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[January 04, 2017] Jan 3 (The Sports Xchange) - Brock Osweiler will be the Houston Texans' starting quarterback for Saturday's AFC Wild Card Game matchup with the Oakland Raiders.

Texans coach Bill O'Brien named Osweiler the starter over backup Tom Savage, who sustained a concussion in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Savage has not yet cleared the NFL's concussion protocol.

On the opposite sideline, all eyes will be on Raiders rookie quarterback Connor Cook.

The Raiders are "going forward with the expectation" that Cook will be the starter, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Backup Matt McGloin, who suffered a trapezius injury in last Sunday's regular season finale against the Denver Broncos, is "not believed to be ready" per Rapoport.

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The New York Jets are making sweeping changes to their coaching staff.

While head coach Todd Bowles remains in place, Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey is retiring and five assistants will not be returning.

Bowles informed quarterbacks coach Kevin Patullo, running backs coach Marcel Shipp, defensive line coach Pepper Johnson, outside linebackers coach Mark Collins and defensive backs coach Joe Danna of their dismissals.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian will undergo surgery on his left shoulder later this week.

The procedure on his non-throwing shoulder should have him healthy prior to offseason workouts commencing in April.

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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was arrested early Tuesday morning in Cincinnati after allegedly pushing and poking a man in the eye and failing to comply with law enforcement officials.

Jones, 33, was booked into jail and charged with assault, disorderly conduct, obstructing official business and harassment with a bodily substance.

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The Buffalo Bills are interested in discussing their vacant head-coaching position with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich, multiple outlets reported.

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The San Diego Chargers requested to interview Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Taub for their head-coaching vacancy, NFL Network reports.

Taub is also expected to be interviewed by the Denver Broncos, who are seeking a replacement for Gary Kubiak after his retirement.

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The San Francisco 49ers plan to interview Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay next Monday for the team's head coaching vacancy, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

McVay will not turn 31 until Jan. 24 and would be the youngest NFL head coach in the modern era if he is hired by the 49ers. He was 28 when he landed his current job. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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