Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

Even with an expanded Rooney Rule for NFL interviews, some Black coaching candidates worry it will simply lead to more “token” interviews with teams.

Lamar Jackson passed for 179 yards and rushed for a game-high 136, including a 48-yard TD and laid to rest all of the knocks leveled against him

With Bill Belichick and Tom Brady’s old pals in New England watching from home and peers showing their age, Brady turned in a vintage performance.

As part of Inspire Change initiative between NFL players and owners, league handed out 13 new grants to nonprofit groups working for social justice.

Washington reached the NFL playoffs because as an optimist, coach Ron Rivera refused to surrender to cancer. In so doing, he inspired his players.

Some organizations must start over. Others will continue the rebuilding and retooling already in progress. For most, the offseason list is extensive.

Washington returned to the postseason for the first time since 2015 and became the fifth team in NFL history to win a division with a losing record.

The NFL coach rumor mill, which is heating up, soon will kick into high gear as teams begin lining up interviews. Here are names to watch.

It’ll take more than just a quarterback to truly transform the Jaguars. If they play this right, they could position themselves for a quick turnaround

Washington lost a very winnable game 20-13 and now needs a win at Philadelphia to clinch the division next week.