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AP Pro Football WriterJets' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for futureBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The big boys up front on the New York Jets' defensive line have been a jumbo-sized bright spot this season.Stuffing runs, pressuring quarterbacks and busting up plays in the backfield have...

General manager Mike Tannenbaum became the first casualty of the New York Jets' disappointing season. Tannenbaum, who has run the football operation since 2006, was fired Monday, owner Woody Johnson announced in a statement. Rex Ryan will remain as coach, according to Johnson. A search for a new GM will commence...

AP Sports WriterJaguars decline to tag WR Robinson, leaving future in doubtBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) If Allen Robinson remains in Jacksonville, it won't be as one of the highest-paid receivers in the league.The Jaguars declined to use the franchise or transition tag on Robinson, stirring questions about...

AP Pro Football WriterMoving way up: Avery Williamson goes from Jets to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets also are sending a 2022...

AP Sports WriterAP Sources: Bosa gets $135 million extension with ChargersBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a contact extension that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL.Two people familiar with the deal said the five-year extension is worth...

AP Sports WriterAP sources: Browns agree to acquire QB Taylor from BillsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Two people familiar with the trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a third-round draft pick.The teams came to terms on...

Redskins put RB Derrius Guice on season-ending IRASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins are shutting down injured running back Derrius Guice for the rest of the season.Washington on Tuesday put Guice on season-ending injured reserve with a left knee injury. The second-year back injured the knee in the...

AP Sports WriterEagles' Cox, Rams' Donald are among NFL's best on D-lineBy GREG BEACHAMANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Jared Goff and Carson Wentz will command the entire NFL's attention during their first head-to-head matchup when the Los Angeles Rams host the Philadelphia Eagles.As for those two quarterbacks themselves, they'll be...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities have suspicions about a fire that gutted a mansion owned by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain.Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Lt. Andy Norris says a witness reported seeing a car speeding away from the scene of the blaze Monday night.Norris says the vehicle could be...

Like the dog here getting 7.5 pts against a mediocre Seattle bunch.

Bills sign Munnerlyn and place Gaines on injured reserveORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have shuffled cornerbacks by signing veteran Captain Munnerlyn and placing E.J. Gaines on injured reserve.In other moves made during the team's day off Saturday, Buffalo signed defensive tackle Roderick Young and offensive lineman...

Associated PressSeahawks' Lane says he will continue to sit for anthemBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane said Monday he will continue to sit for the national anthem when the regular season begins Sunday at home against Miami.After sitting during the anthem in the...