Friday, January 31, 2014

Bills hire former Pats assistant Pepper Johnson to coach defensive line; Fred Pagac to coach linebackers (ESPN)

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Steelers OLB Jason Worilds (8 sacks) open to re-signing with team but wants assurance of a starting job (ESPN)

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Preliminary tests indicate white powder mailed to hotels near Super Bowl site is non-toxic - source (ESPN)

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Authorities investigating suspicious white powder mailed to at least 5 hotels near Super Bowl site in NJ (ESPN)

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Roger Goodell says NFL will continue to evaluate possible use of medicinal marijuana (ESPN)

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Roger Goodell says possibility of adding 2 playoff teams will "continue to get serious consideration" (ESPN)

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Roger Goodell confident concussion settlement between league and former players will be approved (ESPN)

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Roger Goodell says NFL made mistake how it handled playoff ticket sales (ESPN)

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Justin Tuck on becoming a free agent: "I will see what the market is for me" (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

Owner Stan Kroenke purchased 60-acre plot of land in Los Angeles earlier this month -- reports (ESPN)

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Utah ape predicts Seahawks to beat Broncos on Sunday; has picked Super Bowl winner the last six years (ESPN)

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Titans name former NFL defensive lineman Nick Eason assistant defensive line coach. (ESPN)

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Browns interviewing ex-Titans OC Dowell Loggains for offensive coordinator job -- ESPN Cleveland (ESPN)

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Eli Manning, Giants named in lawsuit alleging fake "game used" gear sold to collectors; QB, team deny it (ESPN)

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WR Cecil Shorts III tweets he ran without pain Wednesday for 1st time in year and half; ended '13 on IR (ESPN)

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QB EJ Manuel confirms he had 2nd knee surgery after season, calls it "cleanup" procedure (ESPN)

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CB Antonio Cromartie, who dealt with hip issues last season, says he won't need surgery this offseason (ESPN)

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NFL says number of concussions in practices, games decreased 13 percent from 2012 to 2013 (ESPN)

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49ers QB Colin Kaepernick calls antics by Seahawks' Richard Sherman after NFC title game "ridiculous" (ESPN)

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Marshawn Lynch reaches compromise with PFWA, cooperates more Thursday, answering football-only questions (ESPN)

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Cowboys' staff shuffling was coach Jason Garrett's call and not ordered by Jerry Jones -- Stephen Jones (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning agrees with Richard Sherman that he throws "ducks," but "proud" it's for many yards, TDs (ESPN)

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Eli Manning tells NFL Network he thought brother Peyton's career was over before 2012 due to surgeries (ESPN)

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Lawyer for Dolphins' Richie Incognito says Jonathan Martin's texts just as vulgar, show friends' banter (ESPN)

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Brendan Ayanbadejo won't disclose which team alleged pot-smoking occurred with before Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Ex-LB Brendan Ayanbadejo says players smoked pot before 1 of his 2 Super Bowls ('06 Bears, '12 Ravens) (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Ravens RB Bernard Pierce underwent surgery to repair rotator cuff in shoulder - Baltimore Sun (ESPN)

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Seahawks practiced indoors for 90 minutes at Giants facility; Wednesday a rest day for Marshawn Lynch (ESPN)

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Broncos practiced for 1 hr, 40 minutes after walkthrough on outdoor field at Jets facility, temp low 20s (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin practiced fully Wednesday after missing NFC title game with concussion (ESPN)

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TE Delanie Walker calls out several Titans players as "cancers" in radio interview with The Midday 180 (ESPN)

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Ravens hire Steve Spagnuolo as secondary coach and Brian Pariani as tight ends coach (ESPN)

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Rams plan to hire Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator - league sources (ESPN)

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Rams fire defensive coordinator Tim Walton; team ranked 15th in total defense, 3rd in sacks this season (ESPN)

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Dolphins, assistant GM Brian Gaine agree to part ways (ESPN)

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Marshawn Lynch on participating in Wednesday's media session: "I'm just here so I don't get fined" (ESPN)

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Seahawks FB Michael Robinson answered questions for RB Marshawn Lynch at times during Wed. media session (ESPN)

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Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch appeared at Wednesday's media session and left after 7 minutes at his table (ESPN)

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Tom Brady voted by peers as quarterback players would want in huddle with Super Bowl on the line (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Cowboys name Scott Linehan passing game coordinator, announce he will be offensive play caller in 2014 (ESPN)

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Cowboys promote Rod Marinelli to defensive coordinator; Monte Kiffin now assistant head coach/defense (ESPN)

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Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase says "just wasn't the right time" for him to be a head coach (ESPN)

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Dolphins owner Stephen Ross doesn't believe Jonathan Martin, Richie Incognito will return to team (ESPN)

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Jonathan Martin told NBC left Dolphins because "persistence" of vulgar language made him feel "trapped" (ESPN)

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Former Lions RB Jahvid Best files lawsuit against NFL, helmet maker after suffering multiple concussions (ESPN)

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Michael Strahan responds to Warren Sapp, says "the tiger does not pay attention to the opinion of sheep" (ESPN)

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Warren Sapp thinks Michael Strahan doesn't belong in Hall of Fame, says his resume "comes up short" (ESPN)

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Marshawn Lynch: "I'm just about action. All the unnecessary talk, it don't do nothing for me" (ESPN)

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Marshawn Lynch: "I appreciate that people want to hear from me, but I just go to work and do my thing" (ESPN)

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Steelers hire James Saxon as RBs coach; ex-Vikings coach replaces Kirby Wilson, who left for Minnesota (ESPN)

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Panthers sign coach Ron Rivera to 3-year extension; led Carolina to 12-4 mark, NFC South title in 2013 (ESPN)

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Browns to interview Raiders QBs coach John Defilippo for OC job Thursday, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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John Elway spoke to Broncos after 40-10 loss to Seahawks in Aug., said "it wasn't OK" to lose like that (ESPN)

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Broncos OC Adam Gase on nixing interviews for Browns, Vikings head coach jobs: "wasn't the right time" (ESPN)

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Cowboys deny request from Browns to speak with Bill Callahan about OC job, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch speaks just 6 min., 20 sec. at media day but NFL says fine is unlikely (ESPN)

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RB Adrian Peterson tells USA Today OC Norv Turner "perfect" for Vikings, he feels good after surgery (ESPN)

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Ex-Eagles executive, Penn coach Harry Gamble dies at age 83; was Philly GM/president from 1986-94 (ESPN)

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Browns interview ex-Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan for vacant OC job, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Broncos' Peyton Manning doesn't want to discuss legacy; in "2nd chapter" of career and it's "exciting" (ESPN)

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Titans RB Chris Johnson has minor knee surgery, tweets that it "went perfect now lets get on the grind" (ESPN)

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Bills hitting "reset" on talks with S Jairus Byrd, still hope to reach long-term deal, president says (ESPN)

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In ESPN survey of 320 NFL players, Seahawks' Pete Carroll voted coach most would like to play for (23%) (ESPN)

