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First-time head coach Ben Johnson wanted a veteran quarterback to help get the best out of Caleb Williams. Keenum was the perfect choice.

First-time head coach Ben Johnson wanted a veteran quarterback to help get the best out of Caleb Williams. Keenum was the perfect choice.

The Hall of Fame tailback and undersized fullback lived out a "new version of 'Brian's Song'" in the last months of Payton's life.

In his 11 seasons as a starter, dating to college, Warner had missed one game before suffering a dislocated and fractured ankle last year.

In his 11 seasons as a starter, dating to college, Warner had missed one game before suffering a dislocated and fractured ankle last year.

Al-Shaair overcame poverty, bullying, racial discrimination, religious bigotry, suspension and depression on his way to NFL stardom.

Condon played for the Chiefs for 12 years, was president of the players' union and became one of the most influential NFL player agents.

Jordan, the No. 3 pick of the 2013 draft by the Dolphins, started only five NFL games and gave up on football before giving coaching a try.

A longtime NFL assistant coach, McGinnis nearly became the Bears' head coach in 1999, but the team botched the hiring and he walked away.

Dane Brugler’s in-depth scouting reports and rankings for more than 2,700 prospects. Quarterbacks, wide receivers, edge rushers, the top 100 overall and more — all in one place.

Raymond made his name as a return man, but blocking is his favorite thing, despite his diminutive size. "I’m going to knock your block off."

After getting fired midseason two years in a row, Reich thought his NFL coaching career was over. Then his old friend Aaron Glenn called.

Mike Vrabel won the coach of the year award, but plenty of others deserve attention, from Sean Payton to rookies Liam Coen and Ben Johnson.

Seahawks GM John Schneider got a football education from Wolf in Green Bay, just like Wolf's son Eliot, the Patriots' de facto GM.

The voting process is under scrutiny with Bill Belichick reportedly not being elected in his first year of eligibility.

The Vikings Hall of Famer received messages from friends asking if he attended an ICE protest after a photo of him went viral.

Ahead of the Bears' divisional-round playoff game, Case Keenum's role has been valuable, plus a matchup to watch and our game picks.

Beyond the obvious, something abnormal and unquantifiable has lifted the Bears. Does their uniform patch provide a clue?

McDermott’s Bills are 7-7 in the postseason, including two losses in the AFC Championship Game. Can they get over the hump this year?

McDermott’s Bills are 7-7 in the postseason, including two losses in the AFC Championship Game. Can they get over the hump this year?

Even Laveranues Coles' closest friends didn't understand why he would choose to become a cop at age 47. The reasons date to his childhood.

Even Laveranues Coles' closest friends didn't understand why he would choose to become a cop at age 47. The reasons date to his childhood.

After 10 surgeries and eight NFL seasons came brain fog, ringing in his ears, memory voids, tequila, rage and thoughts of taking his life.

After 10 surgeries and eight NFL seasons came brain fog, ringing in his ears, memory voids, tequila, rage and thoughts of taking his life.

After 10 surgeries and eight NFL seasons came brain fog, ringing in his ears, memory voids, tequila, rage and thoughts of taking his life.

After a 15-year career that included five Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams, Abraham squandered millions and went into a nine-year fog.