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Sources: Jets interview may cost BC coach job
Boston College coach Jeff Jagodzinski has been told he will be fired if he interviews for the head coaching vacancy with the Jets, which is scheduled for Monday, according to sources.
Sources: Cowboys consider Shanahan for 2010
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hasn't changed his mind about firing coach Wade Phillips, but Mike Shanahan would be the leading candidate if he ever does make a move, according to team sources.
Sources: Mangini leading pack for Browns' job
Eric Mangini, fired Monday by the New York Jets, is emerging as the favorite to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns, team and league sources said Saturday.
Sources: Tomlinson has torn tendon, might play
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson has a detached tendon that connects one of his adductor (groin) muscles to his pubic bone, according to team sources.
Sources: Browns to fire Crennel after GM axed
Cleveland Browns senior vice president/general manager Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel both will be fired after the team lost its final six games of the year, team sources said on Sunday.
Goodell: Draftees won't face wage-scale change
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says fears of a looming rookie wage scale are unfounded and collegiate underclassmen should not be misled into thinking such a system will be in place by 2010.
Sources: Chiefs' Edwards doesn't plan to resign
Herm Edwards won't quit as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, but sources say that with only one year left on his contract, he may not have the energy to embrace a run with a new general manager after Carl Peterson resigned Monday.
Sources: Browns have Schottenheimer on radar
If Romeo Crennel is fired by the Browns, a familiar name to Cleveland fans could get a chance to return to coach the team.
Blocked suspensions give Saints roster dilemma
The New Orleans Saints face a roster dilemma Saturday after a federal judge put the NFL suspensions of running back Deuce McAllister and defensive end Will Smith on hold Friday.
NFLPA to file suit to overturn recent suspensions
The NFL Players Association plans to file a lawsuit asking to overturn the league's recent suspensions of six players.
Sources: NFL to hear cases of positive players
The NFL will conduct hearings Monday and Tuesday for the bulk of eight pending cases of players who tested positive for banned supplements, according to sources.
Sources: Vols check in with Gruden, Bears' Smith
The University of Tennessee is checking to see if there are any NFL volunteers to replace coach Phillip Fulmer.
Sources: Del Rio to meet with banished linebacker
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio will meet with banished linebacker Mike Peterson on Friday morning to determine Peterson's future with the team, sources said Thursday night.
Jags' Peterson sent home again; status uncertain
Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio banished linebacker Mike Peterson from the team for "insubordination" stemming from a team meeting Monday, according to team sources.
Patriots' DVD saved DT Wilfork from suspension
Commissioner Roger Goodell was poised to suspend New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork due to his previous illegal hits over the past two seasons, but a videotape from Wilfork's wife saved him from at least a forced week off this season.
Sources: Bengals' Palmer likely done for season
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer is unlikely to play another game in the 2008 season but he will delay a decision on whether to have surgery to repair a "frayed" ligament in his right throwing elbow, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Cowboys must pay NFL for Pacman's suspension
The Cowboys are being "fined" for the suspension of Adam "Pacman" Jones under NFL policy, the league confirmed Friday.
Sources: Pacman may have violated probation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's pending decision on disciplinary actions against Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is expected to weigh a potential violation of probation, according to league and law enforcement sources.
Six wins could net Rams' Haslett, staff extensions
If the Rams win six games under Jim Haslett, combined with other performance factors, he and his defensive staff would earn extensions that would assure them of a salary for 2009 if they get fired, the sources said.
Sapp's comments may support Kiffin's claims
If you follow the three-day trail Sept. 10-12 that led to the firing of Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin this week, Warren Sapp's words on Showtime's "Inside the NFL" could support Kiffin's anticipated grievance against Raiders owner Al Davis.