Don Pierson

Atlanta defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is returning to Philadelphia, site of the infamous fourth-and-26 failure that got him fired by the Packers. The Eagles connected on a 28-yard pass to...

Rodney Harrison could have been named for Rodney Dangerfield. "I told my psychiatrist I keep thinking I'm ugly. He told me to lay on the couch--face down." The New England...

The San Francisco 49ers turned to a familiar name Monday in an effort to turn around their fortunes. Mike Nolan accepted his first head-coaching job and began to negotiate a...

Lovie Smith and Ron Turner announce they want the Bears to run more and better, a good idea. The Bears want nothing to do with running back Anthony Thomas. This...

The final eight NFL playoff teams include the Vikings and Rams, who finished the regular season at 8-8, dangerously misleading to the Bears and their fans. The field also includes...

Now comes "The Great Favre Wait," Green Bay's winter reality show that keeps Packers fans everywhere on the edge of their sleds. Will he or won't he? Come back, that...

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, a former Vikings assistant, gave Randy Moss a reason for his celebration and said Monday he found it "kind of humorous." Said Dungy: "Anyone who...

The Navy assigned Rudy Custer to George Halas as an administrative assistant during World War II. Halas later wrote that Custer was so efficient, "I tagged him for postwar service...

A year after Rod Woodson retired as one of the all-time great defensive backs, Dallas safety Darren Woodson follows. Darren Woodson missed this season with an injury and the Cowboys...

Awards are announced starting Wednesday, culminating with the most valuable player Jan. 11. Peyton Manning has ruined the buildup. He should be the unanimous MVP and offensive player of the...