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NFL viewership down 7 percent for wild-card round of routs

NEW YORK (AP) Average TV viewership for the four NFL wild-card telecasts was down about 7 percent from a year ago – in line with lower ratings during the regular season, but also perhaps a result of four routs this time.

NFL reviewing concussion protocol on Dolphins' Matt Moore

Matt Moore was knocked of the game for one play on Sunday.

NFL to investigate whether Dolphins followed concussion protocol with Matt Moore

Moore missed just one play after taking a shot to the helmet against the Steelers.

Colts Sign CFL Standout Alex Bazzie to Reserve/Future Contract

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday that the team has signed former CFL defensive tackle–now outside linebackerAlex Bazzie of the BC Lions to a reserve/future contract.Having originally participated in the Cleveland Browns rookie camp as an undrafted free agent in 2014, Bazzie has spent …

Jaguars reportedly planning to offer head coaching job to Doug Marrone

Doug Marrone was the interim coach for the Jaguars’ final 2 games.

AP source: Jaguars hire Marrone, Coughlin, extend Caldwell (Yahoo Sports)

A person familiar with the search says the Jacksonville Jaguars have hired Doug Marrone as head coach and brought back Tom Coughlin in an executive role. ESPN first reported Marrone had been chosen to replace Gus Bradley, who was fired in late November after going 14-48 in three-plus seasons. The Jaguars (3-13) also gave general manager Dave Caldwell a two-year contract extension, the person said.

Steelers assistant coach accused of assault hours after win (Yahoo Sports)

Former Pro Bowl linebacker and current Pittsburgh Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter was charged early Monday with assaulting a doorman at a bar and a police officer who intervened hours after the team’s wild card win over the Miami Dolphins. Pittsburgh placed Porter on leave during a review. According to a criminal complaint, Officer Paul Abel was working security at another nearby bar when he was told by an off-duty officer that the doorman at The Flats on Carson Street was being threatened by a Steeler.

NFL, union begin review of concussion protocol on Miami QB (Yahoo Sports)

The NFL and NFL Players Association have begun a review of the concussion protocol conducted on Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore when he left his team’s playoff game at Pittsburgh after being shaken up. The review doesn’t mean the NFL has drawn conclusions as to whether the protocol was followed, the league said in a statement Monday. Moore was hurt when hit as he threw a pass Sunday, and the play drew a roughing the passer penalty on Pittsburgh’s Bud Dupree.

Seahawks fan tattoos team logo on her head, but still no free tickets — yet

Is McKenzie Jane Brown the biggest Seattle fan in the country? You decide.

Super Bowl ad will feature Arnold Schwarzenegger as you've never seen him

Teasers for the spot feature the star warming up for what appears to be an epic ping-pong match. Clearly, his opponent will be terminated.

9 of the worst Super Bowl routs in history — Denver fans, hide your eyes

Seahawks, Blazers owner claims he found long-lost sunken WWII battleship

Paul Allen, owner of Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers & Seattle Sounders, claims he and his research team have found the Musashi, a massive Japanese World War II battleship, off the Philippines near where it sank more than 70 years ago.

Gold at end of rainbow? Skittles reportedly to pay Lynch for the press

Marshawn Lynch, Skittles reportedly team up in endorsement deal

Report: Rams set to interview Kyle Shanahan on Sunday

After weather delayed the Los Angeles Rams plans to interview Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, they have rescheduled.As winter announced its arrival up and down the east coast over the weekend, it put a wrench in Los Angeles Rams plans to interview Kyle Shanahan for the team…

2017 NFL Draft: Texas A&M Justin Evans Scouting Report

Texas A&M’s Justin Evans is an explosive athlete who brings some juice to the 2017 NFL Draft safety class.Justin Evans is a quick-twitch athlete who can cover a ton of ground in a hurry. He’s able to click and close on the football as well as attack the line of scrimmage. His e…

James Harrison is already back in the gym

James Harrison is already back in the gym preparing for the Steelers’ divisional battle against the Chiefs.

A different view: Kirk Cousins played well for other teams

Kirk Cousins was playing for everyone else but the Washington Redskins this season.Let that comment sink in for a moment. Yeah, Kirk Cousins, the “You Like That!” guy.Cousins entered the 2016 NFL Season with his back against the wall. He entered the season not under contract, but und…

Justin Houston and Spencer Ware 'ready to go' for Divisional Round game

Music to Chiefs fans’ ears

Chiefs Playoff Preview

Jenny Vrentas on the quiet confidence of Kansas City. How far can this ball-hawking defense and creative special teams unit go?

McDaniels, Patricia interview for jobs, focus on Houston

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots assistants Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia say they were humbled to speak with NFL teams about head coaching vacancies over the weekend, but have turned their full attention to preparing for Saturday’s playoff matchup with the Texans.

Andy Reid says Chiefs have no injuries

The Kansas City Chiefs are back at work and getting ready to play the Pittsburgh Steelers. Luckily, the team appears healthy as can be after a week of rest.Kansas City has been dealing with injuries all season. Not in the way that every team has to overcome them, but in an absurd fashion. The Chie…

Colin Cowherd Previews NFL Divisional Weekend | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd previews this weekends NFL playoff matchups. Hear his thoughts on Cowboys-Packers, Steelers-Chiefs, Texans-Patriots and Seahawks-Falcons.

Tom Brady isn't sleeping on the Texans and neither should you

“They have a damn good defense.”

Five free agents the Philadelphia Eagles should target

The Philadelphia Eagles need a lot of help this offseason. These five players could help.The players listed in this article have different likelihoods of leaving their current teams. Still, the Eagles should target these guys if they have the opportunity to.Kenny Stills, Wide Receiver, Mia…

Cleveland Browns: Mitch Trubisky Could Be Bernie Kosar 2.0

Facts are facts. The Cleveland Browns have had a nightmare trying to figure out the quarterback position for over two decades.Previous 1st round picks like Johnny Manziel and Tim Couch met with disaster. This forced the franchise to seek alternatives. Some were late round picks and others veteran …

Jack Del Rio reveals '30 guys' on team were ill before pivotal Week 17 game

The Raiders were hit with a flu epidemic just before the season finale.

5 Potential Redskins Prospects To Watch In National Championship Game

The NCAA National Championship game will be played tonight between the Clemson Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams have plenty of talented prospects that will be on the Washington Redskins radar.It all comes down to this. After an exciting 2016 college football season, the top two team…

Philadelphia Eagles' Brandon Graham Lands All-Pro selection

Defensive endBrandon Graham just finished the best season of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and has earned second-team All-Pro honors.Since being a first-round selection in 2010, Eagles fans patiently waited for Brandon Graham to resemble the man seen at the collegiate level. Graham was d…

Do Chiefs consider Patrick Mahomes in NFL Draft?

Would the Kansas City Chiefs try to replace Alex Smith with Patrick Mahomes, a signal-caller who might be a project?After declaring for the NFL Draft on January 3, Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been the subject of much discussion about his fit in the NFL, and for the purposes of this …

Aaron Rodgers explains what the Packers have to do to upset the Cowboys

Safe to say the Packers can’t afford to start the way they did on Sunday.