Report: QB Cassel to get franchise tag
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report. (MORE)
Tomlinson could be sidelined Sunday
SAN DIEGO (AP) There was the strained groin in 2004, the lingering rib injury in 2005, a jaw injury in 2006, the knee injury in last year's playoffs and then his jammed right big toe earlier this season. (MORE)
Harrison named AP's top defensive player
NEW YORK (AP) Kent State once sent a linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers who epitomized everything the Steel Curtain was about. (MORE)
Cards WR Boldin uncertain vs. Panthers
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina. (MORE)
Sources: KC talking to Pioli for GM job
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Scott Pioli, who helped build the New England Patriots' dynasty, may have a second suitor among teams looking for general managers. (MORE)
Fassel may interview for Rams' job
ST. LOUIS (AP) Former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel is among the candidates the St. Louis Rams could interview for their head coaching vacancy this week. (MORE)
Dungy again mulling future with Colts
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Tony Dungy still enjoys the challenge of coaching. (MORE)
Carl Eller sues Minneapolis police
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Vikings great Carl Eller sued the Minneapolis Police Department on Monday, alleging officers violated his civil rights, used excessive force and concealed videotape evidence when they subdued him during an arrest last April. (MORE)
Packers fire Sanders, 5 other assistants
MILWAUKEE (AP) The Green Bay Packers' season came apart thanks in large part to a defense that consistently blew fourth-quarter leads. Defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and most of his staff were let go Monday as a result. (MORE)
Source: Jets to interview Cards' Grimm
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets will interview Cardinals offensive line coach Russ Grimm on Thursday in Arizona about their coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press on Monday. (MORE)