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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers backed up his confidence-boosting ''run-the-table'' statement with a remarkable six-game run of quarterback play that helped get the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. In the locker room, or on sideline conversations in practice, Rodgers' attitude didn't change. He remained steady, and believed in...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) When Devin Hester was released by Baltimore late in the season, he made it clear to his representation that he would only consider offers from potential playoff teams. It took until the postseason for an offer to finally arrive that fulfilled Hester's wish of trying to finally...

NEW YORK (AP) The NFL's finance and stadium committees will meet in New York next Wednesday to discuss the potential relocation of the Chargers from San Diego to Los Angeles.Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos has indicated he will move the team into the $2.6 billion stadium being built by Rams...

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Good luck trying to get Matt Ryan to discuss his MVP chances. His boss isn't so shy. ''If I had a vote for MVP, it would certainly be Matt,'' Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday. ''He's had a fantastic year in a lot of ways.'' Ryan just...

For most NFL teams, the process of figuring out how to get better starts this week. And every club - even the one that winds up winning the Super Bowl next month - will try to make upgrades during the offseason via free agency, the draft or trades. ''Teams are self-evaluating...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Russell Wilson isn't running like he used to. Due in part to knee and ankle injuries, Seattle's quarterback has been slowed on the ground. The Detroit Lions , though, are preparing for him to be at his best on his feet Saturday night in an NFC wild-card...

First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also making the finals are Morten Andersen, Tony Boselli, Isaac Bruce, Don Coryell, Terrell Davis, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, Ty Law, John Lynch, Kevin Mawae, Terrell Owens and Kurt...

HOUSTON (AP) Brock Osweiler is getting a second chance to start for the Houston Texans. With Tom Savage out with a concussion, the Texans will look to their $72 million man to lead them in their wild-card playoff game against Oakland on Saturday. Osweiler joined the Texans in the offseason on...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey is changing up his coaching staff, firing wide receivers coach Bob Bratkowski and assistant wide receivers coach Jason Tucker. The Titans announced the moves Wednesday. Mularkey thanked Bratkowski and Tucker for their work and said he respects them both. But Mularkey says he's looking...

CINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones said Wednesday that he regretted a hotel scuffle that landed him in jail but insisted that he didn't deserve to be arrested in his latest legal issue during an often-tumultuous pro football career. ''I'm sorry that this happened,'' Jones told reporters as...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The chairman of the Chicago Bears insists he still has faith in coach John Fox and general manager Ryan Pace, even after the team's worst season in several decades. Chairman George McCaskey said Wednesday he is ''pleased'' with the job Pace has done the past two...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are going with rookie Connor Cook at quarterback in their wild-card game against the Texans. Oakland coach Jack Del Rio announced the decision in a conference call with reporters in Houston on Wednesday. Cook gets the nod with Pro Bowler Derek Carr out with a...