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Brown owners aren't anxious to see McCoy back Pat Fitzmaurice says LeSean McCoy owners who have Bryce Brown as a handcuff wish that McCoy would take the rest of the season off. Read More

Week 14 handicapping column In his Week 14 handicapping column, PFW handicapping expert Mike Wilkening says the matchups favor the rolling Bengals. Read More

Week 14 RB tips: Leshoure fantasy value rising In our late-week fantasy RB tips, Mikel Leshoure and BenJarvus Green-Ellis look prime to stay hot, while Chris Johnson should dominate in a terrific matchup. Read More

Week 14 TE rankings Jimmy Graham leads our Week 14 TE rankings. Read More

Report: Chargers to fire Turner, Smith at end of season

Chargers team president Dean Spanos has reportedly decided to fire Norv Turner and A.J. Smith at the end of the season.
Thursday practice report for Week 14

Here is the Thursday practice report for Week 14, showing to what degree injured players participated in their teams' practices.
Steelers QB Roethlisberger to start Sunday

QB Ben Roethlisberger will start on Sunday against the Chargers, head coach Mike Tomlin announced.
Chiefs place DL Bailey on I.R.

The Chiefs placed DL Allen Bailey on injured reserve and signed LB Leon Williams.
Woman slain by Chiefs player to be laid to rest

The slain girlfriend of Chiefs LB Jovan Belcher will be laid to rest five days after Belcher killed her, then shot himself in the head.
Bengals sign PK Brown

The Bengals signed PK Josh Brown on Thursday, the team announced.
NFL Links: Romo earning a big new contract

Tony Romo is playing well in a contract year, Terrell Suggs' toughness amazes and the end of Percy Harvin's season raises questions in Minnesota.
Bills place OT Hairston on I.R.

The Bills placed OT Chris Hairston on injured reserve and signed OT Chris Scott to the 53-man roster.
Vikings place WR Harvin on I.R.

The Vikings placed WR Percy Harvin on injured reserve Wednesday. Harvin has not played since Week Nine because of an ankle injury.
Wednesday practice report for Week 14

Here is the Wednesday practice report for the Week 14 slate of games.
Cowboys place C Costa on I.R.

The Cowboys placed C Phil Costa on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He started three games for the Cowboys in 2012.
Titans claim OG Petrus, place OG Hutchinson on I.R.

Titans OG Steve Hutchinson is going to have arthroscopic surgery on his knee on Thursday and was placed on injured reserve.

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Dolphins get glimpse of life without Long

The Dolphins will see what they have at the tackle position in the last month with Jake Long, who is set to be a free agent, on injured reserve.
Seahawks feel they can overcome loss of Carpenter again

Team sources are guardedly optimistic that John Moffitt can adequately replace fellow first-rounder James Carpenter at left guard.
Bears DE McClellin aims for steady progress

Bears DE Shea McClellin told PFW he's no longer dealing with the effects of a concussion and is trying to get better each week.
Rivera running out of time to get Panthers trending upward

Ron Rivera has kept his team together during its disappointing season, but Carolina is not moving in a direction that is likely to satisfy the team owner.
'Chuckstrong' Colts clearly fighting injury battle

In Pro Football Weekly’s annual analysis of NFL teams hit hardest by injuries, the Colts rank No. 1, but CB Darrelle Revis' injury badly hurt the Jets.
Ingram, Taylor to get extra looks in Chargers' final month

In the final month of the season, injuries will pave the way for some youngsters to show what’s in store for San Diego’s future.
Bengals' ground game packing a major punch

One reason the Bengals have surged back into playoff contention: their running game has taken a major step forward.
Keeping Murray healthy is paramount

What a difference having Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray on the field makes, as he showed in the win over the Eagles.
Insider: Asomugha has let down Eagles defense

An NFL insiders says that Nnamdi Asomugha's lack of physicality and disinterest in contact has hurt the Eagles' defense.
Improved work ethic, health gave Broncos RB Moreno a boost

Knowshon Moreno has emerged as the Broncos' lead back, impressing his coaches with his work ethic.
Fitzgerald trade intriguing but unlikely

Our sources in the desert say talk that the Cardinals could be thinking about trading WR Larry Fitzgerald for multiple draft picks is pure speculation.
Jets struggling to find right spot for Ducasse

Our insiders from around the AFC say that the Jets still don't know where 2010 second-round draft pick Vladimir Ducasse fits on their O-line.

