Eagles questioning, but embracing, underdog status during playoff run

Despite finishing the regular season atop the NFC, Philadelphia enters its second straight playoff game Sunday with underdog status.

Despite finishing the regular season atop the NFC, Philadelphia enters its second straight playoff game Sunday with underdog status.

Falcons hire Greg Knapp as new quarterbacks coach, SN source says

New quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp and Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian are now entrusted with helping Matt Ryan return to his MVP level of 2016.

New quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp and Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian are now entrusted with helping Matt Ryan return to his MVP level of 2016.

Chance to see birth of son gives Eric Wood silver lining to Bills’ playoff loss

There was only one good thing to come from Buffalo’s first-round playoff loss for center Eric Wood — the chance to see the birth of his son Garrett.

There was only one good thing to come from Buffalo’s first-round playoff loss for center Eric Wood — the chance to see the birth of his son Garrett.

For Jaguars or for dad’s company, Tommy Bohanon helps lay foundation for success

At this time last year, Jacksonville fullback Tommy Bohanon was working for his father’s contracting company. Now he’s a key player for the Jaguars on their run to the AFC championship game.

At this time last year, Jacksonville fullback Tommy Bohanon was working for his father’s contracting company. Now he’s a key player for the Jaguars on their run to the AFC championship game.

Steelers WR coach, longtime NFL assistant Richard Mann to retire

One of the deans of NFL assistant coaches is calling it a career. A source told Sporting News that Richard Mann is retiring as Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach.

One of the deans of NFL assistant coaches is calling it a career. A source told Sporting News that Richard Mann is retiring as Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach.

Cowboys steal Paul Alexander from Bengals to coach vaunted offensive line

One of the NFL’s longest-tenured offensive line coaches will now be in charge of one of the league’s most talented units.

One of the NFL’s longest-tenured offensive line coaches will now be in charge of one of the league’s most talented units.

Calvin Johnson staying away from the football field — and the Lions

The former Detroit Lions wide receiver is staying retired, and his rift with his former employer is still there.

The former Detroit Lions wide receiver is staying retired, and his rift with his former employer is still there.

Matt Bryant, NFL golden oldie, not done adding chapters to story

Matt Bryant is as good as ever in his 16th NFL season. His leg could play a major role in Saturday’s NFC divisional round game between the Falcons and Eagles in chilly Philly.

Matt Bryant is as good as ever in his 16th NFL season. His leg could play a major role in Saturday’s NFC divisional round game between the Falcons and Eagles in chilly Philly.