire head coach Mike McCoy. McCoy spent four seasons in San Diego, but o…

Report: Chip Kelly Has Been Fired

Adam Schefter reports the 49ers have dumped Chip Kelly after giving the former Eagles and Oregon head coach less than a year on the job. San Francisco went 2-14 this season, showing little competence along the way. The dismissal comes hours after the team fired GM Trent Baalke, and throws an already-chaotic organization into even more disarray. Congratulations, northern Californians: you officially have your own Browns—just without the #1 overall draft pick.

Chargers fire head coach Mike McCoy after four seasons

Mike McCoy has been fired by the Chargers after four seasons.

The San Diego Chargers have fired head coach Mike McCoy

SAN DIEGO (AP) The San Diego Chargers have fired head coach Mike McCoy.

Cardinals close disappointing season on high note with blowout of Rams

Arizona finished the year strong with wins over NFC West champion Seattle and Los Angeles.

QB carousel may continue for playoff-bound Texans, Raiders

Houston and Oakland might have to switch quarterbacks again before their AFC playoff matchup.

Los Angeles Rams Blown Out By Arizona Cardinals During Regular-Season Finale

The offense continued once again for the Los Angeles Rams after losing the regular-season finale to the Arizona Cardinals 44-6.Throughout the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Rams have seen plenty of low points, ranging from the firing of Jeff Fisher to the inability to find the end zone on offense. H…

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Unlike PF Changs, Mike McCoy was not so good.

Chargers fire coach Mike McCoy after 2nd last-place finish (Yahoo Sports)

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers have fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs.

AFC West-worst Chargers fire McCoy as coach

Kubiak tells Broncos he is retiring due to health

Palmer, Fitzgerald lead Cardinals' 44-6 rout of LA Rams

LOS ANGELES (AP) Carson Palmer threw touchdown passes to Jeremy Ross, Darren Fells and Larry Fitzgerald, and the Arizona Cardinals wrapped up a frustrating season with a 44-6 victory over the freefalling Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Denver Broncos: Anthony Lynn, Gus Bradley package an option?

As the Denver Broncos begin another head coaching search, could the reported package duo of Anthony Lynn and Gus Bradley be an option?The Denver Broncos need a new head coach after Gary Kubiak’s decision to step down, and Buffalo Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn is one of the many option…

Giants at Redskins Recap, Highlights, Final Score, More

The New York Giants delivered another dominant defensive effort to top the Washington Redskins, ending the playoff hopes of the latter.When looking at how the New York Giants got their season full on track, it begins and ends with their defense. While Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. may be t…

Post-Game Recap: Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos

Post-game recap of the Oakland Raiders Week 17 conteston the road againstthe DenverBroncos.Win, and the Oakland Raiders would be AFC West champions for the first time since 2001 — simple as that. But actually going out and accomplishing that, sans Derek Carr, would not be so simple.There were…

The Latest: Packers, Lions secure NFC playoffs berths

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Watch Michael Vick get a huge ovation by Falcons fans at halftime ceremony

The former Falcons great was honored Sunday

Chargers' Jahleel Addae Goes 90 Yards on Pick-Six Off Alex Smith (Video)

San Diego Chargers safety Jahleel Addae burned Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs, going 90 yards to the house on a pick-six.The Kansas City Chiefs seemed in firm control of the San Diego Chargers in Week 17. With playoff implications in the matchup for the Chiefs, they were handling their busi…

Cleveland Browns drop season finale to Pittsburgh Steelers, 27-24

The Cleveland Browns closed out the 2016 NFL season with a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there is hope for the future in the midst of a 1-15 record.Say what you will about the Cleveland Browns this season, but the team never stopped fighting.That effort, more than anything else that hap…