CINCINNATI (AP) β Bengals receiver A.J. Green didn’t practice yesterday because of a concussion that makes him doubtful for Sunday’s AFC wild-card game against the Colts at Indianapolis. Green suffered the concussion during a loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday night and practiced on a limited basis Thursday before sitting out today’s workout. The Pro Bowl receiver has to pass concussion tests before he can fully practice or play.
UNDATED (AP) β The Steelers have announced that Le’Veon Bell’s injured right knee won’t be ready in time for Saturday’s wild-card game against Baltimore. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin ruled his star running back out of the first round game after Bell missed a third straight day of practice. Bell hyperextended the knee in last Sunday’s AFC North-clinching win over Cincinnati.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) β Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has gained control of the team’s player personnel department after Howie Roseman was promoted from general manager to executive vice president of football operations. The shake-up ends speculation about Kelly’s future in Philadelphia following the dismissal of vice president of player personnel Tom Gamble two days ago. Kelly will hire a new personnel executive who will answer directly to him.
UNDATED (AP) β The Dallas Cowboys lead all NFL teams with four players named to The Associated Press All-Pro team. Cowboys guard Zack Martin is the only rookie on the squad and is joined by teammates DeMarco Murray, Tyron Smith and Dez Bryant. Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas earned his fifth All-Pro spot, the most of anyone on the current team.
CINCINNATI (AP) β University of Cincinnati basketball coach Mick Cronin will not work games or practices for the rest of the season because of an artery problem. The 43-year-old says he will do everything else he can with the team. Cronin has missed three games since Dec. 20, when Cincinnati announced he had an aneurysm.
