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49ers take quantity-based approach to reinforcing defensive line

In what was easily their biggest D-line makeover since coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch arrived in 2017, the Niners agreed to deals with three defensive linemen — ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos and tackle Jordan Elliott — from the outside, traded for another (tackle Maliek Collins) and re-signed one of their […]

Should the Chiefs trade cornerback L’Jarius Sneed?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When the Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill two years ago and went on to win back-to-back Super Bowls, they confirmed that their world wouldn’t end if they watched one of their stars walk out the door. They can even prosper if they respond the right way. That’s timely to remember […]

Chiefs’ success leaves ‘razor-thin’ margin for error in the offseason

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After winning three Super Bowls in the past five seasons and being the first team to win back-to-back championships in 20 years, the Kansas City Chiefs have made the art of staying on top look simple. To general manager Brett Veach, it has been anything but. Between paying core players like […]

Madubuike, Omenihu flew Nigerian flag high in outstanding NFL season

Africa’s NFL stars played significant roles for their teams in the just-concluded season, with players from Nigeria, which makes up the highest-contributing African nation, doing especially well. Brandon Aiyuk, who is of Cameroonian heritage, was immense for the San Francisco 49ers in their run to the Super Bowl. Charles Omenihu (of Nigerian descent) played a […]

Super Bowl guide: 49ers-Chiefs picks, key stats, predictions

More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith explains why he feels the Chiefs’ defense will be the reason they win Super Bowl LVIII vs. the 49ers. (1:45) Super Bowl LVIII kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, with the San Francisco 49ers facing the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs. This is a rematch of […]

Reports: Chiefs pass-rusher Charles Omenihu has torn ACL

More Teams. More Games. Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears discuss the Chiefs’ defensive plans against the 49ers without their pass-rusher Charles Omenihu. (1:25) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Defensive end Charles Omenihu tore an ACL in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game and won’t be available to play in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers, his […]

Sam Ehlinger, Longhorns say ‘Texas is back’ after Sugar Bowl win

More Teams. More Games. Texas QB Sam Ehlinger discusses beating Georgia in the Sugar Bowl before riling up the crowd with a short message about the Longhorns’ future. (1:34) NEW ORLEANS — The oft-asked question about Texas football got an emphatic answer on Tuesday night, at least as far as sophomore quarterback Sam Ehlinger was […]

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce says he plans on playing in 2024

More Teams. More Games. Travis Kelce refutes any retirement rumors and says he still “loves playing football” for the Chiefs. (1:12) KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Saying, “I have no reason to stop playing football,” Travis Kelce indicated Thursday that he intends to play in 2024 for the Chiefs. “I love [playing with the Chiefs],” Kelce […]

Nigeria’s Bobby Okereke ends New York Giants’ NFL season on a high

Bobby Okereke and Azeez Ojulari – two players of Nigerian descent – starred for the New York Giants as they closed out their season with a party-spoiling 27-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. There were crucial moments at the end of the regular season for other African players, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ YaYa Diaby, […]

Chiefs’ Jones to gift Rolexes after hitting bonus in Week 18

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Chris Jones is $1.25 million richer after sacking Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick on Sunday, and after the game he already had plans for the money. “The whole [defensive line] gets a Rolex,” Jones said of the third quarter sack that gave him 10.5 this season, allowing him to collect the […]

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