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Bengals guard Redmond suspended 4 games by leagueNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Redmond for the first four games of the 2019 regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Redmond is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and...

Associated PressChargers want more than just to play spoilers for VikingsBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers will have an effect on the playoff picture.Just not the one they hoped for coming into this season, or the position the underlying statistics suggest they should be...

Steelers-Cowboys in Hall of Fame game, honor former coachesCANTON, Ohio (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys will play in the Hall of Fame Game to honor their former coaches, Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson, who will be inducted this summer.The game opens the preseason schedule on Aug....

AP Sports WriterPackers' Wagner savors chance to play for home-state teamBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner says the decision to sign with his home-state team was easy.The challenge Wagner now faces is much more difficult.Wagner is attempting to bounce back from a down season while making...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos sign ex-Lions running back Theo RiddickBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Blindsided by the Lions , running back Theo Riddick became an unexpected free agent just as training camps were opening across the NFL.He landed in Denver and signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers say linebacker Chris Borland is retiring.Borland told ESPN's ''Outside the Lines'' earlier Monday that he is retiring following his standout rookie season because of concerns about head trauma.The 24-year-old Borland had a team-leading 108 tackles in his stellar rookie season, emerging...

AP Pro Football WriterMyers kicks Jets-record 7 FGs in 42-34 win over ColtsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record seven field goals, Sam Darnold threw two touchdown passes, and the New York Jets held on to beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-34 on Sunday...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Chad Thomas hurts neck in practice, goes to hospitalBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Cleveland Browns defensive end Chad Thomas injured his neck in practice Monday and was taken by ambulance to a hospital.Thomas was immobilized on a backboard and carted off the field. The team...

Cardinals sign defensive back Josh ShawTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed defensive back Josh Shaw to a one-year contract.Terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed.The 26-year-old Shaw has played four NFL seasons with Cincinnati, Kansas City and Tampa Bay. A fourth-round pick in the...

Vikings' Sendejo fined $53,482 by NFL for hit vs. PackersBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit during a play in Minnesota's tie at Green Bay last Sunday.Sendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness after...

Saints scratch Peat vs. Ravens, hope Ginn plays this seasonMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says there is a ''very realistic'' possibility of injured receiver Ted Ginn Jr. playing again this season.Meanwhile, New Orleans has ruled out left guard Andrus Peat and listed right guard Larry Warford...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Chargers' team doctor punctured Taylor's lungBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday's game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case.The person spoke to The Associated Press on...