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Giants sign QB Alex Tanney, defensive end A.J. FrancisEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have added a veteran defensive tackle and another quarterback to compete for the backup job to Eli Manning.The Giants on Wednesday announced the signing of defensive tackle A.J. Francis and quarterback Alex...

Jets sign WR Chris Harper, waive TE Braedon BowmanFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Chris Harper and waived tight end Braedon Bowman.Harper had 13 catches for 133 yards in nine games with San Francisco last season. He was originally signed by New...

AP Sports WriterOver the hump? Dolphins are big favorites against BengalsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins are in contention for their first AFC East title since 2008, which would ensure their first playoff berth since 2016, which would give them a shot at their first postseason win...

Ohio (AP) Kareem Hunt has learned there's only one way to avoid trouble.''Lay low,'' he said. The Browns' suspended running back said Monday that a recent off-field incident, which led to police questioning and raised team concerns, served as a reminder of his public profile and provided another wake-up call...

AP Sports WriterWatson shines for Texans as Kizer struggles with BrownsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns both looked to rookies to start at quarterback this season.While Houston's Deshaun Watson has improved each week since taking over at halftime of the season opener, Cleveland's DeShone...

AP Sports WriterWounded Saints face unbeaten Seahawks in early NFC showdownBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) In his 13 seasons in charge New Orleans coach Sean Payton has always had one constant by his side.Nearly every game. Nearly every snap. It's almost always been Drew Brees on the other end...

AP Sports WriterIffy path ahead for Steelers with Rudolph's status uncertainBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mason Rudolph ambled through the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room on Monday, a welcome sight less than 24 hours removed from a harrowing collision with Baltimore safety Earl Thomas that left the second-year quarterback lying...

The New England Patriots' top-ranked offense will be fine without Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski, who reinjured his arm Sunday against the Houston Texans and is out for the playoffs. New England got plenty of practice and was 4-1 when Gronkowski broke his arm the first time in...

Associated PressGaroppolo must deal with Seattle crowd noise for 1st timeBy GRANT COHNSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Sunday’s game against the Seahawks in Seattle will be the biggest test of Jimmy Garoppolo’s career.Granted, he hasn’t had many tests yet - he has started only 25 games. And he has...

HARVEY, La. (AP) The Louisiana man who fatally shot ex-NFL player Joe McKnight during a road rage dispute was jailed on a manslaughter charge as a sheriff angrily defended the investigation Tuesday, saying authorities ''strategically'' waited for days to make the arrest because they needed to find independent witnesses. Ronald...

Associated PressMcVay might hold QB Goff out of Rams' third preseason gameBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hopes there will be a time when the NFL does away with preseason games entirely, saying that ''everyone's dream is not to play in...

Bills center Mitch Morse out after concussion diagnosisPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills starting center Mitch Morse is out indefinitely after being placed in the NFL's concussion protocol.Coach Sean McDermott provided no details on how Morse was hurt while saying the player was diagnosed with the concussion on Tuesday.Morse...