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Redskins to give 1987 replacement players Super Bowl ringsASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will present replacement players from 1987 with Super Bowl rings.The team announced Wednesday it would honor the work of the replacement players who went 3-0 during the NFL strike. Washington went on to finish...

AP Sports WriterTexans look to bright future with Watson after playoff exitBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Houston's impressive turnaround after a 0-3 start ended in disappointment with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the wild-card round.Still, the Texans remain optimistic about their future because they're confident they've finally...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with day with a rib injury.Coach Chuck Pagano has said all week he believes Hasselbeck will play in Sunday's pivotal game between the AFC South's co-leaders, Indianapolis (6-7) and Houston (6-7).Starting quarterback Andrew Luck...

AP Sports WriterJalen Ramsey won't skip Rams camp; deal 'will get handled'By GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Jalen Ramsey says he will definitely report to training camp with the Los Angeles Rams for the final year of his rookie contract.And while he didn't confirm how he'll get there, Ramsey...

Broncos make several changes to their personnel departmentENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have promoted Tom Heckert from pro personnel director to senior personnel adviser.Hecker's successor as pro personnel director is A.J. Durso, who was his assistant the last two seasons after serving two years as the club's...

AP Sports WriterPackers' key to Super Bowl run: Get the ball to Aaron JonesBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers had a four-week stretch earlier this season where Matt LaFleur's offense couldn't miss.But that now seems as if it's a distant memory.The offense has been...

Associated PressFormer Bengal faces assault charges in American SamoaBy FILI SAGAPOLUTELEPAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) Court documents allege former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene used a pipe, golf club and broom handle to assault his wife and his sister over allegations he had an extramarital affair while...

Associated PressBig Brother Bryant: Cowboys star mentors rookie Ryan SwitzerBy JAIME DUNAWAYFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ryan Switzer exchanged a high-five with Dez Bryant, then two more, followed by a shoulder bump and a couple of dance moves with his celebrated Dallas teammate.The rookie receiver isn't a typical fourth-round pick...

Bears reach one-year deal with kicker Connor BarthLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with placekicker Connor Barth on a one-year contract.Barth made 18 of 23 field-goal attempts last season and missed only one of 32 extra-point tries in 16 games.Barth has appeared in...

AP Pro Football WriterPorous defense, sloppy offense lead to another Raiders lossBy JOSH DUBOWDerek Carr was not in a celebratory mood after setting the Raiders franchise record with his 151st career TD pass.A leaky defense and mistake-prone offense sent Las Vegas to a second straight loss in what has...

AP Pro Football WriterElway begins interviews for Kubiak's successorBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos general manager John Elway began his third coaching search in six seasons with a visit to Kansas City on Friday to interview Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub.Elway will also travel to Atlanta this...

AP Pro Football WriterOld friends Shanahan, McVay square off when 49ers face RamsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan arrived as head coaches in the NFC West together last year as longtime friends and colleagues tasked with revitalizing struggling franchises.McVay has done a much...