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[December 14, 2016] Dec 13 (The Sports Xchange) - Jim Harbaugh returning to the NFL to coach the Los Angeles Rams is reportedly a "very real" possibility.

MMQB.com's Albert Breer told Fox Sports Radio's Colin Cowherd that a Harbaugh return could be in the works.

"By the way, Albert Breer on the way out said that Jim Harbaugh to the Rams rumor is a very real thing," Cowherd said following his interview with Breer, via CBSSports.com.

Harbaugh, currently the coach at Michigan, spent four seasons coaching the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-2014.

Harbaugh told his Michigan players earlier this week that rumors about his possible return to the NFL were "lies made up by our enemies," according to ESPN.

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For the 11th consecutive season, the NFL scheduled regular season games in London. The league has played 17 games in the British capital dating back to 2007, including three in 2016.

The 2017 schedule features four games between the Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars (Sept. 24 or Oct. 1), the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins (Sept. 24/Oct. 1), the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns (Oct. 22/Oct. 29), and the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams (Oct. 22/Oct. 29).

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Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey was placed on injured reserve due to a left hip injury, the team announced.

Miami filled the roster opening by signing journeyman quarterback T.J. Yates.

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The Dallas Cowboys activated running back Darren McFadden.

McFadden, 29, rushed for 1,089 yards last season, the fourth-best total in the NFL, and was named the Cowboys' offensive MVP. However, he has been out since fracturing his elbow in an off-the-field incident in May.

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Konrad Reuland, who played three NFL seasons with the New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, died at the age of 29 after suffering a brain aneurysm, Ravens coach John Harbaugh announced Monday night.

Reuland suffered the aneurysm on Nov. 28 and underwent surgery the next day.

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Former Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher thanked his former employers one day after being fired with three games remaining in the 2016 season.

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"First and foremost, I want to thank (owner) Stan Kroenke for the opportunity to be part of this organization the last four and a half years," Fisher said in a statement. "I want to thank the entire football staff as it has been a privilege to work with each one of them day in and day out. I especially want to thank all of the players. They are a great group of men that I respect, and that I will greatly miss. My hope is that each one of the players experience great success in the future."

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The Baltimore Ravens released return specialist Devin Hester one day after the veteran struggled during Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots.

The 34-year-old Hester is considered one of the top returners in NFL history and holds the league record of 19 return scores. He has returned 14 punts for touchdowns and five kickoffs for scores.

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The Cincinnati Bengals released longtime kicker Mike Nugent two days after he missed his sixth extra point of the season.

Nugent joined the Bengals in 2010 and set franchise records for points (132) and field goals (33) in 2011.

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The Washington Redskins signed free-agent linebacker Nick Moody and placed defensive end Anthony Lanier II on the injured reserve list, the team announced.

Moody has played in 23 NFL games, including two starts, over three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks from 2013 through 2015.

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The Indianapolis Colts placed cornerback Patrick Robinson on the injured reserve list because of a groin injury, the team announced.

Robinson played in seven games, including six starts, this season, and recorded 26 tackles (20 solo), five passes defensed and one forced fumble. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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