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Newton: Kaepernick better than some starting QBs in leagueCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton became the latest NFL player to voice his support of free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, saying it's ''unfair'' that he's not on a roster.The Carolina Panthers quarterback asked and answered a few of his own...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Ravens offer Saints WR Snead 2-year contractBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Baltimore Ravens have offered New Orleans Saints restricted free agent receiver Willie Snead a two-year, $10.4 million contract.The person spoke...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Chiefs QB Mahomes expected to miss 4-6 weeksBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes escaped significant ligament damage when he dislocated his right kneecap and there is optimism the reigning NFL MVP could be back on the field in about a...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Outlook for Brown minus Big Ben, QB streamsBy SCOTT ENGELSome notable injuries are forcing many fantasy football players into extra maneuvering to construct the right lineup this week.We help you cope with the additional challenge beyond the bye week for Carolina and Dallas.---QUARTERBACK REPLACEMENTSCam Newton...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick dropped back to pass and tight end Vernon Davis could hardly believe he was watching the same player.Something had changed.The San Francisco 49ers quarterback spent much of his offseason in Arizona working with former NFL QB Kurt Warner to better himself on...

Thousands who attended New Orleans protest raised $57, 000NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands of people attended the city of New Orleans' protest parties on Super Bowl Sunday, and many of those who attended a special fundraiser contributed more than $57,000 for a foundation that works to improve the community.A...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders in midst of another late-season collapseBy JOSH DUBOWA promising start to the season followed by a December collapse.Coach Jon Gruden's third season back on the sideline for the Raiders is looking a lot like his second after they fell for the fourth time in the...

Raiders O-lineman Alexander suspended 4 games for PEDsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Vadal Alexander has been suspended without pay for the first four games next season for a violation of the league policy on performance-enhancing drugs.The Raiders made the announcement Tuesday, attributing the information to the...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Davis healthy, receiver ready to earn new contractBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nobody expects more of Tennessee wide receiver Corey Davis than Davis himself.The No. 5 pick overall in 2017, and the first receiver drafted that year, goes into his final season of...

CLINCHED: Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; New England - AFC EastClinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:- Win and Denver lossClinches first-round bye with:- Win, OR- Tie and Indianapolis loss or tie, OR- Loss and Cincinnati loss or tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie and Baltimore...

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at NEW YORK GIANTS - EAGLES: OUT: QB Nick Foles (collarbone). DNP: LB Casey Matthews (not injury related). LIMITED: CB Bradley Fletcher (hip). FULL: DT Beau Allen (shoulder), DE Brandon Bair (knee), TE Trey Burton (back), LB Trent Cole (hand), S Chris Maragos (hamstring), WR Jordan Matthews...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayers annoyed with NFL's crackdown on celebrationsBy ROB MAADDIHey NFL players: If you want a safe way to celebrate touchdowns and big plays, just hug it out.Don't twerk. Don't pretend to shoot a bow and arrow. Don't even think about playing basketball with a football. And,...