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AP Sports WriterSaints cut 3-year starter, 3-time Pro Bowl guard WarfordBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have cut three-time Pro Bowl right guard Larry Warford, whose three-year run as a starter was cast into doubt by the club's selection of interior lineman Cesar Ruiz in...

Falcons promote Abrams, Fry from practice squad vs PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have promoted cornerback Delrick Abrams Jr. from the practice squad as a replacement for first-round pick A.J. Terrell, who remains on the COVID-19 reserve list.The Falcons also have brought up safety Jamal Carter...

AP Sports WriterJets' new WR Matthews eager to earn trust, contributeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Rishard Matthews didn't like his diminished role in Tennessee's new offense, so the wide receiver gambled on himself.He asked to be traded or released - and the Titans cut him. Matthews...

NEW ORLEANS -- Deflated in Detroit one week. Sublime in the Superdome the next. And just like that, Drew Brees and the suddenly resurgent New Orleans Saints have first place in the NFC South division within their immediate grasp. Brees completed 27 of 32 passes for 311 yards and three touchdowns,...

Colts add depth at linebacker by signing Najee GoodeINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts found depth at linebacker by singing free agent Najee Goode.Goode spent the last five seasons in Philadelphia and earned a Super Bowl ring on the Eagles' championship team. The former West Virginia star was a...

LeSean McCoy sued over Philadelphia nightclub brawlPHILADELPHIA (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has been sued over a Philadelphia nightclub brawl that left two off-duty police officers injured.The civil suit says McCoy beat and kicked one officer while he was on the ground and punched another officer...

St. Louis sues NFL, teams over Rams relocation to LAST. LOUIS (AP) The city of St. Louis and that region's sports authority are suing the National Football League over the Rams' relocation to Los Angeles.The lawsuit filed Wednesday in St. Louis Circuit Court also names the NFL's 32...

AP Sports WriterBetter Baker: Browns' Mayfield cuts down on interceptionsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield made some head-scratching, jaw-dropping mistakes Sunday in Jacksonville, turning what should have been a fairly routine win for the Browns into a nail biter.''I know I can be better,'' he said.Despite his errors,...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Falcons won't offer WR Jones new deal this yearBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Atlanta Falcons won't renegotiate Julio Jones' contract this season, casting doubts on whether the star receiver will be in training camp next week.The Falcons...

Panthers retain Blackburn as special teams coordinatorCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are bringing back Chase Blackburn as their special teams coordinator.Blackburn spent the last two seasons in the same role under former head coach Ron Rivera, but was on an expiring contract.Blackburn has some history with new Panthers...

AP Sports WriterGood feelings gone as Bryant, Norman feud after Cowboys' winBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dallas receiver Dez Bryant and Washington cornerback Josh Norman professed their respect for each other before their first meeting in Week 2.The good feelings were gone by the end of Round 2,...

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...