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Saints open practice in London with roster additionsLONDON (AP) The New Orleans Saints are welcoming back top receiver Willie Snead as they start practice in London for this week's game against Miami in the British capital.Snead returns after a three-game suspension for his drunk-driving arrest.Coach Sean Payton says...

AP Sports WriterWinston is confident Bucs can end long playoff droughtBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Jameis Winston isn't content with re-energizing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The young quarterback is coming off leading the team to its first winning record in six years, however he cringes when reminded the Bucs...

Jaguars promote OL Chris Reed, release QB Ryan NassibJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have elevated offensive lineman Chris Reed from the practice squad and released quarterback Ryan Nassib.The addition of Reed to the 53-man roster likely means the Jaguars (2-2) are concerned about the health of center...

Associated PressSenator: Russian trolls using NFL debate to sow discordBy DEB RIECHMANNWASHINGTON (AP) Russian internet trolls are exploiting the controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to stir up divisions in the United States, a Republican on the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday.Sen. James Lankford of...

The Latest: Giants' Vernon and Harrison out with injuriesBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 of the NFL (all times EDT):6:40 p.m.Giants defensive linemen Oli Olivier Vernon and Damon Harrison have left New York's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Vernon is done for the day with an...

AP Pro Football WriterUnexpected losses by solid favorite host teams in Week 4By BARRY WILNERThe two most recent Super Bowl teams were at home against big underdogs. So the Patriots and Falcons lost.Dallas held the Rams to two touchdowns in Jerry's Palace. That seems like a sure bet.Nope, should...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL opts not to react to Trump's anthem kneel 'rule' tweetBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) No matter what challenges his administration faces, President Donald Trump is keeping up his running commentary on the NFL - tweeting Tuesday about the football league's TV ratings and suggesting it...

AP Pro Football WriterPackers vs Cowboys: Great NFL rivalry is renewedBy BARRY WILNERFrom Lombardi and Landry through Reggie and Brett, Troy and Emmitt.From the tundra of Lambeau to the gap in the Texas Stadium roof to Jerry's palace.Packers-Cowboys has been one of the NFL's most entertaining and meaningful rivalries...

Associated PressNFL commissioner, players' union angrily denounce TrumpBy CATHERINE LUCEYSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem and that fans consider walking out in protest ''when...

Davis practices for Lions after missing game with concussionALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Rookie linebacker Jarrad Davis was on the practice field Wednesday for the Detroit Lions after missing their loss to Atlanta last weekend because of a concussion.The Lions listed Davis, their first-round draft pick, as limited in...

Court sets hearing over NFL's blocked suspension of ElliottFRISCO, Texas (AP) A federal appeals court has set oral arguments for Oct. 2 in the NFL's bid to reinstate Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over a domestic case in Ohio, meaning the star Dallas Cowboys running back will play at...

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...