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The Latest: 49ers and Cardinals trade field goalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 of the NFL (all times EDT):6:00 p.m.The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are trading field goals in the desert.San Francisco's Robbie Gould and Arizona's Phil Dawson each have kicked two field goals, leaving...

AP Sports WriterPlayers meet with Panthers owner to discuss social issuesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers say team captains and other selected players met with owner Jerry Richardson at his home Tuesday to ''discuss social issues affecting the league and solutions moving forward.''Carolina spokesman Steven Drummond said...

Bills promote Mabin from practice squad; cut Philly BrownORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have promoted cornerback Greg Mabin from the practice squad and released receiver Philly Brown, four days after signing him.Cutting Brown leaves the Bills with just four healthy receivers for their game at Cincinnati...

AP Pro Football WriterWine country fires force Raiders to alter practiceBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders adjusted their practice schedule Wednesday because of poor air quality resulting from the wildfires in nearby wine country.The Raiders took the practice field in smoky conditions with even some ash...

AP Pro Football WriterTime for Broncos to show what they've got in a road showBy BARRY WILNERIt's time for the Broncos to leave the Mile High City and show what they've got in a road show.In what could be a bounce-back season, Denver swept its first two home games,...

AP Sports WriterYoung Bengals defense has been bright spot in 1-3 startBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) As the Bengals closed out a lopsided win over the Browns, their defensive line featured three rookies.Third-round pick Jordan Willis and fourth-rounders Ryan Glasgow and Carl Lawson formed the front of what's been...

AP Sports WriterTimmons' suspension lifted after 1 week by DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins' vanishing linebacker is back.Miami lifted the suspension of Lawrence Timmons after one week Tuesday, and he's eligible to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in London.Timmons was suspended indefinitely after he...

AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants to see youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches head trauma,...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Trevor Siemian wins Broncos quarterback job againBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A person with knowledge of the decision has told The Associated Press that Trevor Siemian will be named the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback after beating out Paxton Lynch.The person requested anonymity to...

Associated PressSeahawks' Jimmy Graham expected to play despite ankle injuryBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans despite being listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.Graham was a full participant in practice Friday and head coach...

Jets' Skrine fined $24K by NFL, Giants' Engram $12KBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) New York Jets cornerback Buster Skrine has been fined $24,309 by the NFL for a helmet hit last week at Oakland.Skrine was called for unnecessary roughness for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Raiders running back...

AP Sports WriterProtests muted week after NFL responds to Trump criticismBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) ''For more than a year, members of our team have protested the oppression and social injustices still present in our society,'' the 49ers said in a statement. ''While some may not have taken...