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AP Sports WriterJets' tight ends in tightly contested competitionBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets will spend the next few weeks sorting through their intriguing quarterback situation, with Sam Darnold, Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater the clear focus of attention.But the tight ends are...

AP Sports WriterWinless Bengals tie club mark for futility, Steelers up nextBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Midwest. West Coast. East Coast. Two continents. Two quarterbacks. Three months.The Bengals' losing streak has spanned the globe and persisted deep into the calendar, landing them in the team record book for futility.They're...

AP Pro Football WriterJets place injured WRs Enunwa, Bellamy on reserve/PUP listBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Quincy Enunwa's playing career with the New York Jets is likely over after he and fellow wide receiver Josh Bellamy were placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.The moves Tuesday...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colts coach Chuck Pagano is confident quarterback Andrew Luck will play Sunday against Jacksonville despite a sore right shoulder.Luck has taken a beating this season. He's been sacked five times and taken 10 other hits. He was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.After last weekend's 35-33...

WR Fuller, RB Hyde active for Texans against BuccaneersTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Houston receiver Will Fuller and running back Carlos Hyde are active for the Texans against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being listed as questionable on this week’s injury report.Fuller has been slowed by a hamstring injury while...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murderBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.The...

Former NFL, USC offensive lineman Max Tuerk dies at 26LOS ANGELES (AP) Max Tuerk, an All-America offensive lineman at Southern California who was drafted by the Chargers, has died. He was 26.Tuerk's family said he died Saturday while hiking with his parents on a favorite trail in Cleveland...

49ers activate DT Kentavius Street from injured reserveSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers activated defensive lineman Kentavius Street to the active roster from injured reserve Saturday and placed defensive lineman D.J. Jones on injured reserve.Jones sprained his ankle last week in a win at New Orleans...

AP Sports WriterSuggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last monthBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) There was a moment during practice last week, while the Kansas City Chiefs were prepping for their AFC title game against Tennessee, that caused linebackers coach Matt House to seek out...

Colts keeping Luck out of practice because of sore shoulderINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck has stopped throwing passes for now, and it's not yet clear when he'll resume.On Wednesday, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said the team has instructed the star quarterback to take a break from throwing...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo poised to build off late-season success for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When Jimmy Garoppolo got thrown into the lineup as San Francisco's quarterback just weeks after joining the 49ers, simply getting a play off in time was an accomplishment.Garoppolo overcame that limited...

36-year-old daughter of NY Giants co-owner Steve Tisch diesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.Hilary Anne Tisch died Monday, Steve Tisch said in a statement issued on behalf of the family. The statement did not cite...