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AP Sports WriterNewton addresses concerns with Goodell; Campbell fined $18KBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's concerns about ''illegal hits'' have been heard by the NFL - and action has been taken.A person familiar with the situation says Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell has been...

The division rival Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Levi's Stadium. Arizona at San Francisco When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, December 28, 2014 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: 49ers -6. O/U: 36.5 PREDICTION: 49ers 18, Cardinals...

AP Sports WriterRedskins release CB Josh Norman, WR Paul RichardsonBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins on Friday released cornerback Josh Norman with one year left on the big contract he signed in 2016, and wide receiver Paul Richardson after two disappointing, injury-plagued seasons.Norman struggled to live...

AP Sports WriterDiscipline starts fallout for cringe-worthy Steelers-BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Two players carted off, two others suspended, many fines to follow. One of the NFL's nastiest rivalries set new lows in prime time, forcing fans to avert their eyes.What's to be done about this long-running animosity between...

AP Sports WriterTexans' J.J. Watt fulfills dream in Green Bay - sort ofBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) J.J. Watt remembers standing outside the Packers' practice field as a kid, watching Brett Favre through the holes of the chain-link fence. He dreamed of one day being on the...

AP Sports WriterRodgers wants more consistency from offense down the stretchBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Heading into the season opener between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, nobody knew what to expect from first-year coach Matt LaFleur, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense.Fourteen weeks later, it's...

Cowboys agree to terms on 1-year contract with WR CobbFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent receiver Randall Cobb.Cobb spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, though he was limited to nine...

The Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Bank of America Stadium. When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 26, 2014 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Seahawks –5. O/U: 44.5. PREDICTION: Seahawks 26, Panthers...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, linebackers coach Joe Vitt and three other assistants won't be retained, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because none of the coaching moves, first reported by...

Misdemeanor kidnap charge for mother of Ravens guard's childBALTIMORE (AP) The mother of Baltimore Ravens offensive guard D.J. Fluker's child faces a misdemeanor kidnapping charge after being accused of refusing to give their child back to Fluker after a supervised visit.Kimberly Davis was arrested and charged Tuesday by...

Lions sign cornerback Raysean PringleALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Raysean Pringle.Detroit made the move Wednesday.Pringle was part of practice squads in Jacksonville and Green Bay as an undrafted rookie. He played running back and wide receiver at Southern Utah.---More AP NFL: https://pro32.ap.org and...

AP Sports WriterLe'Veon Bell signs franchise tender, returns to SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pro Bowl running back Le'Veon Bell is officially back at work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Bell signed his franchise tender on Monday, clearing him to return for the 2017 season. The team placed the franchise tag...