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AP Sports WriterNFL: Preseason concussion rate increased by 44 percentBy STEVEN WINEFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The NFL says the number of concussions in exhibition games this year rose to 49 from 34 in 2018, an increase of 44 percent and a setback in efforts to reduce brain trauma.''We...

AP Sports WriterLuck faces limitations after returning to Colts' practiceBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck put on his familiar red No. 12 jersey, trotted onto the practice field and got back into his normal Wednesday routine.A little stretching, a little footwork, even a little throwing.Even he figured it's...

AP Pro Football WriterUnexpected losses by solid favorite host teams in Week 4By BARRY WILNERThe two most recent Super Bowl teams were at home against big underdogs. So the Patriots and Falcons lost.Dallas held the Rams to two touchdowns in Jerry's Palace. That seems like a sure bet.Nope, should...

Injured 49ers CB K'Waun Williams suspended 2 gamesSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Injured San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams has been suspended two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Williams was already sidelined by a high ankle sprain but now will officially be suspended the next two...

Lions cut Ameer Abdullah, sign Zach Zenner, Bruce EllingtonALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have released running back Ameer Abdullah, cutting ties with their seldom-used, second-round pick from the 2015 draft.Detroit also signed running back Zach Zenner and receiver Bruce Ellington on Tuesday.Abdullah had one carry, two...

Rams put DL Easley, rookie LB Okoronkwo on PUP list, sign 4IRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have placed defensive lineman Dominique Easley and rookie linebacker Obo Okoronkwo on the physically unable to perform list heading into training camp.The Rams on Tuesday also signed four players: defensive...

Dolphins' 2017 3rd-round pick Cordrea Tankersley waivedMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley was activated off the reserve-COVID-19 list and then waived Tuesday.Tankersley was a third-round draft pick in 2017 who has started 11 NFL games, all as a rookie.He has no career interceptions and missed last season...

AP Sports WriterJets' new WR Matthews eager to earn trust, contributeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Rishard Matthews didn't like his diminished role in Tennessee's new offense, so the wide receiver gambled on himself.He asked to be traded or released - and the Titans cut him. Matthews...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings and veteran cornerback Terence Newman have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, reuniting him with coach Mike Zimmer.The Vikings announced the deal Friday. Newman will play again for Zimmer, who was his defensive coordinator for four seasons in Dallas and two in...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) The idea of going to Green Bay in December, with the expected cold temperatures and the likelihood of snow, might have caused issues in the past for the Seattle Seahawks. Not anymore. Not after what the Seahawks experienced last January in Minnesota in the first round of...

LA Chargers claim OL Schofield, DB Richards off waiversCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have claimed offensive lineman Michael Schofield and defensive back Jeff Richards off waivers.To make room on their 53-man roster Sunday, the Chargers waived cornerback Craig Mager and receiver Geremy Davis.The Chargers also...

'Hamilton' cast to sing at Super Bowl 51NEW YORK (AP) Original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit ''Hamilton: An American Musical,'' will sing ''America the Beautiful'' during pregame festivities at Super Bowl 51, the NFL and Fox announced Friday.The performance by Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas...