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AFC East News and Rumors

Colts lose two defensive linemen for the season

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Colts are going to be in the market for some help on the defensive line over the final five weeks of the season. Coach Bruce Arians said that the knee injury suffered by defensive lineman Fili Moala in Sunday’s win over the Bills will end his season…

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

The Arizona Cardinals could see the return of defensive end Calais Campbell and tight end Todd Heap this Sunday as the team tries to end a seven game losing streak against the New York Jets. Campbell has missed the last two games for the Cardinals with …

Doug Farrar, yahoo.com

The "butt-fumble" is now fourth in the New York Jets' 2012 lexicon, right behind "Tebow," "Fireman Ed," and whatever goofy thing Rex Ryan is saying these days. Mark Sanchez's fumble in the New England Patriots' 49-19 Thanks…

ESPN.com

AFC East blogger James Walker talks about the future of Rex Ryan and Chan Gailey.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Fireman Ed stepping aside as the Jets’ most visible fan has not gone unnoticed by one of his AFC East rivals. The Dolphins superfan who goes by the name Big Papa Pump told 790 The Ticket in Miami that he’d never quit on his team, and doesn’t respect…

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

This video was apparently taken at halftime of the Jets' Thanksgiving Day massacre, suffered at the hands of the Patriots. It's just 46 seconds of angry Jets fans expressing their pure, unadulterated hatred for every player on the team except Tim Tebow.…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Week 13 of the NFL season could be lucky for up to five teams. In the coming days, the Texans, Ravens, Patriots, Broncos, and Falcons can each clinch playoff berths. For the Pats, it’s simple:  Win and they’re in, via the AFC East crown. For the Texa…

CNNSI.com

Did the 49ers' QB change damage their Super Bowl hopes? Hardly, history says. Not only has such a move been done before, but it's been done with success. Don Banks explains.

ESPN.com

You’ve heard the chatter by the sports pundits and on the talk shows. Heck, you might even have heard it here. So, are the knee-jerk reactions about your team based in reality? Our NFL bloggers weigh in.

ESPN.com

He's not as famous as Fireman Ed. But Miami Dolphins' Super Fan "Big Papa Pump" had some choice words for his rival counterpart. The Dolphins’ most rabid fan went on ESPN 790 The Ticket in Miami Tuesday and ripped Fireman Ed for walking out on…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

If Joe McKnight got a separate paycheck for every position he’s played for the Jets this season, he’d be a good bit wealthier than he is right now. McKnight started the year as a running back and kick returner for the Jets before making a brief switch…

ESPN.com

The race for the No. 2 quarterback in the AFC East is getting down to the final stages. Here is another edition of the "Sanchez-Fitzpatrick-Tannehill Watch" for Week 12: Mark Sanchez, New York Jets Result: L, 49-19 against New England Stats: 2…

nydailynews.com

It’s worth wondering if any of the Jets’ corporate sponsors still want to be associated with the team. As things stand now, only companies selling clown noses and whoopee cushions would benefit from an alliance with Woody Johnson’s crew.