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47 min ago | ESPN

Wide-open race for Steelers' returner job

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have competition at running back and outside linebacker this year, although I believe rookies Le'Veon Bell and Jarvis Jones will win those jobs.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC North, Antonio Brown, David Gilreath, Chris Rainey, NFL Players, Emmanuel Sanders

5 hrs ago | StripeHype

AFC North: Jimmy Haslam Unlikely to Lose Ownership of Browns for Now

Jan 11, 2013; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam III talks during a press conference at the team As new Cleveland Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam watches and waits while the FBI and IRS continue to investigate his company, Pilot Flying J Headquarters, the question remains as to whether he'll be able to withstand potential criminal ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Cleveland Browns

Sun May 19, 2013

MSNBC

It's Broncos' Mt. Rushmore nomination time

The Mt. Rushmore nomination process migrates to the AFC West, and starts with the two-time defending division champs in Denver.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Denver Broncos, AFC West, Rod Smith, NFL Players, Champ Bailey

Cincy Jungle

Top-Five Bengals Players With The Most To Prove: Number Four

Counting down the top-five players with the most to prove in 2013. We continue with No.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Jones, NFL Players, Andy Dalton, A.J Green, Mohamed Sanu

New Pittsburgh Courier Online

Harrison joins Bengals, motivated by Steelers

James Harrison sat in front of the Bengals backdrop, leaned on his right forearm - the one with "James" tattooed length-wise - and thought about his day.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, James Harrison, NFL Players

Rant Sports

Chris Johnson Approves Of Tennessee Titans' Selection Of Chance Warmack

Every Tennessee Titans fan in the country knew the the would most likely pick an offensive lineman with the No.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Tennessee Titans, AFC South, Chris Johnson (Tennessee Titans), NFL Players, Jake Locker, Chance Warmack

ESPN

DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract

The San Diego Chargers made a move to bolster their pass rush Saturday, agreeing to a deal with defensive end Dwight Freeney .

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC West, Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts, NFL Players

Sat May 18, 2013

Cleveland.com

Is Jabaal Sheard going to break out for the Cleveland Browns in 2013? Hey, Mary Kay

With more pass rushers on the roster, Jabaal Sheard should get more opportunities against 1-on-1 blocking as a 3-4 linebacker this fall.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, Jabaal Sheard, NFL Players, Kellen Davis, AFC North, Owen Marecic, Alex Smith (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

BleacherReport

Charles Woodson: Are the Denver Broncos or Oakland Raiders the Better Fit?

As defensive back Charles Woodson looks for a place to play out the final chapter of an NFL career - a career that will likely culminate with enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame - it appears that the leading suitors are a pair of AFC West clubs.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC West, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders

BleacherReport

Joshua Cribbs Gives the Special Teams in Oakland a Huge Lift

The Oakland Raiders were not a good team in 2013. The offense was bad, the defense was bad and the special teams was terrible.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Oakland Raiders, AFC West, Denarius Moore, NFL Players, Sebastian Janikowski, Joshua Cribbs

Rant Sports

NFL Top 100 Players 2013: Kansas City Chiefs LB Justin Houston at No. 97

Obviously, last season did not go the way the Kansas City Chiefs would have liked it to as they finished with just two wins-which earned them the No.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Football, AFC West, NFL Players, Justin Houston, Alex Smith (San Francisco 49ers)

Fri May 17, 2013

ESPN

Wake-up: Browns sign Hoyer, Jackson

While the other teams in the AFC North are preparing for minicamps next week, the Cleveland Browns have been busy on and off the field during their workouts this week.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Cleveland Browns, Brandon Jackson, Jason Pinkston, NFL Players

ESPN

Chat Rewind: Antonio Brown a No. 1 WR?

Here are some highlights from our weekly AFC North chat ... Jesse [via mobile]: Is Antonio Brown a No.

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Related Topix: Sports, Cleveland Browns, NFL Football, AFC North, Greg Little, Josh Gordon, Trent Richardson, NFL Players, Brandon Weeden

ESPN

AFC North position rank: Special teams

The AFC North is finishing up the position ranks today, and I will have a wrap-up on all of the rankings Friday.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Baltimore Ravens, NFL Players, Sam Koch, Justin Tucker, Jacoby Jones

Thu May 16, 2013

Cincy Jungle

AFC North Defensive Position Group Rankings

After completing his AFC North offensive position rankings, ESPN blogger Jamison Hensley moved onto the defensive side of the ball, handing out ranks for each unit in the division.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Cincinnati Bengals, Vontaze Burfict, Adam Jones, Wallace Gilberry, Brandon Thompson, NFL Players

StripeHype

AFC North: Browns Sign Brian Hoyer. Rolando McClain's Retirement Could be Short

December 30, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian Hoyer passes the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Arizona Cardinals, Brian Hoyer, NFL Players, Rolando McClain, Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, AFC North

Cleveland.com

Cleveland Browns and NFL P.M. Links: Can Browns go from last to the...

Can Cleveland Browns head football coach Rob Chudzinski, right, and OC Norv Turner, left, lead the Browns to the postseason this fall? CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ten teams made changes in the front office or made changes on their coaching staff, writes Don Banks of Sports Illustrated.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC North, Cleveland Browns

NicePickCowher

Steelers Morning Huddle 5/16/13

October 7, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton reacts to the crowd as he takes the field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Heinz Field.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC North, Casey Hampton, NFL Players, Ryan Clark, Troy Polamalu

ESPN

Bowe has high hopes for Chiefs' offense

Last year, Dwayne Bowe stayed away from the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Football, AFC West, Jamaal Charles, Alex Smith (San Francisco 49ers), NFL Players, Dwayne Bowe

USA Today

Bell: Market appears to be heating up again

Ex-Colt Dwight Freeney celebrates a sack in 2010. A free agent, Freeney could sign with the San Diego Chargers.

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Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, AFC West, Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts, NFL Players, San Diego Chargers, Melvin Ingram, Shaun Phillips

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