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Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch to sign endorsement deal with Skittles; RB known to eat the candy after TDs (ESPN)

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Browns hire former Bills LB coach Jim O'Neil as defensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Cowboys hire former Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan to call offensive plays - Reports (ESPN)

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Former Lions head coach Jim Schwartz introduced Monday as Bills' defensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Seahawks to practice at Giants' facility East Rutherford, NJ, Broncos at Jets' facility Florham Park, NJ (ESPN)

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Super Bowl Media Day Tuesday at Prudential Center - Broncos session at 10:30 am ET, Seahawks 12:45 pm ET (ESPN)

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Coach Pete Carroll says NFL should consider medicinal marijuana as a way to treat injured players (ESPN)

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New Ravens OC Gary Kubiak says his health is good and he has been working out; he had stroke last season (ESPN)

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CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, 27, would be prepared to retire if Broncos win Super Bowl: "I'm serious" (ESPN)

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John Harbaugh on hire of Gary Kubiak as Ravens OC: "We left no stone unturned in this search" (ESPN)

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Eagles hire ex-Vikings OC Bill Musgrave as QBs coach; will be his 2nd stint with team (ESPN)

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Ravens to hire ex-Texans coach Gary Kubiak as new OC, Rick Dennison as QBs coach, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Falcons give coach Mike Smith, GM Thomas Dimitroff 1-year extensions, VP Rich McKay 4-year extension (ESPN)

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Broncos will practice outdoors Monday at Jets' facility in Florham Park, N.J., source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Bills give Browns permission to interview LBs coach Jim O'Neil for Cleveland's open DC position (ESPN)

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Giants hire Oregon St. OC Danny Langsdorf as QB coach; Sean Ryan WR coach; Kevin M. Gilbride TE coach (ESPN)

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Titans RB Chris Johnson tells Tennessean he will have minor knee surgery soon, says he got hurt Week 3 (ESPN)

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Jamaal Charles says he was surprised by hard Pro Bowl hit by teammate Derrick Johnson but not mad at LB (ESPN)

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In ESPN.com anonymous survey of 320 NFL players, 85% say they would play in Super Bowl with a concussion (ESPN)

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Accuweather forecast for Super Bowl game day, Sunday in N.J.: High of 36 degrees, chance of snow showers (ESPN)

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If hired by Ravens, Gary Kubiak wants ex-Texans OC Rick Dennison, ex-Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan on staff (ESPN)

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Former Texans coach Gary Kubiak has emerged as favorite for Ravens' OC job, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Mike Tolbert's 2-pt conversion run with 41 seconds lifts Team Rice over Team Sanders, 22-21, in Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says "Peyton Manning had a season no one ever dreamed of having" (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson says CB Richard Sherman "deserves attention by the way he plays" (ESPN)

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Richard Sherman: "LOB, Legion of Boom, it brought us together as a secondary, as a family" (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman: "With social media, anytime you say anything it's going to spread quick" (ESPN)

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Broncos coach John Fox says K Matt Prater has a virus, but "he'll be fine" for Super Bowl XLVIII (ESPN)

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Panthers have reached out to coach Ron Rivera regarding a contract extension - Charlotte Observer (ESPN)

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NFC champion Seahawks have arrived at Newark Airport in New Jersey for Super Bowl XLVIII (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning: "Eli was helpful about playing in this stadium, but couldn't help me much with Seattle" (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning: "I want to continue to keep playing as long as I can produce and help my team" (ESPN)

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Mike Adams claims he will walk to his hometown of Paterson, New Jersey if Broncos win the Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Redskins hire Randy Jordan as running backs coach (ESPN)

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AFC champion Broncos have arrived at Newark Airport in New Jersey for Super Bowl XLVIII (ESPN)

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Dolphins hire Bucs executive Dennis Hickey as GM to replace Jeff Ireland -- ESPN and media reports (ESPN)

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S Mike Adams tells Denver Post he'll walk back to hometown (Paterson, N.J.) if Broncos win Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Harris Poll: Majority of U.S. fans (35%) say NFL most popular sport for 30th year in row; MLB (14%) 2nd (ESPN)

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Dolphins assistant GM Brian Gaine now favorite for GM job after Nick Caserio reportedly declined offer (ESPN)

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Dolphins meet with Pats' Nick Caserio, Bucs' Dennis Hickey, Titans' Lake Dawson Saturday in GM search (ESPN)

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Lawyer says Chris Kluwe has texts from Blair Walsh confirming Kluwe approached team about Mike Priefer (ESPN)

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Don Shula believes NFL made mistake by putting Super Bowl XLVIII in cold-weather market (ESPN)

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Broncos' Demaryius Thomas on Richard Sherman: "He's a great player. I'd love to have that matchup..." (ESPN)

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Steelers RB coach Kirby Wilson leaving Pittsburgh for same position with Vikings, according to source (ESPN)

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Lions hire former Boise State O-coordinator Robert Prince as WR coach (ESPN)

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According to AP-GfK poll, 49 percent of Americans are pro football fans; down from 56 percent last year (ESPN)

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Bears hire former Louisville, Miami (FL) coach Clint Hurtt as assistant defensive line coach (ESPN)

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Broncos kicker Matt Prater sent home due to illness Saturday, misses third consecutive practice (ESPN)

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Bills hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator, Todd Downing as quarterbacks coach (ESPN)

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Giants hire Oregon State's Danny Langsdorf to be quarterbacks coach (ESPN)

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Cowboys discuss hiring former Lions OC Scott Linehan as compromise in play-calling situation - sources (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman fined $7,875 by league for taunting in final minute of NFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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Lions RB Joique Bell (Jan. 29), Packers WR Randall Cobb (Jan. 28) to act in Broadway's "Rock of Ages" (ESPN)

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Giants OL David Diehl announces retirement Friday after spending entire 11-year career with New York (ESPN)

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Chargers hire former NFL player Pete Metzelaars to coach tight ends (ESPN)

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Seahawks GM John Schneider calls coach Pete Carroll a "low ego guy" who is "just all about the team" (ESPN)

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K Matt Prater (illness) missed practice for 2nd straight day Friday (ESPN)

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Former Texans coach Gary Kubiak unlikely to become club's next offensive coordinator - source (ESPN)

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Ex-Cowboy Josh Brent received 10-year suspended sentence; will serve 180 days in jail (ESPN)

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Former Cowboy Josh Brent sentenced to 10 years in prison for crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown (ESPN)

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Patriots director of pro personnel Nick Caseiro interviewing for Dolphins' GM job - sources (ESPN)

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GM Bruce Allen says the Redskins will be active in free agency (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

67-year-old Tom Coughlin told ESPN Radio he wants to coach Giants for multiple years beyond 2014 season (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin says he will play in Super Bowl XLVIII after practicing for 2nd straight day (ESPN)

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Titans hire Giff Smith as DL coach, Bob Bostad as OL coach (ESPN)

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Browns submit request to interview Bills LB coach Jim O'Neil for defensive coordinator job (ESPN)

