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Dolphins | Dorrell being interviewed for receivers coach
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:19:47 -0800
Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is interviewing former UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell to be the team's new wide receivers coach.
Dolphins | Maser hired as line coach
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:15:15 -0800
Jeff Darlington, of the Miami Herald, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano has hired Mike Maser as the team's new offensive line coach. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Maser was most recently an offensive line coach for the Carolina Panthers and also coached on the same staff as Sparano in Jacksonville.
Chargers | Rivers expected to practice Friday
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:10:19 -0800
Bill Center, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers (knee) said he intends to practice Friday, Jan. 18.
Cowboys | Houck to coach offensive line
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:42:16 -0800
Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year contract with Hudson Houck to become the team's offensive line coach. The deal is worth an estimated $3 million, according to team sources.
Giants | Team signs Tuck to five-year deal
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:32:17 -0800
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Giants have agreed to terms with DE Justin Tuck on a five-year, $30 million deal with $16 million guaranteed. Tuck is expected to sign the deal Friday, Jan. 18.
Chiefs | Hunt expects team to compete for postseason in 2008
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:31:52 -0800
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said he expects the team to compete for a playoff spot in 2008. Hunt added, "I'm not saying this football team's got to win 10 or 11 games next year. But I expect us to be competitive for a playoff spot. Certainly, if we're 4-12 again that would be a failure, or anywhere close to 4-12. It's not unrealistic for us to have a team that's in the mix fighting for a playoff spot late in the year next year."
Colts | Caldwell next in line to replace Dungy
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:16:24 -0800
The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said assistant head coach Jim Caldwell would replace head coach Tony Dungy if he retires.
Texans | Grand jury will not indict Pitts
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:29:03 -0800
The Associated Press reports a Harris County (Texas) grand jury has decided not to indict Houston Texans OL Chester Pitts for an arrest in November on a felony charge of evading arrest in a motor vehicle.
Patriots | Accuser fires back at Moss
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:28:22 -0800
ESPN.com reports Rachelle Washington fired back at New England Patriots WR Randy Moss after she felt she was portrayed as a woman making a money grab against him. Washington's attorney, David McGill, released a statement saying "she refuses to be disrespected by him." The statement reads, "Ms. Washington has been unfairly characterized as someone simply seeking financial gain. In fact, it was Mr. Moss' representatives who first contacted our office to offer a 'six figure' settlement with hopes of not having this incident become public record."
Broncos | Graham will not be charged
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:01:31 -0800
Mike McPhee, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos TE Daniel Graham will not be charged after getting arrested on charges of first-degree trespassing and criminal mischief, according to Graham's attorney. Graham was arrested early in the morning Jan. 11 after his former girlfriend complained he was being argumentative and angry and would not leave. She said he hit a bed and damaged it.
Broncos | Dorrell considered frontrunner for OC job
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:54:28 -0800
Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports former UCLA head coach Karl Dorrell is considered the frontrunner for the Denver Broncos' vacancy at offensive coordinator. The team has contacted Dorrell in recent days.
Rams | Loney hired as offensive line coach
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:40:03 -0800
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the St. Louis Rams have hired Drake University head coach Steve Loney to be their next offensive line coach. Loney agreed to a two-year contract.
Jaguars | Del Rio changes agents
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:39:50 -0800
Vito Stellino, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio has signed with Octagon, which bills itself as the world's largest sports and entertainment representative and marketing agency. Del Rio has one year left on his contract with the team.
Chargers | Merriman limited in practice Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:24:52 -0800
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers LB Shawne Merriman (illness) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but he will play in the AFC Championship Game.
Chargers | J. Williams misses practice Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:24:33 -0800
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers DT Jamal Williams (ankle) missed the team's practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but he will play in the AFC Championship Game.
Chargers | Kaeding practices Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:24:04 -0800
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers PK Nate Kaeding (fibula) practiced Thursday, Jan. 17, and he might handle kickoff duties in the AFC Championship Game.
Chargers | Neal practices Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:23:40 -0800
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers FB Lorenzo Neal (fibula) practiced Thursday, Jan. 17, and he is expected to play in the AFC Championship Game.
Chargers | Gates misses practice Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:23:14 -0800
Updating a previous item, Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) missed the team's practice Thursday, Jan. 17, and he will be a game-time decision for the AFC Championship Game.
Chargers | Tomlinson practices Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:22:50 -0800
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson (knee) practiced Thursday, Jan. 17, and he is expected to play in the AFC Championship Game.
Chargers | Rivers misses practice Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:21:55 -0800
Mike Sullivan, of the North County Times, reports San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers (knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Jan. 17, and he will likely be a game-time decision for the AFC Championship Game.
Bengals | Pires could coach linebackers
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:30:17 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports former Miami Dolphins assistant linebackers coach Glenn Pires is a candidate to become the Cincinnati Bengals' next linebackers coach.
