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[February 08, 2017] Feb 7 (The Sports Xchange) - Atlanta didn't wait long to replace outgoing offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, hiring Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian two days after its 34-28 overtime loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn quickly moved to secure Sarkisian, who he sees as a great fit for the current offensive system.

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The Atlanta Falcons and star wide receiver Julio Jones are taking the patient approach regarding whether or not Jones needs toe surgery.

Jones played the past two months with a sprained toe and he said the answer will come in March.

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Thousands of Patriots' fans packed the streets of Boston on a cold, snowy day to catch a glimpse of Tom Brady, coach Bill Belichick and New England's fifth Vince Lombardi Trophy during the team's championship parade.

Riding in the city's signature duck boats, the Patriots slowly made their way down Boylston Street in downtown Boston before making a left turn onto Tremont Street on the way to Boston City Hall.

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If Gisele Bundchen had her way, Brady would have called it a career after winning his record fifth Super Bowl championship on Sunday.

The Patriots quarterback told SiriusXM NFL Radio that Bundchen, his wife of eight years, pleaded with him to retire after leading New England to a come-from-behind 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.

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"If it was up to my wife, she would have me retire today. She told me that (Sunday) night three times," the 39-year-old Brady said Monday in the interview. "And I said, 'Too bad, babe, I'm having too much fun right now.'"

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The Green Bay Packers released running back James Starks.

Starks was released with a non-football injury designation, according to published reports. Starks didn't play after suffering a concussion in a car accident on Dec. 12.

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The Cleveland Browns released quarterback Josh McCown, the team announced.

McCown, 37, played in 13 games (11 starts) in two seasons with the team. The highlight of his tenure was passing for a club single-game record of 457 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in 2015. (Editing by Frank Pingue)

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