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Tennessee Titans hire Todd Downing as tight ends coachNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have hired Todd Downing as their tight ends coach after he spent this season in the same role with the Minnesota Vikings.Arthur Smith had worked as the Titans' tight ends coach in 2018 but...

AP Sports WriterMcDermott unhappy with Benjamin criticizing Panthers, NewtonBy JOHN WAWROWPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott is not pleased with receiver Kelvin Benjamin questioning why the Carolina Panthers drafted him, and criticizing former teammate Cam Newton's accuracy.McDermott says ''there's a time and a place'' to discuss...

QB Aaron Rodgers returns to Green Bay Packers practiceBy GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Aaron Rodgers has returned to Green Bay Packers practice for the first time since having surgery on his right collarbone.The two-time NFL MVP, who is on injured reserve, was designated to return by the Packers....

Former NFL GM, player Matt Millen has rare illnessALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) Former NFL player and general manager Matt Millen says he is being treated for a rare disease that has robbed his heart of most of its normal function.The 60-year-old Millen told the Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania,...

Eagles' Chris Long wins PFWA's Good Guy awardBy The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won the Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for his consistent cooperation with the media.The Good Guy Award is given to an NFL player for his qualities and...

AP Pro Football WriterBart Starr, QB who led Packers to greatness, dies at 85By ARNIE STAPLETONBart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi and serving as the catalyst for the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's...

The Latest: Packers' Rodgers reaches 400-TD milestoneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 13 in the NFL (all times EST):---6:20 p.m.Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown his third touchdown pass of the game to increase his career total to 400, making him only the seventh NFL player...

Associated PressUtility offered Burgum more than free Super Bowl ticketsBy JAMES MacPHERSONBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's trip to the Super Bowl as a guest of a Minneapolis utility included free invitations to a rock concert, private parties, meals and other events, The Associated Press found...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders passing offense focuses on TE Darren WallerBy JOSH DUBOWThere was no hiding who Derek Carr's favorite target has been so far this season.The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has completed 18 passes to star tight end Darren Waller through two weeks, more than double the total...

AP Sports WriterSteelers' margin for error vanishes during 0-3 startBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mason Rudolph's career as an NFL starting quarterback is six quarters old.Yet he knows how it goes. When things don't go well, the first order of business is placing the blame squarely on your shoulders.So...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles look to stay balanced on offenseBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) A balanced offense is usually a formula for success in the NFL.The Philadelphia Eagles found it last week and want to continue emphasizing the run. They had had 176 yards rushing in a 34-27 comeback...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coach mum on injuries to TE Olsen, RT WilliamsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera offered no immediate updates on the injuries to three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and second-team All-Pro right tackle Daryl Williams the day after were sidelined.Carolina hopes...