Football (NFL)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers hired Robert Saleh for a second stint as defensive coordinator on Friday night after a failed tenure as head coach of the New York Jets.

Pete Carroll has a youthful energy that many people half his age don't possess, and the Raiders hope that enthusiasm — and, more importantly, his proven track record — translates to Las Vegas.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are bringing in an experienced coach to direct their wide receivers.

The Houston Texans fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser on Friday, a person with knowledge of the dismissals told The Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was a full participant in practice with an injured left knee for the second straight day Friday and is set to start in the NFC championship game.

BOSTON (AP) — A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser.

A deal is a deal until it’s not in the NFL . Liam Coen’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration for Jacksonville’s head coaching position and sign a new contract to remain the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay didn’t last long.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Two-time All-America safety Xavier Watts will enter the NFL draft rather than return to Notre Dame for a sixth season.

Buffalo (15-4) at Kansas City (16-2) Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, CBS/Paramount+ BetMGM NFL odds: Chiefs by 1 1/2. Against the spread: Bills 12-7; Chiefs 8-10. Series record: Bills lead 30-25-1. Last meeting: Bills beat Chiefs 30-21 on Nov. 17 in Buffalo.

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