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AFC South News and Rumors

Chuck Pagano finishes chemotherapy, could return Week 17

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Colts coach Chuck Pagano is finished with chemotherapy and eyeing a return to the sideline at the end of the season. Pagano, who has missed most of the season while being treated for leukemia, had his final chemotherapy treatment today. His doctor told …

CNNSI.com

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots are dealing with another injury.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Jaguars waived linebacker Clint Session today, ending an expensive case of bad luck for both sides. According to John Oehser of the team’s official website, they waived Session and tight end Maurice Stovall. Session signed a five-year, $29 million c…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Christmas came early for 12 children in Houston today, when they were treated to Toys R Us shopping sprees courtesy of Texans receiver Andre Johnson. At an annual Christmas event organized by the Andre Johnson Charitable Foundation, the kids were given …

Associated Press, ESPN.com

The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived Clint Session, parting ways with the veteran linebacker who has missed significant time following three concussions.

ESPN.com

When the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Clint Session to a five-year, $25 million contract with $11.5 million guaranteed in free agency last year, they hoped for a hard-hitting linebacker who would play the bulk of 80 regular-season games over the life of …

Jay Busbee, yahoo.com

Here's an NFL story designed to warm your heart and terrify your wallet. Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson, one of the league's unquestioned good guys, on Tuesday performed what's becoming an annual ritual for him: a Toys R' Us shopping spree for at-ri…

ESPN.com

Here's our weekly look at where the teams of the AFC South stand in key categories. I generally consider third-down efficiency super important. And points, of course, tend to trump all. A few notes on movement: The Texans gained two spots in third-down …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Apparently, Stanford Routt saw enough in Houston, and the Texans saw enough from Stanford Routt. Cancelling a planned trip to Pittsburgh for another workout tomorrow, Routt has signed with the Texans, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. …

CNNSI.com

Every loss matters at this point, even for those safely in the playoff field. For two teams, Week 13 defeats could prove especially costly as the postseason nears, Don Banks writes.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will not be fined for a hit on Colts offensive lineman Winston Justice that caused a concussion on Sunday. The NFL has reviewed the play and determined that Suh delivered a legal block to Justice after a Detroit inte…

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

Texans DE J.J. Watt dishes on why his season has been so successful, the impact of Brian Cushing's absence, getting ready to face Tom Brady and the Patriots and more. Hear his appearance with Mike and Mike this morning here.    

indystar.com

They're AFC South rivals headed in different directions. The Indianapolis Colts have won six of their past seven games to surge to 8-4.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Lions defensive tackle/professional lightning rod Ndamukong Suh earned another round of negative feedback from one of his opponents this week. No kicking or stomping this time, but Colts guard Mike McGlynn took issue with Suh laughing and celebrating wi…

ESPN.com

Rex Ryan is being coy about who he’ll play at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday in Jacksonville He could go back to Mark Sanchez. He could stick with Greg McElroy, who won Sunday against Arizona in relief. Or he could turn to Tim Tebow, who’s recover…

Chase Stuart, nytimes.com

You're not supposed to be able to replace a Hall of Fame quarterback with another star. But Andrew Luck is making it look easy.

Ed Werder, ESPN.com

The latest accusations of misbehavior by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will not result in NFL punishment, a league source said.

ESPN.com

Hot off the presses from the league offices, clinching scenarios for the Texans this weekend... Houston clinches AFC South division with: 1) HOU win + IND loss or tie OR 2) HOU tie + IND loss Houston clinches a first-round bye with: 1) HOU win + IND los…

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Here’s who you’ll be hearing if you watch an AFC South game this week: Tennessee at Indianapolis, CBS, 1 p.m. ET -- Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts N.Y. Jets at Jacksonville, CBS, 1 p.m. ET -- Kevin Harlan, Solomon Wilcots Houston at New England, ESPN, Monday, 8…

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz on Monday defended Ndamukong Suh and other players on his defense against accusations they were taunting and celebrating over an injured Indianapolis Colts player in last Sunday's game.

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

As the Texans work out defensive backs today searching for depth, they’ll look at one who has deep pockets. According to John Brannen of the Houston Chronicle, among those working out will be former Chiefs cornerback Stanford Routt, who played at the Un…

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

The Titans are still fuming about what they felt was a cheap shot by Houston Texans defensive tackle Antonio Smith on guard Fernando Velasco during Tennessee's final offensive play of the game.

ESPN.com

Reading the coverage ... Houston Texans Wade Phillips has the luxury of veteran depth at linebacker, but that’s not the case at cornerback, says John Brannen of the Houston Chronicle. Stanford Routt is among the corners the Texans will look at today and…