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Sources: Panthers to hire Bucs' Canales as coach
The Panthers plan to hire Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Schefter on McAfee: Dave Canales needs to 'nuture' Bryce Young


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JIM HARBAUGH RETURNS TO NFL
NFL execs dissect Jim Harbaugh's big decision: An 'old' roster, exciting QB and approaching decisions
Harbaugh's last NFL journey ended in disappointment. The Chargers have a checkered coaching history. Can this marriage work?

Barnwell sizes up Chargers' hire of Harbaugh: Why fit makes sense, and what's next for L.A.
Was Jim Harbaugh the ideal hire for the Chargers, and is this job the ideal place for the coach? It's not that simple.


EVERYTHING WE'RE HEARING
Tracking NFL head coach firings and hirings: Latest intel on all three open jobs
Here's everything you need to know about the latest NFL head coach and coordinator movement.

Coaching buzz: Latest on candidates to watch for remaining four open jobs
Here's everything we're hearing on open coaching jobs with the Falcons, Seahawks, and Commanders.


REACTING TO CHARGERS HIRING HARBAUGH
Pagano on McAfee: Jim Harbaugh will win a Super Bowl

Stephen A.: Jim Harbaugh will make the Chargers relevant in L.A.


NFL ANALYTICS
No, NFL analytics models don't always recommend going for it on fourth down: Here's the method
Do NFL analytics models always recommend going for it on fourth down? No. Here's how the decisions actually are made.


'WE'RE THROWING THINGS OUT THERE'
Adam Schefter speculates: Could Bill Belichick replace Andy Reid in K.C.?

From a 'wizard' to 'The Avatar': 5 surprising stories of the Ravens' historic defense
Baltimore is one win from the Super Bowl, and a big part of that is due to this unique defense.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker loves Baltimore and the city loves him back

TITLE DROUGHT NOW AT 32 YEARS
'A long time without a parade': Minnesota is the capital of pro-sports heartbreak
None of Minnesota's four pro sports teams -- MLB's Twins, NBA's Timberwolves, NHL's North Stars (later the Wild) and the NFL's Vikings -- have advanced to a championship series or Super Bowl, much less won, in the past 32 years.

'They just have this aura': The unlikely duo that's forged the 49ers' identity
Supremely confident receiver Deebo Samuel and All-Pro tackle Trent Williams have joined forces to provide the chip on the shoulder that has propelled the 49ers into the NFC title game against the Lions.

Stephen A.: 49ers a 'shell of themselves' without Deebo

Top Headlines
- AP unveils MVP, offensive POY award finalists
- Source: Fangio to become Eagles' D-coordinator
- Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan to coach Chargers
- Purdy on playoff struggles: 'It's a new game'
- Sirianni out to 're-prove' self after Eagles collapse
- Lamar expects 'heavyweight fight' vs. Mahomes
- Davis: New GM Telesco right 'fit' for Raiders
- Embattled Barry out as Packers D-coordinator
- Kiper's mock draft: Predicting Round 1
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