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 NFLDraftScout.com ranks Winston as the No. 2 quarterback in the
class of 2015 behind Oregon's Marcus Mariota and the No. 3 overall
prospect behind Southern California defensive tackle Leonard
Williams.
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New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin informed defensive
coordinator Perry Fewell and cornerbacks coach Peter Giunta that
they would not return next season.
The news comes nine days after the Giants finished a disappointing
6-10 season in which the defense was 29th overall in the league.
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 Giants rookie wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was added to the Pro
Bowl roster Wednesday after Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin
Johnson dropped out due to injury.
Beckham, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2014 draft, is the first
Giants rookie named to the Pro Bowl since Jeremy Shockey in 2002 and
the first Giants receiver to represent the team in the league's
annual all-star game since Victor Cruz in 2012.
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Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei will miss the NFC
divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering
a fractured foot during Tuesday's practice.
Lotulelei, 25, started 13 regular-season games for Carolina this
season, recording 21 tackles and two sacks.
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Rob Ryan will remain the New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator
for the 2015 season, according to multiple reports.
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Ryan's status was in limbo after Saints coach Sean Payton promised
to make significant changes following a disappointing 7-9 season.
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Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is considering
leaving the team because of friction among the coaching staff and
front office, Cleveland.com reported Wednesday.
Shanahan, among others, is a candidate to fill the head-coaching
vacancy with the Buffalo Bills. He reportedly will interview for the
job Thursday morning.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will train with
retired two-time NFL MVP Kurt Warner this offseason.
The Sacramento Bee reported Kaepernick wants to study with Warner
and quarterbacks coach Dennis Gile on film, board work, drills and
mental aspects of the game. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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