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Chiefs sign kicker Butker to 5-year contract extensionKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Harrison Butker to a five-year contract extension Thursday, locking up the former Panthers practice squad player through the 2024 season.The 23-year-old Butker was signed away from Carolina during the 2017 season,...

AP Sports WriterNiners, Giants battling injury bug after just two gamesBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants are battling the injury bug after just two games, as well some other scary issues.Wondering what might scare NFL players?For the Niners (1-1),...

The NEW ORLEANS and the ATLANTA will both be gunning for a victory on 11/28/2019 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs ATLANTA When: 8:20 PM ET, Thursday, November 28, 2019 Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia ROT TEAM PS OU ML 309 NEW ORLEANS 6.5 (-110) 50 (-110) -260 220 310 ATLANTA TV: 8:20 PM LINE: 6.5 PREDICTION: ATLANTA , NEW ORLEANS Oddsmakers currently have the ATLANTA...

Embrees guaranteed at least 1 family member wins Super BowlBy The Associated PresssMIAMI (AP) No family may be as invested in the Super Bowl as the Embrees.Jon Embree is the tight ends coach for the 49ers, working alongside his son Taylor, who is a quality control coach in...

AP Sports WriterWebb will be targeted replacing Eli Apple at cornerbackBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb is going to be targeted by the Houston Texans this weekend.It's a given.Starting cornerback Eli Apple is going to miss the game with a hamstring injury...

AP Sports WriterPeterson makes grand entrance, Cardinals aim high for 2016By BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson arrived at training camp via helicopter, a grand entrance befitting a team with great expectations.With nearly everyone back from a 13-3 season - a journey immortalized in the acclaimed...

AP Sports WriterBills' Allen shows growth since last start against ChargersBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) As much as he'd like, Josh Allen can't change the past when the topic of the Bills quarterback's first career start was mentioned this week.''Obviously, very nervous, and things didn't turn out...

Titans place LB Vic Beasley on non-football injury listNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Vic Beasley on the non-football injury list days after he finally reported for training camp.The Titans announced Tuesday that Beasley must pass a physical before he can re-join practices. They also...

Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame coach Don ShulaBy The Associated PressReaction from the NFL world to the death Monday of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Don Shula:''Coach Shula - you will truly be missed! You embody the definition of 'greatness.' You brought that winning attitude...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers agree to terms with WR Robby AndersonBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A person familiar with the situation says free agent wide receiver Robby Anderson has agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $20 million with the Carolina Panthers.The person spoke to The...

Dolphins' Jordan recovering from minor knee surgeryDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan is now missing practice for two reasons.Jordan is expected to be sidelined at least a couple of weeks while recovering from minor knee surgery. He has been placed on the active non-football injury...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - In his six months in New Orleans, undrafted linebacker Todd Davis was waived four times, bouncing back and forth between the Saints' practice squad and their active roster.Now he's part of Denver's deep linebacker corps that's being tested following injuries to Danny Trevathan (dislocated left...