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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 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...

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...

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,...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - From the moment Rex Ryan first strolled through the door, it was clear things would be different around the New York Jets.He was a larger-than-life character with a mouth that matched his size and swagger, starting with his declaration at his introductory news conference...

BOSTON (AP) - Former New England Patriots player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez is facing another criminal charge: witness intimidation, prosecutors said Monday.Hernandez was convicted last month of killing Odin Lloyd, who was dating his fiancee's sister, in June 2013. He also faces two counts of murder in Boston,...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - It's back to the waiting game for Tom Brady.After making his case in a 10-hour hearing, Brady's fate is in the hands of Roger Goodell. Just when the NFL commissioner will announce his decision to uphold, reduce or eliminate Brady's four-game suspension in ''Deflategate'' is...

Bills promote CB Roberson from practice squadBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have promoted cornerback Marcus Roberson from the practice squad to the 53-man roster., the team announced Saturday.The Bills had open roster spots after releasing wide receiver Ed Eagen and tight end Manasseh Garner on Friday. The...