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Scout's Notebook: Saints SLB David Hawthorne

PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki sees Saints SLB David Hawthorne underperforming at a poorly fit position.
Browns now playing a season of 'what ifs'

With a great deal of uncertainty looming in the offseason, the Browns are quietly beginning to put together a solid run to end the season.
Key matchup: Redskins secondary vs. Ravens receivers

For Thursday's key matchup, we take a look at the Redskins' shorthanded secondary facing off against the Ravens' talented but inconsistent receivers.
Thursday's 60-second rant: Injury spillover continues to warrant special attention

PFW executive editor Dan Arkush still has injuries on the brain with the NFL continuing to feel a world of hurt entering Week 14.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Another year to forget for Rivers

The Chargers haven't needed a quarterback for some time, but Philip Rivers' poor season should push them to go find one in 2013.
Key matchup: Vikings QB Christian Ponder vs. Bears defense

In Wednesday’s key matchup, we delve into Sunday’s meeting between struggling Vikings QB Christian Ponder and a banged-up Bears defense.
Larry, Larry quite unmerry: Cards' Fitzgerald deserves better

After watching the Cardinals’ offense deteriorate the past two seasons, Tom Danyluk says an all-time receiving talent is sadly going to waste.
MVP Meter: Rookie QBs in the running

Two rookie signalcallers — Robert Griffin III and Russell Wilson — are among our top 10 candidates on this week’s MVP Meter.
Rookie Meter: Overshadowed Wilson shows depth of rookie class

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson's season would be Rookie of the Year-worthy in most seasons, but he still is overshadowed by Luck and Griffin.
Battle for AFC supremacy in Foxborough

Two AFC heavyweights battle when the Texans travel to New England for a classic Monday-night game; plus, lots more from the Week 14 action.
Key matchup: Rams' run defense vs. Bills RBs

PFW’s Dan Arkush focuses on the Rams’ run defense vs. Bills RBs C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson in the Rams-Bills battle in Buffalo this Sunday.
Behind scenes of a live NFL radio broadcast

After working in the booth during Sunday's Seahawks-Bears game, Arthur Arkush takes you behind the scenes of a national NFL radio broadcast.

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Alabama powers its way to BCS title game

Alabama used physical, smashmouth fronts to control the line and spring bruising RB Eddie Lacy as the Tide captured the SEC championship over Georgia.
Edwards, Vermeil named coaches for NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

The NFLPA announced Thursday that former NFL head coaches Herm Edwards and Dick Vermeil will coach in the 2013 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
Former LSU DB Mathieu to enter NFL draft

Former LSU DB Tyrann Mathieu, a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2011, will enter the NFL draft.
Alabama's Saban pursues dynasty status

Alec Ogletree and Georgia will need to create turnovers and slow Alabama’s ground game to compete in the SEC championship game.
Florida State DE Jenkins entering draft

Florida State senior DE Brandon Jenkins told reporters Monday night that he has decided to enter the 2013 NFL draft.
Stanford's Shaw outduels Oregon's overhyped Kelly

The tough, physical running style of Cardinal RB Stepfan Taylor keyed Stanford’s 17-14 overtime victory against Oregon.
Manziel sparks upset win at Alabama

Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel showed moxie unchararacteristic of a freshman as he made clutch play after clutch play to hand Alabama its first loss.
Clutch QB play on display in 'Bama win

QB Zach Mettenberger nearly led LSU to an upset victory over top-ranked Alabama with a strong second-half performance.
Te'o, Jones key strong LB class

Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o and Georgia’s Jarvis Jones keyed respective wins over top-10-ranked Oklahoma and Florida by providing a consistent flurry of big plays.
OLT Joeckel rises to big challenge vs. LSU

Texas A&M junior OLT Luke Joeckel is smart, strong and technically sound enough to play on either edge and impressed with a solid showing vs. LSU.
Tigers' trench play sparks LSU to victory

LSU junior FS Eric Reid’s fourth-quarter interception keyed a 23-21 victory over Steve Spurrier’s No. 3-ranked Gamecocks.
Sanders steals SEC showdown

Junior PR-WR Ace Sanders helped South Carolina open up a three-TD lead in the first quarter against Georgia with a 70-yard punt return that ignited the home crowd.

