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Chargers activate RB Justin Jackson from injured reserveCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Running back Justin Jackson has been activated off injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers. The third-year running back missed the past four games due to a knee injury.Jackson has rushed for 185 yards this season and...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett vows to not let 'one moment' define himBy TOM WITHERSMyles Garrett knows his shocking, helmet-swinging assault on Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph last season will always follow him. It's part of his legacy, unwanted or not.He said he won't let it define him.''My life is bigger...

DALLAS (AP) Attorneys for Ezekiel Elliott have indicated they intend to ask for another hearing before the federal appeals court that cleared the way for the NFL's six-game suspension of the star Dallas Cowboys running back over domestic violence allegations. Players' union attorney Jeffrey Kessler wrote to a federal judge...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Tom Coughlin didn't fade away in his goodbye to the New York Giants.The 69-year-old, who led the Giants to two Super Bowls in a 12-year tenure, was Tom Coughlin to the end.In an emotional and poignant farewell Tuesday, Coughlin talked about things that mattered...

AP Sports WriterRedskins: Trainer's laptop stolen but medical records safeBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins confirmed that an athletic trainer's laptop was stolen but said medical records were not at risk.The team said in a statement Wednesday that someone broke through the window of the trainer's...

Steelers sign DE Tyson Alualu to 2-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) Tyson Alualu is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Steelers re-signed the defensive lineman to a two-year contract on Friday that will run through the 2020 season.The 31-year-old Alualu has 61 tackles, with four sacks, in 31 games for the...

AP Sports WriterEx-Redskins become Washington Football Team for 2020 seasonBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NFL team formerly known as the Redskins will go by the Washington Football Team for at least the 2020 season, giving the organization time to choose a new, full-time name.Gone is the Indian head logo and the...

AP Sports WriterJets bringing back QB Josh McCown on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year deal to bring back quarterback Josh McCown, agent Mike McCartney announced on Twitter.The Jets were believed to be one of the...

NFL's Huddle initiative nears 400 million volunteer minutesNEW YORK (AP) The NFL says its Huddle for 100 initiative totaled more than 1 million volunteers donating nearly 400 million minutes to their communities.The Miami Dolphins led the way with 75.623 million minutes from 163 events.As part of its celebration...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL mentors give back to game but also get a lot out of itBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Mark Brunell would love to see the members of 2020 class of quarterbacks have a long career like him. What he doesn't want them to do is start...

Dolphins' Landry fined $48,620 for unsportsmanlike conductMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry has been fined $48,620 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct, but he avoided a suspension for his role in a brawl with the Buffalo Bills.Miami running back Kenyan Drake and Bills cornerback Leonard Johnson were...

AP Pro Football WriterAs NFL rookies' impact grows, AP finds best clubs limit useBy HOWARD FENDRICHNFL rookies are contributing as much as, or more than, ever nowadays.Just look at the statistics: With players such as running backs Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints and Kareem Hunt of the...