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Houston's Watt added to active roster ahead of playoff gameHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt has been added to Houston's active roster ahead of the Texans playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.Watt, who tore a pectoral muscle in October, returned to practice on Dec. 24 and was activated to the...

Tomlin: Rudolph is Steelers' top backup QB heading into 2020PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers' 2019 season was defined by chaos at quarterback. Coach Mike Tomlin is eyeing a return to normalcy in 2020.Tomlin said Tuesday the team expects veteran Ben Roethlisberger to return next season after missing all...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: Young QBs get plenty of opportunities in NFLBy JOSH DUBOWFrom Super Bowl contenders to teams in full rebuilding mode, from injury-riddled ones to those trying to become champions.Teams at almost every stage of the building process in the NFL have been willing to turn over...

AP Sports WriterGM Dorsey, Browns part ways after disappointing 6-10 seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) - The Cleveland Browns "mutually parted ways" with general manager John Dorsey two days after the team fired coach Freddie Kitchens following a disappointing season.Dorsey's stunning departure on Tuesday came after he refused to take...

AP Sports WriterGM Dorsey, Browns part ways after disappointing 6-10 seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have parted ways with general manager John Dorsey two days after the team fired coach Freddie Kitchens.Dorsey's stunning departure on Tuesday came after he met with owner Jimmy Haslam, who is...

AP Sports WriterRavens coordinators Roman, Martindale fielding job offersBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Sure enough, the Baltimore Ravens' success in the regular season has created an interest in coordinators Greg Roman and Don Martindale as candidates to fill NFL head coaching vacancies.Roman, the architect of Baltimore's record-setting...

AP Sports WriterGiants have fired coach Pat Shurmur, GM Dave Gettleman staysBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Co-owner Steve Tisch is looking to take a greater role in the daily operations of the New York Giants as the organization begins a third coaching search in four years and faces...

AP Sports WriterQuinn says Falcons' strong finish must carry over to 2020By CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons couldn't save their season even though their second-half turnaround rescued coach Dan Quinn from being fired.A 6-2 second-half record certainly boosted spirits, including after Sunday's 28-22 overtime win...

Associated PressDolphins star cornerback arrested on domestic battery chargeBy FREIDA FRISAROFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavier Howard was arrested on a domestic battery charge following an argument with his fiance over the purchase of a purse, according to a police report.Howard, who made the Pro Bowl...

AP Sports WriterBears facing big issues after disappointing seasonBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears threw themselves a big 100th anniversary party last spring with a weekend event that drew all-time greats such as Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka and even the ailing Gale Sayers as well...

AP Sports WriterPatriots turn attention to Titans as wild-card matchup loomsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) No team has repeated as Super Bowl champions since the Patriots did in the 2003 and 2004 seasons.They'll have to overcome their own history - and a contributor to those championship teams -...

AP Sports WriterGiants fire Shurmur but keep GM Gettleman after 4-12 seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Co-owner Steve Tisch is looking to take a greater role in the daily operations of the New York Giants as the organization begins a third coaching search in four years and...