CHICAGO — The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll Monday morning, a source confirmed to the New York Daily News, in a change that was at least a year overdue.

Daboll was dismissed after the Giants collapsed again and rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion in Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears.

The loss set a ...Read more

BOSTON — Nearly six years after his final game in a New England uniform, Rob Gronkowski will sign a ceremonial one-day contract this week to retire as a Patriot.

The ceremony is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Gillette Stadium, according to the team.

“I am signing a one-day contract with the Patriots this week coming up,” ...Read more

DENVER — When Alex Singleton first got the results of a random drug test late last month, he didn’t know what to think.

The 31-year-old Broncos linebacker is diligent about what he puts in his body. How could he have been flagged for elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin — a hormone that produces progesterone?

Singleton could ...Read more

SEATTLE — What started as one last run now looks like it could be one and done.

Seattle royalty, it seems, is at the helm of the NFL's jester.

No one can ever take away what Pete Carroll did as the coach of the Seahawks. He helped bring this town a Super Bowl, nearly brought it a second, and had his team competitive almost every year he ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — An end to the shutdown?

Not for the Los Angeles Chargers, whose defense put the clamps on the Pittsburgh Steelers with a 25-10 victory before a sea of black-and-gold-clad fans and a national TV audience.

Neither team had many offensive highlights — or first downs, for that matter — but the Chargers did enough to win their ...Read more

MIAMI — Admit it. The game started with groans of “Here we go again” across South Florida, from Dolfans everywhere. Bags would be back on heads, right? A calamitous season would be sinking yet further.

Fullback Alec Ingold was flagged for a false start before the first snap. An angry coach Mike McDaniel thought it would be smart to then ...Read more

LANDOVER, Md. — All it took for the Detroit Lions to see their offensive problems clearly was head coach Dan Campbell putting on a pair of glasses.

With Campbell appearing to call plays at Northwest Stadium on Sunday — or at the very least, being more involved with the play-calling process — the Lions' offense returned to its potent self,...Read more

NEW YORK — After trading two of their star players this week, the New York Jets won their second game of the season.

Breece Hall’s 125 all-purpose yards and six defensive sacks helped the Jets (2-7) defeat the Cleveland Browns (2-7) 27-20 on a rainy afternoon at MetLife Stadium.

The Jets said goodbye to Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — All season, Baltimore Ravens coaches and players have preached turnovers. Finally, they’re beginning to see that mantra come to life.

On Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, rookie safety Malaki Starks had his second interception in as many games, cornerback Marlon Humphrey added another and undrafted rookie free agent safety...Read more

BERLIN — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was just too much for the Atlanta Falcons.

Taylor scooted into the end zone in overtime on an 8-yard run to lift the Colts to a 31-25 victory over the Falcons on Sunday at a festive Olympic Stadium.

Taylor rushed 32 times for 244 yards and three touchdowns in the game.

The Colts ...Read more

FOXBOROUGH, Mass — The New England Patriots have a new signature win.

Underdogs heading into a Week 10 matchup with the Tamp Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots outlasted, outplayed and outshined one of the NFC’s best teams to increase their winning streak to seven games and improve their record to 8-2 with a 28-23 win.

Credit two Patriots ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — On Sunday night, as the Birds rested, Dan Quinn handed the Eagles the NFC East title.

Quinn is the head coach of the Washington Commanders. He left franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels in a game that was entirely unwinnable. This action, and the subsequent play-calling, exposed Daniels to injury. Sure enough, Daniels dislocated...Read more

CHICAGO — The NFC North emerged as the strongest division in football last season when the Detroit Lions had to go to a Week 18 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings to emerge as the winner with 15 victories.

The Vikings (14-3) and Green Bay Packers (11-6) followed, and the circuit is arguably more rugged this season with the emergence of the ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — As testimonials go, this one will not bring tears to anyone’s eyes.

It sounds more contrived than heartfelt. Almost like the bless-your-heart of compliments.

So, here it goes:

Dang, the Buccaneers get the most out of their talent.

Cheeky, right? If there was a back door for praise, that one just came strolling through. ...Read more