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11 NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing

11 NFL teams have never had a Black head coach. Players find that disappointing

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin paused for a moment to think while speaking to a reporter after a practice this season.
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49ers star tight end George Kittle is the NFL 2024 Salute to Service award winner

49ers star tight end George Kittle is the NFL 2024 Salute to Service award winner

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — San Francisco 49ers two-time All-Pro tight end George Kittle is the USAA 2024 Salute to Service award winner.
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More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed by the AP are discouraged by a lack of Black coaches

More than a third of Black NFL players surveyed by the AP are discouraged by a lack of Black coaches

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin paused for a moment to think while speaking to a reporter after a practice this season.
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Black NFL players offer their survey responses and broader thoughts on a lack of Black head coaches

From organized team activities through the end of the regular season, reporters from The Associated Press who cover the NFL spoke to more than 65 Black players from 25 teams to gather their thoughts on the state of Black head coaches in the league.
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The Chiefs show a knack for turning coin-flip games into wins

The Chiefs show a knack for turning coin-flip games into wins

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Close games in the NFL are typically like coin flips with one or two key plays often the difference between a win or a loss.
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Players think first-time NFL head coaches who are Black probably feel extra pressure to succeed

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton took note when two of the three Black first-year full-time head coaches in the NFL were fired: Jerod Mayo by the New England Patriots right after the final regular-season game, and Antonio Pierce by the Las Vegas
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NFL referees union calls allegations of bias toward the Chiefs 'insulting'

NFL referees union calls allegations of bias toward the Chiefs 'insulting'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The head of the union representing NFL officials called allegations that officiating crews are biased in favor of the Kansas City Chiefs or any other team “insulting and preposterous.
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Bills safety Micah Hyde announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons

Bills safety Micah Hyde announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde made his retirement official after 11 NFL seasons by posting a note on his Instagram account on Tuesday. “So much love and way too many thanks.
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Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt's approach to second chances has led to his first Super Bowl

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt's approach to second chances has led to his first Super Bowl

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has understood the value of second chances since fumbling on the first carry of his NFL debut in 2017. “I thought my career was done and I was like, 'Man, I’m a bust.
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Andy Reid on his coaching future with the Chiefs: 'I'll be back'

Andy Reid on his coaching future with the Chiefs: 'I'll be back'

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Coach Andy Reid doesn't plan to leave the Kansas City sideline any time soon.
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