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Brown owners aren't anxious to see McCoy back

Pat Fitzmaurice says LeSean McCoy owners who have Bryce Brown as a handcuff wish that McCoy would take the rest of the season off.
Week 14 TE tips: Finley is on the rise

Jermichael Finley is back on the rise, while Kyle Rudolph is banged up but has a favorable matchup, according to our fantasy TE tips.
Week 14 WR tips: Jennings could be poised for breakout

This week could be Greg Jennings' welcome back party, and Chris Givens and Mike Williams look like strong options this week.
Week 14 RB tips: Leshoure fantasy value rising

In our late-week fantasy RB tips, Mikel Leshoure and BenJarvus Green-Ellis look prime to stay hot, while Chris Johnson should dominate in a terrific matchup.
Week 14 QB tips: Wilson could go off on Cards

Russell Wilson has put up solid numbers at home and could be a strong play vs. the Cardinals in our late-week fantasy QB tips.
Fantasy Doctor: Lean on Bucs as stretch drive begins

The Fantasy Doctor says with the Buccaneers going against the Eagles in Week 14, players like QB Josh Freeman are strong starting material.
Texans need big game from Foster vs. Patriots

Fantasy football expert Pat Fitzmaurice is anticipating a big workload for Arian Foster in Week 14 as the Texans try to win at New England.
Giants' Bradshaw could fill up stat sheet

Conditions are favorable for Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw to thrive in Week 14, writes PFW fantasy expert Mike Wilkening.
Lions' Thomas looks like a solid stretch-run addition

Lions WR Mike Thomas merits strong waiver-wire consideration in Week 14, PFW's Mike Wilkening writes in the "Fantasy Ticker."
Live Week 13 fantasy injury updates

Broncos WR Brandon Stokley and Raiders RB Darren McFadden are the key inactives for the late-afternoon games in Week 13.
Freeman, Moreno appealing plays in potential track meet

PFW fantasy expert Mike Wilkening thinks there will be points aplenty in Bucs-Broncos, as he writes in "Start or Sit."
Henne, Shorts among this year's many fantasy truffles

Pat Fitzmaurice puts some of the fantasy football standouts who emerged this season under the microscope to see if they'll hold up come playoff time.

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2012 free-agent tracker, by position

This continuously updated list of free agents by position shows whether each remains unsigned or, if signed, with which team they will now be playing.
NFC free-agent moves, by team

This team-by-team list of NFC free agents is being updated throughout the free-agent signing period with key arrivals, departures and re-signings.
AFC free-agent moves, by team

This team-by-team list of AFC free agents is being updated throughout the free-agent signing period with key arrivals, departures and re-signings.
Top-100 free-agent tracker

PFW ranks the top 100 free agents and shows which teams they have signed with for 2012 or whether they remain unsigned.
Cardinals sign LB Groves

The Cardinals signed former Raiders unrestricted free-agent LB Quentin Groves on Thursday, the team confirmed.
Raiders sign FB Schmitt

The Raiders have signed former Eagles FB Owen Schmitt to a one-year contract after a tryout Tuesday, the team announced.
Seahawks reach agreement with OT Barron

The Seahawks have agreed to terms with free-agent OT Alex Barron after his tryout with the team during its rookie minicamp last weekend.
Rams add LB Haggan, OT Richardson

The Rams signed veteran free agents LB Mario Haggan and OT Barry Richardson, the team announced Tuesday.
Hightower re-signs with Redskins

The Redskins announced Monday that they have re-signed unrestricted free-agent RB Tim Hightower.
Cardinals agree to five-year deal with DE Campbell

The Cardinals and franchise-tagged DE Calais Campbell have agreed on a five-year contract, the team announced. There will be a press conference on Friday.
Broncos agree to terms with CB Florence

The Broncos agreed to terms with former Bills CB Drayton Florence, adding depth to their secondary.
Report: Texans sign QB Beck

The Texans have added a veteran quarterback to their depth chart, agreeing to terms with QB John Beck, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.