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AP Sports WriterBengals' Joe Mixon frustrated by 1-yard run averageBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Joe Mixon knows the ugly rushing numbers - his own, and the Bengals' overall.He's barely been able to get back to the line of scrimmage, and that has to end if Cincinnati is going to...

Bills add linebacker depth by signing Jelani JenkinsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have added much-needed experienced depth at linebacker by signing free agent Jelani Jenkins.The 25-year-old started 34 games over the previous three seasons with the Miami Dolphins before signing with Oakland in March. Jenkins was...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders fall short at end in prime-time showdown vs. ChiefsBy JOSH DUBOWDerek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders went toe to toe in splitting two games with Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.If the Raiders want to get another chance at...

The Washington Redskins will look back to one of the most infamous days in U.S. history on Monday night by paying tribute to a special group of WWII veterans with the help of USAA.The team worked with the NFL to move its ''Salute to Service'' game (normally hosted during...

AP Sports WriterCarroll wants Seahawks to recommit to identity moving aheadBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Pete Carroll will always believe in the style of play that has made the Seattle Seahawks one of the top franchises over the past decade.Run the ball a lot. Play great defense. Don't commit...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A person familiar with the Buffalo Bills' coaching search has told The Associated Press the team has offered the job to former New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.The person says the sides are negotiating the final details of a contract Sunday morning. The person spoke...

CLINCHED: Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; New England - AFC EastClinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:- Win and Denver lossClinches first-round bye with:- Win, OR- Tie and Indianapolis loss or tie, OR- Loss and Cincinnati loss or tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie and Baltimore...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Pats' fans lining up to return Brady's latest giftBy JIM LITKERemember, Patriots fans: It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.So while most NFL fans see the upside in their quarterback being named a second-team All-Pro, New Englanders see the invisible hand of...

Lions re-sign long snapper Don Muhlbach for 16th seasonALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have re-signed long snapper Don Muhlbach, keeping him on the roster for a 16th season.Detroit made the move with the unrestricted free agent Wednesday.The two-time Pro Bowler has played in 228 games for...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns have prepared two quarterbacks to start against the Steelers.As of Thursday night, it still wasn't clear if Josh McCown or Johnny Manziel will get the call Sunday.McCown threw for the third straight practice, testing his sore ribs to see if he can face...

AP Sports WriterPatriots release all-time leading scorer Stephen GostkowskiBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Patriots said goodbye Monday to another longtime staple of their two-decade run of championships, releasing kicker and franchise leading scorer Stephen Gostkowski.The three-time Super Bowl champion has spent his entire 14-year career in New England.Drafted...

Falcons reach 3-year agreement to keep fullback Keith SmithFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith agreed to a three-year contract extension Saturday.Smith, who started five games and led the team with eight special teams tackles in 2019, was set to become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday.The...