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The Latest: Colts rolling up 20-14 at half over RaidersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 14 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:45 p.m.Indianapolis has racked up 298 yards of offense and reached the Raiders' end of the field on all five drives while taking a 20-14 halftime lead...

AP Sports WriterBrowns hire former 49ers exec Adofo-Mensah as assistant GMBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have hired former 49ers executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their new vice president of football operations - a top assistant to first-year general manager Andrew Berry.Adofo-Mensah will join a new staff in...

AP Pro Football WriterMoving way up: Avery Williamson goes from Jets to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets also are sending a 2022...

Remmers not listed on injury report for VikingsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings right tackle Mike Remmers is not listed on the team's final injury report of the week, meaning he is expected to play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.Remmers did not practice on Thursday because of...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Broncos rookie tight end Jeff Heuerman tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during a special teams practice inside the team's field house Saturday and is expected to miss the season.The third-round draft selection out of Ohio State was one of GM John Elway's prized picks...

AP Pro Football WriterHall of Famer Brian Dawkins tackling mental wellness head onBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Brian Dawkins is tackling mental health issues the same aggressive way he took on anyone who dared cross the middle during his Hall of Fame career as a safety for the Philadelphia...

Packers sign defensive lineman Treyvon HesterGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed defensive lineman Treyvon Hester, who is set to play for his fourth NFL team in as many seasons.Hester, 27, played 15 games for the Washington Redskins last year.The 2017 seventh-round draft pick from...

AP Sports WriterSuper Bowl latest highlight for Falcons owner Arthur BlankBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) One conversation stands out in Arthur Blank's sports year to remember.Blank, the Atlanta Falcons owner, said Thursday he sent a congratulatory text message to coach Dan Quinn in May, when Atlanta was awarded the...

AP Sports WriterChiefs wide receivers showcase speed during indoor raceBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Mecole Hardman is probably faster than 99% of players in the NFL.Tyreek Hill happens to be in the 1%.The two Chiefs wide receivers have traded barbs about their speed ever since Hardman was...

Associated PressSmoke from wildfire forces Raiders indoors for second dayBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders practiced at an off-site facility for a second consecutive day Friday as thick smoke from California's deadly wildfires blanketed the Bay Area.Much like they did a year ago when similar conditions...

AP Sports WriterBrowns don't practice again as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on teamBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield hasn't thrown a football in four days. The Browns haven't practiced this week.Cleveland's return to the NFL playoffs feels cursed.For the second straight day, the team's headquarters and training facility stayed...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 101: What's ahead as next century of pro football beginsBy BARRY WILNERMIAMI (AP) The NFL's centennial season concluded with a championship a half-century in the making.Now that the Kansas City Chiefs have ended that 50-year drought and own their second NFL championship, the focus...