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Cardinals promote Terry McDonough to VP of player personnel, replacing Jason Licht (ESPN)

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Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says Mike Pettine "knows what's necessary to beat teams in the AFC North" (ESPN)

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Vikings RB Adrian Peterson underwent groin surgery Thursday, expected to make full recovery in 6 weeks (ESPN)

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Florida man sentenced to more than 57 years in prison for 2007 slaying of Redskins safety Sean Taylor (ESPN)

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Bucs' Darrelle Revis says Seahawks' Richard Sherman out of line for postgame rant; CBs have running feud (ESPN)

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Virgin America apologizes to Jets QB Geno Smith for "misunderstanding" after review of incident at LAX (ESPN)

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Eli Manning says he'll offer tips on quirks of MetLife Stadium to brother Peyton ahead of Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Cowboys sign K Dan Bailey to 7-year contract through 2020; has made 88-of-98 field goals in 3 seasons (ESPN)

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Ex-RB Brandon Jacobs continues beef with Jim Harbaugh, rips coach in N.Y. radio interview Thursday (ESPN)

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Bears hire ex-Syracuse, UConn head coach Paul Pasqualoni as DL coach, Reggie Herring as LBs coach (ESPN)

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Browns expected to offer head coaching job to Bills DC Mike Pettine on Thursday, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Walter Thurmond says Broncos WR Wes Welker's hit on Aqib Talib "uncalled for," deserves fine (ESPN)

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Ndamukong Suh leaves agent, Relativity Sports, to find new representative -- Sports Business Journal (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Steelers to hire former Titans head coach Mike Munchak as offensive line coach - ESPN and reports (ESPN)

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Pro Bowl: Deion Sanders picks QBs Andrew Luck, Cam Newton; Jerry Rice picks Jimmy Graham, LeSean McCoy (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin cleared concussion protocol, returned to practice Wednesday (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman says comments after NFC title game "maybe was misdirected and immature" (ESPN)

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Longtime Patriots OL coach Dante Scarnecchia is retiring; Dave DeGuglielmo replaces Scarnecchia (ESPN)

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Raiders are being sued by current, former cheerleaders claiming wage theft, unfair employment practices (ESPN)

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Former Cowboys DT Josh Brent convicted of intoxication manslaughter for crash that killed his teammate (ESPN)

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Giants name Craig Johnson RBs coach; was Vikings' QBs coach last 3 three seasons (ESPN)

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OC Joe Lombardi on QB Matthew Stafford: "There's an awful amount of talent there" (ESPN)

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A 17-year-old from Tacoma, Wash. says he was fired for wearing a Broncos jersey to work (ESPN)

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QB Vince Young, cut by Packers in training camp last year, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (ESPN)

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Broncos TE Julius Thomas praises Seahawks CB Richard Sherman as a "great player" (ESPN)

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Adrian Peterson voted by peers player they'd most like to see in a Super Bowl who hasn't been there yet (ESPN)

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Falcons hire ex-Chiefs GM, Pats exec Scott Pioli as assistant GM to Thomas Dimitroff (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman among top 10 best-selling jerseys; Russell Wilson 2nd behind Peyton Manning (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Browns met with Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine for a 2nd interview, AP reports (ESPN)

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Cowboys coach Jason Garrett says QB Tony Romo "feels really good" after undergoing back surgery (ESPN)

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Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez will play his final NFL game in Pro Bowl, selected as injury replacement (ESPN)

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Dolphins hire Mark Dufner as LB coach after 8 seasons with Jaguars in the same position (ESPN)

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49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says RB Frank Gore broke his ring finger, T Joe Staley dislocated his thumb (ESPN)

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Lions hire Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator; was QB coach of Saints since 2009 (ESPN)

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Pro Bowl: Jerry Rice takes Drew Brees, Robert Quinn; Deion Sanders picks Jamaal Charles, J.J. Watt (ESPN)

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LB Brian Orakpo added to Pro Bowl in place of 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks (ESPN)

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Eagles hire ex-Vikings OC Bill Musgrave as quarterbacks coach (ESPN)

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Saints GM Mickey Loomis says team will use franchise tag on TE Jimmy Graham if necessary (ESPN)

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GM Mickey Loomis says team will use franchise tag on TE Jimmy Graham if necessary (ESPN)

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Buccaneers to hire Cardinals VP of player personnel Jason Licht as general manager - league source (ESPN)

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Cardinals, P Dave Zastudil agree to 2-year contract; averaged 45.7 yards on 78 punts this past season (ESPN)

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Jury deliberating in former Cowboy Josh Brent's manslaughter trial (ESPN)

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Kyle Shanahan, Scott Linehan Kirby Wilson, Jim Hostler candidates for Ravens' OC (ESPN)

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Browns scheduling 2nd interview with Bills DC Mike Pettine, considering Seahawks DC Dan Quinn, others (ESPN)

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Browns won't interview Broncos OC Adam Gase for coaching vacancy, a team source tells Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Patriots QB Tom Brady to be replaced in Pro Bowl by Chiefs QB Alex Smith (ESPN)

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Longtime Patriots assistant Pepper Johnson announces he's leaving the organization (ESPN)

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Chiefs QB Alex Smith to replace Patriots QB Tom Brady in Sunday's Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Agent Leigh Steinberg says in his book Ryan Leaf manipulated Colts into drafting Peyton Manning in 1998 (ESPN)

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Ex-Eagles, Pats WR Irving Fryar pleads not guilty to stealing more than $690K through mortgage scam (ESPN)

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Lions GM Martin Mayhew says team will make effort to sign DT Ndamukong Suh to an extension (ESPN)

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Lions to hire Saints QB coach Joe Lombardi as new OC, sources tell ESPN; he's grandson of Vince Lombardi (ESPN)

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Jaguars LB Paul Posluszny named as Pro Bowl injury replacement for 49ers LB Patrick Willis (ESPN)

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Monday, January 20, 2014

Chiefs QB Alex Smith, LB Derrick Johnson to replace Tom Brady and NaVorro Bowman in Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Ravens interview Scott Linehan for offensive coordinator job, Baltimore Sun reports (ESPN)

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Browns S T.J. Ward selected as Pro Bowl injury replacement for Steelers S Troy Polamalu (ESPN)

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Bears CB Tim Jennings selected as Pro Bowl replacement for Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (ESPN)

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Richard Sherman gained 299,000 Twitter followers since NFC title game, now at 567,000 (111 pct gain) (ESPN)

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Jerry Jones on OC Bill Callahan and DC Monte Kiffin: "I plan on them being here" (for 2014 season) (ESPN)

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Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray Pro Bowl injury replacement for 49ers RB Frank Gore (ESPN)

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Bears G Kyle Long Pro Bowl injury replacement for 49ers G Mike Iupati (broken ankle) (ESPN)

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Richard Sherman says "I apologize for attacking an individual" in text message sent to ESPN's Ed Werder (ESPN)

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Titans officially name Ray Horton defensive coordinator; served as Browns DC in 2013 (ESPN)

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll "counting on Percy Harvin (concussion) to be ready" for Super Bowl XLVIII (ESPN)

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NFC title game averaged 55.9 million viewers on Fox, AFC title game averaged 51.3 million viewers on CBS (ESPN)

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Broncos coach John Fox defends Wes Welker's hit on Aqib Talib, says "weren't doing anything with intent" (ESPN)

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Broncos coach John Fox says X-rays of Knowshon Moreno's ribs were negative, RB is day to day (ESPN)

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MRI reveals 49ers Pro Bowl LB NaVorro Bowman has torn ACL and MCL, league source told Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Romeo Crennel named Texans defensive coordinator, agrees to 3-year contract (ESPN)

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Giants S Antrel Rolle named as a Pro Bowl substitute for Seahawks S Earl Thomas (ESPN)

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Ike Hilliard back with Redskins as WR coach; was WR coach in 2012 before taking same job with Bills (ESPN)

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Pete Carroll said on 710 ESPN Seattle "we all make mistakes" when asked of Richard Sherman's TV comments (ESPN)

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Richard Sherman writes in mmqb.com column that he has been subject to "racial slurs" on Twitter (ESPN)

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Pats coach Bill Belichick calls out Wes Welker for hit on Aqib Talib: "One of the worst plays I've seen" (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Broncos listed as early slight favorite over Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII (ESPN)

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Michael Crabtree: "He (Sherman) didn't make any other plays in the game...but he made a good play there" (ESPN)

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Sherman: "When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that's the result you going to get" (ESPN)

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Super Bowl teams No. 1 seeds in each conference, Seahawks have top-ranked defense, Broncos No. 1 offense (ESPN)

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Colts QB Andrew Luck will replace Seahawks QB Russell Wilson in the Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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Seahawks' top-ranked defense forced three 4th-quarter turnovers (2 INTs, 1 fumble) in win over 49ers (ESPN)

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Seahawks' Richard Sherman deflected pass that was intercepted by Malcolm Smith in end zone 22 secs left (ESPN)

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49ers Pro Bowl LB NaVorro Bowman carted off field with left leg injury in 4th qtr of NFC title game (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning made $24,800 for his charity for his 31 "Omaha" calls in AFC title game (ESPN)

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Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch's 40-yd TD in 3rd qtr of NFC title game longest run vs. 49ers this season (ESPN)

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X-rays taken on Knowshon Moreno in rib area were negative, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports (ESPN)

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Broncos RB Knowshon Moreno suffered chest injury in 4th qtr of AFC title game win over Pats (ESPN)

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49ers Pro Bowl guard Mike Iupati helped off field in 2nd qtr NFC title game due to apparent knee injury (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning: "Very rewarding when you put a lot of hard work into the season and it pays dividends" (ESPN)

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49ers lead Seahawks, 3-0, after 1st qtr NFC title game; LB Aldon Smith sack, fumble recovery sets up FG (ESPN)

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Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas 7 catches, 134 yds and TD in AFC title game; Pats WR Julian Edelman 10-89-TD (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning will be 3rd QB to start a Super Bowl for 2 franchises, joining Kurt Warner, Craig Morton (ESPN)

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Broncos' John Fox becomes 6th coach to lead 2 different franchises to a Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Broncos lead Pats, 26-10, 7:00 left 4th qtr; Peyton Manning 31-42-377 yds-2 TDs, Tom Brady 19-31-222-TD (ESPN)

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Pats Pro Bowl CB Aqib Talib suffered rib injury after colliding with Broncos WR Wes Welker in 2nd qtr (ESPN)

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Broncos' TD drive in 2nd qtr 93 yds in 15 plays lasted 7:01, Broncos 10 Pats 0 in AFC title game (ESPN)

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Patriots CB Aqib Talib left game vs. Broncos in 2nd qtr due to injury (ESPN)

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Broncos lead Pats, 3-0, after 1st qtr AFC title game; Peyton Manning 8-12-111 yds, Tom Brady 5-9-57 yds (ESPN)

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Commissioner Roger Goodell plans to sit outside at Super Bowl in New Jersey on Feb. 2, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Pats WR Kenbrell Thompkins (concussion) out, but WR Aaron Dobson (foot) active for AFC title game (ESPN)

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Ex-Bills, Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey plans to join Titans staff as TEs or QBs coach, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Bears QB Josh McCown, 34, doesn't plan to retire, source tells ESPN; expected to be coveted free agent (ESPN)

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Bills DC Mike Pettine to get 2nd interview for Browns' head coach job early this week, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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NFL announces record 98 underclassmen have declared for 2014 NFL draft; total is 25 more than 2013 (ESPN)

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Ex-Patriots WR Wes Welker was guest speaker at Broncos' meeting Saturday night, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Norv Turner agrees to become Vikings' next offensive coordinator, source tells Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Ex-Lions RB Jahvid Best joins Cal coaching staff, according to report; 1st-round pick out of Cal in '10 (ESPN)

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Jets retain 18 assistant coaches, including DC Dennis Thurman and OC Marty Mornhinweg (ESPN)

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Ex-NFL safety Darren Sharper arrested on suspicion of rape, under investigation for 3 sexual assaults (ESPN)

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Metrodome deflated Saturday for last time; demolition of dome will begin next week (ESPN)

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Former safety Darren Sharper arrested in Los Angeles on felony charge, suspended from job at NFL Network (ESPN)

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Lions hire former Kansas State coach Ron Prince as assistant head coach and tight ends coach (ESPN)

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Raiders retain 14 assistant coaches, including OC Greg Olson and asst. head coach/OL coach Tony Sparano (ESPN)

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QB Geno Smith involved in dispute with flight attendant, exits plane to be questioned at gate - sources (ESPN)

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49ers CB Carlos Rogers, FB Will Tukuafu listed as questionable but expected to play against Seahawks (ESPN)

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Titans name former Chargers TE coach Jason Michael as new offensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Saints S Rafael Bush fined $21,000 for hit on Seahawks WR Percy Harvin (ESPN)

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49ers RB Frank Gore fined $7,875 for facemask infraction against Panthers (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin doesn't pass concussion protocol, won't play Sunday, says coach Pete Carroll (ESPN)

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Prison won't allow former Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez to watch AFC Championship Game (ESPN)

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Redskins name Wes Phillips as TE coach, retain Chris Foerster as OL coach and Jim Haslett as DC (ESPN)

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Kevin Greene steps down as Packers linebackers coach to spend more time with family (ESPN)

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Patriots WR Aaron Dobson questionable for AFC Championship Game due to foot injury (ESPN)

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Lions officially name Teryl Austin new defensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Mike Zimmer on becoming coach of Vikings: 'I'm determined to bring a championship to Minnesota' (ESPN)

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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson will replace Texans WR Andre Johnson in the Pro Bowl (ESPN)

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RB David Wilson tweets that his neck surgery Friday went 'well' (ESPN)

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Browns WR Davone Bess arrested for assaulting officer/firefighter - WBFS in Miami (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 16, 2014

