FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Patriots receiver Danny Amendola says he’s “feeling good” and hasn’t had any setbacks while recovering from an ankle injury that has sidelined him for the past month.

Amendola spoke to reporters Tuesday for the first time since suffering the injury late in the Patriots’ win over the Rams on Dec. 4. He missed the final four games of the regular season.

He wouldn’t say whether he planned to play in Saturday’s divisional round matchup with Houston, but said he’s available for whatever the coaching staff asks.

Amendola returned to practice during New England’s bye week.

He has 23 catches for 243 yards and four touchdowns this season.

The Patriots added depth by signing Michael Floyd after he was waived by Arizona.

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BRONCOS: The Broncos met with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, the third candidate to interview for their head coaching vacancy following Gary Kubiak’s resignation for health reasons.

Joseph, 44, a former University of Colorado quarterback, just completed his first season as a defensive coordinator on Adam Gase’s staff in Miami, where the Dolphins ended an eight-year playoff drought.

The Broncos have also met with Chiefs assistant Dave Taub and Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan.

49ERS: The San Francisco 49ers interviewed Carolina defensive coordinator Sean McDermott for their head coaching vacancy and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick for their GM job.

McDermott became the first defensive coach to interview with CEO Jed York for the coach opening in San Francisco as the team seeks replacements for fired coach Chip Kelly and GM Trent Baalke.

RAIDERS: A person familiar with the plans said that quarterbacks coach Todd Downing will replace offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave next season on Coach Jack Del Rio’s staff. Musgrave’s contract was up and will not be renewed by the Raiders in the first changes to Del Rio’s staff since he was hired in 2015.


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