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  • Report: QB Cassel to get franchise tag (AP)
    The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report. Cassel's future hinges heavily on Tom Brady's recovery from a season-ending knee injury in the first game this season. Franchising Cassel would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent and give the Patriots an option if they feel Brady might not be ready for the start of the...

  • Tomlinson could be sidelined Sunday (AP)
    There was the strained groin in 2004, the lingering rib injury in 2005, a jaw injury in 2006, the knee injury in last year's playoffs and then his jammed right big toe earlier this season. Now there's the groin injury that's dogging LaDainian Tomlinson to the point that he might have to sit out the San Diego Chargers' playoff game at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

  • Harrison named AP's top defensive player (AP)

    This Nov. 30, 2008 file photo shows Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) drawing a bead on New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris (34) as he takes the handoff from New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel (16) during first quarter action of their NFL game in Foxborough, Mass.. Harrison, the best player on the NFL's best defense, has won The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award, Monday Jan. 5, 2009.

    Kent State once sent a linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers who epitomized everything the Steel Curtain was about. That was Jack Lambert. The current version of the hard-hitting, versatile and dynamic former Kent Stater in Steel City is James Harrison, The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year.




  • Cards WR Boldin uncertain vs. Panthers (AP)
    Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina. "We'll see how it goes this week," coach Ken Whisenhunt said at his Monday news conference. Boldin was injured on a 71-yard touchdown pass from Kurt Warner in the second quarter of Arizona's 30-24 wild-card playoff victory over the Atlanta...

  • Sources: KC talking to Pioli for GM job (AP)
    Scott Pioli, who helped build the New England Patriots' dynasty, may have a second suitor among teams looking for general managers. Pioli, 43, was scheduled to meet with Kansas City Chiefs owner and board chairman Clark Hunt, possibly Monday, persons with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.

  • Dungy again mulling future with Colts (AP)
    Tony Dungy still enjoys the challenge of coaching. He just has to decide whether commuting from Indianapolis to see his wife and children in Florida is worth it. Dungy will spend this week contemplating his future as coach of the Colts, continuing his annual ritual of heading home to Tampa, Fla., to determine whether he can adequately balance football life with family life.

  • Carl Eller sues Minneapolis police (AP)

    This Aug. 8, 2004 file photo shows former defensive end Carl Eller speaking during induction ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Eller is suing the Minneapolis Police Department. He's alleging officers violated his civil rights, used excessive force and concealed videotape evidence when they subdued him during an arrest last April.

    Vikings great Carl Eller sued the Minneapolis Police Department on Monday, alleging officers violated his civil rights, used excessive force and concealed videotape evidence when they subdued him during an arrest last April. The Hall of Fame player was arrested after he allegedly drove through a stop sign and narrowly missed hitting a squad car.




  • Packers fire Sanders, 5 other assistants (AP)

    This Jan. 17, 2008 file photo shows Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Bob Sanders answering a question at a news conference, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers have cleaned house, releasing defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and five other assistant coaches. McCarthy called the moves a difficult decision and thanked the coaches for their service.

    The Green Bay Packers' season came apart thanks in large part to a defense that consistently blew fourth-quarter leads. Defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and most of his staff were let go Monday as a result. Packers coach Mike McCarthy released six assistants, including five on defense: Sanders, defensive ends coach Carl Hairston, defensive tackles coach Robert Nunn, secondary coach Kurt...




  • Source: Jets to interview Cards' Grimm (AP)

    In this Dec. 24, 2006, file photo, the Pittsburgh Steelers' then coach Bill Cowher looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh. The New York Jets will talk to Cowher about their vacant coaching job, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

    The New York Jets will interview Cardinals offensive line coach Russ Grimm on Thursday in Arizona about their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press on Monday. Grimm, 49, is in his second season with the Cardinals, who play at Carolina in the NFC divisional playoffs Saturday.




  • Bucs' Morris latest to meet with Broncos (AP)
    Raheem Morris' interviewing skills could make his promotion to defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay a moot point. The Buccaneers' 32-year-old secondary coach and defensive whiz moved up his interview 48 hours and met with the Denver Broncos about their coaching vacancy Monday. He's the third candidate to speak with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, who stunned the NFL last week by firing Mike Shanahan after...


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