WR Wes Welker says comparing Tom Brady and Peyton Manning "like comparing Picasso and Michelangelo" (ESPN)

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Bengals promote LB coach Paul Guenther to defensive coordinator, replacing Mike Zimmer (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin not cleared to practice, still going through concussion protocol (ESPN)

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Redskins name Kirk Olivadotti ILB coach, retain DL coach Jacob Burney, DB coach Raheem Morris (ESPN)

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says WR Percy Harvin continues to go through concussion protocol (ESPN)

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Jets officially announce extension with coach Rex Ryan but do not disclose deal's terms (years or money) (ESPN)

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Pats' Tom Brady downplays missing Wednesday practice with illness, says: "It was nothing. I feel great" (ESPN)

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Browns looking into controversial Twitter posts by WR Davone Bess, which have since been deleted (ESPN)

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Correction: Art Rooney II expects S Troy Polamalu to stay with Steelers; earlier alert called him "Dan" (ESPN)

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Steelers' Dan Rooney II expects S Troy Polamalu to play entire career with team; hints at tweak of deal (ESPN)

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Released warrant: Boston police investigating if Aaron Hernandez was shooter in 2012 double homicide (ESPN)

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Jets, coach Rex Ryan agree to multiyear extension; heavily incentivized for postseason wins -- sources (ESPN)

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Patriots QB Tom Brady returned to practice Thursday, one day after sitting out with illness (ESPN)

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LBs coach Mike Singletary says he's leaving Vikings when his contract expires at end of month (ESPN)

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ESPN survey of 320 players: QB Peyton Manning most respected, is one player they would start team with (ESPN)

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Browns OC Norv Turner close to deal to take same position with Vikings, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Vikings officially name Mike Zimmer head coach; spent last 14 years as def. coordinator, 6 with Bengals (ESPN)

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Ravens interviewed former Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for OC job - Source (ESPN)

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49ers LB Ahmad Brooks did not practice Wednesday due to illness; CB Carlos Rogers practiced (ESPN)

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Bill Parcells on Mike Zimmer: "He's been a great defensive mind in this league for many years" (ESPN)

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Bucs rookie DT Akeem Spence charged with marijuana possession after being stopped for speeding (ESPN)

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49ers LB Patrick Willis on rivalry with Seahawks: "No question there's a lot of hostility between us" (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman on rivalry with 49ers: "There's no love lost and there's no love found" (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin will not practice Wed. after suffering concussion in playoff win over Saints (ESPN)

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QB Peyton Manning says Bill Belichick "is the best coach I've ever competed against" (ESPN)

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Tom Brady misses Pats practice; source tells ESPN due to minor illness and QB "will be ready for Sunday" (ESPN)

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Special teams coach Ben Kotwica leaves Jets to take same position with Redskins -- ESPN and media report (ESPN)

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Vikings have received OK to interview Browns' Norv Turner for OC job, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Bengals promote LBs coach Paul Guenther to DC to replace Mike Zimmer, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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49ers to add 10,000 parking spots at Levi's Stadium in order to be able to host Thursday, Monday nights (ESPN)

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Giants announce longtime TEs coach Mike Pope, RBs coach Jerald Ingram will not be retained for 2014 (ESPN)

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Colts long snapper Matt Overton added to Pro Bowl roster (ESPN)

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Titans' Ken Whisenhunt eyes Browns' Ray Horton, Chargers' Jason Michael for DC, OC jobs -- sources (ESPN)

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Redskins promote Sean McVay to offensive coordinator, hire Browns' Brian Baker as new OLB coach (ESPN)

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Packers RB Eddie Lacy added to Pro Bowl roster to replace Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (injury) (ESPN)

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Former Texans coach Gary Kubiak interviewing with Ravens about vacant OC position, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Cards exec Jason Licht, Falcons' Lionel Vital (2nd time), interviewed for Bucs GM job Tuesday -- sources (ESPN)

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Dolphins to hire Bill Lazor as new OC, sources tell ESPN; Eagles QBs coach replaces fired Mike Sherman (ESPN)

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RB Mike Goodson pleaded not guilty to two weapons charges at Wednesday arraignment in New Jersey (ESPN)

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Owner Jimmy Haslam sends letter to season ticket holders, preaching patience in coaching search (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Chargers promote QB coach Frank Reich to offensive coordinator, replacing Ken Whisenhunt (ESPN)

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Giants hire Packers QB coach Ben McAdoo as offensive coordinator, replacing Kevin Gilbride (ESPN)

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Broncos sign former Pats CB Marquice Cole (waived on Dec. 26); teams meet in AFC title game Sunday (ESPN)

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Raiders re-sign D-coordinator Jason Tarver, source tells ESPN; contract was set to expire today (ESPN)

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Panthers' Dave Gettleman says Cam Newton "proved" he is franchise QB in '13 but GM mum on contract talks (ESPN)

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Chargers re-sign defensive coordinator John Pagano, whose contract was up, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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In rejection of NFL concussion settlement, judge says she fears $765M may not be enough for all claims (ESPN)

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New coach Jim Caldwell was 26-22 with Colts, including 14-2 in 2009 when Indy lost Super Bowl to Saints (ESPN)

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Lions' Jim Caldwell becomes 2nd minority head coach hired this month, along with Bucs' Lovie Smith (ESPN)

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Judge imposes gag order on attorneys in trial of ex-Cowboy Josh Brent for intoxication manslaughter (ESPN)

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Dolphins say Titans VP of player personnel Lake Dawson interviewed for open GM position Tuesday (ESPN)

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Deion Sanders won't play in Pro Bowl despite his tweet he would suit up, NFL tells ProFootballtalk.com (ESPN)

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Bengals DC Mike Zimmer interviewing for 2nd time with Vikings on Tuesday for head coach job -- sources (ESPN)

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Ex-Broncos GM, current Lions exec Brian Xanders interviewing with Dolphins Tuesday for GM job -- sources (ESPN)

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Monday, January 13, 2014

Former Colts coach Jim Caldwell has emerged as leading candidate for Lions' job - Mortensen, Schefter (ESPN)

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Titans name Ken Whisenhunt head coach, team GM cites Whisenhunt's "track record with quality offenses" (ESPN)

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Lions focusing on Ravens OC Jim Caldwell as a top candidate for coaching job, ESPN's Mortensen, Schefter (ESPN)

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Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has emerged as favorite for Vikings coaching job, AP reports (ESPN)

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Colts to stay committed to run game in 2014, Chuck Pagano says; rushing "will always be our mantra" (ESPN)

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Seahawks won't know status of Percy Harvin (concussion) until later this week, coach Pete Carroll says (ESPN)

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Deion Sanders tweets he will suit up for Pro Bowl; Hall of Famer a team captain along with Jerry Rice (ESPN)

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CB Captain Munnerlyn wants long-term deal this offseason, hopes he can reach deal with Panthers (ESPN)

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Bills fire LBs coach Chuck Driesbach after one season with team (ESPN)

