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LaFleur: Packers 'hopeful' to retain 'best receiver in the league' Davante Adams before free agency

Much of the immediate questions following Green Bay's Divisional Round exit centered on the future of Aaron Rodgers. Lost in the shuffle was Rodgers' most important and trustworthy target, Davante Adams, who is headed toward free agency in the spring unless he and the Packers can come to an agreement on a new deal.

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Buccaneers QB Tom Brady on his future: 'It's not always what I want. It's what we want as a family.'

A day after the Buccaneers' season came to a conclusion in a 30-27 Divisional Round loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Brady let it be known that his upcoming decision on whether he'll return for the 2022 season isn't solely about what he wants to do.

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NFL injury updates, latest league news from Monday, Jan. 24

Niners LT Trent Williams' X-rays on his ankle were negative, but his status for the NFC Championship Game is uncertain, while running back Le'Veon Bell is now a free agent.

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Matt LaFleur 'would love' for Aaron Rodgers 'to be a Packer and be a Packer until the day he decides to retire'

Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that he spoke to Aaron Rodgers at length in the wake of the club's 13-10 loss to the 49ers in an NFC Divisional Round game on Saturday, but he's no closer to knowing who will be taking snaps for the Pack in 2022.

Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill disappointed with finish, bothered by 49ers-Rams NFC title game

More than a week after his team's disappointing finish in the Wild Card Round, Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill addressed the team's season and the club's future moving forward.

Saints owner Gayle Benson on Sean Payton's future: 'I don't think any of us know'

Not even Saints owner Gayle Benson knows whether coach Sean Payton plans to return in 2022. "We don't know. You know, who knows?" Benson said Monday. "We'll find out soon enough, I guess."

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel backs OC Todd Downing following loss to Bengals

The Titans' offense struggled in Saturday's Divisional Round loss to the Bengals, but head coach Mike Vrabel offered his support for coordinator Todd Downing when speaking with reporters Monday.

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu remains in concussion protocol ahead of AFC Championship Game

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu's status for Sunday's AFC Championship remains in question after the veteran entered concussion protocol during K.C.'s win over the Bills.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski unsure if he'll return for another title pursuit in 2022

Sunday's Divisional Round loss has led to speculation regarding Rob Gronkowski's future with the Bucs.

Head coach Bruce Arians: 2022 Buccaneers looking to 'reload,' not rebuild

Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians didn't have any updates on Tom Brady's status Monday, but he did say that he expects next year's team to "reload" and not rebuild.

Bills WR Gabriel Davis catches playoff-record four TDs in Divisional Round loss to Chiefs

Gabriel Davis took full advantage of a hero opportunity on Sunday, even if the walk-off hero, Travis Kelce, was clad in Chiefs red. The Bills WR caught a playoff-record four touchdowns in their overtime loss in Kansas City.

Bengals have 'a lot of confidence' ahead of rematch with Chiefs in AFC Championship Game

The AFC championship bout between the Bengals and Chiefs offers the potential for another explosive fest at Arrowhead Stadium. Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor says his Bengals believes they're "as good as any team in the NFL."

Sean McVay has 'tremendous faith and confidence' in Cam Akers despite two fumbles vs. Buccaneers

Cam Akers lost the ball twice against Tampa Bay, including once in the fourth quarter. Despite the fumbles, Rams coach Sean McVay said after the win that he's still confident in Akers moving forward.

Divisional Round of 2021 season makes playoff history

All four Divisional Round games were won with no time remaining in regulation or in overtime, the most such finishes in an entire postseason in NFL history, according to NFL Research.

Bills QB Josh Allen not complaining about OT rules: 'If it was the other way around, we'd be celebrating, too'

Bills quarterback Josh Allen played superbly, connecting with Gabriel Davis for a 19-yard TD to put Buffalo ahead with 13 seconds remaining. But that was all the time Patrick Mahomes needed to lead a game-tying field goal drive, before following with an OT TD drive as Allen sat on the sidelines.

Chiefs' Andy Reid to Patrick Mahomes before game-tying drive: 'When it's grim, be the Grim Reaper'

The Kansas City Chiefs had just 13 seconds to tie the game and force overtime. Head coach Andy Reid had a no-so-subtle message for QB Patrick Mahomes before the historic drive Sunday.

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Chiefs' win over Bills in Divisional Round

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce in the end zone on the first drive of overtime to beat the Bills and conclude a Divisional Round classic.

Official explains unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Tom Brady: 'He got in my face ... and used abusive language'

After taking a hit that bloodied his lip, Tom Brady gave an earful to the official and was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for the first time in his career.

Cooper Kupp's 44-yard reception from Matthew Stafford 'felt like it hung up there forever,' keyed Rams' win over Bucs

In the biggest moment of career, Matthew Stafford's deep completion to Cooper Kupp set the stage for Matt Gay's game-winning field to lift the Rams to the NFC title game.

2021 NFL playoffs: What we learned from Rams' win over Buccaneers in Divisional Round

On the strength of a Matt Gay field goal with no time remaining, the fourth-seeded Rams defeated the No. 2 Buccaneers on the road Sunday to advance to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 2018 and end Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl repeat bid in the process.

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu injury update; plus, more NFL news from Sunday's Divisional Round games

Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has entered concussion protocol and did not return against the Bills. Plus, other roster and injury news from Day Two of the Divisional Round.

Buccaneers RT Tristan Wirfs (ankle) inactive vs. Rams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without their best offensive lineman Sunday versus the Rams. All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who's been battling an ankle injury, is inactive for the Divisional Round showdown.

Divisional Round Weekend Sunday inactives: Buccaneers-Rams, Chiefs-Bills

The official inactives for Sunday's Divisional Round playoff games between the Rams and Buccaneers, and the Bills and Chiefs.

Jimmie Ward: 49ers 'confused' Aaron Rodgers in defensive masterpiece vs. Packers

The Packers' 10 points were the fewest in 21 career playoff starts for Aaron Rodgers, who got off to a hot start before 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans & Co. cooled off the presumptive MVP in a shocking turn of events at Lambeau Field on Saturday night.