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Lions rule out Robinson, Wagner, Jones for this weekendALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions ruled out defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson, tackle Rick Wagner and linebacker Christian Jones for Sunday's game at Denver.The Lions, of course, have injury problems well beyond that. They put quarterback Matthew Stafford on...

A lost season for Dolphins backup QB Josh Rosen? He says noDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Josh Rosen says he's encouraged by his development while relegated to a backup quarterback role this year, and he has no complaint about remaining on the sideline even though the Miami Dolphins are 3-11.Ryan...

Steelers' Smith-Schuster hopeful to play vs. JetsPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers' patchwork offense could be close to full strength on Sunday when they visit the New York Jets.Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Vance McDonald both practiced Friday, meaning they should be available to face the Jets...

AP Pro Football WriterLock, several other Broncos players have come down sickBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) An illness swept through the Denver Broncos' locker room Friday, hitting among others, a trio of rising rookies -- quarterback Drew Lock, guard Dalton Risner and tight end Noah Fant.Lock and Fant...

Cubs, reliever Ryan Tepera agree to $900,000 dealCHICAGO (AP) The Cubs and reliever Ryan Tepera agreed Friday to a one-year deal that pays a $900,000 salary while in the major leagues.The 32-year-old right-hander is 12-11 with a a 3.64 ERA and 10 saves over five seasons with the...

AP Sports WriterBeating Ravens again could save Kitchens' job with BrownsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Freddie Kitchens got an early signature win in his first season as Cleveland's coach. He may need another to get a second one.His chance comes Sunday.Kitchens' future with the Browns is up in...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks defensive lineman Woods suspended 4 games for PEDsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods has been suspended for four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.Woods is the second Seattle player to be suspended this week. Wide receiver Josh...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys QB Prescott plans to play through shoulder injuryBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott is simply reliving his college days with a shoulder injury that is limiting him in practice for the first time in four seasons as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.As for...

AP Sports WriterPanthers, Colts try to change script with strong finishesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts still sound motivated.With the playoffs out of reach, their championship quest on hold for another season and two seemingly meaningless games left, coach Frank Reich spent the past few days making...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers look to get defense back on track vs RamsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco's dominant defense that completely flummoxed Jared Goff the first time the 49ers played the Los Angeles Rams has gone missing of late.Whether it's because of attrition from injuries...

Associated PressRyan expecting another sparse crowd in Falcons' home finaleBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Quarterback Matt Ryan does not blame Falcons fans for poor attendance at home games the last couple of years.Atlanta is out of the playoffs for the second straight season and Ryan, the 2016 NFL MVP,...

AP Sports WriterCowboys can clinch maligned NFC East with win over EaglesBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Dak Prescott is banged up with a sore shoulder, a finger injury on his throwing hand, and took limited snaps in practice.Even with nagging - or worse - injuries, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones...