Saturday, January 31, 2015

NFL: Las Vegas sports books adjust Super Bowl line to pick 'em heading to Sunday (ESPN)

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Steelers Video: Jerome Bettis gets emotional when he talks to Josina Anderson about his election to Hall of Fame (ESPN)

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Panthers: LB Thomas Davis wins Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski wins AP NFL Comeback Player of Year award; Jeremy Maclin, Rolando McClain tied for 2nd (ESPN)

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Ravens: LB C.J. Mosley 2nd in AP NFL Defensive Rookie of Year balloting (18 votes); Rams DT Aaron Donald 25 votes (ESPN)

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NFL: Rams DT Aaron Donald wins AP NFL Defensive Rookie of Year award, gets 25 votes; Ravens LB C.J. Mosley 18 votes (ESPN)

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NFL: Texans DE J.J. Watt 1st unanimous winner of AP NFL Defensive Player of Year award under current voting setup (ESPN)

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NFL: DE Charles Haley, C Mick Tingelhoff, contributors Bill Polian and Ron Wolf elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame (ESPN)

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NFL: Cardinals' Bruce Arians wins AP NFL Coach of Year award for 2nd time in 3 years with different teams (ESPN)

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Jets: Former Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles wins 1st AP NFL Assistant Coach of Year award (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Former Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles wins 1st AP NFL Assistant Coach of Year award (ESPN)

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NFL: Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray wins AP NFL Offensive Player of Year award, gets 26 of 50 votes; Aaron Rodgers 15 votes (ESPN)

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NFL: Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. wins AP Offensive Rookie of Year award, gets 42 of 50 votes; 91 rec, 1,305 yds, 12 TD (ESPN)

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Steelers: RB Jerome Bettis has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, WPXI in Pittsburgh reports (ESPN)

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Patriots: C Bryan Stork (missed AFC Championship Game) upgraded on injury report to probable (ESPN)

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Seahawks: S Kam Chancellor participated in Saturday's walk-through, coach Pete Carroll says "he looked pretty good" (ESPN)

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Browns: Former Patriots QB Kevin O'Connell hired as QB coach, former Florida OC Kurt Roper as Sr. Off. Assist. - source (ESPN)

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Friday, January 30, 2015

NFL: Seahawks S Kam Chancellor probable for Super Bowl after injuring left knee at end of Friday's practice (ESPN)

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Titans: Lake Dawson fired as vice president of player personnel; held position since 2011 (ESPN)

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Packers: Special teams coach Shawn Slocum fired, less than 2 weeks after botched plays in NFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Roger Goodell says ongoing investigation into Patriots ball controversy is "thorough and objective" (ESPN)

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Chargers: San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer working on plan for new stadium: "time for us as a community to come together" (ESPN)

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NFL: Roger Goodell speaks on numerous issues in state of the league address - "we've all done a lot of soul searching" (ESPN)

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Broncos: Peyton Manning hopes to make decision on his future soon: "not interested in making this a lingering thing" (ESPN)

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NFL: Commissioner Roger Goodell's state of the league press conference 1:30 pm ET on SportsCenter on ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Browns Video: Stephen A. Smith reacts to Josh Gordon's online letter questioning his critics: "I'm sad for the brother" (ESPN)

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Patriots: RB LeGarrette Blount's marijuana charge has been dropped after completion of 50 hours of community service (ESPN)

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NFL: Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll joint news conference coming up live on SportsCenter at 10:30 am ET; ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

Bengals: DT Devon Still coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Odell Beckham Jr. sets world record for most one-handed catches in a minute with 33 (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Michael Bennett calls the NCAA "one of the biggest scams in America;" Richard Sherman also rips organization (ESPN)

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Cardinals: RB Jonathan Dwyer pleads guilty to misdemeanor, placed on probation in alleged assaults on his wife last year (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Richard Sherman believes unborn son will "do his father his first favor and stay in there" during Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Chargers: Longtime NFL DC Mike Nolan to be new LB coach; 2 sides have agreed to terms, but contract has not been signed (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Earl Thomas sends tweet about HGH test morning after saying his shoulder was a 10: "League office distraction" (ESPN)

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Browns: Josh Gordon pens first-person letter directed at his critics: "I am not a drug addict I am not an alcoholic" (ESPN)

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NFL: Data shows there were 111 concussions in regular-season games in 2014, down from 148 in 2013 and 173 in 2012 - AP (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch at final Super Bowl media event: "For some reason you all continue to come back" (ESPN)

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Cowboys Video: DeMarco Murray addresses his future on SportsCenter - "Best-case scenario would be winding up next to 88" (ESPN)

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NFL: Super Bowl tickets trending toward being most expensive ever; cheapest ticket as of Thursday $8,070 - Darren Rovell (ESPN)

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Browns: Joe Haden and Karlos Dansby come to defense of Johnny Manziel: Haden to Cleveland.com - "definitely not a joke" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Pete Carroll's Super Bowl XLIX press conference coming up live on ESPN and WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Eagles: 30-year-old Ed Marynowitz has been promoted from assistant director to vice president of player personnel (ESPN)

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Patriots: Hotel fire alarm went off at 2am Thursday, 2nd false alarm this week - sources; Brady says he slept through it (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Broncos: Former NFL head coach Wade Phillips hired as team's defensive coordinator - Sources (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: R. Sherman on facing P. Manning, Brady in back-to-back Super Bowls: "We wouldn't have it any other way" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Vince Wilfork says Bill Belichick has 'soft heart' now and calls him 'more understanding' (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Richard Sherman on if girlfriend gives birth on SB Sunday - "We'll cross that bridge when we get there" (ESPN)

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Patriots: OC Josh McDaniels defends team's use of ineligible receivers in 2 playoff games - "We huddled every time" (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Marshawn Lynch's latest catchphrase to answer questions from the media - "You know why I'm here" (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Sal Paolantonio, who attended Tom Brady's news conference, says "it's pretty clear" the QB has been sick (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Stephen A. Smith rips Marshawn Lynch's Media Day behavior - "He refuses to abide by rules" (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots QB Tom Brady confirms he's battling a cold, says he expects to be "100 percent" by Sunday (ESPN)

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NFL: Marshawn Lynch could face fine for wearing hat at Media Day used to promote brand not approved by league - sources (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson news conferences coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Patriots: Tom Brady news conference live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Patriots: DT Vince Wilfork live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots coach Bill Belichick news conference coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Colts: WR Duron Carter, son of Hall of Famer Cris Carter, closing in on agreement with team, source told Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Redskins: Former Giants DC Perry Fewell named as defensive backs coach; Mike Clark named strength and conditioning coach (ESPN)

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Jets: Brian Heimerdinger hired as director of player personnel; Kevin Patullo named QBs coach, Marcel Shipp RBs coach (ESPN)

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NFL: NFLPA argues Roger Goodell did not have the power to direct Adrian Peterson to meet with NFL-assigned psychiatrist (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Media Day sound bites featuring Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Russell Wilson, dance moves from Richard Sherman (ESPN)

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Raiders: Rob Moore named WRs coach, Bobby Johnson hired as TEs coach, Bernie Parmalee named RBs coach (ESPN)

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Jaguars: Former Raiders RB coach Kelly Skipper hired for same position after team parts ways with Terry Richardson (ESPN)

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Patriots: RB LeGarrette Blount not worried about Seahawks defense, says "they're not immortal, they can be beaten" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Pats RB LeGarrette Blount not worried about Seattle D, says "they're not immortal, they can be beaten" (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Robert Kraft addressed Deflategate at Media Day, says players "think it's a bunch of hogwash" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Owner Robert Kraft takes jab at "marketing whiz" Richard Sherman for his comments on the football controversy (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes jab at "marketing whiz" Richard Sherman for comments on football controversy (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Marshawn Lynch answers "I'm just here so I won't get fined" to every question he's asked at Media Day (ESPN)

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Redskins: Former Giants DC Perry Fewell agrees to become new secondary coach, had offer to be 49ers DB coach - source (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch leaves Media Day early after answering every question "I'm here so I won't get fined" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Patriots CB Brandon Browner stands by comments about going after injured Seahawks: just "part of the game" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Brandon Browner stands by his comments about going after injured Seahawks: "That's just a part of the game" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Media Day from Super Bowl XLIX coming up live at 2:15 pm ET on ESPN and WatchESPN (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots Media Day from Super Bowl XLIX coming up live on ESPN/WatchESPN at 12:30 pm ET; Seahawks at 2:15 pm ET (ESPN)

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Browns: Joe Haden named Special Olympics Global Ambassador, to serve as co-captain for 46-day Flame of Hope relay in May (ESPN)

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Colts: Rob Chudzinski named associate head coach; "He's been a critical part of our operation," says Chuck Pagano (ESPN)

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Monday, January 26, 2015

NFL Video: Pats owner Robert Kraft defends his team; ESPN's Mike Reiss analyzes comments by Kraft and Bill Belichick (ESPN)

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NFL: Pats coach Bill Belichick says "my attention is on the Seahawks" when asked about under-inflated footballs (ESPN)

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NFL: Robert Kraft "disappointed in the way this entire matter (deflated footballs) has been handled and reported upon" (ESPN)

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NFL: Robert Kraft expects NFL to apologize if investigation finds Pats did not tamper with air pressure in footballs (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots QB Tom Brady addressing the media at Super Bowl; live on ESPNews (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots coach Bill Belichick addressing the media at Super Bowl; live on ESPNews (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks LB K.J. Wright says "unacceptable" Brandon Browner would tell Pats teammates to target Sherman and Thomas (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Pete Carroll says Richard Sherman simply expressing an opinion about relationship between Kraft and Goodell (ESPN)

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Rams: Team notifies city of St. Louis it intends to shift to year-to-year lease agreement for use of Edward Jones Dome (ESPN)

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NFL: League zeroes in on Patriots locker room attendant who took footballs to another area on way to field - Fox Sports (ESPN)

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Raiders: S Charles Woodson signs on for 2015; 8-time Pro Bowler, had 2 highest tackle totals of career in last 2 seasons (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Tom Brady, Vince Wilfork and more address fans at a rally before heading to Arizona for the Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Falcons: Former Redskins secondary coach Raheem Morris agrees to become assistant head coach in charge of DB's - source (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Brandon Browner discusses missing last year's Super Bowl (suspension) and being snubbed by Barack Obama (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Pete Carroll and teammates discuss Marshawn Lynch: "He is enormously caring ... a huge heart" - Carroll (ESPN)

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Giants: WR Odell Beckham Jr. says he is still affected by his previous hamstring injury - "I was never fully healthy" (ESPN)

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Bengals: LB Vontaze Burfict has microfracture surgery; surgeon tells NFL Network hopeful he can return by training camp (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots QB Tom Brady talks football controversy on WEEI radio: "my feelings got hurt ... then I moved past it" (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

NFL Video: Pats' Tom Brady tells Chris Berman NFL has not spoken to him about under-inflated footballs in AFC title game (ESPN)

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Texans Video: J.J. Watt says "we just wanted to put on a good show for the fans" after winning Pro Bowl defensive MVP (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Seahawks CB Richard Sherman takes verbal jabs at Patriots, owner Robert Kraft and commissioner Roger Goodell (ESPN)

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Lions: QB Matthew Stafford offensive MVP of Pro Bowl; passed for 316 yds and 2 TDs with INT (ESPN)

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Texans: DE J.J. Watt defensive MVP of Pro Bowl; he had interception, 3 pass deflections and a fumble recovery (ESPN)

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NFL: DE J.J. Watt defensive MVP, QB Matthew Stafford offensive MVP of Pro Bowl; Team Irvin 32 Team Carter 28 (ESPN)

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NFL: Richard Sherman says Pats won't be punished because of the relationship between Roger Goodell and Robert Kraft (ESPN)

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Saints: TE Jimmy Graham dunked football over the crossbar after catching TD pass in 2nd qtr of Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Richard Sherman says injured elbow is "a lot better" and Earl Thomas says will "fight through" shoulder injury (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he can "empathize" with Pats coach Bill Belichick on deflated-footballs issue (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Pete Carroll will talk to Lynch about NFL saying team will be penalized in SB if Lynch does obscene gesture (ESPN)

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NFL: Andrew Luck, Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray, J.J. Watt, Odell Beckham Jr. headline Pro Bowl at 8 pm ET on ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Browns: Spokesman says of Josh Gordon report that "at this point" the team has "not been made aware of a failed test" (ESPN)

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NFL: Browns WR Josh Gordon failed another drug test and now will be subject to a 1-year suspension - sources (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Bill Nye says Bill Belichick's explanation on deflated footballs "didn't make any sense" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: League warns if Marshawn Lynch makes obscene gesture during Super Bowl SEA to get unsportsmanlike penalty (ESPN)

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

49ers: Lane Kiffin, who reportedly was a candidate for club's OC job, confirms he will stay at Alabama (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Bill Belichick addresses ball scandal, says "I'm not a scientist. I'm not an expert in football measurements" (ESPN)

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NFL: Bill Belichick says Patriots never tried to "compromise the integrity of the game" to gain an advantage (ESPN)

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Saints: Team agrees with Delvin Breaux, a standout CB in the CFL who worked out for 13 NFL teams - source (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots news conference coming up live on ESPNews; team expected to make significant announcement (ESPN)

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NFL: NFLPA advises Patriots players not to speak about league's ongoing investigation regarding underinflated footballs (ESPN)

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Friday, January 23, 2015

NFL Video: White House press secretary Josh Earnest zings Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during press briefing (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Recording artist Katy Perry and Texans DE J.J. Watt in a photo shoot for ESPN The Magazine's Music Issue (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Adam Caplan says the bottom line in Patriots deflated ball controversy is for NFL to find out "who did it" (ESPN)

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Browns Video: Adam Caplan reacts to owner Jimmy Haslam's comments in which he said "We've got to get a quarterback" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Darrelle Revis says it was 'important' that Tom Brady cleared the air with teammates in Thursday meeting (ESPN)

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Colts: GM Ryan Grigson won't commit to having RB Trent Richardson back next season; had 519 rush yards, 3 TD in 2014 (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Tony Romo and Jason Witten coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Patriots: Rob Gronkowski not engaging in war of words with Jeremy Lane - "Everyone's entitled to their own opinion" (ESPN)

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Ravens: NT Terrence Cody, who is under investigation for animal cruelty, being released by team; was to be UFA in March (ESPN)

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Browns Video: Taking a look back at Johnny Manziel's drama-filled rookie season in Cleveland (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Stephen A. Smith - Jeremy Lane's comments on Rob Gronkowski "may not matter" because of Legion of Boom (ESPN)

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Patriots: Ex-Carolina GM upset by Spygate, latest controversy - "Is there a culture of cheating and breaking the rules?" (ESPN)

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Panthers: Ex-GM Marty Hurney reacts to Patriots' controversy, says not about deflating balls but a 'culture of cheating' (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Dan Graziano 'not surprised' that NFL hasn't talked with Tom Brady, says "league trying to get it right" (ESPN)

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NFL: NFLPA files grievance against NFL to challenge league's new personal conduct policy; union says policy violates CBA (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Broncos: Wade Phillips, former head coach (1993-94) and DC, has been contacted about vacant DC job - sources (ESPN)

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Patriots: Colts LB D'Qwell Jackson says he did not question weight of footballs: "I don't know how it got to this point" (ESPN)

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Colts: LB D'Qwell Jackson says he did not voice concerns about the footballs: "I don't know how it got to this point" (ESPN)

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Vikings: Former RB Tommy Mason, first draft pick in team history, has died at 75; 3-time Pro Bowler, 1st Viking All-Pro (ESPN)

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Saints: Owner Tom Benson being sued by his family after announcing plans to remove them from control of his businesses (ESPN)

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Buccaneers: Former Tennessee Volunteers OC/QB coach Mike Bajakian agrees to terms to become new QB coach (ESPN)

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49ers: Eric Mangini, TE coach last season, has been hired as new defensive coordinator, sources tell Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Patriots: Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane responds to question about Rob Gronkowski - "I actually don't think he's that good" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: CB Jeremy Lane responds to question about Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski - "I actually don't think he's that good" (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Patriots QB Tom Brady is "very comfortable" saying he has no knowledge of how the footballs were deflated (ESPN)

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NFL: Tom Brady says he played no role in Patriots' game balls being underinflated - "I would never break the rules" (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots QB Tom Brady news conference coming up live; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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49ers: Team hires Tony Sparano as new tight ends coach; 3-9 as Raiders' interim head coach last season (ESPN)

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Browns: New OC John DeFilippo unsure if 2015 starting QB "is in the building right now or not" (ESPN)

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Jaguars: Game against Bills at Wembley Stadium in London on Oct. 25 will start at 9:30 a.m. ET (ESPN)

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Bills: Game against Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London on Oct. 25 will start at 9:30 a.m. ET (ESPN)

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Dolphins: Game against Jets at Wembley Stadium in London on Oct. 4 will start at 9:30 a.m. ET (ESPN)

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Jets: Game against Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in London on Oct. 4 will start at 9:30 a.m. ET (ESPN)

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Lions: Game against Chiefs at Wembley Stadium in London on Nov. 1 will start at 9:30 a.m. ET (ESPN)

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Chiefs: Game against Lions at Wembley Stadium in London on Nov. 1 will start at 8:30 a.m. CT (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Stephen A. Smith weighs in on Richard Sherman, Tom Brady talk - "He (Sherman) didn't call Brady a liar" (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Skip Bayless weighs in on Tom Brady, Richard Sherman trash talk - "Don't think Tom Brady would start it" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Ravens DE Chris Canty calls Patriots "habitual line-steppers," says use of deflated footballs as bad as PEDs (ESPN)

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Ravens: DE Chris Canty calls Patriots "habitual line-steppers," says use of deflated footballs as bad as PEDs (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Adam Schefter says Marshawn Lynch facing fine of "significantly" more than 50K for failure to meet media (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Bill Belichick addresses claims of Patriots using underinflated footballs - "I don't have an explanation" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Bill Belichick says he "never" has talked to a player, staff member about football air pressure (ESPN)

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NFL: Bill Belichick says he was "shocked" when informed of allegations that Patriots used deflated footballs vs. Colts (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch fined $20,000 for obscene gesture he made after TD run in NFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots coach Bill Belichick news conference coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Giants: WR Odell Beckham Jr. the 4th player selected in Pro Bowl draft behind Andrew Luck, Tony Romo and A.J. Green (ESPN)

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Cardinals: CB Patrick Peterson 1st defensive player selected in Pro Bowl draft; all 4 Cardinals picked by Cris Carter (ESPN)

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Colts: Andrew Luck picked 1st in Pro Bowl draft by Cris Carter: "It's nice, I guess ... a bunch of No. 1 picks in there" (ESPN)

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NFL: Colts QB Andrew Luck picked first in Pro Bowl draft followed by Cowboys QB Tony Romo and Bengals WR A.J. Green (ESPN)

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Packers: Mike McCarthy's brother, Joe, has passed away at the age of 47; collapsed at a local gym - KDKA-TV Pittsburgh (ESPN)

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Bears: Adam Gase to be hired as OC, sources tell ESPN's Chris Mortensen; former Broncos OC for 2 seasons under John Fox (ESPN)

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Browns: Former Raiders QB coach John DeFilippo has been hired as new OC; called plays for 2 seasons at San Jose State (ESPN)

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Patriots: Seahawks CB Richard Sherman says Tom Brady started the trash talk and that people "get a skewed view" of Brady (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Richard Sherman says Tom Brady started the trash talk between the two and people "get a skewed view" of Brady (ESPN)

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Steelers: President Art Rooney II noncommittal on return of Troy Polamalu next season - "a lot of discussions to be had" (ESPN)

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Steelers: Team president Art Rooney doubts playoffs will expand in 2015, questions logistics to make it happen (ESPN)

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Saints: GM Mickey Loomis 'excited' about Jeff Ireland hire, expects move to "reinvigorate" club's front office (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Experts say "dance quake" after 2-pt conversion Sun. biggest seismic signal ever associated with a SEA game (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jerry Jones donates $10.65M to Univ. of Arkansas to build athletic support center, monument honoring 1964 team (ESPN)

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Jets Video: Todd Bowles preaches toughness and intelligence as a vision - "We're going to do things the right way" (ESPN)

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Jets: Todd Bowles says one of his goals is to change club's culture - "Not that the culture was bad, but it didn't win" (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Stephen A. Smith says Bill Belichick should be suspended for a "year" if he knew of deception (ESPN)

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Ravens: Marty Mornhinweg hired as QBs coach, replaces Rick Dennison; served as Jets OC last 2 seasons (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Calais Campbell gives $1.6M scholarship gift to Miami, says it 'represents' how much the school means to him (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Skip Bayless not picking Rob Gronkowski for Super Bowl MVP - "The Patriots go as Tom Brady goes" (ESPN)

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Browns: John DeFilippo hired as new offensive coordinator; was Raiders QB coach this past season (ESPN)

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Jets: Todd Bowles' introductory news conference coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Jaguars: Greg Olson officially hired as offensive coordinator; spent previous 2 seasons as OC with Raiders (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Mark Brunell discusses advantages of an underinflated football - "Easier to grip with less air in it" (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

NFL: Patriots had 11 of their 12 allotted footballs under-inflated by NFL regulations, sources told Chris Mortensen (ESPN)

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Jaguars: Greg Olson expected to be hired as offensive coordinator - Sources; spent last 2 seasons as OC of Raiders (ESPN)

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Bears: Adam Gase will travel to Chicago Wednesday to meet with Bears coach John Fox about offensive coordinator job (ESPN)

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NFL: Pro Bowl draft picks - DE J.J. Watt, WR Antonio Brown on Team Carter, RB DeMarco Murray, CB Joe Haden on Team Irvin (ESPN)

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Saints: Former Raiders coach Dennis Allen, former Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland will join team, sources told Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Jets: Chan Gailey officially hired as offensive coordinator; was head coach of Bills 2010-12 and Cowboys 1998-99 (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Bill Vinovich to ref Super Bowl XLIX; team is 7-1 overall, 5-0 since 2012 in games refereed by Vinovich (ESPN)

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Patriots: Bill Vinovich to ref Super Bowl XLIX; team is 4-1 (2-0 in playoffs) in games refereed by Vinovich (ESPN)

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Chiefs: QB Tyler Bray has a torn ACL in his left knee; QB Terrelle Pryor signs 1-year contract (ESPN)

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Broncos: Gary Kubiak introduced as new head coach - "this team is built for one reason ... to win a championship" (ESPN)

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Ravens: Former Bears head coach Marc Trestman has been hired as OC; 4th new OC in as many seasons; was 13-19 with Bears (ESPN)

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Jaguars: Former Bills head coach Doug Marrone has been hired as an assistant head coach focusing on the offensive line (ESPN)

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Redskins: Former Chargers LB coach Joe Barry to become new DC - source; Redskins defense 29th in points allowed in 2014 (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Stephen A. Smith comments on Marshawn Lynch, says he is "real" and "authentic" but "incredibly selfish" (ESPN)

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Bears: Vic Fangio agrees in principle to deal as new DC - source; top 10 in points and yards last 4 years as 49ers DC (ESPN)

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Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers pulls out of Sunday's Pro Bowl citing calf injury, to be replaced by Bengals QB Andy Dalton (ESPN)

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Bengals: QB Andy Dalton added to Pro Bowl after Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (calf) pulls out; 4 Bengals now in Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Patriots: Bill Belichick praises Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's "higher level" awareness - "You can't really coach it." (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Bill Belichick praises Russell Wilson's "uncanny," "higher level" awareness - "You can't really coach it." (ESPN)

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Browns: Former Rams head coach Mike Martz has interviewed for OC job - source; was OC for Super Bowl-champion 1999 Rams (ESPN)

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Titans: President Tommy Smith tells Tennessean "team is not for sale," refutes Peyton Manning becoming part-owner rumors (ESPN)

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Patriots: Colts LB D'Qwell Jackson's INT is what sparked the investigation into possibly deflated footballs - Newsday (ESPN)

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Colts: LB D'Qwell Jackson's INT vs. Patriots is what sparked investigation into possibly deflated footballs - Newsday (ESPN)

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Saints: Former Raiders head coach Dennis Allen returning to Saints as defensive assistant, exact role unknown - Schefter (ESPN)

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Monday, January 19, 2015

49ers: SS Antoine Bethea added to Pro Bowl, replacing Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor (ESPN)

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Eagles: QB coach Bill Musgrave joins Raiders as offensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Raiders: Bill Musgrave named offensive coordinator, reuniting with Jack Del Rio; OC of Jags under Del Rio in 2003, 2004 (ESPN)

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Saints: RB Mark Ingram added to Pro Bowl as replacement for Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (ESPN)

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Cowboys: WR Dez Bryant will not play in Pro Bowl due to injury (ESPN)

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Packers: WR Randall Cobb and CB Sam Shields added to Pro Bowl roster, replacing CB Darrelle Revis and WR Dez Bryant (ESPN)

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Packers Video: G Josh Sitton says "we should have won the game" and WR Randall Cobb called loss to Seattle "a nightmare" (ESPN)

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Steelers: RB Le'Veon Bell will not play in Pro Bowl due to injury (ESPN)

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Broncos: RB C.J. Anderson added to Pro Bowl, replacing injured Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell (ESPN)

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Seahawks: CB Richard Sherman told ESPN's John Clayton that MRI taken Monday revealed an elbow sprain (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Vince Wilfork talks about pulling woman from her overturned Jeep: "was just trying to get her to safety" (ESPN)

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Lions: Team parting ways with C Dominic Raiola - Detroit Free Press; will likely slide Travis Swanson into his spot (ESPN)

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Bears: John Fox says team plans "to make things right" with former LB Brian Urlacher; also expects to contact Mike Ditka (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots DL Vince Wilfork stops to help pull driver out of rolled-over car on way home from AFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Earl Thomas "will play in the Super Bowl," source tells Adam Schefter; dislocated shoulder in NFC Champ. Game (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Tom Brady laughs off accusation of deflated footballs in AFC Champ. Game: "I think I've heard it all" (ESPN)

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Packers Video: Stephen A. Smith "not as adamant" about Aaron Rodgers' greatness following NFC Championship Game loss (ESPN)

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Jets: Chan Gailey refutes report of him being named OC: "Everybody made it seem like a done deal -- everybody except me" (ESPN)

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Colts: NFL is investigating whether the Patriots intentionally deflated footballs during their victory on Sunday (ESPN)

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Patriots: Team is being investigated by the NFL for possibly deflating footballs during Sunday's win over the Colts (ESPN)

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NFL: League is investigating whether the Patriots intentionally deflated footballs during their victory over the Colts (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Patriots Video: Tom Brady tells Sal Paolantonio in postgame interview reaching Super Bowl "is gratifying for all of us" (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin rants at reporters who "counted us out and doubted us" after NFC title game win (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Bill Belichick, Tom Brady talk about winning AFC title game, Brady says "pretty sweet" to be in Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Super Bowl XLIX vs. Patriots Feb. 1 in Glendale, Arizona; Pete Carroll coached Pats from 1997-99 (ESPN)

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NFL: Falcons expected to hire Seahawks assistant Dan Quinn as coach, will name Kyle Shanahan off. coordinator - Schefter (ESPN)

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Colts Video: Andrew Luck says "my play was not up to par" after completing 12-of-33 for 126 yds, 2 INTs in loss to Pats (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks open as slight favorite over Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX, but line is in flux (ESPN)

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Seahawks: RB Marshawn Lynch may face discipline for obscene gesture after TD run and for failing to speak to media (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (elbow injury), FS Earl Thomas (shoulder injury) will both have MRIs Monday (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots advance to Super Bowl for 6th time in last 14 years under coach Bill Belichick with QB Tom Brady (ESPN)

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NFL: Pats QB Tom Brady 3 TD passes, RB LeGarrette Blount 148 rush yds and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Colts in AFC title game (ESPN)

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Patriots: LT Nate Solder reported as an eligible receiver and caught 16-yard TD pass in 3rd qtr of AFC title game (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots lead Colts 17-7 at halftime in AFC Championship Game; winner plays Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX on Feb. 1 (ESPN)

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Packers Video: Aaron Rodgers points to numerous factors, among them fake FG turned TD and botched onside kick, in loss (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Packers TE Brandon Bostick's job was to block on onside kick he failed to catch, says "I let everyone down" (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: DE Cliff Avril says "we got a lot of heart and a lot of pride" after overtime win over Packers (ESPN)

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NFL: Pats QB Tom Brady becomes NFL's all-time leading passer in the postseason, eclipsing Peyton Manning (6,800 yards) (ESPN)

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Patriots: FB James Develin made his 1st career TD catch in 1st quarter of AFC Championship Game vs. Colts (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Seahawks' Earl Thomas says "we never gave up" after team rallied from 16-0 and 19-7 deficits NFC title game (ESPN)

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NFL: Defending champ Seahawks become 1st team to reach back-to-back Super Bowls since Patriots in 2003 and 2004 season (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks score 15 pts in 44 seconds to take 22-19 lead, Packers force OT on 48-yd FG by Mason Crosby 14 secs. left (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks rally to take 22-19 lead over Packers with 1:25 left in 4th quarter of NFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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NFL: Packers lead defending champion Seahawks 19-7 with 6:53 left in 4th quarter of NFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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Eagles: WR Jeremy Maclin will miss Pro Bowl due to personal reasons (ESPN)

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Lions: WR Golden Tate added to Pro Bowl as replacement for Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (ESPN)

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Colts: RB Trent Richardson, LB Bjoern Werner, WR Griff Whalen among inactives in AFC title game (ESPN)

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Patriots: C Bryan Stork (knee), DL Chris Jones, WRs Brian Tims, Josh Boyce among inactives in AFC title game (ESPN)

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Bears: Josh Lucas hired as director of player personnel; spent 10 seasons in Saints personnel department with Ryan Pace (ESPN)

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Seahawks: T Garry Gilliam caught 19-yd TD pass from punter Jon Ryan on fake FG attempt in 3rd qtr of NFC title game (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson with just 2 completions for 12 yards and 3 interceptions in 1st half of NFC title game (ESPN)

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NFL: Packers lead defending champion Seahawks 16-0 at halftime NFC Championship Game; Green Bay has forced 4 turnovers (ESPN)

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Seahawks: QB Russell Wilson has thrown 3 INTs in 1st half vs. Packers; only previous 3-INT game in Week 4 of 2012 season (ESPN)

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Packers: Rookie S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with 2 INTs in 1st half vs. Seaahawks, his 1st career 2-INT game in pros or college (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Pro Bowl FS Earl Thomas left game vs. Packers in 2nd qtr with shoulder injury; return is questionable (ESPN)

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Packers: Mason Crosby has made 14 consecutive FGs in the postseason after his 3rd FG in 1st half vs. Seahawks (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Marshawn Lynch was told by NFL he couldn't play if he wore gold cleats like he planned - source (ESPN)

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Colts Video: Reggie Wayne was convinced to stay in Indianapolis by Chuck Pagano, who said "I can't do this without you" (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Earl Thomas says what separates the "Legion of Boom" from everyone else is their 'minds' (ESPN)

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Packers: Seahawks starting RT Justin Britt (knee) inactive for NFC Championship Game; hadn't missed a snap this season (ESPN)

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Seahawks: RT Justin Britt (knee), who has played every offensive snap this season, inactive against Packers (ESPN)

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49ers: Alabama OC Lane Kiffin front-runner to be 49ers' OC; Rob Chudzinski also being considered - sources (ESPN)

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NFL: Colts working on blockbuster deal that could pay QB Andrew Luck around $25 million per year - Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Patriots: Tampering charges filed against Jets for comments by owner Woody Johnson about CB Darrelle Revis - Schefter (ESPN)

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Jets: Tampering charges filed against team for comments by Woody Johnson about Patriots CB Darrelle Revis - Schefter (ESPN)

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Colts: Trent Richardson says a "serious family emergency," is causing him to miss Sunday's game (ESPN)

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Ravens: OC Gary Kubiak would take Broncos heading-coaching job if it's offered to him, sources told ESPN (ESPN)

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Broncos: Gary Kubiak would take club's head-coaching job if it's offered to him - sources; meeting set for Sunday in Hou (ESPN)

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NFL: Broncos QB Peyton Manning will miss next weekend's Pro Bowl due to quadriceps injury - report (ESPN)

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Raiders Video: Coach Jack Del Rio says "we have a lot of work to do and I'm excited to be here, excited to get started" (ESPN)

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Vikings: NFL seeks dismissal of NFLPA suit on behalf of suspended RB Adrian Peterson (ESPN)

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Jets: New GM Mike Maccagnan fires senior director of college scouting Terry Bradway and director of scouting Jeff Bauer (ESPN)

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Patriots: C Bryan Stork will miss AFC Championship Game due to knee injury; RG Ryan Wendell expected to start at center (ESPN)

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Bears Video: The NFL Insiders crew breaks down the hiring of John Fox as head coach; "The Bears got a winner here" (ESPN)

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Broncos: Doug Marrone has canceled his Saturday head coach interview to see what happens with Gary Kubiak - source (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski wins Comeback Player of the Year award; 2013 - tore ACL Week 15, 2014 - 1,124 yds, 12 TD (ESPN)

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Broncos: Doug Marrone to interview for head coach job Saturday - Adam Schefter; 15-17 record with Bills from 2013-14 (ESPN)

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Broncos: Ravens OC Gary Kubiak to interview for head coach job this weekend - sources; was John Elway's teammate 1983-91 (ESPN)

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Bears: A deal for former Broncos coach John Fox to be the next head coach of the Bears is "all but done" - sources (ESPN)

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NFL: "Frozen" star Idina Menzel will sing the national anthem, John Legend "America the Beautiful" before the Super Bowl (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Brett Favre talks to ESPN's Mike and Mike about his relationship with the Packers and Peyton Manning's future (ESPN)

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Patriots: Bill Belichick's AFC championship game press conference coming up live on SportsCenter on ESPN and WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

49ers: Jim Tomsula embraces challenge as new head coach - "I clearly understand the expectation of the ownership" (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jerry Jones says long-terms deals for WR Dez Bryant, RB DeMarco Murray "going to be a challenge" but possible (ESPN)

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Giants Video: Tedy Bruschi discusses Steve Spagnuolo's return, says team "pushed reset button," calls it a "good move" (ESPN)

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Redskins Video: John Keim calls Bill Callahan's hiring as OL coach a "very good move" for the franchise (ESPN)

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49ers: RB coach Tom Ratham only assistant retained under new coaching staff; has been on club's staff since 2009 (ESPN)

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Giants: Steve Spagnuolo returning as club's defensive coordinator; was DC for team in 2007-08; won Super Bowl in 2007 (ESPN)

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Packers Video: John Clayton explains how Aaron Rodgers' calf injury will take a "big chunk" out of GB passing offense (ESPN)

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Jaguars: FB Greg Jones returns on 1-day contract to retire as a member of the Jaguars: "My heart will always be here" (ESPN)

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NFL: New scouting combine for veteran free agents to be held at the Arizona Cardinals' training facility on March 22 (ESPN)

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Panthers: Fire department says fire at Ron Rivera's house accidental, improper modular fireplace installation the cause (ESPN)

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Cowboys: OC and OL coach Bill Callahan leaving to join Redskins as OL coach on lucrative 3-year contract - sources (ESPN)

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Redskins: Former Cowboys OC and OL coach Bill Callahan hired as OL coach, given lucrative 3-year contract - sources (ESPN)

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Patriots: Tom Brady doesn't fire back at Ray Lewis for saying his legacy is due to tuck rule: "Everyone has an opinion" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Ohio State WR Devin Smith goes No. 32 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "good size/speed combination at WR" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Auburn WR Sammie Coates goes No. 31 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "exceptionally strong for his size" (ESPN)

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Packers: Florida State DT Eddie Goldman goes No. 30 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "he could be a steal here" (ESPN)

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Colts: Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong goes No. 29 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "arguably the best player in CFB in 2014" (ESPN)

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Broncos: Miss State LB Benardrick McKinney goes No. 28 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "he covers a lot of ground quickly" (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Oklahoma DT Jordan Phillips goes No. 27 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - he "is a reasonable upside play" (ESPN)

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Ravens: Michigan WR Devin Funchess goes No. 26 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "a perpetual matchup problem" (ESPN)

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Panthers: Stanford OT Andrus Peat goes No. 25 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "as much upside as any tackle in the draft" (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon goes No. 24 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "He's just what this offense needs" (ESPN)

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Lions: Texas DT Malcolm Brown goes No. 23 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "an absolute beast against the run" (ESPN)

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Steelers: Wake Forest CB Kevin Johnson goes No. 22 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "not shy about playing the run" (ESPN)

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Bengals: Kentucky LB Bud Dupree goes No. 21 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "He'd be a good fit in this system" (ESPN)

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Rams: Pittsburgh OT T.J. Clemmings goes No. 10 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "More help up front is needed" (ESPN)

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Giants: Iowa OT Brandon Scherff goes No. 9 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "simply devastating as a run-blocker" (ESPN)

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Falcons: Florida DE Dante Fowler Jr. goes No. 8 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - they "need this kind of a player" (ESPN)

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NFL: Ravens and RB Ray Rice have reached a settlement - reports; Rice was seeking $3.5M back pay after being cut Sept. 8 (ESPN)

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Bears: Alabama S Landon Collins goes No. 7 in Mel Kiper's mock draft- "should go for best player who can help them soon" (ESPN)

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Jets: Missouri DE Shane Ray goes No. 6 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "was arguably the most productive pass-rusher in CFB" (ESPN)

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Eagles: Washington CB Marcus Peters goes No. 20 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "there's no question the kid can play" (ESPN)

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Browns: Miami (FL) OT Ereck Flowers goes No. 19 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "offers insurance for Joe Thomas" (ESPN)

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Chiefs: Oklahoma WR Dorial Green-Beckham goes No. 18 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "talent like this is hard to pass on" (ESPN)

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Chargers: Oregon DE Arik Armstead goes No. 17 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "can become really special with coaching" (ESPN)

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Texans: Michigan St. CB Trae Waynes goes No. 16 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "good ball skills" and "good zone defender" (ESPN)

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49ers: West Virginia WR Kevin White goes No. 15 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "they need to find another target" (ESPN)

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Dolphins: Washington LB Shaq Thompson goes No. 14 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - has played safety, LB and RB (ESPN)

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Saints: Clemson DE Vic Beasley goes No. 13 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "pursues with his hair on fire" (ESPN)

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Browns: Washington DT Danny Shelton goes No. 12 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft - "incredible awareness in the run game" (ESPN)

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Vikings: Louisville WR Devante Parker goes No. 11 in Mel Kiper's mock draft - "Teddy needs another weapon. Here he is" (ESPN)

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Falcons: Lions DC Teryl Austin's pitch to be the new head coach includes bringing along Broncos OC Adam Gase - source (ESPN)

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Buccaneers Video: Florida State QB Jameis Winston goes No. 1 overall in Mel Kiper's first mock draft; is "NFL-ready" (ESPN)

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Titans Video: Oregon QB Marcus Mariota goes No. 2 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft; "phenomenal ability but needs time" (ESPN)

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Jaguars Video: USC DE Leonard Williams goes No. 3 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft of the season; "very versatile" (ESPN)

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Raiders Video: Alabama WR Amari Cooper goes No. 4 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft; "a hard-worker, disciplined" (ESPN)

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Redskins Video: Nebraska DE Randy Gregory goes No. 5 in Mel Kiper's first mock draft; "A major force off the edge" (ESPN)

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Colts: Team has asked the NFL to place backup LB Josh McNary on the exemption list after being charged with rape (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: ESPN's Mike and Mike discuss the banning of cheese products in Bainbridge Island City Hall on Friday (ESPN)

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Bills: Rex Ryan tells ESPN's Mike and Mike the Bills will be the "last stop" in his coaching career: "This is it for me" (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Cowboys: Scott Linehan to return next season - source; serves as club's player-caller and passing-game coordinator (ESPN)

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Chargers: Mayor Kevin Faulconer says stadium study coming - "We will fight to the keep Bolts in America's finest city" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Fans starts petition, asks NFL to revise media policy so Marshawn Lynch doesn't have to talk with reporters (ESPN)

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Raiders: Broncos' Terrance Knighton endorses Jack Del Rio - "The Raiders are getting a great damn coach" (ESPN)

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Jets: Former coach Bill Parcells confident in Todd Bowles - "He's a highly intelligent guy and I think he's ready" (ESPN)

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49ers: Jim Tomsula officially named club's new head coach; only previous HC experience with Rhein Fire in 2006 (ESPN)

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49ers Video: Adam Schefter says team considered Jim Tomsula a "front runner" for head coach all along (ESPN)

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NFL: Colts LB Josh McNary charged with rape, criminal confinement with bodily injury and battery (ESPN)

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49ers: Jim Tomsula, 46, has spent last 8 seasons as club's DL coach; served as interim coach for 1 game in 2010 season (ESPN)

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Raiders Video: Chris Mortensen says owner Mark Davis received 'support' from John Madden in hiring Jack Del Rio (ESPN)

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Bills Video: Rex Ryan makes strong first impression at introduction - "Nobody's more loyal than me as a football coach" (ESPN)

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Broncos: Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio named head coach of Raiders - Adam Schefter; No. 3 total defense this season (ESPN)

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Cowboys: OC Bill Callahan will not re-sign with team; next priority is to sign asst. coach Scott Linehan - Ed Werder (ESPN)

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Falcons: Seahawks DC Dan Quinn the favorite to become next head coach - sources; Lions DC Teryl Austin also interviewing (ESPN)

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Colts: QB Andrew Luck praised by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick: "He's got a lot of strengths, no weaknesses" (ESPN)

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Patriots: Bill Belichick praises Colts QB Andrew Luck ahead of AFC champ. game: "a lot of strengths, no weaknesses" (ESPN)

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Bills: New head coach Rex Ryan as brash and confident as ever in first press conference: "We are going to build a bully" (ESPN)

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Bills: New head coach Rex Ryan's introductory press conference coming up live on SportsCenter on ESPN and WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Jets Video: Chris Mortensen discusses the hiring of Todd Bowles: "certainly ready and seasoned to be a head coach" (ESPN)

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NFL: Raiders close to naming Broncos DC Jack Del Rio as new head coach - source; 68-71 as Jaguars head coach 2003-11 (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Jets Video: Adam Schefter says Todd Bowles agreed to 4-yr deal, expected to name Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles will leave team to become coach of Jets, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports (ESPN)

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Bills: Jim Kelly is "very excited" about hiring of Rex Ryan, who attended Sabres game with some of his former assistants (ESPN)

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Bears: Former Bills coach Doug Marrone and Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin interviewed for coaching job Tuesday (ESPN)

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Texans: Director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan hired as Jets GM; had been with franchise since inception in 2000 (ESPN)

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Jets: Texans director of college scouting Mike Maccagnan hired as general manager; will be team's 3rd GM in last 4 years (ESPN)

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NFL: Cowboys reach agreement with coach Jason Garrett (5-yr deal), def. coordinator Rod Marinelli (3-yr deal) - Sources (ESPN)

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Bills: Jim Schwartz out as def. coordinator; Greg Roman hired as offensive coordinator; Dennis Thurman may be new DC (ESPN)

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Broncos: John Elway addresses club's stance on Peyton Manning - "Bottom line is we want him back" (ESPN)

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Packers: Aaron Rodgers discusses testing Richard Sherman - "Not scared of him, but you have a ton of respect for him" (ESPN)

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Ravens: John Harbaugh expects OC Gary Kubiak to return - "He told me he plans on being here;" rumors about DEN HC job (ESPN)

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Ravens: John Harbaugh says Pats' odd formations not reason for loss - "In no way did I think it determined the outcome" (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: John Clayton says club's defense has a chance to be considered "top seven or eight" in league history (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jason Garrett on verge of 5-year deal to remain coach, sources tell ESPN's Chris Mortensen; has 42-32 record (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jason Garrett says Rod Marinelli told him he wants to remain DC, offers praise - "He made our players better" (ESPN)

