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The San Francisco 49ers’ first-team All-Pro safety, Dashon Goldson, doesn’t want to be given the franchise tag for the second year in a row. “There’s no security in it,” Goldson said, per The San Francisco Chronicle. “I’ve been in this league now six years, going on seven. I think I’ve done what I’ve had to [...]

Arizona Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb is open to restructuring of his contract, according to Mike Jurecki. Kolb, who was reportedly reluctant to restructure after the season, is due a $9 million base salary, as well as a $2.5 million roster bonus on March 19th and a $500,000 workout bonus. Kolb is coming off a season where [...]

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh mentioned that they intend to ”work like crazy” to keep Ed Reed in Baltimore next season. “We had that conversation on the bus ride away from the stadium actually,” Harbaugh said, via the Baltimore Sun. “He and I both agreed that we want him back. I want him back, and Ed wants [...]

Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Enquirer writes that an announcement regarding the Eagles next defensive coordinator could be coming soon. New head coach Chip Kelly has completed most of the hiring’s for his staff, but there’s been speculation that the Eagles could be waiting until after the Super Bowl hire an assistant on either the Ravens of the 49ers coaching staffs, [...]

Jacksonville Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell is “not completely discouraged” with starting quarterback Blaine Gabbert, via Jaguars.com. “Hopefully we can have a little foundation here were have the same system, and we’ll see where it takes us,” Caldwell said in an interview on the Mike Dempsey show on 1010XL. Caldwell also talked about how Gabbert is [...]

DeSean Jackson mentioned that Philadelphia Eagles new head coach Chip Kelly plans to use him in a De’Anthony Thomas-style package next season. “Kind of similar to what De’Anthony Thomas was doing at Oregon,” Jackson said per the Philadelphia Enquirer. “…It just keeps defenses off guard any time you go in motion, fake play-action, go down the field. [...]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft mentioned that he would like to have wide receiver Wes Welker back next season. “I’d love him to be around,” Kraft said, per Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. “Like I’ve said all along, it takes two sides to make a transaction…I think Wes wants to be with us, [...]

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says there will be competition at the quarterback position this offseason. “You know, I think Norv (Turner) and Chud (Rob Chudzinski) have been very open that they like a lot about what Brandon (Weeden) does, but we’re gonna have competition at that position,” said Haslam, per Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland. “I think [...]

CSN Washington is reporting that the Redskins CB Josh Wilson could be in line for a new contract this offseason. Wilson will be in the last year of his contract in 2013 and is set to make $3.9 million. He carries a $5.33 million cap hit, so Washington may want to ease some of the [...]

Reggie Bush‘s tenure with the Miami Dolphins looks to be coming to an end, and according to Josh Slagter of MLive.com, the Detroit Lions could be a potential option for the running back. The unfortunate concussions that Jahvid Best has dealt with has left the Lions with a need for a pass-catcher in the backfield, which is [...]

The Baltimore Sun reports that Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb is on schedule to return next season. Webb tore his ACL in his right knee in Week 6 against the Dallas Cowboys. “Yes, I am coming back next season,” Webb said. “And everything is great.“ This isn’t the first time Webb has faced a torn ACL. [...]

Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes that Packers WR Jordy Nelson could very well be held out of Sunday’s game against the Jaguars after he suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday’s practice. “If it’s bad enough that he can’t practice during the week, it’s probably bad enough that he can’t play,” writes Silverstein. If Nelson is in fact unable to [...]

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Joe Vitt says running back Chris Ivory will get his chance and “ain’t going no where“, per Katherine Terrell. Week 8 is the deadline for trades, but it looks like Ivory, the fourth-string tailback on the team, will not be heading out of the door during the regular season. [...]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid believes that there is “a chance” that left tackle Jason Peters could play this season, according to Phillymag. Peters’ season was expected to be lost after tearing his Achilles’ tendon twice in the offseason, but an early return for Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs after suffering the same injury [...]

Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey announced on Wednesday that defensive end Mario Williams underwent a procedure on his left wrist, per Chris Brown. Brown adds that Williams, who has compiled an underwhelming 3.5 sacks in seven games, should be ready to practice next week, after the Bills’ Week 8 bye. If Williams is good [...]

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Browns RB Trent Richardson was limited in today’s practice. She adds that Richardson was using a flak jacket to protect the damaged cartilage in his ribs. Richardson is going to play against the Colts, but the Browns appear to be going easy on him. Chris Ogbonnaya and Montario [...]

Nick Scurfield of the HoustonTexans.com tweets that CB Johnathan Joseph practiced today, and will be a game time decision against the Ravens on Sunday. “He’s very positive” Texans HC Gary Kubiak said. “He’s heading in the right direction.” Despite missing more practices this week than any weeks prior due to his knee injury, Joseph is on track [...]

Jason Reid of the Washington Post writes that Redskins HC Mike Shanahan has showed confidence in WR Pierre Garçon despite his right foot injury that has been bothering him since Week 1.  “You will see that he’s a definite No. 1 receiver,” Shanahan said, “No ifs, ands or buts about it, he just can’t push off [...]

The Packers have ruled out WR Greg Jennings for Week 7, but believe he has a chance to return for Week 8′s game. “We’re hopeful for next week,” said head coach Mike McCarthy, per Bill Huber. ————- Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Packers WR Greg Jennings missed another practice on Thursday because of his troublesome groin injury. [...]

Aaron Rodgers mentioned that his calf injury is not much of a concern. “It’s been a little tight,” said Rodgers, via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. “Nothing’s going to keep me out.” There’s no question that he will be available for Sunday’s game, but it will be interesting to see if this effects his ability to scramble. ————– Green [...]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson had a full practice on Wednesday, and is “one hundred percent certain” he’ll be active for Week 7. Simpson has been battling a back problem for the past ten days. ”The way he plays – he’s an energetic guy who has such a passion for the game,” Vikings head coach [...]

Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown has been ruled out of Week 7, according to Mike Chappell. Brown had knee surgery on October 9th and was given a 2-3 week timetable to return, in which case a Week 8 return is a possibility. Vick Ballard will continue to serve as the Colts’ running back against [...]