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Lions' Thornton suspended 6 games for 2017 seasonALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions defensive tackle Khyri Thornton has been suspended for the first six games of the 2017 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.Thornton can return to the active roster on Oct. 16, at the start of...

AP Sports WriterDolphins TE Julius Thomas excited to be reunited with GaseBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Tight end Julius Thomas envisions himself as the new bass drum for the Miami Dolphins, which should sound good to coach Adam Gase, because his offense could use more punch.Thomas said Monday he's...

49ers sign 3 players after rookie camp tryoutsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed safety Chanceller James, receiver BJ Johnson III and offensive lineman Richard Levy to three-year deals after tryouts at the team's rookie minicamp.To make room on the roster, the 49ers released receiver...

The Latest: Falcons RB Coleman injuries hamstringBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the seventh week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):6:18 p.m.Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman hurt his hamstring in the third quarter and was listed as questionable to return.Coleman - who splits carries with starter Devonta...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks GM downplays chances of Richard Sherman tradeBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) As has often been the case for the past month, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider had to address the latest Monday about star cornerback Richard Sherman and his future.From Schneider's position, nothing the...

McFadden's relatives among injured in Little Rock shootingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden says his relatives were among the 28 people injured in a shooting at a Little Rock nightclub last week.The Little Rock native and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up said in a statement...

Police investigating assault complaint against Rex RyanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nashville police are investigating a misdemeanor assault complaint made by a man who says former Buffalo Bills and New York Jets coach Rex Ryan grabbed him by the neck.Police spokesman Don Aaron said that Matthew Havel, a 30-year-old from...

McFadden's relatives among injured in Little Rock shootingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden says his relatives were among the 28 people injured in a shooting at a Little Rock nightclub last week.The Little Rock native and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up said in a statement...

AP Sports WriterColts run new route with younger, faster, cheaper playersBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard followed his gut.Watching game tapes only reinforced the notion that his team needed to get younger, faster and tougher.So Ballard spent the offseason releasing aging team leaders, allowing...

Jets cornerback Revis turns self in following fight claimsPITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has turned himself in to Pittsburgh police following charges alleging he was involved in a fight with two men last weekend.Revis entered a Municipal Courts building Friday. He didn't answer questions on...

AP Sports WriterBills fire GM Whaley, scouting staff 1 day after draftBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) First Rex Ryan, now Doug Whaley.Bills owner Terry Pegula completed an offseason front-office purge by firing Whaley, his general manager, and the team's entire scouting staff on Sunday, a day after...

AP Sports WriterBowles: Still no front-runner to win Jets' QB competitionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Picking a starting quarterback is no snap decision for Todd Bowles.The New York Jets coach has a journeyman veteran in Josh McCown and two inexperienced youngsters in Bryce Petty and Christian...