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Packers QBs coach Ben McAdoo to interview for Giants' open OC job Monday -- AP report (ESPN)

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Top Broncos cornerback Chris Harris has torn ACL, will miss rest of season -- ESPN and media reports (ESPN)

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Josh Brent's intoxication manslaughter trial for Dec. 2012 crash that killed Jerry Brown underway (ESPN)

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Robert Griffin III addresses critics via Facebook post, says he's team player, doesn't want attention (ESPN)

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Tom Brady says a Patriots win vs. Broncos on Sunday "would be as satisfying a victory as we've ever had" (ESPN)

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Browns to interview ex-Titans coach Mike Munchak for coaching vacancy Monday -- ESPN and media reports (ESPN)

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DeSean Jackson offers $50K reward for information leading to a conviction in the burglary of his home (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Tom Brady is 2-1 vs. Peyton Manning in playoff meetings, including 1-1 in AFC title games (ESPN)

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Broncos rushed for 133 yds, including 82 yds and a TD by Knowshon Moreno, in playoff win over Chargers (ESPN)

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Broncos host Patriots in AFC Championship Sunday, January 19 at 3 pm ET (ESPN)

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Broncos lead Chargers, 24-14, with 5:43 left in 4th quarter of AFC divisional playoff (ESPN)

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Seismologists say fans shook ground during Seahawks game, causing another fan-generated earthquake (ESPN)

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Broncos lead Chargers, 17-0, heading into 4th quarter of AFC divisional playoff (ESPN)

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Chargers LB Manti Te'o out for 2nd half vs. Broncos due to a concussion suffered late in 2nd quarter (ESPN)

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49ers' Colin Kaepernick on facing Seahawks for NFC title: "It's going to be a knockdown, drag-out game" (ESPN)

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Broncos lead Chargers, 14-0, at halftime in AFC divisional playoff; Peyton Manning 2 TD passes (ESPN)

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Bears fire LB coach Tim Tibesar and DL coach Mike Phair (ESPN)

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Seahawks host 49ers in NFC Championship Sunday, January 19 at 6:30 pm ET (ESPN)

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49ers QB Colin Kaepernick passed for TD, ran for score, Anquan Boldin 8 rec, 136 yds in win vs. Panthers (ESPN)

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49ers lead Panthers, 23-10, with 7:41 left in 4th quarter of NFC divisional playoff (ESPN)

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Broncos WR Wes Welker active for divisional playoff after missing last 3 games with concussion (ESPN)

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49ers lead Panthers, 20-10, entering 4th quarter of NFC divisional playoff (ESPN)

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Chargers RB Ryan Mathews, C Nick Hardwick, T D.J. Fluker all active for AFC playoff game vs. Broncos (ESPN)

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49ers lead Panthers, 13-10, at half NFC divisional playoff; Vernon Davis TD catch 5 secs left 2nd qtr (ESPN)

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DeSean Jackson's home robbed of more than $250K in cash and jewelry, along with a handgun, police said (ESPN)

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49ers FB Will Tukuafu suffered knee injury in 1st qtr vs. Panthers, will not return (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning to weigh results of March physical in determining whether to return in 2014 -- sources (ESPN)

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Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (knee), 49ers CB Carlos Rogers (hamstring) out; CAR WR Steve Smith to play (ESPN)

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Chargers likely to promote QBs coach Frank Reich to OC if Ken Whisenhunt lands head coach job -- sources (ESPN)

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Andrew Luck 331 pass yds, 2 TDs; 1st Colts QB with 4 INT in playoffs since '03 AFC title game (Manning) (ESPN)

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Patriots QB Tom Brady wins 18th career playoff game, extending own NFL record (ESPN)

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LeGarrette Blount 166 rush yds, 4 TDs; Stevan Ridley 52 rush yds, 2 TDs; 234 total rush yds for Pats (ESPN)

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Patriots lead Colts, 29-22, after 3rd qrt of AFC divisional game; Andrew Luck 292 pass yds, 2 TDs, 2 INT (ESPN)

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Patriots P Ryan Allen (shoulder) questionable to return vs. Colts (ESPN)

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Patriots lead Colts, 21-12, at halftime of AFC divisional game; LeGarrette Blount 43 rush yds, 3 TDs (ESPN)

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Handgun, more than $250K in cash and jewelry stolen from home of Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson passed for 103 yds; Saints WR Marques Colston had 11 catches for 144 yds, TD (ESPN)

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Saints TE Jimmy Graham had 1 catch for 8 yds in loss vs. Seahawks; Drew Brees 309 pass yds, 1 TD (ESPN)

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Saints WR Marques Colston illegal forward pass penalty with 2 seconds left; 10-second run-off ended game (ESPN)

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Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for franchise postseason-record 140 yards, 2 TD in victory vs. Saints (ESPN)

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Seahawks lead Saints, 16-0, entering 4th quarter of NFC divisional playoff game (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin diagnosed with concussion, won't return to divisional playoff game vs. Saints (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin undergoing concussion evaluation for 2nd time during playoff game vs. Saints (ESPN)

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Seahawks lead Saints, 16-0, at halftime of NFC divisional playoff game; Marshawn Lynch 69 rush yards, TD (ESPN)

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Bengals DC Mike Zimmer expected to get 2nd interview for Vikings head coach, source told ESPN (ESPN)

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Falcons hire former NFL linebacker Bryan Cox as defensive line coach (ESPN)

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Titans owner "smitten" by Seahawks, sources tell ESPN; Seahawks DC Dan Quinn finalist for Titans' job (ESPN)

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Saints TE Jimmy Graham gets in verbal confrontation with Seahawks LB Bruce Irvin before NFC playoff game (ESPN)

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Saints RB Pierre Thomas (chest) inactive for NFC divisional playoff game vs. Seahawks (ESPN)

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Patriots placed Brandon Spikes on IR after LB was late to practice, sources told ESPN (ESPN)

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49ers DC Greg Roman to interview for Vikings' head coaching job Saturday - sources (ESPN)

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Friday, January 10, 2014

Bucs hire Gill Byrd as cornerbacks coach; previously worked with head coach Lovie Smith in Chicago (ESPN)

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Tony Sparano signs two-year deal to stay as Raiders assistant head coach/offensive line coach (ESPN)

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Texans T Duane Brown added to Pro Bowl roster, replaces Eagles T Jason Peters (ESPN)

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Chargers RB Ryan Mathews hasn't practiced all week due to ankle, questionable vs. Broncos (ESPN)

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Saints RB Pierre Thomas, DE Akiem Hicks questionable vs. Seahawks; CB Keenan Lewis listed as probable (ESPN)

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Pats WR Aaron Dobson (foot) ruled out vs. Colts; WR Kenbrell Thompkins, CB Alfonzo Dennard questionable (ESPN)

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Bucs, Dolphins request interview with Eagles VP of player personnel Tom Gamble for GM opening - source (ESPN)

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49ers CB Carlos Rogers (hamstring) to be listed as questionable against Panthers (ESPN)

