Jim Harbaugh's second year as the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers came to a disappointing end on Sunday. Despite high expectations, he and his team suffered a 16-3 loss at the hands of the New England Patriots in the wild-card round of the playoffs. This brought an end to their Super Bowl hopes.

The Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel. A day later, on Friday, they hired Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel, as their new general manager. Sullivan will help guide the search for McDaniel's replacement.

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh ruled out the idea that his brother John Harbaugh would take a year off, predicting he would lead another NFL team next season.