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AFC North News and Rumors

Ochocinco may have a Super Bowl touchdown celebration ready

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Chad Ochocinco has scored just one touchdown in a Patriots uniform, so the days when he was known for his end zone celebrations are in the distant past. But he says it’s possible we may see a touchdown celebration from him at Super Bowl XLVI. Asked toda…

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INDIANAPOLIS -- There's a chance that Domonique Foxworth's playing career could be over. Foxworth, 28, has only played two games the past two seasons because of a right knee injury. The Ravens cornerback declined to comment on the status of his knee tod…

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Steelers will have to make a decision on Hines Ward's future with the team by the start of next month when he is due a roster bonus. But, in Ward's mind, he isn't going anywhere. "I plan on playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers a…

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INDIANAPOLIS -- One of the reasons why the New York Giants retained coach Tom Coughlin during the tough times is because of the success of stable franchises like the Steelers and the Ravens. “I am proud of that. That’s something that we strive for aro…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Don Martindale to be their linebackers coach.

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Steelers and the Ravens are two of the top organizations when it comes to building a team through the draft. But the Patriots and Giants proved this year that you don't need to rely on drafted talent. According to draftmetrics.com, t…

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Here are some coaching moves around the division: BENGALS: Cincinnati needs to fill the void left by defensive backs coach Kevin Coyle, who became the defensive coordinator with the Dolphins. It's expected that Cincinnati will also replace linebackers c…

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

Is Pete Metzelaars headed for the Bills’ coaching staff? Signing free agent QB Matt Flynn for big money is a risk. Patriots QB Tom Brady is chasing perfection. Jets LB Jamaal Westerman is coming off groin surgery. The Ravens expect S Ed Reed to keep pla…

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Every morning, grab a cup of coffee and get your AFC North wake-up call here: As running backs coach Kirby Wilson begins his road to recovery, the Steelers issued a release (via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) on behalf of his family: "Mr. Wilson rema…