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AP Sports WriterPlenty of blame to go around after Redskins' loss to EaglesBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) It wasn't a good sign for the Washington Redskins when receiver Terrelle Pryor lost sight of the ball in the sun on the first play of the game.It also didn't help...

The Latest: Beckham Jr. is among 4 Giants receivers injuredBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 5 of the NFL (all times Eastern):4:50 p.m.The New York Giants lost four receivers to injury against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, including superstar Odell Beckham Jr.Beckham hurt his left ankle when...

SAN DIEGO (AP) Chargers coach Mike McCoy refused to divulge details of right guard D.J. Fluker's second concussion in five days and the fourth of his three-year NFL career.Fluker didn't practice Wednesday and was listed on the injury report as having a concussion. But McCoy wouldn't say when...

Bucs place Pierre-Paul on active/non-football injury listTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open training camp with Jason Pierre-Paul on the active/non-football injury list.The 10th-year pro suffered a neck fracture in a single-car crash near his home in South Florida on May 2 and his status for...

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coachPITTSBURGH (AP) Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The club announced the move on Tuesday. Hilliard replaces Darryl Drake, who passed away last August during the early days of training camp. Ray Sherman filled the...

AP Sports WriterRams WR Cooks ruled out with concussion, seeing specialistBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks won't play Sunday against Pittsburgh while he seeks further medical help for his second concussion in a month.Cooks was ruled out by Rams coach Sean McVay...

AP Sports WriterColts keeping focus on Giants as playoffs come into viewBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck has a one-track mind.With two regular-season games left, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback insists he's paying no attention to playoff possibilities, scoreboards or other teams' schedules. Instead, he's focused on the only...

Bears release veteran tight end Trey BurtonLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears released veteran tight end Trey Burton after his injury-riddled season on Friday.Burton dealt with a groin injury all last season and went on injured reserve in November after hurting his calf in a win over...

AP Pro Football WriterStaying Sharpe: New Vikings receiver follows Diggs departureBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) To fill a glaring hole at wide receiver opened by the departure of Stefon Diggs, the Minnesota Vikings have turned first to Tajae Sharpe.Whenever NFL teams are able to gather for practice, Sharpe should...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Barkley feels love from Yankees, fantasy playersBy TOM CANAVANWhile he isn't a die-hard baseball fan, Saquon Barkley is thinking about getting some more New York Yankees apparel.They were always his team growing up, and the bond got a little tighter for the 22-year-old Barkley over the...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says receiver Davante Adams may not practice until Saturday because of an ankle injury, the latest question for a receiving group that may also be without Jordy Nelson for the NFC championship game. Adams got hurt in the 34-31 win...

June 21-27 - Rookie symposium, Aurora, Ohio.Aug. 8 - Hall of Fame inductions, Canton, Ohio.Aug. 9 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio: Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh.Sept. 10 - Regular season begins, Pittsburgh at New England.Sept. 13 - First full weekend of regular season.