It’s first for McGahee: Pro Bowl invite after Tomlinson withdraws (AP)

San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson withdrew from the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, paving the way for Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee to receive his first appearance in the game. McGahee, a second alternate, earned a trip to Hawaii because Tomlinson has a sprained knee. McGahee missed Baltimore’s regular-season finale with broken ribs but has sufficiently recovered and is…

Burress full of confidence, not trash (Yahoo! Sports)

Plaxico Burress owes no apologies for believing his team will put an end to the Patriots’ perfection Sunday.

Ravens hire Rosburg to coach special teams (AP)

The Baltimore Ravens hired Jerry Rosburg as special teams coach Wednesday, a move that provides veteran leadership on a unit that is particularly meaningful to new head coach John Harbaugh. Rosburg coached the Atlanta Falcons’ special teams this season after spending the previous six years in the same capacity with the Cleveland Browns.

Welker lets his play do the talking (Yahoo! Sports)

Wes Welker doesn’t say much. And based on his performances this season, he doesn’t have to.

Belichick leaves the media wanting more (Yahoo! Sports)

It’s hard to recall a coach who was as single-minded as Bill Belichick or as sparse with information.

Baltimore’s Ogden still undecided about returning (Yahoo! Sports)

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Jonathan Ogden, at the Super Bowl working for a Baltimore-based radio show,…

Ravens name Ryan assistant head coach (PA SportsTicker)

The Baltimore Ravens on Monday named Rex Ryan defensive coordinator while also giving him the title of assistant head coach.

Ravens retain Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator (Yahoo! Sports)

The Baltimore Ravens have named Rex Ryan defensive coordinator and assistant head coach the Baltimore Sun…

Hester seems assured of bright NFL future (Rivals.com)

Jacob Hester’s ideal position in the NFL is open for debate, but San Francisco 49ers coach MIke Nolan thinks the…

Retread coaches offer surest traction in NFL (SportingNews.com)

With only four NFL head coaching vacancies this year and plenty of candidates, most of the attention went to…