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AP Pro Football WriterJets' motivated Bell out to prove he's now better than everBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Le'Veon Bell refuses to make excuses or blame anyone else.The New York Jets star running back acknowledges he wasn't nearly as good as he expected he'd be in his...

AP Sports Writer0-4 Bengals look awfully familiar in Pittsburgh drubbingBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Well, that was awfully familiar.The Bengals went to Pittsburgh and got manhandled Monday night, a sight that had fans recalling all those bad moments in their lopsided Ohio River rivalry. Andy Dalton got sacked a...

AP Sports WriterSafety Eric Weddle says he's done after 13-year NFL careerBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Six-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle says he is done with his 13-year NFL career.Weddle apparently made his long-expected retirement announcement on Twitter on Thursday, although the hard-hitting safety with the famously...

Lions sign Hall to active roster, release LacyALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Marvin Hall to the active roster from the practice squad and released receiver Chris Lacy.The Lions also announced Saturday that they have signed defensive end Jonathan Wynn to the practice...

Packers rule TE Sternberger out for Sunday's game with LionsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion.Sternberger was injured during the Packers' last game, a 30-16 victory over the Philadelphia...

The New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at AT&T Stadium. N.Y. Giants at Dallas When: 8:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 13, 2015 Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, NBC. LINE: Cowboys -6. O/U: 51.5 PREDICTION: Cowboys...

AP Sports WriterSuspension won't stop Edelman from focusing on footballBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Julian Edelman has made peace with the fact he won't be playing football for the first four weeks of the regular season.It won't stop the veteran Patriots receiver from preparing like he will be...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns near contract extension with Jarvis LandryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jarvis Landry is about to make a major grab.The star wide receiver is close to finalizing a multiyear contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, who believe the three-time Pro Bowler can hasten their turnaround....

AP Sports WriterMike Singletary stops by Detroit Lions' minicampBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Mike Singletary hopes to coach again in the NFL someday. He has plenty on his plate right now, though.Singletary was at minicamp with the Detroit Lions on Thursday. He said he doesn't know Lions...

CHICAGO BEARS at MINNESOTA VIKINGS - BEARS: OUT: QB Jimmy Clausen (concussion), S Chris Conte (back), K Robbie Gould (right quadriceps). QUESTIONABLE: DE Jared Allen (ribs), CB Al Louis-Jean (hamstring), DT Jeremiah Ratliff (knee). PROBABLE: DE David Bass (knee), DT Ego Ferguson (ankle), G Kyle Long (hip), WR Marquess...

Dolphins' Wake ruled out of Bengals game with knee injuryDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake has been ruled out of Sunday's game at Cincinnati because a knee injury.Wake sat out practice this week and didn't travel with the team Saturday. The game will be the...

The Indianapolis Colts and the Minnesota Vikings will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at U.S. Bank Stadium. Indianapolis Colts vs. Minnesota Vikings When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 18, 2016 Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT ...