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Redskins linebacker Mason Foster to have shoulder surgeryASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will be without center Spencer Long against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, and without linebacker Mason Foster for longer than that.Long has a knee injury, and Foster is set to have surgery on his right...

Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns suffered a concussion and was taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons after he left the field on a stretcher during Sunday's loss to San Diego.Hurns was injured while diving to try for a catch. He had movement and feeling before he was transported...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills are healthier and refreshed following a much-needed week off. And they may have some new faces in the lineup as they look to make a playoff push over the season's final seven weeks. The Bills got back to work Monday following their Week...

AP Sports WriterBallard collects high draft picks as Colts start rebuildingBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chris Ballard started collecting draft chips last month. He's hoping the Indianapolis Colts add a few more this week.The second-year general manager is going all in on a simple, proven plan to put the...

AP Sports WriterPats' Brown not distracted by sexual assault accusationsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots receiver Antonio Brown declined to answer questions about allegations of sexual assault and rape against him and says he's keeping his focus on football.Brown answered only four questions at his locker on Thursday...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Brady signs 2-year, $70M extension with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONTom Brady has never known what it's like to play out the final season of a contract in his 20-year NFL career, and the New England Patriots superstar quarterback isn't about to find out.Brady, who turned...

AP Pro Football WriterJets waive 3rd-rounder Polite, trade Nickerson to SeahawksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets quickly cut ties with third-round pick Jachai Polite, a pass rusher from Florida who struggled to make an impact during training camp.Polite was among the last draft class selected by...

AP Sports WriterHurney reinstated as Panthers interim GM after investigationBy STEVE REEDThe Panthers have reinstated interim general manager Marty Hurney after an NFL investigation found no wrongdoing into charges of harassment by his ex-wife.Hurney had been on a paid leave of absence during the investigation.He is one of four...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Colts coach Chuck Pagano says in a statement Friday night that he expects to keep his current job for ''many years to come.''Pagano is entering the final year of his original four-year deal with Indianapolis. Earlier this week, Pagano told local reporters at the league's annual...

AP Sports WriterJags bring back Shatley, announce deals with 3 free agentsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back a key backup on their offensive line.The Jaguars agreed to terms Thursday with center/guard Tyler Shatley on a one-year contract worth $1.5 million. The deal includes...

AP Sports WriterKaepernick's reps call audible, workout moved at last minuteBy PAUL NEWBERRYRIVERDALE, Ga. (AP) Colin Kaepernick limbered up on a high school field after his NFL workout was suddenly moved Saturday, the latest strange twist in the saga for the exiled quarterback.Just 15 minutes before Kaepernick was...

Jaguars WRs Allen Robinson, Dede Westbrook undergo surgeryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receivers Allen Robinson and Dede Westbrook are recovering from surgery.Robinson had surgery Monday to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He tore the ligament while making a catch in the season opener at...