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Calvin Johnson Sets NFL Receiving Record
Calvin Johnson had 11 receptions for 225 yards on Saturday night, surpassing Jerry Rice's single-season yards receiving record.

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Woodson Hopes To Return To Packers In 2013
Charles Woodson is optimistic he will return this season from a broken collarbone.

Weston Hodkiewicz/Green Bay Press-Gazette

Titans To Keep Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson is scheduled to make $10 million in 2013.

Jim Wyatt/Tennessean

Dolphins Sign Nate Kaeding
The Dolphins have signed Nate Kaeding.

James Walker/ESPN

Jets Will Look To Trade Sanchez, Part Ways With Tebow
Trading Mark Sanchez will prove difficult for the Jets due to his $8.25 million contract in 2013.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Report: Norv Turner Wouldn't Take Jets' OC Job
Norv Turner is expected to have his pick at least five offensive coordinator jobs this offseason.

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

Alabama Confident Saban Won't Leave For NFL
Nick Saban has been rumored as a candidate for several expected NFL vacancies.

Alex Scarborough/ESPN

Source: Tebow To Request Departure From Jets
Tim Tebow will request to be traded or released by the Jets this offseason.

Manish Mehta/New York Daily News

Jets Bench Mark Sanchez
Rex Ryan plans to start Greg McElroy at QB against the Chargers on Sunday.

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Bills Sign Urbik To $15M Extension
Kraig Urbik is a two-year starter at guard and has been a key factor in the emergence of C.J. Spiller.

James Walker/ESPN

Crosby Drops Below 60 Percent, Packers Still Won't Make Change
Mason Crosby is kicking at a success rate of 58.6 percent with his next closest peer being David Akers at 71.4 percent.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Payton Open To Talking To Teams Beyond Saints, Cowboys
The Saints and Sean Payton are not yet close to reaching agreement on a new contract.

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

Smith, Bears Not Discussing Extension
The Bears and Lovie Smith are not discussion an extension.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Cable Making Huge Impact For Seahawks, Could Become NFL HC Again
Tom Cable is expected by many around the NFL to resurface as a head coach.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Branch Signs With Patriots
Deion Branch was released on Nov. 17 and missed the past four games.

Howard Ulman/AP

Stephen Jones Expects Garrett To Remain As Head Coach Of Cowboys
Stephen Jones, executive vice president of the Dallas Cowboys, expects Jason Garrett to remain head coach next season.

Jon Machota/Dallas Morning News

Edwards To Sign With Jets After Clearing Waivers
Braylon Edwards is set to sign with the Jets if he clears waivers on Tuesday.

Brian Costello/New York Post

Gould On IR, Bears Sign Mare
The Bears have placed Robbie Gould on injured reserve due to a calf injury.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN

49ers Suspend Jacobs For Remainder Of Season
Brandon Jacobs intends to file a grievance against the 49ers.

Mike Garafolo/USA Today

Jets May Pursue Braylon Edwards
The Jets are down to just two healthy wide receivers, which could lead to a reunion with Braylon Edwards.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bowe To IR With Broken Ribs, Likely Done With Chiefs
Dwayne Bowe will be a free agent in 2013 and is unlikely to return to the Chiefs.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Lombardi Emerges As Favorite To Become GM Of Browns
Pat Shurmur is making a case to remain head coach of the Browns

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Jets Pursued Trade For Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards criticized the Jets last week on Twitter.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Josh Brent Arrested, Jerry Brown Dies In Car Crash
Josh Brown has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter after a car accident in which Jerry Brown was killed on Saturday morning.

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Source: Saints Would Sue NFL If Payton Allowed To Leave
Sean Payton is currently under a season-long suspension and his contract status for 2013 is unclear.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Russell Wilson Nearly Became Backup For Luck Or Griffin
The Eagles, Colts and Redskins were teams that were ready to pick Russell Wilson shortly after he went to the Seahawks.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Vikings Searching For Receiver With Harvin Done For 2012
The Vikings are considering Chad Johnson and Terrell Owens with Percy Harvin done for the season.

ESPN

Christian Ponder Engaged To ESPN's Samantha Steele
Vikings QB Christian Ponder is engaged to ESPN reporter Samantha Steele.

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Giants Submitted Claim On Mitch Petrus
Mitch Petrus was awarded to the Titans.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Raiders Strongly Deny Report Of Talks With Gruden
Jon Gruden coached the Raiders from 1998 until 2001.

Bill Williams/ESPN