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Bears re-sign long snapper Scales to 1-year contractLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed long snapper Patrick Scales to a one-year contract.Scales played in all 16 games last season - his fourth in Chicago - after missing the 2017 season with a knee injury. He has...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick: modified schedule could benefit SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Minkah Fitzpatrick is missing the somewhat leisurely pace of the NFL's organized team activities, when free time in the evenings allows teammates to develop the chemistry the Steelers safety considers critical to success.''You're learning about each other...

The Washington Redskins will look back to one of the most infamous days in U.S. history on Monday night by paying tribute to a special group of WWII veterans with the help of USAA.The team worked with the NFL to move its ''Salute to Service'' game (normally hosted during...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings give coach Mike Zimmer a contract extensionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMANKATO, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings trickled into the residence hall for their two-week training camp stay, toting the usual duffel bags, electronic gadgets and mattress pads.Coach Mike Zimmer came with a contract extension.The Vikings announced...

MIAMI (4-6) at NEW YORK JETS (5-5)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE - Jets by 4RECORD VS. SPREAD - Miami 4-6, New York 5-5SERIES RECORD - Jets lead 52-47-1LAST MEETING - Jets beat Dolphins 27-14 in London, Oct. 4LAST WEEK - Dolphins lost to Cowboys 24-14; Jets lost to...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

AP Sports WriterSuccess of Giants' offense rests with lineBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) There is no doubt the New York Giants have the talent at the skill positions to be a success on offense.It starts with two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning at quarterback and extends to...

Peyton Manning figured one one-handed catch deserved another. So, up the ladder he went -- throwing the ball high in the back of the end zone to Demaryius Thomas. Manning A True No. 1 Thomas leaped and brought it down with his right hand, then got both feet down inside the line...

AP Sports WriterLazard, Packers moving on from Monday, focused on RaidersBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Next man up: Allen Lazard.Lazard caught his first pass from Aaron Rodgers on Monday night. He ended up catching three more, including one for a 35-yard touchdown in the Packers' win over...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) When an achy Tom Brady had finished fending off questions about the New England Patriots' desultory regular-season finale, he stepped gingerly off the interview podium, looking a little wobbly as he heads for the playoffs.The Patriots need to regain their footing, and fast. Brady...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Thomas sprained neck in scary moment at practiceBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns defensive end Chad Thomas sustained a sprained neck but avoided a more serious injury during a scary moment at training camp.Thomas was immobilized on the field and taken by ambulance to University...

Associated PressBears linebacker Leonard Floyd undergoes surgery on handBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Despite impressive preseason numbers, the Chicago Bears will enter the regular season no more certain about their pass rush than when they opened training camp due to an injury to linebacker Leonard Floyd.Floyd, the...