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 Harbaugh has one year left on his contract, but discussions to
extend his deal in the past have not gone far.
If Harbaugh is available, the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets are
among teams expected to be interested in trading for him. Since
Harbaugh has a year left on his deal, the 49ers would seek draft
compensation for him.
CBS Sports reported the 49ers may promote one of their assistants to
head coach if Harbaugh is gone. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula and
defensive coordinator Vic Fangio reportedly top the list.
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The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints are among at least
four teams interested in running back Ray Rice, according to ESPN.
Rice was reinstated last week after being suspended early in the
season and released by the Baltimore Ravens because of a domestic
violence case.
 It is also unlikely that Rice, who turns 28 in January, will play
this season.
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter will remain in a
Houston-area hospital with a lacerated spleen, the team confirmed.
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Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger left Sunday's game against the
Texans with a right shoulder injury incurred on a hit by Houston
defensive end J.J. Watt in the third quarter.
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New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton and defensive coordinator Rob
Ryan dislike each other so much that the team may part with at least
one of them after the season, according to CBS Sports.
Payton and Ryan have had several spirited discussions on the
sideline during games, including last Monday's loss to the Baltimore
Ravens. Ryan is popular with the team but may be let go because of
the declining play of the defense.
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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will not return
to the team next season, according to CBS Sports.
There has reportedly been a growing rift between Griffin, who lost
his job to Colt McCoy, and the team that is beyond repair.
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is considering retiring
from the NFL after this season, according to the NFL Network's Ian
Rapoport.
The Seahawks have long been rumored to be considering parting ways
with the star running back due to a combination of his $5 million
salary for 2015, his age (28) and running style, and recent reports
the front office is tired of his mercurial personality. However,
sources "with direct knowledge of Lynch's thinking" told Rapoport
that Lynch may beat them to the punch by retiring.
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Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine will take a day or two to
decide whether it is time to turn the offense over to rookie
quarterback Johnny Manziel.
Manziel replaced an ineffective Brian Hoyer and ran for a 10-yard
touchdown in the fourth quarter on his first drive Sunday.
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New England Patriots special teams player Matthew Slater agreed to a
two-year extension, according to multiple reports.
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Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly honored former
teammate Darryl Talley by wearing his number 56 jersey during player
introductions before Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Talley, 54, told the Buffalo News last week that he suffers from
depression, lost his business and has suicidal thoughts. (Editing by
Gene Cherry)
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