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Associated PressMalik McDowell hops into new role with SeahawksBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Malik McDowell was called ''too unique'' to pass up by Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider after the team selected him with the 35th pick in the NFL draft.On their first day of rookie mini-camp...

Associated PressBridgewater nearly sinks Saints in return to SuperdomeBy GUERRY SMITHNEW ORLEANS (AP) Teddy Bridgewater took a sack when he could least afford to late in the fourth quarter against the Saints.It was about the only mistake he made in his return to New Orleans a year after...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tre Mason averaged just 2.5 yards per carry last week. A critical lost fumble hurt the most for the St. Louis Rams' rookie running back, and he is looking for a bounce-back game against the New York Giants.Rams coach Jeff Fisher is confident his young...

AP Sports WriterBrowns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching jobBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jarvis Landry believes he knows what the Browns are missing more than anything else.''Leadership,'' the star wide receiver said Monday.A day after their season of great expectations ended in bitter disappointment, failure and...

AP Sports WriterGoing for it: Saints could clinch 1st-round byeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Don't tell Sean Payton the Saints' chances of earning a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs are a long shot.New Orleans' 13th-year coach said his team if preparing to go all out Sunday to...

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...

Pioli steps down as assistant GM of Atlanta FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Scott Pioli stepped down Thursday after more than five years as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, the latest front-office change for a team coming off a disappointing season.''I am ready for a change,'' he...

AP Sports WriterBrowns get breather from losing as 0-8 team enters bye weekBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns came back from London jet lagged, filled with memories but missing a souvenir victory.Still winless - home, away and abroad.One day after a 33-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on...

Patriots defensive coordinator Schiano steps downFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Greg Schiano has stepped down as defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots, less than two months after taking the job.The Patriots, who never announced the hiring of the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Rutgers head coach, confirmed his departure...

The Latest: Bucs race out to big early lead vs. RamsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:15 p.m.Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay defense are both off to strong starts against the Los Angeles Rams.The Buccaneers scored the first 21 points against the defending...

Browns right guard Teller placed on COVID-19 reserve listCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns starting right guard Wyatt Teller was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday, putting him in jeopardy of missing next Monday's home game against Baltimore.Teller has played as well as anyone on Cleveland's offensive line this...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Falcons won't offer WR Jones new deal this yearBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Atlanta Falcons won't renegotiate Julio Jones' contract this season, casting doubts on whether the star receiver will be in training camp next week.The Falcons...