Bucs hire Rutgers' Schiano as coach (AP)
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The Buccaneers are counting on Greg Schiano to lead them back to respectability and transform Tampa Bay into consistent winners -- much in the same way he made Rutgers matter again. The 45-year-old former Scarlet Knights coach was hired Thursday, more than three weeks after the Bucs fired Raheem Morris following a 4-12 finish.
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Gronkowski returns to Patriots practice (AP)
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Rob Gronkowski practiced with the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl for the first time Thursday, and now coach Bill Belichick is waiting to see how the tight end's injured ankle responds. "He did some things. He didn't do everything," Belichick said. "We'll see how he is (Friday).
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Raiders dump CB Routt, massive contract (AP)
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Less than one year ago, Al Davis made Stanford Routt one of the cornerstones of the Oakland Raiders defense with a lavish contract that kept him from free agency. Routt became the first player casualty under the new regime with the Raiders. Routt was released on Thursday just one year into a $54.5 million, five-year contract, ending his seven-year tenure in Oakland as the team heads in a new...
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Vikes GM not interested in signing Moss (AP)
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The Minnesota Vikings need wide receivers. Just not Randy Moss. Given the trouble he caused during his second stint with the team, a memorable month in the 2010 season, the disinterest in bringing back one of the most popular players among Vikings fans in franchise history comes as no surprise. But general manager Rick Spielman confirmed Thursday the Vikings "will be moving on" without...
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Colts GM: No decisions on Manning, Luck (AP)
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Even the Indianapolis Colts don't have all the answers on Peyton Manning. Or Andrew Luck, for that matter. New general manager Ryan Grigson said the Colts have not decided whether to release the four-time league MVP, whether to renegotiate with him or whether to take Luck with the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft.
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Eagles place franchise tag on WR DeSean Jackson (Yahoo! Sports)
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DeSean Jackson is closer to a big pay day. The Philadelphia Eagles placed the franchise tag on Jackson on Thursday, assuring the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver at least $9.4 million next season if he signs the tender. "I am honored that the Philadelphia Eagles organization perceives me as a franchise player.
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Manning starts sorting out life as NFL free agent (Yahoo! Sports)
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Peyton Manning is getting an early glimpse into life as a free agent. Hours after a tearful, trying farewell news conference in Indianapolis, Manning flew back to his home in Miami and was immediately peppered with questions about his next landing spot. He'd better get used to it. The scene is likely to play out at every destination he visits until he decides where to play next season.
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Bills sign free-agent DE Williams to 6-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
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New England quarterback Tom Brady might want to watch his back. The Jets' Mark Sanchez, too. After spending the past six seasons harassing quarterbacks for the Houston Texans, defensive end Mario Williams -- one of the NFL's top pass-rushers -- has found new motivation in a whopping contract and a new home in the AFC East with the Buffalo Bills.
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