Texans quarterback, retired Super Bowl winning coach, NBC analyst interact at practice

Al Michaels won’t be calling an NFL playoff game for NBC for the first time since the network returned to televising the league in 2006.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay first contacted Jeff Saturday because he wanted answers about the struggling offensive line.

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel played 14 seasons as an NFL linebacker.

Leslie Frazier expected another opportunity to be a head coach in the NFL after a three-year-plus stint in Minnesota from 2010-13.

NBC’s Mike Tirico, who was Jon Gruden’s partner for seven years on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” expressed disappointment with Gruden’s behavior after more emails came out on Monday showing a repeated pattern of racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments.

Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend their winning streak to a franchise-record 10 consecutive games with a 48-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Al Michaels no longer has to subtly refer to the point spread if a game comes down to the wire on NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.”.

Peyton’s Place is now in Canton, Ohio, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Baker Mayfield won’t let dollar signs sack him.

NFL career scoring leader Adam Vinatieri is planning to retire.

TAMPA, Fla. – NFL players and their union want the league to continue fighting for social justice and they’re still seeking an increase in the number of minority coaches. Two minorities were hired for seven head coach openings this offseason. There were three Black head coaches when the Rooney Rule was adopted in 2003 and there are three now, despite several changes to the rule to help promote more opportunities. Goodell said having two minority coaches hired this year wasn’t what they expected and not what they expect moving forward. “It does frustrate players, especially African American players, because we see ourselves as potential leaders within the NFL community,” Woodyard said.

When the Rooney Rule was adopted by the NFL in 2003, Vincent was in his 12th of 15 seasons as an outstanding defensive back. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. He was soon to become the president of the NFL Players Association, an impactful position he held for four years. Yet he knows the Rooney Rule, designed to advance opportunities for minorities in such areas as coaching and front office positions, hasn't been having the desired effect. Vincent makes note of the dozens of people who have pushed for diversity in the 17 years since the Rooney Rule was adopted.

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)When Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone. Global opinion has shifted so much that more people are now vilifying those who attack Kaepernick or misrepresent his stance. I have had many people attempt to discourage our support of Colin, which is unthinkable to me. He is encouraged because more folks support Kaepernicks movement but realizes theres a long way to go.

HOUSTON – Are you ready for Houston Texans football? The Texans kick off their regular season schedule Sunday against the Miami Dolphins at Reliant Stadium and for the 1st time in the history of the franchise, there is serious talk about the Texans having an ability to make it to the the Super Bowl. Head coach Gary Kubiak talks about what it will take to win the season opener and go beyond. Super Bowl winning former coach Tony Dungy, now an NBC analyst, weighs in with his thoughts on all of this "Super Bowl" talk. Next week is Texas Obesity Awareness Week.