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AP Pro Football WriterMariota outduels Wentz as Titans edge Eagles 26-23 in OTBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel took a timeout late in overtime with the Tennessee Titans facing their third fourth down, then the first-year coach pulled kicker Ryan Succop off the field.Marcus Mariota, Corey...

AP Sports WriterReich still confident in Vinatieri despite early-season woesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich still wants Adam Vinatieri to be his kicker.For now, he is.The NFL's career scoring leader left the team complex Monday afternoon without speaking to reporters, though he promised a day...

Former NFL defensive lineman says he needs kidney transplantBy The Associated PressFormer Tennessee Titans All-Pro defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth says on social media that he needs a kidney transplant.The 38-year-old Haynesworth posted on Instagram that he's been battling kidney disease for a few years. He shared a photo of...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos assured of 1st consecutive losing years since 71-72By JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) While the Oakland Raiders celebrated with their fans following the possible final game at the Coliseum, the Denver Broncos trudged off the field with a lowly distinction.For the first time in 46...

Bills put TE Croom on IR, plan to re-sign S ColemanORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills are putting tight end Jason Croom on injured reserve and intend to re-sign safety Kurt Coleman to take his place on the roster.Croom has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout...

AP Sports WriterBengals CB Pacman Jones goes on injury listBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals put cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season with a groin injury.Jones is one of at least six starters who isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bears (3-9)...

AP Sports WriterGiants receiver Victor Cruz retires, joins ESPNBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz has retired.In making the announcement Tuesday, the 31-year-old Cruz said he plans to join ESPN as an NFL analyst. Cruz will contribute to variety of shows...

AP Sports WriterFuture Bills stadium plans inch to forefront of discussionBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills' long-term future in Western New York was secured when Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the franchise following the death of Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in 2014.Where the team...

Redskins' Williams reveals cancer scare, explains holdoutASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the team's medical staff and the organization.Williams on Thursday said he told the team of the medical issue six...

New Jersey approves plan for Jets' helipadFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey's Transportation Department approved a request by the New York Jets to add a helipad to their suburban training facility, without holding any public hearings on the issue.Residents of Florham Park opposed the decision, saying the NFL...

AP Pro Football WriterElway begins interviews for Kubiak's successorBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos general manager John Elway began his third coaching search in six seasons with a visit to Kansas City on Friday to interview Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub.Elway will also travel to Atlanta this...

Falcons QB Ryan undergoes X-ray on foot, results negativeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had negative results on an X-ray of his foot following Sunday's blowout loss at Pittsburgh.Atlanta coach Dan Quinn said Ryan is ''100 percent good to go'' this week against Tampa Bay after...