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Jan 05, 8:15 PM	Dungy again mulling future with Colts (AP)
Tony Dungy still enjoys the challenge of coaching. He just has to decide whether commuting from Indianapolis to see his wife and children in Florida is worth it. Dungy will spend this week contemplating his future as coach of the Colts, continuing his annual ritual of heading home to Tampa, Fla., to determine whether he can adequately balance football life with family life.

Jan 05, 6:30 PM	Chargers, Steelers ready for rematch (AP)
The finish to the Chargers-Steelers game was strange enough, with the first 11-10 score in NFL history and Troy Polamalu stripped of a last-play defensive touchdown by an officiating error. This may be even stranger: The Chargers, 4-8 with a month left in the season, are returning to Pittsburgh for a rematch in an AFC divisional playoff game Sunday.

Jan 05, 5:15 PM	Pierce under microscope again vs. Eagles (AP)
Antonio Pierce was thrust into the national spotlight a little more than a month ago, and not for any on-field reasons. Pierce was cited for failing to alert authorities after helping Plaxico Burress get treatment after the receiver accidentally shot himself in the thigh. The New York Giants middle linebacker will be under the microscope once again thanks to somebody else: Philadelphia Eagles...

Jan 05, 4:45 PM	Sources: KC talking to Pioli for GM job (AP)
Scott Pioli, who helped build the New England Patriots' dynasty, may have a second suitor among teams looking for general managers. Pioli, 43, was scheduled to meet with Kansas City Chiefs owner and board chairman Clark Hunt, possibly Monday, persons with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.

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Report: QB Cassel to get franchise tag (AP)

The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report. Cassel's future hinges heavily on Tom Brady's recovery from a season-ending knee injury in the first game this season. Franchising Cassel would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent and give the Patriots an option if they feel Brady might not be ready for the start of the...

Jan 05, 3:30 PM	Chargers' Bennett sued for IHOP incident (AP)
A Florida man is suing San Diego Chargers running back Michael Bennett and a former Tampa Bay teammate, saying they attacked him at an International House of Pancakes. Brian Gordon says Bennett, offensive lineman Anthony Davis and another man assaulted him in the restaurant parking lot in Tampa on Oct.

Jan 05, 2:00 PM	Carl Eller sues Minneapolis police (AP)
Minnesota Vikings great Carl Eller is suing the Minneapolis Police Department. He's alleging officers violated his civil rights, used excessive force and concealed videotape evidence when they subdued him during an arrest last April. The 66-year-old former defensive end is accused of driving through a stop sign and narrowly missing a squad car.

Jan 05, 12:45 PM	Packers fire Sanders, 5 other assistants (AP)
The Green Bay Packers have cleaned house, releasing defensive coordinator Bob Sanders and five other assistant coaches. Also let go Monday were: defensive ends coach Carl Hairston, defensive tackles coach Robert Nunn, secondary coach Kurt Schottenheimer, nickel package/cornerbacks coach Lionel Washington and strength and conditioning coordinator Rock Gullickson.

Jan 05, 12:45 PM	Harrison named AP's top defensive player (AP)
James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award. The linebacker who had a career-high 16 sacks, setting a team record, and led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles, beat Dallas' DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and...

Jan 04, 8:15 PM	Once forgotten Eagles beat Vikings 26-14 (AP)
All but forgotten as a postseason contender just one month earlier, Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles have a playoff win. Next up: the Super Bowl champions. Brian Westbrook caught a short pass out of the backfield and zigzagged through the Minnesota defense for a devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, and the Eagles spoiled the Vikings' first home...

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