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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Colts have waived running back Trent Richardson after two disappointing seasons following a trade that brought the former top-five draft pick from Cleveland.Richardson rushed for 977 yards and six touchdowns in two seasons with Indianapolis. He played one snap in the playoff opener last season...

Lions rule out Jones for game against CarolinaALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled wide receiver Marvin Jones out of Sunday's game against Carolina because of a knee injury.It will be only the second missed game for Jones in the past three-plus seasons. Panthers receiver Torrey...

PHOENIX (AP) - Super Bowl weekend isn't just about the championship game for Snoop Dogg - it's also a reminder that the next generation of NFL greats need to develop.The rapper has for years sponsored a youth football league that has now seen several players turn pro.Running back Ronnie...

AP Sports WriterBills re-sign linebacker Lorenzo Alexander to 2-year dealBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Journeyman linebacker Lorenzo Alexander's breakout season with the Buffalo Bills has paid off.The 10-year-veteran was rewarded for leading Buffalo with 12+ sacks by agreeing to a two-year, $9 million contract to re-sign with...

AP Sports WriterCleveland rocked: Browns lose Stefanski vs Steelers to virusBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two days after celebrating their return to the NFL playoffs, the Cleveland Browns were knocked flat.COVID-19 will keep coach Kevin Stefanski and at least two players, one a Pro Bowler, out of the team's...

Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian, Houston Texas defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green are among the most prominent players on the inactive list Sunday. All three had been ruled out earlier in the week. Siemian sprained his left foot in a loss to Kansas City last...

The SAN FRANCISCO and the GREEN BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2018 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs GREEN BAY PACKERS When: 8:15 PM ET, Monday, October 15, 2018 Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin ROT TEAM PS OU ML 277 SAN FRANCISCO -9.5 (-110) 46.5 (-110) 310 -440 278 GREEN BAY TV: 8:15 PM LINE: -9.5 PREDICTION: GREEN BAY...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie QB apologizes for racially insensitive commentBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized for using the phrase “elite white people” in a text conversation from more than a year ago, and posted on social media early Thursday.The former Georgia starteron...

AP Sports WriterBills defenders seek to build on stingy reputationBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The continuity the Buffalo Bills have established on defense over the past three years has plenty of benefits - and, perhaps, one minor drawback.Safety Micah Hyde said he and Buffalo's 10 returning starters...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Mosley says opt-out was a very tough football decisionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) C.J. Mosley was all set to return this season - healthy and focused on being a big-time playmaker in the middle of the New York Jets' defense.The coronavirus pandemic changed...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed running back Jonas Gray off Miami's practice squad, a move that could mean starter T.J. Yeldon won't play Sunday because of a sprained left knee.The Jaguars waived receiver Rashad Lawrence to make room for Gray, who also has spent time...

AP Pro Football Writer5 of 6 QBs in Vikings-Broncos matchup have Denver rootsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Vikings-Broncos exhibition Saturday night features more intrigue than the typical preseason opener.Denver QB Case Keenum gets to face his former teammates whom he helped reach the NFC championship before management...