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AP Sports WriterGM: Jets unlikely to add another vet QB after McCown signingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) It appears Josh McCown will be the lone veteran in the New York Jets' quarterbacks room this summer.The Jets might add yet another youngster, but whether McCown is the starter...

AP Sports WriterRavens, Jackson get crash course in Roman's new-look offenseBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens are receiving a crash course this week from first-year offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who's rewritten the playbook to accommodate the peculiar talent of quarterback Lamar Jackson.Roman hopes the lessons...

Judge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion casePHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawyers for the NFL urged a federal judge Wednesday to appoint a special investigator to look into what the league said is extensive fraud in claims on the $1 billion concussion settlement.NFL attorneys said a study by the independent...

AP Sports WriterGordon on why he returned to Chargers this week: "We're 1-2"By JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon would likely be continuing his holdout if the Los Angeles Chargers had gotten off to a 3-0 start. But with the Bolts on a two-game losing streak after...

NFL adds 2 former players among 6 officials for '19 seasonNEW YORK (AP) Two former NFL players are among the six new officials for the upcoming NFL season.Field judge Nate Jones joins the NFL officiating staff from the Pac-12, following an eight-year pro career as a defensive back....

Bears place TE Trey Burton on IRLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have placed tight end Trey Burton on injured reserve.The 28-year-old Burton has been dealing with a groin injury all season long. He hurt his calf during last weekend's 20-13 victory over the Detroit Lions.Burton agreed...

AP Pro Football WriterDoug Pederson makes it clear he wants to stay in PhillyBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Doug Pederson led the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise's only Super Bowl title with a backup quarterback just three years ago and followed up with consecutive playoff appearances.He's not planning to...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL to prohibit use of certain helmets for 1st timeBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL for the first time is prohibiting certain helmets from being worn by players.In notifying the 32 teams Monday, the league has sought to have players stop using 10 helmet...

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 WriterHunt's countdown over; Browns back eager to play againBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Kareem Hunt learned humility during his time away from football for two violent, off-field altercations, the lengthy layoff forcing him to grow up.It was a tough lesson. A needed one.While serving his eight-game...

Cardinals name Leftwich QBs coach, Kitchens shifts to RBsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have hired former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich as their quarterbacks coach and shifted Freddie Kitchens to running backs coach.The team announced the moves in a release Friday.Leftwitch played 10 NFL seasons with Jacksonville, Atlanta,...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers finally have winning record in Year 3 under ShanahanBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) For the first time since coach Kyle Shanahan took over in San Francisco in 2017, the 49ers have a winning record.After losing 10 straight games to open Shanahan's first season...