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Agents: Mark Ingram didn't use PED, reviewing optionsNEW ORLEANS (AP) Representatives for Mark Ingram say the Saints running back did not test positive for a performance enhancing drug and is weighing options for challenging his four-game suspension.Paul Bobbitt and David Jones of VIP Sports Management say Ingram was...

AP Sports WriterSaints, Ginn banking on veteran's enduring speedBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Even as Ted Ginn Jr. enters his 13th NFL season, the 34-year-old Saints receiver still considers his foot speed his most distinguishing asset.New Orleans hopes the former Ohio State football and track star can live...

The Latest: McGraw to perform at Super Bowl tailgate partyATLANTA (AP) The Latest on Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta (all times EST):3:25 p.m.Tim McGraw will headline the Super Bowl pregame festivities in Atlanta on Sunday.His performance will take place at the NFL Tailgate Party, and his new single...

AP Sports WriterRedskins RB Derrius Guice out for season with torn ACLBy STEPHEN WHYNOWashington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee, a significant blow to the ground game.Guice was injured in Washington's preseason opener at New England...

Seahawks bench RB Eddie Lacy vs. 49ersBy The Associated PressEddie Lacy is a surprise inactive Sunday for Seattle a week after struggling to get going in the season opener against Green Bay.Lacy was not listed on any injury report this week and was held to 3 yards on five...

AP Sports WriterFalcons looking for answers at RB behind Devonta FreemanBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) A healthy Devonta Freeman can't answer all the Atlanta Falcons' questions at running back.Even if Freeman avoids injury after missing 14 games in 2018, the Falcons still must replace Tevin Coleman, the...

QB Herbert among 4 draft picks signed by ChargersCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed four of their draft picks, including quarterback Justin Herbert, and have agreed to terms with the other two members of their draft class.The Chargers were able to get contracts done...

The Latest: Gano has 63 yard FG on rough day for NFL kickersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---5:00 p.m.Other than Graham Gano who made a career-best 63-yard field goal with 1 second remaining to lift the Panthers over the Giants, NFL kickers...

AP Sports WriterMiami's Fitzpatrick attends 1st NFL game - and makes impactBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins rookie and New Jersey native Minkah Fitzpatrick is ready for a rowdy reception returning to his home turf Sunday, when his team plays the New York Jets.''I grew up in...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos defensive tackle Kyle Peko opts out of 2020 seasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONBroncos general manager John Elway confirmed Tuesday that veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko has opted out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns.The NFL and the players association agreed last week to an opt-out clause...

Seahawks agree on contract extension with C Justin BrittRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday that will keep the anchor of the offensive line in place beyond the 2017 season.Coach Pete Carroll said early Thursday that the sides were ''really close''...

AP Sports WriterJaguars 'all in' on winning regular-season finale at TitansBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars coach Doug Marrone has no plans to rest starters in the regular-season finale even though Jacksonville is locked into its playoff seeding.''We are 100 percent all in on winning this football game,''...