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Panthers: GM Dave Gettleman eyes cap flexibility, says team won't be shopping at the 'Dollar Store' this offseason (ESPN)

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Broncos: John Elway to discuss future of franchise; coming up live on ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Broncos Video: Skip Bayless discusses Peyton Manning's 11-13 postseason record - "I think he chokes in playoff games" (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jason Garrett's season-ending news conference coming up live on SportsCenter; tune to ESPN/WatchESPN (ESPN)

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Ravens: John Harbaugh, staff have agreed to oversee one of Pro Bowl squads, if necessary - source confirms to Ed Werder (ESPN)

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Steelers: Keith Butler promoted to defensive coordinator; 58-year-old had been club's LB coach since 2003 (ESPN)

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Bears Video: Field Yates says familiarity in the organization with John Fox makes him a name to "keep an eye on" for HC (ESPN)

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Bears: Former Broncos coach John Fox will soon interview for club's HC job - sources; had 46-18 record in Denver (ESPN)

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Redskins: DB coach Raheem Morris to interview for club's DC job on Tuesday - source; has been with team last 2 seasons (ESPN)

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Monday, January 12, 2015

Steelers: Longtime LB coach Keith Butler likely to be promoted to defensive coordinator - Source (ESPN)

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Seahawks: C Max Unger (ankle), CB Byron Maxwell (illness) both expected to play in NFC Championship Game vs. Packers (ESPN)

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Colts: Chuck Pagano told Pats "did nothing wrong" after talking to NFL officials about their odd alignment vs. Ravens (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau has talked with team about joining coaching staff - Source (ESPN)

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Broncos Video: Adam Schefter says OC Adam Gase and Ravens OC Gary Kubiak are possible coaching candidates (ESPN)

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NFL: Ex-Dolphins FB Rob Konrad describes how he survived 16 hours in ocean after fall from boat - "I shouldn't be here" (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles has second interviews scheduled for head coach jobs with Falcons and Jets (ESPN)

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Jets: Cards DC Todd Bowles to have 2nd interview for head coach position; Panthers DC Sean McDermott will also interview (ESPN)

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Falcons: Cardinals DC Todd Bowles and Lions DC Teryl Austin will have 2nd interviews for head coach position - sources (ESPN)

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Raiders: Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will have a second interview for head coaching vacancy on Tuesday (ESPN)

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Lions: Vice chairman Bill Ford Jr. says he's "still getting over" team's controversial NFL wild-card loss to Cowboys (ESPN)

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Colts: Jim Irsay reflects on decision to cut Peyton Manning in 2012- "I knew it was the right thing to do for the Colts" (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jerry Jones calls Jason Garrett "Coach of the Year", says first priority is to retain Garrett, top assistants (ESPN)

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NFL: Broncos QB Peyton Manning played Sunday's playoff loss to Colts and past month with a torn right quad - sources (ESPN)

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Patriots: Tom Brady defends controversial plays vs. BAL - "That's part of football. You have to prepare for everything" (ESPN)

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Bills: Rex Ryan becomes first coach to change teams within the same division since Bill Parcells joined the Jets in 1997 (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Ravens: Gary Kubiak flattered to be invited to interview for coaching jobs but decides to stay with the Ravens as OC (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Broncos QB Peyton Manning "disappointed" and needs "to process this game" when asked about his future plans (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Colts QB Andrew Luck talks to Sal Paolantonio about playoff win over Peyton Manning and Broncos (ESPN)

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Packers: Aaron Rodgers admits calf muscle "a little bit worse" but says "I think I've got 120 minutes left in me" (ESPN)

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Broncos: Peyton Manning has been "one-and-done" in postseason 9 times, overall playoff record is 11-13 (ESPN)

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Colts: Team will face Patriots AFC Championship Game next Sunday 6:40 pm ET; 1st AFC title game since 2009 season (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots host Colts in AFC Championship Game next Sunday 6:40 pm ET; 1st AFC title game for Colts since 2009 season (ESPN)

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NFL: Colts lead Broncos 21-10 heading into 4th qtr AFC divisional playoff; Andrew Luck 236 pass yds, 2 TDs, 2 INTs (ESPN)

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Cowboys Video: Jerry Jones says "I thought he (Dez Bryant) made the catch" on 31-yard play that was overturned by replay (ESPN)

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Lions: Social media team sent tweet "Sorry @dallascowboys. We know the feeling" after overturned call hurt Cowboys (ESPN)

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NFL: Colts lead Broncos 14-10 at halftime AFC divisional playoff; A. Luck 137 pass yds, TD, INT; P. Manning 71 yds, TD (ESPN)

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NFL Video: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant says "clearly it's a catch" of 31-yard play that was reversed after a replay challenge (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Rookie WR Paul Richardson suffered torn ACL in playoff win over Panthers, sources told Chris Mortensen (ESPN)

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Packers Video: Jordy Nelson on Dez Bryant play - "Stinks for Dez. He made a heckuva play but that's the rule" (ESPN)

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Packers: Aaron Rodgers completed his last 10 passes, was 15-of-20 for 226 yards and 2 TD in 2nd half (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jason Garrett after loss to Packers - "This game wasn't about officiating" (ESPN)

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Packers: Visit Seahawks in NFC Championship Game next Sunday at 3 pm ET; 1st title game appearance since 2010 season (ESPN)

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Cowboys: QB Tony Romo 15-19 for 191 yards and 2 TD, RB DeMarco Murray 123 yards, TD; DAL 7th straight road playoff loss (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Host Packers next Sunday at 3 pm ET in NFC Championship Game; Seattle beat GB 36-16 in NFL season opener (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks host Packers in NFC Championship Game next Sun. at 3 pm ET; rematch of season opener won by Seattle 36-16 (ESPN)

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Colts: RB Trent Richardson inactive against Broncos; was club's 3rd RB in last week's win over Bengals (ESPN)

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NFL: Cowboys lead Packers, 21-20, entering 4th quarter in NFC divisional playoff; A. Rodgers 46-yard TD pass late in 3rd (ESPN)

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NFL: Cowboys lead Packers, 14-10, at halftime in NFC divisional playoff; T. Romo 2 TD passes; A. Rodgers 90 yards, TD (ESPN)

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Lions: Matthew Stafford remains irked by non-pass interference call in Cowboys game - "It's still tough to swallow" (ESPN)

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Ravens: OC Gary Kubiak expected to be strongly pursued by Bears to be next head coach, sources tell Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Bears: Team expected to strongly pursue Ravens OC Gary Kubiak to be next head coach, sources tell Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Panthers: Greg Hardy's domestic violence trial set to start on Feb. 9, a source told ESPN.com (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Jets targeting DC Dan Quinn as their next head coach - sources; was assistant with New York in 2007 and 2008 (ESPN)

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Jets: Team was prepared to try to hire Seahawks DC Dan Quinn as head coach if Seattle had lost to Carolina - sources (ESPN)

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Ravens: NFL says Patriots' substitutions were legal from formation and reporting standpoint - Mortensen (ESPN)

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NFL: League says Patriots' substitutions against Ravens were legal from formation and reporting standpoint - Mortensen (ESPN)

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Bills: Rex Ryan to have 5-year deal worth $5.5M per season; likely to hire 49ers' Greg Roman as club's OC - sources (ESPN)

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Bills Video: Adam Schefter says Buffalo put on a "full-court press" to land Rex Ryan while Atlanta dragged its feet (ESPN)

