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Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners

2023 — Cameron Heyward, Defensive Lineman, Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 — Dak Prescott, Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys 2021 — Andrew Whitworth, Tackle, L.A. Rams 2020 — Russell Wilson, Quarterback, Seattle Seahawks 2019 — Calais Campbell, Defensive End, Jacksonville Jaguars 2018 — Chris Long, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles 2017 — J.J. Watt, Defensive End, Houston Texans 2016 — Eli Manning, QB (NY Giants), …

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Analysis: Why will the Chiefs win the Super Bowl? Their vast experience

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have been here before. They’ve won here before. In fact, they’ve beaten the San Francisco 49ers here before. Of all the reasons why the Chiefs will raise their third Lombardi Trophy in four trips to the Super Bowl over the past five years — and there are many, beginning with the brilliance …

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NFLPA’s Lloyd Howell tackles field issues, gambling and more in his first state of the union address

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers’ issues with their practice fields at the Super Bowl gave the NFL Players Association an opportunity to highlight players’ desire for grass fields across the league. NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell emphasized the importance of installing grass fields, discussed modifications to the league’s gambling policy, dismissed consideration to eliminate the hip-drop tackle …

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Raiders turn to former Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders hired former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Tuesday, going to their second option after Kliff Kingsbury withdrew from consideration Saturday. New Raiders coach Antonio Pierce will be looking for Getsy to help turn around an offense that this past season was 27th in yards per game (289.5) and 23rd in …

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Kentucky assistant Liam Coen agrees to be Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator, AP source says

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to hire Kentucky assistant coach Liam Coen to be their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because a contract hadn’t been finalized. Coen would replace Dave Canales, who left to become Carolina’s head …

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Dan Quinn signs his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders

Dan Quinn has signed his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders, with the final NFL team to fill a head vacancy going with a candidate with previous experience in the role. The team announced the hiring of Quinn on Saturday after reaching a verbal agreement with him earlier in the week. The former Atlanta Falcons coach who guided …

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