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AP Sports WriterChan Gailey resigns as Dolphins' offensive coordinatorBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has resigned one season after coming out of retirement.The announcement was made Wednesday, one day after Gailey's 69th birthday and one day after coach Brian Flores said he expected...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Wentz needs time to think about future in PhillyBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz needs time away to think about his future with the Philadelphia Eagles and there's hope his relationship with the team won't end in a divorce, a person familiar with...

Falcons interview Rams' Holmes, Colts' Brown in GM searchATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed two directors of college scouting, Brad Holmes of the Los Angeles Rams and Morocco Brown of the Indianapolis Colts, for their general manager position.The Falcons announced Tuesday they conducted virtual interviews with...

By Pro Football WriterGaroppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QBBy JOSH DUBOWJimmy Garoppolo might be one of the few people not speculating about his future as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.For the second time in three years, an injury derailed Garoppolo's season, leading to...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers expand search for new GM to 9 candidatesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have expanded the search for their next general manager to include at least nine candidates.A person familiar with the situation says Carolina has requested permission to speak with Bears...

AP Sports WriterBrowns place DE Vernon, rookie G Harris on injured reserveBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Reeling from coach Kevin Stefanski's positive COVID-19 test, the Browns also placed valuable defensive end Olivier Vernon and rookie guard Nick Harris on injured reserve Tuesday.Stefanski will miss Cleveland's first playoff game since...

AP Sports WriterDolphins GM regarding Tua: 'He’s our starting quarterback'By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier gave rookie Tua Tagovailoa a strong endorsement Tuesday, which may tamp down speculation about the team's draft plans.Or not. Grier declined to discuss the draft, when Miami has the...

AP Sports WriterCleveland rocked: Browns lose Stefanski vs Steelers to virusBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two days after celebrating their return to the NFL playoffs, the Cleveland Browns were knocked flat.COVID-19 will keep coach Kevin Stefanski and at least two players, one a Pro Bowler, out of the team's...

AP Sports WriterMr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffsBy STEPHEN WHYNOIf the Alex Smith story becomes a movie, Alex Smith doesn't want to see it.''Heck no,'' he said, ''I wouldn't watch it.''Smith is living it and already documented the long journey back from breaking his right...

AP Sports WriterCleveland rocked: Browns lose Stefanski vs Steelers to virusBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two days after celebrating their return to the NFL playoffs, the Cleveland Browns were knocked flat.COVID-19 will keep coach Kevin Stefanski and at least two players, one a Pro Bowler, out of the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterChiefs, Packers, Bills are top 3 in final AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The playoff field is set and the race to the Super Bowl begins.Thirteen other teams are trying to replace the Kansas City Chiefs as champions of the NFL.However, none was...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders miss playoffs for 3rd season under coach Jon GrudenBy JOSH DUBOWJon Gruden's third season back as coach of the Raiders looked an awful lot like his second with a strong start, disappointing finish and no playoff appearance once again.While the Raiders (8-8) did become more...