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AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coachBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills are putting their faith in Sean McDermott to fix their under-performing defense and restore relevance to a franchise that hasn't reached the playoffs since the Music City Miracle loss...

AP Pro Football WriterOverlooked players who could star in the NFL playoffsBy HOWARD FENDRICHWhen Seattle Seahawks receiver Paul Richardson made a miraculous, one-handed touchdown catch in his team's playoff opener, then followed it up with another acrobatic grab , plenty of folks watching the game on TV had one...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Shanahan unsure of possible interview with RamsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says he doesn't know when he'll be able to reschedule an interview with the Los Angeles Rams that was postponed last week due to weather.Shanahan had interviews...

AP Sports WriterDespite playoff breakthrough, Dolphins have much work to doBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Even as the Miami Dolphins' offseason begins, they're still chasing the New England Patriots.The Dolphins made the playoffs for the first time in eight years but failed to gain much ground on their...

AP Sports WriterRoethlisberger, Steelers looking to minimize mistakesBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin didn't mention any names. Then again, he didn't really have to. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and center Maurkice Pouncey are the only two players on the Pittsburgh Steelers who put their fingers around the laces on...

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott OK after minor traffic accidentFRISCO, Texas (AP) Star Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor vehicle accident not far from the team's practice facility Wednesday. The rookie didn't miss practice and said he wasn't injured.Frisco police said there were no...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coachBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills reached an agreement on Wednesday to hire Sean McDermott to be their next head coach.The deal was reached shortly after the Bills interviewed McDermott for a second time in...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos hire Vance Joseph as their head coachBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A runner-up two years ago, Vance Joseph is John Elway's pick this time around.''It's official. Excited to announce Vance Joseph as head coach of the Denver Broncos!'' Elway tweeted Wednesday afternoon.The 44-year-old ex-Colorado...

AP Pro Football WriterDeadline for Chargers' relocation decision extended 2 daysBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The deadline for the San Diego Chargers to exercise their option to relocate to Los Angeles has been extended for two days.The original deadline was Jan. 15. Because that is a Sunday and...

Redskins interview Gus Bradley for defensive coordinator jobASHBURN, Va. (AP) Gus Bradley has interviewed for the Washington Redskins' defensive coordinator job.The team said on Twitter that former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Bradley interviewed on Wednesday, two days after Mike Pettine's candidacy was announced.Bradley was fired by the Jaguars...

BOSTON (AP) A judge has ruled that jurors in the double murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez can consider tattoos that prosecutors contend amount to an admission of guilt. Judge Jeffrey Locke on Tuesday denied a defense request to exclude his tattoos as evidence. Prosecutors say Hernandez...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Carolina defensive coordinator Sean McDermott for their head coaching vacancy and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their general manager job on Tuesday. McDermott became the first defensive coach to interview with CEO Jed York for the coach opening in San Francisco...