IND - RB Trent Richardson does not play
Source: Colts.com - Kevin Bowen
Indianapolis Colts RB Trent Richardson (illness) was active for the wild-card playoff game but was held out of the game. Head coach Chuck Pagano said he expects Richardson to play in the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Richardson should be better next week before the game against the Broncos on Sunday. Against Denver's number two rushing defense, we're not expecting a lot from Richardson or Dan Herron on the ground.
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NO - RB Tim Hightower signed to futures deal
Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins) to a futures contract Sunday, Jan. 4, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Interesting to see that Hightower gets a contract at this point in the offseason for the Saints. Deep dynasty league owners make sure to keep tabs here. The Saints backfield could look different in 2015. Mark Ingram hits free agency after a career-high 964 yards rushing. Khiry Robinson could be the lead back, and a guy like Hightower might earn a role as a reserve. Hightower has been out of football since tearing his left ACL in 2011 when he was with Washington.
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OAK - RB Latavius Murray likely will be top back
Source: ANG Newspapers - Jerry McDonald
Oakland Raiders RB Latavius Murray likely will be the team's featured running back next season.
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Good! We like what Murray showed this year in a larger role. At the end of the season, Murray flashed power and speed as the starting running back. He finishes his second season with 424 yards rushing (5.2 YPC) and 153 yards receiving.
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NE - WR Larry Fitzgerald may be option for Pats
Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald could receive interest from the New England Patriots if he is released by the Cardinals this offseason.
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The move would make a ton of sense for both sides. The Patriots found a nice free agent when they added Brandon LaFell last offseason. Adding Fitzgerald this offseason would give Tom Brady yet another weapon to throw to. Fitzgerald is reportedly disgruntled with his role in the Cardinals offense, and he carries a $23.6 million cap number in 2015. No team is going to be interested in Fitzgerald with that contract, so expect the Cardinals to release him.
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PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger had whiplash
Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (neck) said he left the wild-card playoff game briefly Saturday, Jan. 3, due to whiplash. 'Yeah, just like a little whiplash on my neck, I was just kinda laying down there and wanted to make sure I could feel everything. It was more just whiplash on my neck. Right now it feels OK, I'll probably be sore tomorrow,' Roethlisberger said after the game.
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Some assumed the Steelers circumvented the concussion protocol to get Roethlisberger back into the game after missing two plays. That's not the case, as they examined him for a neck injury and determined he could return. Upon his return, Roethlisberger threw an interception that ended the game.
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ATL - Doug Marrone to interview Monday
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Updating a previous report, free-agent coach Doug Marrone (Bills) will interview with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Jan. 5.
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Marrone seems to be a fit with the Jets as they continue to search for a head coach. However, the Falcons are not going to let him go without kicking the tires.
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NFL - Nelson Agholor declares for draft
Source: USCTrojans.com
Southern California WR Nelson Agholor has decided to skip his senior season with the Trojans and enter the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Agholor is one of the most pro-ready wide receivers in this year's draft class. He's an athletic player with explosiveness in and out of his breaks. Agholor was asked to run the entire route tree in USC's pro-style offense. He's currently considered a second- or third-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft.
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NFL - Stefon Diggs declares for draft
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Zenitz
University of Maryland WR Stefon Diggs announced his intention to enter the 2015 NFL Draft.
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Diggs was a talented receiver at Maryland who was always held back by nagging injuries and bad quarterback play. He's got the physical tools, but his lack of production in college is a concern that could hold his draft stock down. Right now, Diggs grades out as a fourth-round pick. His best pro comparison is Ted Ginn Jr. (Cardinals).
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CLE - Two suspensions lifted
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Aaron Wilson
Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon and CB Justin Gilbert officially had their suspensions lifted. The move was procedural, as this enabled the team to remove the two from the reserve/suspended list.
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This is just standard procedure. Expect Gordon to be traded or released before next season. He's incredibly talented, but Gordon has struggled to stay off the suspended list during his short pro career.
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ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald quiet about future
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Jeff Gluck
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said it was too soon to think about his future with the team following a 27-16 loss to the Carolina Panthers Saturday, Jan. 3.
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Fitzgerald is reportedly unhappy with his diminishing role. The team could ask him to take a pay cut in 2015, and there's a chance he could decline and force a trade--or more likely his release. Stay tuned.
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