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AP Sports WriterBrowns' Pryor blasts Titans player for bragging about hitBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) One violent hit on Jordan Poyer was bad enough.Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor wasn't going to let his teammate take another vicious shot without striking back.Pryor blasted Tennessee running back Antonio Andrews for...

AP Sports WriterJets beat deadline, sign Muhammad Wilkerson to extensionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have signed Muhammad Wilkerson to a five-year contract extension, beating Friday's deadline after which the Pro Bowl defensive end would have had to play this season under the franchise...

Associated PressEagles player charged for pot, gun after traffic stopBy JOSH CORNFIELDA Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was charged Tuesday with possession of a 9 mm handgun without a permit and having a small amount of marijuana after he was pulled over for speeding, according to a court complaint.Josh Huff...

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...

A week after an inept debut as a starter, Johnny Manziel had his shot at redemption cut short by a hamstring injury.The rookie quarterback had led Cleveland to a mere field goal when he was hurt late in the first half Sunday during a 17-13 loss to the Carolina...

Associated PressColeman ruled out, Falcons to use Ward behind FreemanBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons running back Tevin Coleman has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers with a hamstring injury.Coach Dan Quinn said Friday that Terron Ward, promoted earlier this week from the practice...

The MINNESOTA and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs PITTSBURGH When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 273 MINNESOTA -5.5 (-110) 45.5-110) 230 -280 274 PITTSBURGH TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers - 5.5. O/U: 45.5 PREDICTION: Steelers 28, Vikings 24 Oddsmakers currently have the PITTSBURGH...

HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Texans signed outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus to a four-year contract extension on Monday.A first-round draft pick in 2012, Mercilus has appeared in 47 games (33 starts) and has made 139 tackles, 18 sacks, 21 tackles for loss, forced four fumbles and had one fumble...

The Latest: Falcons coach Quinn hits reset buttonPHOENIX (AP) The Latest from the NFC coaches breakfast Wednesday that concluded the NFL owners meetings (all times local):9:40 a.m.It's reset time for the Falcons.That's the term coach Dan Quinn is using less than two months after one of the worst...

NEW YORK -- The NFL players' union wants to negotiate with the league in changing the personal conduct policy. In a memo sent to each NFLPA player representative and executive board member, the union cites the NFL's "mismanagement" of several incidents, including the Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson cases. The memo...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A person with knowledge of Adrian Peterson's offseason workouts tells The Associated Press that star running back has decided not to attend Minnesota's spring strength and conditioning program.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation on Monday,...

SAN DIEGO (AP) - From famed Super Bowl gatecrasher Dion Rich to an unofficial mascot called Boltman, Chargers fans turned out Monday night to support their team, which is threatening to move to a Los Angeles suburb if it doesn't get a new stadium in San Diego.Some 400 fans,...