Super Bowl “51” will be played in Houston, Texas Sunday evening between New England and Atlanta. Former president George H.W. Bush will participate in the coin toss. New England remains a three-point favorite.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed long-snapper Greg Warren and kicker Chris Boswell signed a one-year tender.
Indianapolis punter Pat McAfee has announced he is retiring at 29. He will walk away from two more years and $6 million remaining on his contract with the Colts due to knee injuries. McAfee graduated from Plum high school and West Virginia University.
The Pitt football program has hired Shawn Watson as offensive coordinator. The 57-year old Watson was the offensive quality control coach at Indiana last season, but has served as offensive coordinator at four major-conference schools in his career. He replaces Matt Canada who left for LSU at the end of the season.