Bengals | Edwards could coach linebackers
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:29:59 -0800
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Miami Dolphins linebackers coach George Edwards is a candidate to become the Cincinnati Bengals' next linebackers coach.
Patriots | Light should be available to play AFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:58:39 -0800
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots OT Matt Light (flu) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but should be available to play in the team's AFC Championship Game.
Patriots | Mitchell should be available to play AFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:58:11 -0800
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots FS Mel Mitchell (biceps) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but should be available to play in the team's AFC Championship Game.
Patriots | O'Callaghan should be available to play AFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:57:46 -0800
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots OT Ryan O'Callaghan (flu) was not on the team's official injury report Thursday, Jan. 17, but should be available to play in the team's AFC Championship Game.
Patriots | Stallworth should be available to play AFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:57:17 -0800
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots WR Donte' Stallworth (knee) was not on the official injury report Thursday, Jan. 17, and should be available to play in the team's AFC Championship Game.
Patriots | Neal likely to play AFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:56:56 -0800
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots OG Stephen Neal (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but is likely to play in the team's AFC Championship Game.
Patriots | T. Brady expected to play AFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:40:48 -0800
Shalise Manza Young, of The Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots QB Tom Brady (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but is expected to play in the team's AFC Championship Game.
Eagles | T. Cole to replace Kerney at Pro Bowl
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:39:30 -0800
The NFL Network reports Philadelphia Eagles DL Trent Cole will replace Seattle Seahawks DL Patrick Kerney (knee) in the Pro Bowl. It will be Coles' first Pro Bowl appearance.
Seahawks | Kerney will miss Pro Bowl
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:35:51 -0800
The NFL Network reports Seattle Seahawks DL Patrick Kerney (knee) will miss the Pro Bowl because he is scheduled to have surgery.
Chargers | Gates does not practice Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:14:46 -0800
The NFL Network reports San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates (toe) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 17.
Packers | Franks should be available for NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:13:44 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers TE Bubba Franks (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but should be available to play in the team's NFC Championship Game.
Packers | Wells expected to be available for NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:13:22 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers C Scott Wells (glute) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but is expected to be available to play in the team's NFC Championship Game.
Packers | Barnett expected to start NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:12:45 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers LB Nick Barnett (hamstring) participated in drills at practice Thursday, Jan. 17, and is expected to start in the team's NFC Championship Game.
Packers | Blackmon uncertain to play NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:12:13 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Will Blackmon (foot) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, and is uncertain to play in the team's NFC Championship Game. Blackmon may be available to play.
Packers | Spitz not on the injury report Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:11:05 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers OL Jason Spitz (quadriceps) was not on the team's official injury report Thursday, Jan. 17.
Packers | Robinson expected to be available for NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:10:38 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Koren Robinson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but is expected to be available for the team's NFC Championship Game.
Packers | Jennings expected to start NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:10:08 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (groin) practiced Thursday, Jan. 17, and is expected to start the team's NFC Championship Game.
Ravens | Team may meet with Harbaugh again as soon as Friday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:00:38 -0800
David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports the Baltimore Ravens could meet with Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach John Harbaugh for a second time as early as Friday, Jan. 18.
Titans | Team hires Heimerdinger
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:43:51 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Tennessee Titans have hired Denver Broncos assistant head coach Mike Heimerdinger as their new offensive coordinator. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Packers | Woodson expected to start NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:35:57 -0800
Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson (toe) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, but is expected to start the team's NFC Championship Game.
Lions | Colletto plans to use a balanced attack offense
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:31:33 -0800
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Colletto said Thursday, Jan. 17, that the offensive philosophy will be a balanced attack approach in 2008.
Eagles | Reid's son pleads guilty to DUI, drug charges
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:30:41 -0800
The Associated Press reports Britt Reid, son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, has pled guilty to driving under the influence of a controlled substance and drug possession charges stemming from an incident in August 2007. Reid is currently in jail serving eight to 23 months for a previous road rage charge.
Lions | Colletto says run game will be used more
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:01:36 -0800
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Colletto said Thursday, Jan. 17, that he would like to have more run plays during games.
Rams | Team interviews H. Jackson
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:01:18 -0800
Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams interviewed former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Hue Jackson for their coordinator position.
Dolphins | Sparano not planning to go to Senior Bowl
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:17:53 -0800
Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said he does not plan to attend the Senior Bowl practices next week.
Dolphins | Pasqualoni a candidate for coordinator job
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:16:36 -0800
Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports Dallas Cowboys linebackers coach Paul Pasqualoni is a candidate for the Miami Dolphins vacant defensive coordinator job.
Bills | Team to use audible system
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:46:48 -0800
Sal Maiorana, of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert said he will give QB Trent Edwards an audible system to use when Edwards believes the team is at a disadvantage during a play.
