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AP Pro Football Writer4 QBs left have unique talents - but they also have flawsBy HOWARD FENDRICHThere are some overlooked truths about the four superb quarterbacks left chasing a Super Bowl title:- Tom Brady's career AFC championship game stats hardly should scare an opposing defense, nor should his deep-throw...

Associated PressFrustrated Steelers defense looks to rebound during byeBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a frustrated and embarrassed group after back-to-back losses against Miami and New England.One day after defensive end Cameron Heyward said he felt like his defensive teammates quit during Sunday's home loss...

Cardinals sign deaf fullback Coleman to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed fullback Derrick Coleman to a one-year contract.Coleman is the first deaf player on offense to play in the NFL and he has spent four seasons in the league. He has played in 47...

Prosecutors: Ex-NFL player is the victim of $4.5M fraudINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Federal prosecutors say a money manager stole more than $4.5 million from an unnamed former NFL player who played several years for the Indianapolis Colts.U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler said Friday that 63-year-old Kenneth Ray Cleveland of Agoura Hills,...

AP Pro Football WriterHometown hurdle? Henry has been quiet in games at JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Some of Derrick Henry's biggest plays and most productive games have come against the Jaguars.Just not in Jacksonville, which is about 25 miles south of Henry's hometown.The Jaguars have an impressive...

The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Nissan Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, October 27, 2016 Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 3½-point favorites versus the...

AP Sports WriterCan Zac Taylor take long-suffering Bengals the next step?By JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals liked Zac Taylor the first time they talked to him, but there was one overriding concern when they discussed offering him their head coaching job. He's 35 with only a few...

2 found dead at prominent Minnesota businessman's homeORONO, Minn. (AP) Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people found at the Lake Minnetonka mansion of Irwin Jacobs, a prominent Minnesota businessman who once owned a minority share in the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.Orono, Minnesota, police say the bodies...

49ers activate LB Kwon Alexander from injured reserveSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers activated linebacker Kwon Alexander from injured reserve Friday to make him eligible for the team's playoff opener against the Minnesota Vikings.Alexander initially got injured on Oct. 31 when he tore his pectoral muscle...

The Associated PressAlabama Line: Payne joins Allen to help Redskins stop runBy BEN STANDIGASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have paired two Alabama defensive linemen in an effort to upgrade their run defense, drafting Daron Payne to join Jonathan Allen in consecutive year first-round picks.Allen showed star potential...

Arians: Replay system was shut off on 'blown' fumble callTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says the ''fumble'' ruling that resulted in the Carolina Panthers' first touchdown Sunday was not overturned because the NFL replay system had been shut down.All touchdowns are reviewed but after Carolina's...

Associated PressZay Jones' father says Bills receiver is 'going to be fine'By MICHAEL BALSAMO and JOHN WAWROWLOS ANGELES (AP) Zay Jones' father says his son will be fine, and online jail records show the Buffalo Bills receiver has been released two days after being arrested in Los Angeles...