Clemson's Bowers bypassing senior year for NFL

Clemson's Bowers bypassing senior year for NFL: "CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers is giving up his final season to enter the NFL draft."

Welker, Light replace Johnson, Long in Pro Bowl; Suh also out

Welker, Light replace Johnson, Long in Pro Bowl; Suh also out: "New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker and offensive tackle Matt Light have been selected to the Pro Bowl, it was announced Wednesday."

Texans hire ex-Cowboys coach Phillips to run defense

Texans hire ex-Cowboys coach Phillips to run defense: "As expected, Wade Phillips was hired as the Houston Texans' defensive coordinator Wednesday, the team announced."

Jets confirm they're appealing $100K fine for sideline flap

Jets confirm they're appealing $100K fine for sideline flap: "The New York Jets are appealing the $100,000 fine issued by the NFL last week for violating league rules when assistant coach Sal Alosi ordered players to form a sideline wall, then tripped Miami's Nolan Carroll during a punt return last month."

Saints' leading rusher Thomas out for postseason

Saints' leading rusher Thomas out for postseason: "METAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints running back Pierre Thomas will miss the playoffs because of his injured left ankle."

Saints lose RB Thomas for season, sign Bell away from Eagles

Saints lose RB Thomas for season, sign Bell away from Eagles: "One day after placing leading rusher Chris Ivory on season-ending injured reserve,
the New Orleans Saints did the same with second-leading rusher Pierre Thomas,
coach Sean Payton said Wednesday."

Seahawks coach Carroll won't reveal which QB will start

Seahawks coach Carroll won't reveal which QB will start: "Pete Carroll remained quiet about who the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback will be against the New Orleans Saints in the Saturday's NFC wild-card playoff game."

Stanford coach Harbaugh to meet with 49ers on Wednesday

Stanford coach Harbaugh to meet with 49ers on Wednesday: "Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh will meet with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora."

Cowboys not ready to announce who will be head coach

Cowboys not ready to announce who will be head coach: "The Dallas Cowboys don't intend to make a head-coaching announcement Wednesday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation."