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Bills considering Shanahan as next coach (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:30:45 PST

The Buffalo Bills consider two-time Super Bowl-winner Mike Shanahan a legitimate candidate to be their next head coach. A person familiar with the Bills' search told The Associated Press that the team has contacted the former Denver Broncos' coach. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills are not discussing the search.

Big Ben has concussion, expected to play (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:44:44 PST

Ben Roethlisberger's fourth concussion since 2006 apparently won't put him on the bench. Roethlisberger will play Sunday in Baltimore as long as he continues to pass post-concussion tests, coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday. The tests measure a player's memory and reflexes, among other factors, before and after he has been injured.

Cowboys TE Witten iffy with foot injury (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:56:50 PST

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten might miss Thursday's game against Oakland because of a sprained foot. "I won't say it's severe, but it's something that worries us about him being able to play this week," Dallas coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday. Witten has played 107 of a possible 108 games in his career, missing only a single week in his rookie season after having surgery...

Giants' Jacobs fine, Bradshaw uncertain (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:46 PST

The New York Giants' backfield is banged up. Brandon Jacobs said his injured right leg feels "really good" and he should play against Denver on Thursday, but backup Ahmad Bradshaw has a sprained left ankle that could sideline him. Bradshaw is wearing a protective boot on his left foot after previously wearing one on his right foot because of a cracked bone.

Bucs demote Bates, Morris to run defense (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:44:42 PST

Tampa Bay's Raheem Morris is taking it upon himself to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses. The first-year coach added defensive playcalling to his duties Tuesday, demoting veteran defensive coordinator Jim Bates after a 38-7 loss to unbeaten NFC South rival New Orleans dropped the Bucs to 1-9.

Chairs of NFL concussion panel resign (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:47:58 PST

Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on brain injuries have resigned and that he is examining potential rule changes "to reduce head impacts." A copy of the memo was obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press before the league issued a press release about its contents.

Cowboys' Newman laughs off shoving Campo (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:53:56 PST

Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman has an explanation for his sideline scuffle with secondary coach Dave Campo: He was just hyping their undercard matchup on the hoped-for bout between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. "We've got a split, 70-30," Newman said Tuesday. "I got 70 (percent), he got 30, so it'll be nice.

Lions' Stafford, Johnson miss practice (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:46 PST

Matthew Stafford sat at his locker, answering and dodging questions about his sore shoulder. The Detroit Lions quarterback then took off his jersey and displayed a sense of humor. "Look at that," Stafford joked. He will have to do more than raise his dislocated left shoulder and throwing arm to get clearance for the Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers.

Chargers sign OT Runyan, put Clary on IR (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:28:07 PST

The San Diego Chargers have placed right tackle Jeromey Clary on injured reserve and signed free agent Jon Runyan. Clary injured a ligament in his left ankle in Sunday's 32-3 win at Denver. Runyan hasn't played since the end of last season. He wasn't re-signed by the Eagles after having microfracture surgery on his right knee.

Panthers place LB Johnson on IR (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:02:48 PST

The Carolina Panthers have lost another linebacker to a season-ending knee injury. The Panthers placed Landon Johnson on injured reserve Tuesday and signed linebacker Jordan Senn. Johnson hurt his medial collateral ligament in Thursday's loss to Miami in his second start at weakside linebacker after Thomas Davis was lost for the season.