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Pagano visits Colts as team readies for Patriots

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indianapolis Colts got an inspirational visit from ailing coach Chuck Pagano on Friday, two days before a game at New England.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Jim Harbaugh practically galloped through the locker room, lively as ever, offering a wave and a smile to long snapper Brian Jennings before putting his arm around right guard Alex Boone.

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Browns starting cornerback Joe Haden will be a game-time decision on Sunday against Dallas with an oblique injury.

Todd Archer, ESPN.com

For the first time since spraining his left foot, DeMarco Murray has not been ruled out by the Dallas Cowboys.

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Rob Ryan was fired, along with the rest of the Browns’ coaching staff, at the end of the 2010 season. He hasn’t forgotten or forgiven. As Ryan, now the defensive coordinator of the Cowboys, spoke to reporters today about Sunday’s game against the Br…

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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon and safety Brandon Meriweather appear set to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will miss Monday's game at San Francisco because of a concussion.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will miss Sunday's game vs. the Washington Redskins due to the effects of a concussion.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Thinks looked fairly bleak for Pierre Garçon not so long ago, but the skies have brightened significantly this week. The Redskins have listed him as questionable, but the signs are pointing toward Garçon’s return to the lineup after a long spell on …

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Philadelphia Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder offered an update today on the condition of quarterback Michael Vick, who will miss this week's game due to a concussion, and it was not very encouraging. Burkholder, whose work in this particular area helped …

John Fennelly, giantsfootballblog.com

So, we have probably seen the beginning of the end for Michael Vick. He’s taken too many hits and turned over too many footballs in Philadelphia this year. It’s reasonable to think his time with the Eagles has come to a close. Enter Nick Foles. Who? N…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

In a development that will surprise no one, multiple reports indicate that Eagles quarterback Mike Vick won’t play on Sunday at Washington, given his “significant” concussion — as it was described on Monday by his head coach. Instead, rookie third…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Well, it beats “no comment.” When Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall was approached by reproters yesterday asking about his $30,000 fine for berating an official, he replied as only he can. “Back up off me, bro,” Hall said, via Mike Jones of the Wa…

Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com

The Giants quarterback's interceptions and errors come from the same mentality that produces his daring successes, an analyst says.

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New York Giants The Giants' assistant coaches all talk to the media during the bye week, so you get to hear perspectives you don't hear throughout the season. For instance, defensive line coach Robert Nunn has a theory that the best way to help the Gian…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

One of the many criticisms the Eagles’ coaching staff has heard this season is that they haven’t made good use of the talents of running back LeSean McCoy. Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, however, says that criticism is not valid. When …

Curtis Crabtree, profootballtalk.com

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon is still feeling pain in his injured right foot. Garcon returned to practice this week after missing the last four games with a torn ligament in his right foot. The Redskins held an additional practice on …

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SINCE DANIEL Snyder purchased the Redskins in 1999, seven men have roamed the sideline as head coach, producing two futile playoff appearances in 13 seasons. Even at their best, the Redskins haven't been much more than an afterthought in the NFC East ov…