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The Latest: NFL concussion payouts expected to growPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Latest on the NFL concussion settlement (all times local):5:10 p.m.Lawyers representing former NFL players in their concussion claims estimate payouts from the settlement with the league will likely reach $1.4 billion.The lawyers filed a status update Wednesday saying...

The Latest: Rams finally take lead over Seahawks after pickBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 5 (all times EDT):---5:15 p.m.The unbeaten Los Angeles Rams have a lead over the Seahawks, just not the lead they thought they had.First, Todd Gurley scored on a touchdown run, then...

AP Pro Football WriterStreaking Titans put themselves game back of AFC South leadBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel has no plans to talk about the standings with his Titans and where they fit in the NFL picture.Sure, his Titans (7-5) have won three straight...

AP Sports WriterBrowns trade DE Ogbah to Chiefs, release Kindred, LouisBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns' draft class of 2016 is rapidly shrinking.As he continues to revamp Cleveland's roster, general manager John Dorsey got rid of three former draft picks on Monday by trading defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah...

The Latest on Week 13 of the NFL season: (all times Eastern): 1:30 p.m. ET It appears that defense is optional between Atlanta and Kansas City. And neither is opting to play any. The Falcons raced downfield for a touchdown on their opening possession, only for the Chiefs to go the other way...

Referees group has agreement with NFL on virus protectionsWASHINGTON (AP) The NFL Referees Association has reached an agreement with the NFL for health protections along with a program allowing game and replay officials to opt out of the season.The association announced Sunday that the NFLRA's board of directors...

AP Sports WriterGiants have advised Corey Ballentine to skip rookie campBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The Giants have told Corey Ballentine to skip the team's upcoming rookie minicamp to mourn the death of a Washburn University teammate who was killed in a shooting that also wounded New...

Gase hires Gregg Williams as Jets' defensive coordinatorFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Gregg Williams was hired Wednesday as the New York Jets' defensive coordinator, the first major staff addition by Adam Gase since he became coach.The team also announced it has retained special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, whose unit...

AP Pro Football WriterTeams back at combine in search of 2018 successBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Lured out of the broadcast booth with a $100 million contract that makes him the highest-paid football coach ever, Jon Gruden sauntered up to the podium and flashed that mischievous smile.''I'm very excited...

The Associated PressKansas City set to celebrate Super Bowl win with paradeBy HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTHKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs fans are flocking to buy T-shirts, lining up for photos and preparing to skip out on work for a celebratory parade after the team won its first...

Jenkins named Browns new chief operating officerCLEVELAND (AP) Longtime Cleveland Browns executive David Jenkins has been named the team's chief operating officer.Jenkins is entering his 15th season with the franchise, staying with Cleveland despite numerous front-office overhauls. Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam cited Jenkins' ''performance and leadership'' in...

AP Sports WriterRedskins enjoy 2nd win, need better with Panthers up nextBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Finally, there was some joy in Landover because the Washington Redskins won a home game.They stumbled to a 19-16 comeback victory against the Detroit Lions, ending a nine-game home losing streak and...