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Bills signed punter Brian Moorman to contract extension (ESPN)

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New offensive coordinator Hue Jackson wants Bengals (110 rush ypg, 18th in NFL) to run more next season (ESPN)

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Packers T David Bakhtiari, Saints CB Keenan Lewis violated NFL concussion protocol in wild-card games (ESPN)

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Thursday, January 9, 2014

1st-year nominees Tony Dungy, Marvin Harrison, Walter Jones among finalists for Pro Football Hall Fame (ESPN)

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Titans interviewed Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer for head coaching job (ESPN)

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Mike Vrabel leaving position as DL coach at Ohio State to become LB coach for Houston Texans (ESPN)

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Pats TE Ron Gronkowski underwent surgery Thursday for torn ACL (performed by Dr. James Andrews) (ESPN)

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Panthers WR Steve Smith (left knee injury) estimates he's "57 percent healthy" after Thursday's practice (ESPN)

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Bengals promote Hue Jackson to offensive coordinator, replacing Jay Gruden (new Redskins coach) (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin (last played on Nov. 17) says he "absolutely" expects to play Sat. vs. Saints (ESPN)

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Giants GM Jerry Reese says in interview with WFAN that RB David Wilson will undergo neck surgery (ESPN)

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Browns assistant GM Ray Farmer to interview for Dolphins GM job -- ESPN and media reports (ESPN)

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Wrestling legend Ric Flair says he won't attend Panthers-49ers playoff game after pep talk controversy (ESPN)

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Titans exec Lake Dawson, Giants exec Marc Ross set to interview for Bucs, Dolphins GM jobs -- sources (ESPN)

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Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt interviews for Lions job Wednesday; Titans Friday, Browns Saturday -- source (ESPN)

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Lions WR Calvin Johnson won't play in Pro Bowl due to knee, will be replaced by Bears WR Alshon Jeffery (ESPN)

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Source clarifies that Chiefs did not block Chris Ballard from Bucs GM job; he chose not to pursue (ESPN)

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Chiefs block dir. player personnel Chris Ballard from taking Buccaneers' GM job, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Texans QBs coach Karl Dorrell will interview for Giants' offensive coordinator job, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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ESPN.com survey of more than 320 players -- Lions DT Ndamukong Suh voted most-feared player in NFL (ESPN)

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Redskins TEs coach Sean McVay likely new OC; secondary coach Raheem Morris candidate for DC -- sources (ESPN)

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Bengals plan to hire Hue Jackson to replace Jay Gruden as offensive coordinator, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Giants to interview Packers QB coach Ben McAdoo for offensive coordinator job, according to reports (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Percy Harvin (last played on November 17) practiced fully on Wednesday (ESPN)

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Saints CB Keenan Lewis (concussion last game) practiced Wed.; RB Pierre Thomas (back) did not practice (ESPN)

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Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (sore ankle), T D.J. Fluker (ankle) did not practice Wednesday (ESPN)

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GM Ozzie Newsome noncommittal on whether LB Terrell Suggs will be on team in 2014 ($12.4M cap number) (ESPN)

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Packers coach Mike McCarthy: "We need more impact players on defense. That's stating the obvious" (ESPN)

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Redskins interviewed Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden Wednesday for head coaching job (ESPN)

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Chargers coach Mike McCoy says C Nick Hardwick is going through concussion protocol (ESPN)

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Steelers president Art Rooney II wants to give QB Ben Roethlisberger a contract extension (ESPN)

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Hall of Famer Fran Tarkenton tweets "would love to see Johnny Manziel in a Vikings uniform" (ESPN)

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Mike McCarthy says he won't dismantle coaching staff despite missing playoffs (ESPN)

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Pats OC Josh McDaniels withdraws from Browns' coaching search, source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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GM Ozzie Newsome noncommittal on Terrell Suggs being on team in 2014; LB has $12.4M salary cap number (ESPN)

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WR Victor Cruz endorses ex-Giants QB coach Mike Sullivan to become team's new offensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Retired OC Kevin Gilbride tells SiriusXM Giants' offensive line was reason for Eli Manning's poor play (ESPN)

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Falcons hire Mike Tice as new offensive line coach; source tells ESPN he received 2-year deal (ESPN)

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Chris Kluwe says he may have been too harsh saying Vikes assistant Mike Priefer should never coach again (ESPN)

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Chris Johnson tells Tennessean he's worth salary if Titans use him right, says he's "wasting" his prime (ESPN)

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Dennis Allen will remain Raiders coach; owner Mark Davis tells ESPN.com: "We're ready to rock and roll" (ESPN)

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Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Raiders coach Dennis Allen met with owner Mark Davis Tuesday (ESPN)

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Former Texans coach Gary Kubiak interviewed with Lions on Tuesday, according to multiple reports (ESPN)

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Saints place LB Parys Haralson on IR with torn pectoral muscle; add S Jordan Pugh to roster (ESPN)

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Bengals sign QB Greg McElroy after he spent the 2013 season on team's practice squad (ESPN)

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Steelers sign CB Devin Smith, LB Dan Molls, RB Miguel Maysonet, WR Lanear Sampson (ESPN)

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Giants sign TE Daniel Fells, WR Preston Parker, LB Spencer Adkins, OL Troy Kropog, P Brandon McManus (ESPN)

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says WR Percy Harvin (recovering from hip surgery) will practice Tuesday (ESPN)

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Fate of assistants sticking point between Raiders, coach Dennis Allen ahead of Tuesday meeting -- source (ESPN)

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LB Von Miller set for ACL surgery Wednesday to be performed by Dr. James Andrews in Florida (ESPN)

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Rob Gronkowski set for surgery on torn ACL on Thursday by Dr. James Andrews -- ESPN and media reports (ESPN)

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Giants to interview former Titans offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Former Titans coach Mike Munchak to interview for Lions head coaching job, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says "being the underdog" vs. 49ers in playoff game "puts pressure on them" (ESPN)

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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson feels he's "deserving" of a raise; he has 3 years left on his 5-year contract (ESPN)

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49ers coach Jim Harbaugh: "The greatest catcher of all time, Michael Crabtree, catches everything" (ESPN)

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Colts place DE Fili Moala on IR, out for playoffs; promote WR Josh Lenz from practice squad (ESPN)

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Bengals QB Andy Dalton: "I expect to be here for a long time. I'm hoping that's the case" (ESPN)

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Colts WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (hamstring) will miss playoff game vs. Pats; place CB Greg Toler on IR (ESPN)

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Patriots LB Brandon Spikes (134 tackles in 2013) placed on IR, out for the playoffs (ESPN)

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Coach Lovie Smith expresses his excitement to build upon the foundation in Tampa Bay (ESPN)

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Colts sign former Patriots WR Deion Branch (Super Bowl XXXIX MVP); Colts play Pats Saturday in playoffs (ESPN)

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Bengals WR A.J. Green said he would like to complete new contract before end of next season (ESPN)

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Panthers WR Steve Smith (knee) says he will play in Sunday's playoff game vs. 49ers (ESPN)

