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SEATTLE (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled out center Travis Swanson for their playoff game Saturday at Seattle.

Gophers AD Mark Coyle says P.J. Fleck will attract fans back to TCF Bank Stadium

FRISCO, Texas (AP) A few hours before the Dallas Cowboys learned they will be without suspended defensive end Randy Gregory for at least a year, linebacker Jaylon Smith talked optimistically about making his debut in 2017 after spending his rookie season recovering from a major knee injury.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) When the New York Giants signed Damon Harrison as a free agent in the offseason, they got more than one of the NFL's top defensive tackles.

The drive to the Super Bowl begins this weekend as the NFL postseason gets going.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Youngstown State quarterback Hunter Wells had heard plenty of stories from family and friends about the glory days of Penguins football, and the four national championships won in the 1990s with Jim Tressel as their coach.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former Florida quarterback Treon Harris plans to resume his career at Football Championship Subdivision program Tennessee State.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for their head coach opening and Minnesota assistant general manager George Paton for their GM vacancy.

Donald Penn can't stand the idea of missing Oakland's wild-card game against Houston.

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago White Sox could have quite a Triple-A battery next season: Giovanni Soto pitching to Geovany Soto.

Tom Fenton was in a barber's chair when he got the call.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Packers say Quinten Rollins will not play in their NFC wild-card game on Sunday against the New York Giants after the cornerback was evaluated this week for a concussion.

Florida defensive tackle Caleb Brantley is leaving school early and entering NFL draft.

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Ladarius Green sat out practice on Friday, putting his availability for Sunday's playoff game against Miami in doubt.

Considering the alternative, the Raiders should be thankful Cook is starting Saturday.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived five match points to beat Fernando Verdasco and set up a final against top-ranked Andy Murray, who had far less trouble winning his semifinal as he recorded a seventh straight victory against Tomas Berdych.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is practicing Friday on a limited basis, an indication he might be available next week if his team advances to the second round of the playoffs.

BOSTON (AP) Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez won't be allowed to watch the team take on the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl while on trial for murder.

Alabama teammates Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Landon Collins will face each in the playoffs

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have interviewed Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton for the team's GM opening.