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Bills: Rex Ryan had 46-50 record in 6 seasons with Jets; took team to AFC Championship Game in each of his first 2 years (ESPN)

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Jets: Rex Ryan set to become new coach of AFC East rival Bills, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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NFL: Bills putting finishing touches on deal to make Rex Ryan new head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: RB Marshawn Lynch responds "I'm thankful" to all postgame questions following win over Panthers (ESPN)

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Ravens Video: John Harbaugh addresses media on the "deception" by the Pats when substituting players in 3rd qtr (ESPN)

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Seahawks Video: Richard Sherman says S Kam Chancellor is a "difference-maker, big players make big plays in big games" (ESPN)

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Panthers: LB Thomas Davis with 10 tackles and a sack in playoff loss to Seahawks (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Team becomes 1st defending champion to win a playoff game the following season since Pats in January 2006 (ESPN)

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Ravens: Coach John Harbaugh objects to what he calls a "substitution trick" by Pats, says it was "clearly deception" (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Kam Chancellor's 90-yd INT return for TD in 4th qtr vs. Panthers longest in team's postseason history (ESPN)

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NFL: Seahawks lead Panthers 17-10 early in 4th qtr of NFC divisional playoff; Seattle 7 straight home playoff wins (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Kam Chancellor timed his leaps over linemen perfectly on back-to-back FG attempts in 2nd qtr vs. Panthers (ESPN)

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NFL: Defending champion Seahawks lead Panthers 14-10 at halftime in NFC divisional playoff; Russell Wilson 2 TD passes (ESPN)

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Ravens: QB Joe Flacco 4 TD passes, 2 INTs in loss to Pats, has 17 TDs, 2 INTs in his last 6 postseason games (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots coach Bill Belichick ties Tom Landry for most postseason wins in NFL history with 20 (ESPN)

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Bills: Former Jets coach Rex Ryan will interview with team for 2nd time Saturday night, Adam Schefter reports (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots rally from 14-point deficit, tied with Ravens 28-28 after 3rd qtr in AFC divisional playoff (ESPN)

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NFL: Patriots QB Tom Brady ties Joe Montana for the most TD passes in NFL postseason history with 45 (ESPN)

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Patriots: C Bryan Stork suffered knee injury in 1st half vs. Ravens, will miss rest of game (ESPN)

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NFL: Ravens lead Patriots, 21-14, at halftime AFC divisional playoff; Joe Flacco 3 TD passes; Tom Brady TD pass, TD run (ESPN)

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NFL: Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and Steelers part ways, told Urbana Daily Citizen "I'm resigning, not retiring" (ESPN)

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NFL: Jets RB Chris Johnson arrested for open carrying of a firearm - a second-degree misdemeanor; team has no comment (ESPN)

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Ravens Video: Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith discuss being locker mates and the "controlled chaos" that is the playoffs (ESPN)

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Patriots Video: Tom Brady sits down with Chris Berman to talk Terrell Suggs, his NFL future and having fun on Facebook (ESPN)

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Bears: Team requests permission to interview Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin for coaching job - Reports (ESPN)

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Broncos Video: Sal Paolantonio and Jeff Legwold say LB Brandon Marshall is expected to play Sunday vs. Colts (ESPN)

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Steelers: QB Ben Roethlisberger (neck injury) replaced by Saints QB Drew Brees in Jan. 25 Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Saints: QB Drew Brees will replace Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (neck injury) in Jan. 25 Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Packers Video: Bob Holtzman and Rob Demovsky discuss how Aaron Rodgers' calf injury affects the play calling vs. Cowboys (ESPN)

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Bengals: Nevada Supreme Court upholds order for Adam Jones to pay $12.4M in shooting of 2 former Las Vegas doormen (ESPN)

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Redskins: Justice Department is intervening in Redskins trademark dispute to defend the law being challenged by the team (ESPN)

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Browns: NFL investigating whether text messages were sent to Browns sideline, violating league's electronic devices rule (ESPN)

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Patriots: Jury selection is underway in the murder trial of former TE Aaron Hernandez; process could take week or more (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Dolphins: Rob Konrad survives boating accident in Atlantic Ocean by swimming 9 miles to shore; played with MIA 1999-2004 (ESPN)

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Broncos: RB Terrell Davis among 18 finalists for Pro Football HOF; 3-time Pro Bowler rushed for 7,607 yds, 60 TDs (ESPN)

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Raiders: WR Tim Brown among 18 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame; 14,934 receiving yards, 105 TDs (ESPN)

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Rams: QB Kurt Warner, OT Orlando Pace among 18 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame; part of Super Bowl team in 1999 (ESPN)

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Colts: WR Marvin Harrison, coach Tony Dungy among 18 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Coach Jimmy Johnson, DE Charles Haley among finalists for Pro Football HOF; duo combined for 5 titles in Dallas (ESPN)

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Saints: K Morten Andersen among 18 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame; all-time leading scorer with 2,544 points (ESPN)

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Steelers: RB Jerome Bettis among 18 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame; 6th all-time with 13,662 rush yards (ESPN)

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Chargers: Junior Seau among 18 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame; made 12 Pro Bowls, 1990s All-Decade Team (ESPN)

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Buccaneers: Dirk Koetter named club's new offensive coordinator - source; was Falcons' OC from 2012-14 (ESPN)

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Seahawks: Marshawn Lynch loses appeal, must pay $100K fine for not talking to media - Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Lions: GM Martin Mayhew says team is open to all options with DT Ndamukong Suh - "He certainly is a big priority for us" (ESPN)

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Bears: Ryan Pace hired as new GM; spent 14 seasons with the Saints, including the past 2 as director of player personnel (ESPN)

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Packers Video: Darren Woodson says the Cowboys will "bring some pressure" early to test Aaron Rodgers' torn calf muscle (ESPN)

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NFL: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has slight tear in calf muscle - sources; Doctor: "no question he will not be 100 percent" (ESPN)

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Cardinals: Kurt Warner says he would have considered unretiring if team had come calling: "I feel really, really good" (ESPN)

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NFL: Browns have parted ways with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and QB coach Dowell Loggains - source (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Chiefs: QB Terrelle Pryor signed to 1-year deal - source; was released by Seahawks during training camp (ESPN)

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Cowboys: Jethro Pugh, who played in four Super Bowls and was part of club's "Doomsday Defense," dies at age 70 (ESPN)

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Redskins: Complaint filed against team for not following protocol of Rooney Rule for interviewing minority candidate (ESPN)

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Broncos: Peyton Manning not concerned about late-season struggles, ready for playoffs - "I feel pretty good physically" (ESPN)

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NFL: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (calf) says he'll play vs. Cowboys - "I'm going on Sunday. It's just a matter of how." (ESPN)

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Bears: CB Tim Jennings arrested in Georgia on DUI, speeding and reckless driving charges; released on $2,711 bond (ESPN)

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Rams: Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer leaves to accept same position at Georgia; spent 2012-14 in St. Louis (ESPN)

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Panthers: DT Star Lotulelei (fractured foot) ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional playoff game vs. Seahawks (ESPN)

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Lions: WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) to miss second straight Pro Bowl; being replaced by Giants rookie WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ESPN)

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NFL: Giants rookie WR Odell Beckham Jr. to replace Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) at Pro Bowl; 12 TDs in 12 games 2014 (ESPN)

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49ers: QB Colin Kaepernick hires 2-time MVP Kurt Warner as an offseason mentor; 19 TD, 10 INT, 17th-ranked QBR 2014 (ESPN)

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