Bills | Lynch to be used more on third down
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:21:24 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert said RB Marshawn Lynch will be used more in the team's third-down package and believes he will be an integral part of the package.
Bills | Schonert to make some changes in the offense
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:15:37 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert said he will be making some changes to the team's offensive next season. He said the team will throw more often on first downs and will use more bootlegs and play-action passes to help their passing game.
Bills | Royal scheduled to have knee scoped
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:11:34 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills TE Robert Royal (knee) was scheduled to have his knee scoped Thursday, Jan. 17.
Bills | Leonhard undergoes surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:09:38 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FS Jim Leonhard (hip) underwent hip surgery Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Bills | Denney undergoes surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:07:35 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DL Ryan Denney (foot) underwent foot surgery after the season.
Bills | Scott has knee scoped
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:05:40 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FS Bryan Scott (knee) had his knee scoped after the season.
Bills | Reed undergoes surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:03:12 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills WR Josh Reed (back) underwent back surgery after the season. The surgery was not considered a major procedure.
Bills | Kelsay undergoes surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:01:25 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills DE Chris Kelsay (ankle) underwent ankle surgery after the season. The surgery was not considered a major procedure.
Giants | Burress expected to play NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:57:30 -0800
New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 17. Burress is expected to practice throughout the week and play in the team's NFC Championship Game.
Giants | Dockery unlikely to play NFC Championship
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:57:01 -0800
New York Giants CB Kevin Dockery (hip) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 17, and is unlikely to play in the team's NFC Championship Game.
Bills | Evans undergoes surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:56:41 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills WR Lee Evans (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery after the season. The surgery was not considered a major procedure.
Giants | Madison does individual drills Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:56:03 -0800
New York Giants CB Sam Madison (abdomen) participated in individual drills Thursday, Jan. 17, but is considered questionable for the team's NFC Championship Game.
Bills | Crowell undergoes surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:55:43 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills LB Angelo Crowell (triceps) underwent triceps surgery after the season. The surgery was not considered a major procedure.
Giants | Strahan not on injury report Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:55:33 -0800
New York Giants DL Michael Strahan (groin) was not on the team's official injury report Thursday, Jan. 17.
Giants | McQuarters replaces Ross at practice
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:54:57 -0800
New York Giants CB R.W. McQuarters replaced CB Aaron Ross (shoulder) at practice Thursday, Jan. 17.
Bills | Peters to undergo surgery
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:44:38 -0800
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills OT Jason Peters (hernia) will undergo surgery Wednesday, Jan. 23, to repair a sports hernia. He has formally pulled out of the 2008 Pro Bowl.
NFL | League to play another game in United Kingdom
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:30:18 -0800
NFL.com reports the NFL has announced that a regular-season game will be played somewhere in the United Kingdom in 2008 as part of the NFL's International Series. The venue and the teams competing in the game are expected to be confirmed during the week leading up to Super Bowl XLII.
Giants | Ross increases workload Thursday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:28:50 -0800
New York Giants CB Aaron Ross (shoulder) increased his workload in practice Thursday, Jan. 17, and is expected to practice throughout the week. Ross was replaced by CB R.W. McQuarters.
Cowboys | Nguyen may be a candidate if Pasqualoni leaves
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:17:41 -0800
Albert Breer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys defensive quality control coach Dat Nguyen could be a candidate for the team's linebackers coach if current linebackers coach Paul Pasqualoni does not return to the team.
Bengals | Team is expected to name linebackers coach Friday
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:56:01 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to a name a new linebackers coach Friday, Jan. 18.
Bengals | Robinson not expected to return
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:54:09 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Bryan Robinson, who will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, is not expected to return to the team next season.
49ers | Nolan says Dilfer not a candidate for coaching job
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:41:17 -0800
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan said QB Trent Dilfer is not a candidate for the team's vacant quarterbacks coaching job at this time.
Raiders | McCown would like to return to team
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:28:35 -0800
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB Josh McCown, who will be an unrestricted free-agent during the offseason, said he would like to return to the team.
Patriots | Lawyer for Moss said woman wanted $500,000
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:17:17 -0800
Kevin Seifert, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Joe Friedberg, lawyer for New England Patriots WR Randy Moss, said the woman who accused Moss on hitting her asked him for $500,000 to keep the story quiet. Moss refused to give her the money, so the story was made public.
Cowboys | Garrett promoted
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:06:40 -0800
Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the Dallas Cowboys promoted Jason Garrett to the assistant head coach position. Garrett received a new contract and will make $3 million per year.
Buccaneers | Allen may receive extension
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:06:06 -0800
Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen may receive a contract extension through the 2010 season.
Buccaneers | Gruden may receive extension
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:05:44 -0800
Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden may receive a contract extension through the 2010 season.
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