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Nick Foles says he isn't concerned whether he is labeled as Eagles' franchise QB (ESPN)

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Pete Carroll says Seahawks' blowout win over Saints last month has no bearing on teams' rematch Saturday (ESPN)

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Vikings ask permission to interview 49ers off. coordinator Greg Roman for head coach, source told ESPN (ESPN)

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Redskins request permission to interview 49ers OC Greg Roman and DC Vic Fangio, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Dolphins coach Joe Philbin thanks fired OC Mike Sherman in statement, says he "has been a mentor to me" (ESPN)

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Dolphins fire off. coordinator Mike Sherman; team ranked 27th in NFL for offense in each of last 2 years (ESPN)

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Falcons owner Arthur Blank on disappointing season: "I don't think we were as tough as we needed to be." (ESPN)

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Patriots OC Josh McDaniels confirms he met with Browns to discuss head coaching vacancy (ESPN)

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Eagles WR DeSean Jackson feels he is "deserving" of a raise; has 3 years left on 5-year deal from 2012 (ESPN)

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Redskins, Lions, Titans have asked to interview Bengals OC Jay Gruden for head coach, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Oklahoma's Bob Stoops is not a candidate for Browns head coaching vacancy, source told ESPN.com (ESPN)

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Vikings among 4 teams that asked to interview Bengals OC Jay Gruden for head coach, source told ESPN.com (ESPN)

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Jake Locker says he is OK with competing for Titans' starting QB job next season (ESPN)

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Jim Harbaugh said Michael Crabtree is "greatest catcher of all time" after 8-catch, 125-yard game at GB (ESPN)

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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers with 177 passing yds in loss to 49ers, his fewest in a postseason game (ESPN)

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49ers QB Colin Kaepernick passed for 227 yds and TD, rushed for 98 yds in playoff win over Packers (ESPN)

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NFC divisional playoffs: Saints at Seahawks Jan. 11 at 4:35 pm ET, 49ers-Panthers Jan. 12 at 1:05 pm ET (ESPN)

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49ers and Packers tied, 20-20, with 5:06 left in 4th qtr of NFC wild-card game (ESPN)

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Bengals QB Andy Dalton has 1 TD pass and 6 INTs in his 3 playoff losses; had 3 turnovers in loss to SD (ESPN)

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49ers lead Packers, 13-10, heading into 4th qtr after scoreless 3rd qtr in NFC wild-card game (ESPN)

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49ers lead Packers, 13-10, at halftime NFC wild-card game; winner plays Panthers in divisional playoffs (ESPN)

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Chargers LB Manti Te'o talks about shutting down Bengals in 2nd half of playoff win (ESPN)

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Chiefs coach Andy Reid says team "had their hearts ripped out" in playoff loss to Colts (ESPN)

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Bengals coach Marvin Lewis fell to 0-5 in playoffs; Cincy has not won a playoff game since January 1991 (ESPN)

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Packers CB Sam Shields carted off field with apparent knee injury in 1st qtr vs. 49ers (ESPN)

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Chargers registered their 1st playoff win since a 23-17 overtime victory over the Colts on Jan. 3, 2009 (ESPN)

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Temperature is 5 degrees with wind chill of minus-10 for start of 49ers-Packers playoff game (ESPN)

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AFC divisional playoffs: Colts at Pats Jan. 11 at 8:15 pm ET, Chargers at Broncos Jan. 12 at 4:40 pm ET (ESPN)

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Chargers lead Bengals, 20-10, with 14:16 left in 4th qtr of AFC wild-card game (ESPN)

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49ers CB Carlos Rogers (hamstring) inactive for playoff game vs. Packers; CB Eric Wright active (ESPN)

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Bengals lead Chargers, 10-7, at halftime in AFC wild-card game; Mike Nugent ends 1st half with 46-yd FG (ESPN)

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Chargers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt top candidate for Lions' coaching job, A. Schefter reports (ESPN)

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Mike Munchak was offered extension tied to staff change; he nixed Titans plan, then was fired -- sources (ESPN)

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49ers' Anthony Davis rips Appleton, Wis., where team is staying, on Twitter ahead of game vs Packers (ESPN)

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The Lions' job is considered Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt's to lose, sources tell Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Lovie Smith has final say on Bucs' roster, according to clause in contract, sources tell Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch fined $50K by NFL for not talking to media this season, team source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Panthers will host winner of 49ers vs. Packers at 1:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 12 (ESPN)

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NFC Divisional Playoff: Saints at Seahawks on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 4:35 p.m. ET (ESPN)

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Saints win 1st road playoff game in franchise history; Drew Brees 250 pass yards, 1 TD, 2 INT (ESPN)

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Eagles lead Saints, 24-23, with 4:54 left in NFC wild-card game; Nick Foles 3-yd TD pass to Zach Ertz (ESPN)

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Saints CB Keenan Lewis tested on sidelines for concussion, taken to locker room with trainers (ESPN)

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Saints lead Eagles, 20-14, after 3rd quarter of NFC wild-card game; Mark Ingram 91 rush yards, 1 TD (ESPN)

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Eagles lead Saints, 7-6, at halftime of NFC wild-card game; Nick Foles 10-yd TD pass to Riley Cooper (ESPN)

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Andrew Luck's 443 pass yds 5th all-time in playoff history; 1,049 total yds in game new playoff record (ESPN)

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Chiefs' loss to Colts is 8th straight in postseason; last playoff win Jan. 16, 1994 at Oilers (ESPN)

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Alex Smith 378 pass yds, 4 TDs; Chiefs lose 7th straight playoff game, haven't won since 1993 (ESPN)

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Andrew Luck 443 pass yds, 4 TDs; T.Y. Hilton 224 yds, 3rd most rec yds in playoff history in Colts' win (ESPN)

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Colts take 45-44 lead vs. Chiefs with 4:21 left in AFC wild-card game, erase 28-pt deficit in 2nd half (ESPN)

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Eagles S Earl Wolff (knee) active for NFC wild-card game vs. Saints; missed 5 of last 6 games (ESPN)

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Chiefs lead Colts, 41-31, after 3rd qrt of AFC wild-card game; Andrew Luck 309 pass yds, 3 TDs, 3 INT (ESPN)

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Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers evaluated for concussion, questionable to return vs. Colts (ESPN)

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Chiefs WR Donnie Avery ruled out vs. Colts with concussion; caught 79-yd TD in 2nd quarter before injury (ESPN)

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Romeo Crennel undecided on NFL return - source; has been linked to Texans DC job, according to reports (ESPN)

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Chiefs say RB Jamaal Charles out with concussion-related symptoms; backup Knile Davis 51 rush yds, 1 TD (ESPN)

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Chiefs lead Colts, 31-10, at halftime of AFC wild-card game; Alex Smith 217 pass yards, 3 TDs (ESPN)

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Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles won't return vs. Colts, left game in 1st quarter with possible concussion (ESPN)

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Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles being evaluated for concussion, questionable to return vs. Colts (ESPN)

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