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Bumpy 2019 over, Steelers' Rudolph eager to "push" Big BenPITTSBURGH (AP) Mason Rudolph spent a portion of his offseason watching every snap he took for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2019. In many cases, more than once.The video reaffirmed to the third-year backup quarterback a couple of things. One,...

Panthers claim QB Kaaya, S Cox off waiversCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have claimed quarterback Brad Kaaya and safety Demetrious Cox off waivers.Kaaya was selected in the sixth round this year by the Detroit Lions but did not make the final roster. Kaaya threw for 9,968 yards and...

AP Sports WriterGiants looking for more than making the playoffs this seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After years of being asked when are they are going back to the playoffs, the New York Giants have the potential to make a run at a title again.Playing most of...

Tony Romo passed the first test with his surgically repaired back, and Baltimore's defense and special teams made three more scoring drives from Joe Flacco an afterthought. Deonte Thompson returned a kickoff 108 yards for a score after Romo threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut for Dallas, Flacco...

It's a Mother's Day engagement for Taraji P. HensonLOS ANGELES (AP) Taraji P. Henson got more than a card on Mother's Day.The 47-year-old ''Empire'' actress got engaged to former Super Bowl star Kelvin Hayden.Henson posted a photo on Instagram showing off her diamond ring. She says the day...

AP Sports WriterRomo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contractBy JOE REEDYTony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension.CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed to a long-term contract. The New York Post...

SEATTLE (AP) What transpired to open the season turned out to be a mirage for both St. Louis and Seattle.The Seahawks overcame their slow start and a series of late collapses, including the season-opening loss at St. Louis, to again be in the NFC playoffs and a threat...

Dolphins DT Phillips released after angry sideline outburstDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins released defensive tackle Jordan Phillips on Tuesday in the wake of his angry sideline outburst after he came out of a lopsided loss at New England.''Free at last free at last,'' Phillips wrote on Instagram....

Associated PressRams rookies Smart, Price excited to learn from Aaron DonaldBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Tanzel Smart and Ejuan Price share the same admiration for Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald. However, that respect was built from different vantage points.Price was a college teammate of Donald's...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree was so locked in to his assignment, that he had no clue the Minnesota Vikings started Case Keenum for injured quarterback Sam Bradford until the second series of Pittsburgh's 26-9 victory on Sunday, when Dupree found himself chasing the sub. ''Then I got...

AP Pro Football WriterJets’ Adams has sprained ankle, uncertain to play SundayBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets might have to try to bounce back from an embarrassing loss without Jamal Adams.New York's star safety has a sprained left ankle that could sideline him for at least...

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas defensive end Randy Gregory was suspended for at least a year Thursday for another violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. It's the third time this season Gregory has been suspended. The first was a four-game ban, followed by 10 games on top of that. The latest...