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"We want prime time" - no love shown for Jaguars by TVBy The Associated PressStandout cornerback Jalen Ramsey believes the Jacksonville Jaguars should be playing in prime time.Ramsey expressed frustration that the NFL moved Jacksonville's game against Seattle from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Sunday, far from the spotlight...

Former Giants, Rams receiver Del Shofner dies at 85LOS ANGELES (AP) Del Shofner, the wide receiver who combined with Hall of Fame quarterback Y.A. Tittle to give the New York Giants one of the NFL's most prolific passing threats in the early 1960s, has died. He was 85.Shofner's...

AP Sports WriterColts sense season could be teetering on trip to CincinnatiBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis desperately wants to flip the script.Instead of poring over ugly numbers, the Colts find themselves breaking down all the woeful game footage as they continue to deal with injuries.It's a giant mess.Just...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) From afar, Brandon Mebane would look at film of other defensive tackles around the NFL and what Ahtyba Rubin was doing in Cleveland jumped off the screen.What he saw on the screen became even more impressive when Rubin decided to sign with Seattle last offseason...

AP Sports WriterEx-player says concussions are still widely underestimatedBy STEVEN WINEHOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) Former NFL Alumni Association President George Martin says concussions are a scourge in contact sports with long-term consequences still widely underestimated.Martin was the keynote speaker Friday at the Ultimate Concussion Conference, a gathering of experts...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Buccaneers fire defensive coordinator Mike SmithBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Mike Smith is out as defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, replaced by linebackers coach Mark Duffner.Riding a three-game losing streak and not showing any signs of being able to fix a porous unit...

AP Pro Football WriterJohn Elway's search for a quarterback continuesBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) With Joe Flacco joining Drew Lock on injured reserve, the Broncos head into Sunday's game against the Browns with two quarterbacks, Brandon Allen and Brett Rypien, who haven't thrown a single pass in the NFL.Allen...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A person with knowledge of the agreement has told The Associated Press that free agent running back Reggie Bush has reached a deal with the San Francisco 49ers.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Saturday and didn't provide details. Bush visited the team Wednesday and...

Titans bring back lineman Brian Schwenke, waive Tim LelitoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have brought back offensive lineman Brian Schwenke and waived center-guard Tim Lelito.Tennessee drafted Schwenke in the fourth round out of California in 2013. He started 25 games at center and three at left guard...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills cut receiver Jake Kumerow on Thursday in opening the possibility of receiver John Brown's return after missing four games with an ankle injury. Kumerow's release comes after scoring on a 22-yard touchdown pass on his first and only catch in six games with...

Raiders sign top draftee Clemson DE Clelin FerrellALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed first-round draft picks Clelin Ferrell and Johnathan Abram on Tuesday.Ferrell, a defensive end from Clemson, was selected fourth overall by the Raiders in April. A three-year starter and two-time national champion, Ferrell started...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings' Bradford out against Bucs; Keenum to start againBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings face another quarterback quandary, with Sam Bradford sidelined against Tampa Bay because of an ailing left knee and Case Keenum set for his second straight start.Vikings coach Mike...