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AP Sports WriterFalcons QB Ryan agrees to 5-year, $150 million extensionBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Quarterback Matt Ryan has become the NFL's highest-paid player, agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with the Atlanta Falcons.The team announced the deal Thursday.A person familiar with the deal,...

The Latest on Week 13 of the NFL season: (all times Eastern): 1:30 p.m. ET It appears that defense is optional between Atlanta and Kansas City. And neither is opting to play any. The Falcons raced downfield for a touchdown on their opening possession, only for the Chiefs to go the other way...

AP Sports WriterTwisted comment by Browns WR Landry sparks Twitter uproarBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jarvis Landry either delivered bulletin-board material to the Patriots or provided another lesson in the perils of social media.During an interview with reporters Thursday, Cleveland's wide receiver was asked how he thought the...

Associated PressNFL, legal future for Bengals' Jones under reviewBy DAN SEWELLCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones is trying to prove to the people who will determine his future that he's making up for his latest mistakes in a career marked by legal troubles.His team, the NFL and...

AP Pro Fotoball Writer49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reflects on blown Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Kyle Shanahan's play calls from his first trip to the Super Bowl as an offensive coordinator have been heavily scrutinized.That's to be expected after Shanahan's Falcons blew a 28-3 lead to...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Sam Bradford kept the New York Giants in the game. His defense wouldn't let Eli Manning do anything.DeMarco Murray ran for 109 yards and a touchdown, Nolan Carroll returned one of Manning's two interceptions for a score and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 27-7 Monday...

AP Pro Football WriterThielen better: Vikings' offense has made major progressBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Adam Thielen learned in college the psychological art of pivoting from a bad play, courtesy of a toy toilet the Minnesota State team kept on the sideline during games to flush away negative...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayers plead with NFL to address health, safety concernsBy ROB MAADDINFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.The league informed teams on Saturday that training camps will open on time even though discussions...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - John Dorsey likes to say that it takes several years before a verdict can be returned on a draft pick. There is a learning curve for rookies, often a steep one. The pro game is faster, players are stronger and the plays more complex.If...

Cardinals sign Justin Pugh to 5-year contractTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent offensive lineman Justin Pugh to a five-year contract.The 6-foot-5, 311-pound Pugh - who has plays guard or tackle - spent the past five seasons with the New York Giants, where he started...

Cardinals could go conservative vs. 49ersCarson Palmer might not be available Thursday when the Arizona Cardinals hit the road looking to avoid a 1-4 start to a season in which head coach Bruce Arians identified the Super Bowl as the team's acceptable goal.Palmer entered the week in concussion protocol,...

AP Pro Football WriterColts could go from outsider to contender by beating PackersBy BARRY WILNERIt's difficult to sneak up on anybody in the NFL, given the attention the sport commands.Yet the Indianapolis Colts have been something of a secret at 6-3. If you're surprised to see them tied with...