The Pittsburgh Steelers will not lose offensive line coach Mike Munchak after the Denver Broncos hired Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio as their new head coach. Munchak was one of the two finalists for the Broncos job.
Freddie Kitchens is taking over as the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns. He had been their interim offensive coordinator after the firings of head coach Hue Jackson and Todd Haley. Interim head coach Gregg Williams led the Browns to a 5-3 record over the final eight games, but will not return.
The New York Jets are hiring Adam Gase as their next head coach. Gase was fired by Miami following the season.
The NFL Divisional Playoffs this weekend:
Saturday:
–Indianapolis will visit the Kansas City Chiefs at 4:35pm. The Chiefs are favored by 5-1/2.
–Dallas will visit the Los Angeles Rams at 8:15pm. The Rams are favored by seven.
Sunday:
–New England will host the Los Angeles Chargers at 1:05pm. The Patriots are a four point favorite.
–New Orleans will host Philadelphia at 4:40pm. The Saints are eight point favorites.