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Jason Taylor Set To Announce Retirement
Jason Taylor, one of the NFL's top sack specialists of all time, is expected to call an end to his legendary career Sunday.

ESPN.com

Report: Mike Munchak Eyed For PSU Job
Titans coach Mike Munchak has been targeted for the job of Penn State head coach by a search panel tasked with finding a successor to fired Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno.

ESPN.com

Despite Not Being On The Ballot, Pierre-Paul Is Pro Bowl Bound
He made the team thanks to the votes from the players and coaches.

Pro Football Talk

Sanchez: More Success On The Way
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, coming off two poor outings in a row, insisted Tuesday that he's not fazed by negative criticism and predicted better days ahead.

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Saints Mum On Whether Brees Will Pad Passing Mark
With 5,087 yards passing this season after Monday night's victory over Atlanta, Drew Brees enters the final week of the season 190 yards ahead of New England's Tom Brady.

Associated Press

49ers Release Braylon Edwards
Struggling wide receiver Braylon Edwards was released by the 49ers on Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Sources: Spagnuolo Will Be Philadelphia's D-Coordinator
Steve Spagnuolo has disappointed in St. Louis this season.

San Francisco Chronicle

Sources: Gruden Wants To Coach In 2012
ESPN is already preparing for Jon Gruden's departure, according to a source.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Shanahan: Fixing Redskins More Difficult Than Expected
Washington has lost at least 10 games in each of the last two seasons.

Associated Press

Marvin Lewis Wasn't Thrilled By Simpson's Flip
The play was celebrated, but Bengals coach Marvin Lewis wasn't thrilled by it.

Associated Press

Tebow Confident Despite Four Interceptions In Loss
Tim Tebow remains confident despite throwing four interceptions in a damaging loss to the Bills on Christmas Eve.

Associated Press

Rex Ryan Backs Sanchez, Schottenheimer
The Jets have one of the worst offenses in the NFL this season.

Jane McManus/ESPN.com

Jets Could Fire Schottenheimer After Season
Following their loss to the Giants on Saturday, the Jets are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time under coach Rex Ryan.

NFL.com

Fitzgerald's Dad Rips Early Doucet
Larry Fitzgerald Sr. took the time to rip his son's teammate, wide receiver Early Doucet, via Twitter on Monday.

NFL.com

Justin Tuck Still Hates Cowboys
"I've been quoted many times saying I hate the Dallas Cowboys, and I still do," New York's Justin Tuck said.

Dan Graziano/ESPN.com

Tampa Bay's Morris: 'I Will Never Fire Myself'
The Buccaneers have lost nine straight games.

ESPN.com

Kahlil Bell Motivated To Face Vikings
Khalil Bell was originally drafted by the Vikings, who let him go more than two years ago.

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Belichick Gave Patriots Halftime Attitude Adjustment Vs. Dolphins
Down 17-0 to the Dolphins at halftime, Bill Belichick laid into the Patriots.

NFL.com

McCarthy Undecided On Playing Starters Against Lions
The Packers have little to play for in Week 17 against the Lions and coach Mike McCarthy is undecided about how he'll game-plan for the season finale.

NFL.com

Bengals Ask Fans To Show For Season Finale
If the Bengals beat the Ravens next week, they'll make the playoffs.

ESPN.com

Players Still Willing To Hide Concussions
NFL players are still open to lying to their respective teams about whether or not they have suffered a concussion.

Associated Press

Waived By Broncos, Orton Can Keep Denver From Postseason
Heading into Week 17, the Broncos need to beat the Chiefs to make the playoffs as the AFC West champions.

Denver Post

Report: NFL Won't Probe Jacobs-Ryan Confrontation
The NFL will not look into the altercation between Giants running back Brandon Jacobs and Jets coach Rex Ryan.

NFL.com

Jets Reportedly Losing Confidence In Sanchez
The Jets are reportedly considering whether or not they have their franchise quarterback on their roster.

NFL.com

Simpson: Flip 'Just Came On Instinct'
Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson flipped into the end zone on Saturday against the Cardinals, a play that instantly made him a viral hit.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Vikings Will 'Take A Real Hard Look' At Starting Webb
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier opened the door on Saturday afternoon for the possibility of Joe Webb as the team's quarterback of the future.

Tom Pelissero/1500ESPN.com

Cowboys-Giants Moved To Prime Time
The NFC East title will be decided in prime time on New Year's Day.

Tim McMahon/ESPN.com

Jacobs, Rex Ryan Trade Words
The Giants and Jets continued to trade words after Saturday's game at their shared home in New Jersey.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN.com

RealGM's Week 16 Rundown
Cam Newton set a rookie record, the Patriots stormed back against the Dolphins, the Eagles win but still get eliminated and the Lions clinched a playoff berth.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Report: Kroenke 'Torn' On Rams Future, Devaney Could Go
St. Louis coach Steve Spagnuolo is entering the final year of his contract.

Pro Football Talk