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Broncos owner Pat Bowlen admitted he didn't have a plan yet to replace Mike Shanahan as head coach, and it sure looks as though Shanahan isn't going to find the right opportunity to keep him in coachi...
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen admitted he didn't have a plan yet to replace Mike Shanahan as head coach, and it sure looks as though Shanahan isn't going to find the right opportunity to keep him in coachi...
Recent Colts-Chargers matchups have produced good theater. Saturday's wild-card showdown should be no exception, writes John Clayton.
From the terse statement Broncos owner Pat Bowlen put out Tuesday about the firing of coach Mike Shanahan , it appears the two must have had an argument about the direction of the team, particularly t...
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who rejected a chance to become head coach of the Browns over the weekend, is not going to interview for the head coaching position of the New York Jets, according to multiple sources.
The Lions fired Rod Marinelli as expected and moved quickly to set up interviews. This week, they will talk to Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwart...
After the dust settled Sunday, these are the 10 burning questions for the AFC playoffs, John Clayton writes.
Week 17 inactive players for Sunday's games.
Browns owner Randy Lerner hasn't notified anyone of his timetable for deciding the fates of coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Phil Savage. Announcements may not come until the middle of next wee...
John Clayton tracks down injury updates for Week 17 of the 2008 NFL season.
A victory by Chad Pennington and the Dolphins over the Jets would be the ultimate insult in the marquee matchup of Week 17, John Clayton writes.
Falcons GM Tom Dimitroff has surpassed the Jets' Mike Tannenbaum as the leading candidate for executive of the year, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.
The most interesting part of Sunday's game between the 49ers and the Redskins may be what happens afterward. Interim coach Mike Singletary , who is 4-4 since taking over, may find out early if the tea...
The Eagles' tie with the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11 may or may not have cost Philly a trip to the playoffs, but it did assure one thing: The AFC won't lose the inter-conference competition against ...
Week 16 inactive players for Sunday's games.
The Cardinals will be at a serious disadvantage if wide receiver Anquan Boldin doesn't play against New England because of a shoulder injury he suffered Sunday against the Vikings. There is a good cha...
The Titans will be without their two best defensive players against Pittsburgh, but they're going to concede the AFC's No. 1 seed without a fight, writes John Clayton.
Redskins middle linebacker London Fletcher made strong comments about being snubbed in the Pro Bowl voting, but he can't totally use the fact he was undrafted as the reason he was passed over. Fletche...
This season's Steelers defense conjures memories of the 70s' Steel Curtain. Where does it rank historically? John Clayton considers that, and your questions.
It will be interesting to see Terrell Owens ' reaction to not making the Pro Bowl. Owens was fourth in the NFC in the fan vote at wide receiver, but players and coaches voted him down. Basically, play...
They have been dominant on the field this season, and with the Pro Bowl announcement coming, the NFC East should have a large representation heading to Hawaii, writes John Clayton.
By announcing he is going to look outside the organization to replace outgoing team president Carl Peterson , Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has put coach Herm Edwards on notice that his job might be in jeop...
Santonio Holmes' controversial touchdown catch in the Steelers' win over the Ravens on Sunday sparked another debate about replay. John Clayton provides questions -- and answers -- about the hot topic.
Week 15 inactive players for Sunday's games.
The New York Giants have ruled out halfback Brandon Jacobs for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Judge Pat Magnuson's decision to extend the preliminary injunction against the NFL's suspension of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy is a huge short-term victory for Pat Willi...
When the Ravens come knocking on the Steelers' door, Pittsburgh stands at attention, John Clayton writes.
Pat and Kevin Williams appear to be safe from suspension for a second week because of some helpful timing issues in their case in a federal court in Minneapolis. Judge Paul Magnuson , who is overseein...
With no timetable set for any hearings, the Vikings may be able to keep defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams active for the rest of the regular season. Obviously, the situation could change on a d...
The Patriots face an interesting decision involving linebacker Tedy Bruschi . Bruschi flew back to Boston to undergo tests for an injured knee after Sunday's win in Seattle. Bruschi doesn't need to ha...
The leaguewide drop-off in sacks shouldn't be surprising, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.
The Lions terminated the three-year, $8.5 million contract of Brian Kelly on Tuesday, a source told ESPN.com.
Week 14 inactive players for Sunday's games.
The Saints have added defensive end Will Smith and running back Deuce McAllister to the active roster of 53 players, so both will be available to play on Sunday after a judge put their suspensions on hold pending a decision on the NFLPA's lawsuit.
The Panthers are in an almost-must-win situation in a MNF rematch with the Bucs. The Bucs won the first meeting, and the Panthers have no margin of error with a tough closing schedule, John Clayton writes.
While the NFLPA and the NFL are more concerned about the integrity and the management of the steroid program, fans care more about the playing status of the four players involved in the StarCaps case,...
The Panthers are in an almost-must-win situation in a MNF rematch with the Bucs. The Bucs won the first meeting, and the Panthers have no margin of error with a tough closing schedule, John Clayton writes.
The Dolphins and Falcons are flying under the radar, but both teams have a lot going for them as the playoffs near, writes John Clayton.
Even though Trent Edwards is day to day with a groin injury, expect J.P. Losman to start Sunday even though the team may not announce a starting quarterback until later in the week or even Sunday. In ...
The Browns need to make landing Bill Cowher their No. 1 priority, John Clayton writes in this edition of his mailbag.
The way the Giants structured the new contract of wide receiver Plaxico Burress in Septermber makes it easy for them to release him after the season if they wish. After this season, he has $5.86 milli...