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AP Pro Football WriterKeep it clean: Jaguars, Vikings convene for joint practicesBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) After the coaching staffs for Jacksonville and Minnesota met the night before, a group of 12 trusted players from both the Jaguars and Vikings convened before the two teams took the field...

Quarterback AJ McCarron makes his first career start for the Cincinnati Bengals as they try to clinch the AFC North and a fifth straight postseason berth against the San Francisco 49ers.He is filling in after Andy Dalton broke his right thumb in last week's loss to the Steelers.But McCarron...

Falcons to honor former stars Michael Vick, Roddy WhiteATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are planning a retirement ceremony for two of the team's most prominent players - Michael Vick and Roddy White.The Falcons say Monday's ceremony at team owner Arthur Blank's offices will recognize the ''contributions and impact''...

Associated PressEntertainers address social injustice issues at Super BowlBy GEORGE HENRY and JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.ATLANTA (AP) Big-name entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm that engulfed the NFL will be in the spotlight.They...

ESPN names Phil Dean new "Monday Night Football" producerBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) ESPN has named Phil Dean as its new producer for “Monday Night Football” beginning with the upcoming season.Dean has been with the network since 1992. He has been the lead college basketball producer for 12 years and...

Falcons sign 2 draft picks, OG Harlow and S KazeeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have signed two of this year's draft picks, offensive guard Sean Harlow and safety Damontae Kazee.Harlow was a fourth-round pick from Oregon State. Kazee was a fifth-round pick from San Diego State.Harlow...

AP Sports WriterNew Patriots' CB Jason McCourty to play with twin brotherBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty has trouble settling on one thing that excites him most about finally playing alongside twin brother Devin next season.He's looking forward to everything - from sitting in...

Trump: 'About time' NFL demands players stand during anthemWASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says ''it is about time'' that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demands ''that all players STAND for our great National Anthem-RESPECT OUR COUNTRY.''Trump made a reference Wednesday on Twitter to Goodell's meetings next week with NFL...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Redskins meet at FedExField. Pittsburgh at Miami When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida Oddsmakers currently have the Redskins listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' revamped offensive line bonds with jokes, playbooksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The big guys up front on the New York Jets' offensive line got close while being far apart.Group texts. Silly memes. Funny jokes. Serious Zoom conversations.They all helped keep the lines...

AP Pro Football WriterPandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive linesBy BARRY WILNERThe coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL.With no on-field offseason programs, no preseason games, no extensive hitting in training camps, chaos rather than cohesion could be the truism for blockers.Don't think...

Denver Broncos defensive end faces rape charge in AtlantaATLANTA (AP) Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis has been charged with rape in Atlanta.An incident report says a 30-year-old woman went to Atlanta police headquarters on Feb. 1 and told an investigator Gotsis had raped her on March 9,...