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Dolphins release Matt Roth, sign Evan Oglesby and Ikeaika Alma-Francis (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:30:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Linebacker Matt Roth was released Tuesday by the Miami Dolphins, a move that came a week after coach Tony Sparano lauded his work off the bench.

Report: Buffalo Bills consider two-time Super Bowl winner Shanahan (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:12:00 PST

BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bills consider two-time Super Bowl-winner Mike Shanahan a legitimate candidate to be their next head coach.

Titans putting on show from 0-6 start to 4-6 with Johnson, Young leading way (The Canadian Press)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:10:00 PST

NASHVILLE - The Titans certainly know how to make things exciting, whether it's Chris Johnson running wild, Vince Young reviving his career or finding ways to win in the fourth quarter.

AP Source: Bills consider Shanahan for coach (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:30:45 PST

The Buffalo Bills consider two-time Super Bowl-winner Mike Shanahan a legitimate candidate to be their next head coach. A person familiar with the Bills' search told The Associated Press that the team has contacted the former Denver Broncos' coach. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills are not discussing the search.

Calm approach has Chargers back on top (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:00 PST

Refusing to panic after another slow start, San Diego eads the AFC West and is eyeing a No. 2 playoff seed.

Bills bolster O-line by signing Kendall Simmons (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:54:47 PST

The Buffalo Bills began reinforcing their injury-depleted offensive line by signing veteran guard Kendall Simmons. The move was announced Tuesday after the team placed rookie guard Eric Wood on injured reserve. Wood broke two bones in his left leg in an 18-15 loss at Jacksonville on Sunday. Simmons is an eight-year NFL veteran who joins the Bills (3-7) after being released by New England on Nov.

Cowher Tells Bills He's Not Interviewing At This Time (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:16:49 PST

The Buffalo Bills cotacted former Steelers coach Bill Cowher this past weekend, but he told them he's not...

Bill Cowher leaves door open for Buffalo Bills coaching job (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:44:53 PST

Buffalo Bills owner Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. is going against his own tradition, it seems.

Bills Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:23:52 PST

It took 10 games, but the Bills finally figured out how to utilize their future Hall of Fame wide receiver, Terrell Owens.

"That was fun to see and it gave us a big boost offensively," said interim head coach Perry Fewell. "When you get your playmakers the ball, it showed that our offense could produce."

With Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback in place of the benched Trent Edwards, downfield passing returned to Buffalo's attack and Fitzpatrick threw 14 of his 31 pass attempts in Owens' direction, and the big receiver caught nine for 197 yards and a dynamic 98-yard touchdown.

"Obviously, with Fitzpatrick back there he gave us some opportunities," Owens said. "Ryan's a smart quarterback.

NFL Team Reports: AFC East (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:16:25 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Packers, Redskins hardest hit by injuries (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:54 PST

The playoff chase has gotten much more difficult for the Packers after they lost two key defensive players to season-ending injuries. Cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will have knee surgery after suffering major injuries Sunday. Both were hurt on separate plays in the second half of a victory over San Francisco, apparently damaging their left knees.

New Bills coach shaken by Wood's gruesome injury (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:18:45 PST

A day later, Perry Fewell shuddered when recalling how difficult it was seeing Bills rookie guard Eric Wood writhing in pain on the field after breaking two bones in his left leg. Forget the 18-15 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday, Wood's devastating injury was not how Fewell wanted to remember his debut as the Bills interim head coach.

Broncos go from NFL darlings to disaster (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:14:00 PST

Denver has lost four straight since a 6-0 start, and the blame game among the players isn't pretty.

CBS wouldn't replay this gruesome leg injury (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:18:11 PST

NFL history is littered with nauseating injuries. Joe Theismann . Napoleon McCallum . Ed McCaffrey .

Stafford, Quinn provide shine for tarnished clubs (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03:00 PST

Mathew Stafford and Brady Quinn gave a glimpse during a thrilling battle of why so much was invested in the QBs.

Steelers' Roethlisberger, Cardinals' Warner leave games after blows to head (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:00 PST

The two quarterbacks from last season's Super Bowl left their games after taking blows to the head Sunday.

Belichick vindicated: Patriots defence contains Jets offence in 31-14 win (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:05:00 PST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - For the second straight game, the New England Patriots led 31-14 in the fourth quarter. This time they completed the job.

Injury to Bills Guard Eric Wood Too Graphic for CBS (SportingNews.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:41:30 PST

Buffalo Bills offensive right guard Eric Wood suffered a broken leg in the team's 18-15 loss to the...

Garrard directs another late TD drive, lifts Jaguars to 18-15 win over Bills (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:32:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - David Garrard had just three game-winning drives in his first 58 career starts.

Cry, Whine and Moan: Almost literally for Jim Zorn (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:29:10 PST

"Cry, Whine and Moan" is a weekly Sunday evening feature where fans of victory-challenged teams can...

Jaguars escape with 18-15 victory over Bills (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:02:11 PST

David Garrard had just three game-winning drives in his first 58 career starts. Now, he has two in the last two weeks. Garrard threw a touchdown pass to Mike Sims-Walker with 56 seconds remaining and Jacksonville beat the Buffalo Bills 18-15 Sunday, spoiling Perry Fewell's debut as interim coach and giving the Jaguars their first three-game winning streak in nearly two years.

Lynch, three other Buffalo Bills injured in 18-15 loss at Jacksonville (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:58:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Buffalo Bills are even more banged up following an injury-filled game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Bills have more injury concerns after latest loss (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:37:52 PST

The Buffalo Bills are even more banged up following an injury-filled game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder), guard Eric Wood (leg), guard Seth McKinney (knee) and defensive tackle John McCargo (calf) left Sunday's game and did not return. Wood appears to be the most serious of the group.

Bills without CB McGee against Jaguars (AP)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:02:12 PST

The Buffalo Bills are without cornerback Terrence McGee against the Jacksonville Jaguars. McGee is inactive because of a knee injury, joining left tackle Demetrius Bell (knee) and three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcus Stroud (knee) on the sideline. The Jaguars are without cornerback Rashean Mathis (groin), linebacker Justin Durant (concussion) and backup offensive lineman Maurice Williams...

Under interim coach Fewell, Bills looking for spark against streaking Jaguars (The Canadian Press)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:41:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Perry Fewell has coached more games in Jacksonville than anywhere else. So when he makes his head-coaching debut Sunday with the Buffalo Bills, he might be more comfortable than anyone would imagine.