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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is still recovering from a concussion, raising the possibility of rookie Nathan Peterman opening the season against the New York Jets on Sunday. Coach Sean McDermott said before practice Monday that Taylor has shown signs of improvement but remains in concussion...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams fire veteran defensive coordinator Wade PhillipsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has been fired by the Los Angeles Rams after three winning seasons.Phillips announced Monday on Twitter that the Rams are not renewing his contract. The 72-year-old says he...

AP Pro Football WriterThe humble Hupmobile lends support in start of NFLBy BARRY WILNERSo there they were, 15 men ready to launch the 10 charter teams of the National Football League in 1920. They gathered in Ralph Hay's car showroom in Canton, Ohio , and got down to business.Except...

AP Sports WriterJets agree to terms with Siemian as Darnold's backupBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Quarterback Trevor Siemian and the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, making him the backup to second-year quarterback Sam Darnold.A person with direct knowledge of the contract...

AP Sports WriterLongtime NFL coach Gunther Cunningham dies at 72By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Gunther Cunningham's life would have been vastly different had his family not emigrated from postwar Germany, settling in California when he was a young boy.For one thing, he almost certainly never would have...

AP Sports WriterDespite losing to Patriots, New York Giants showed promiseBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Getting beaten by 21 points in a game filled with major mistakes might not be a reason for optimism for most teams.It is for the New York Giants (2-4) despite the refusal...

AP Sports WriterNFL running back Danny Woodhead retires after 10 seasonsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Danny Woodhead went from undersized and undrafted to big-time playmaker in 10 NFL seasons.The versatile running back announced his retirement from playing in a humble and heartfelt post on Instagram early Saturday.''10...

TE Adam Shaheen traded to Dolphins by Bears for draft pickMIAMI (AP) Tight end Adam Shaheen was traded to the Miami Dolphins by the Chicago Bears on Saturday for a conditional late-round draft pick.Shaheen was slowed by injuries in his three seasons with the Bears, starting games and...

Panthers QB Cam Newton remains out for third straight weekCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will miss his third consecutive with a foot injury when Carolina plays Jacksonville.Newton is listed as out on the injury report for Sunday's contest, along with cornerback Donte Jackson (groin), left tackle...

The Detroit Lions desperately need to figure out how to draft better players and they're leaning on Brad Holmes to lead the way, drawing on his expertise with the Los Angeles Rams. Holmes and the Lions agreed to terms Thursday on a deal Thursday that makes him their general manager....

AP Pro Football WriterNFL going with virtual format for upcoming draftBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures...

AP Pro Football WriterLearn new offense? Titans' Blaine Gabbert on 8th in 8 yearsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Quarterback Blaine Gabbert quickly stopped the reporter asking him about learning his fourth offense in four years.''Eighth in eight years,'' he said.The Tennessee Titans, who signed Gabbert in March...