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Browns WR Landry questionable to face Jets with knee issueBy The Associated PressCLEVELAND (AP) Browns top receiver Jarvis Landry is questionable to play in Thursday night's game against the New York Jets because of a knee issue.Landry, who has 12 catches for 175 yards in his first two...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) When Devin Hester was released by Baltimore late in the season, he made it clear to his representation that he would only consider offers from potential playoff teams. It took until the postseason for an offer to finally arrive that fulfilled Hester's wish of trying to finally...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Flacco 'embracing' backup role but not done as starterBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Joe Flacco has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy and been the Super Bowl MVP.He has been the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL and one of the faces of a franchise.Now with...

AP Sports WriterPink slips at stake in 'Williams Bowl' featuring Jets, Jags?By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quinnen and Quincy Williams might have more than jerseys to exchange after the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars play Sunday.The brothers and NFL rookies have a significant wager on the outcome...

Associated PressMitchell Trubisky, Bears' offense suddenly thrivingBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) From the doldrums of three weeks ago to now, the Chicago Bears' offense led by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has made a major turnaround.After reaching at least 30 points in three straight games for the first time...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns star Garrett meets with NFL about returnBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press.Garrett, who was banned indefinitely...

Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald Boxing HOF parade grand marshalCANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been named grand marshal for the International Boxing Hall of Fame's annual parade.Fitzgerald, who starred in college at Pittsburgh, is a lifelong boxing fan and says he considers it a great...

Packers holding on to veteran tight end Marcedes LewisGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers are keeping veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis as he gets ready for his 15th NFL season.Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Tuesday that they've signed Lewis, who is back for a third...

AP Pro Football WriterDarnold the big-time selling point for Jets in coach searchBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The sales pitch from the Jets to prospective head coaching candidates begins with Sam Darnold.Everything else is a distant second.Sure, being in the New York/New Jersey area is an obvious...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Tagovailoa signs $30.275 million, 4-year dealBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Now Tua Tagovailoa can pay for that Cadillac Escalade he gave his mom.The new Miami Dolphins quarterback signed a $30.275 million, four-year guaranteed contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on...

AP Sports WriterSteelers place franchise tag on running back Le'Veon BellBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers want to make running back Le'Veon Bell a part of the organization ''for life.''The team took an expected but important step in that direction on Monday when they placed the exclusive...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL halfway awards: Russell Wilson AP's clear MVP favoriteBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Von Miller swears he has seen the future of football in Lamar Jackson , who is revolutionizing the quarterback position in the NFL's 100th season.''He's so dynamic,'' Miller said. ''He's showing you can...