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AP Pro Football WriterAdversity comes early this year for Eagles, now 0-2By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The only thing the Philadelphia Eagles did well was protect Carson Wentz.Aaron Donald and the rest of the Los Angeles Rams didn't sack Wentz once after the quarterback went down eight times at...

Nose tackle Taylor re-signs with Skins; last played in 2014ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Nose tackle Phil Taylor Sr. has re-signed with the Washington Redskins after missing the past three NFL seasons with injuries.The Redskins announced Tuesday that they are bringing back the 6-foot-3, 343-pound Taylor.Taylor, who turns 30...

Peyton Manning to advise Riddell on product developmentROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) Peyton Manning will be advising helmet manufacturer Riddell on product development.The five-time NFL MVP, who retired after the 2015 season, wore Riddell's helmets and shoulder pads throughout his career. His insights will be used to help inform the...

CLEVELAND (AP) - Josh Gordon will end his troubled season just as it began - suspended.The Browns' enigmatic wide receiver was suspended Saturday for missing a team walk-through and will miss the finale in Baltimore. Gordon, who led the NFL in yards receiving last season, served a 10-game suspension...

AP Sports WriterBrowns sign WR Jaelen Strong, played for Texans, JaguarsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns boosted their wide receiving group by signing Jaelen Strong, who missed last season with a knee injury.A former third-round pick, Strong sat out 2018 after tearing a knee ligament late in the...

The Latest: Antonio Brown leaves game with left leg injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's 15th Sunday of the regular season (all times Eastern):5:25 p.m.The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to find out what they can do without wide receiver Antonio Brown.The NFL's leading receiver left their showdown...

AP Pro Football WriterColin Kaepernick has more support now, still long way to goBy ROB MAADDIWhen Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the national anthem to take a stand against police brutality and racial injustice in 2016, he was mostly alone.Politicians, team owners and fellow players criticized him, fans...

AP Sports WriterPints & punts: Browns rookie told he made team while in barBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jamie Gillan was at a bar having beers with his dad when the Browns told him he made their roster.From pints to punts.The legend of ''The Scottish Hammer'' grows.An undrafted...

AP Sports WriterDalton's late TD pass to Green lifts Bengals over FalconsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Watching from the Cincinnati sideline, Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick couldn't stop smiling as he watched Bengals receivers Tyler Boyd and A.J. Green shred the Atlanta Falcons' secondary on the game-winning drive.''They went crazy,''...

Titans agree to terms with veteran CB Johnathan JosephNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph as they continue to revamp their secondary.Joseph, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, has spent the last nine seasons with the Houston Texans after beginning his...

Jaguars place CBs Ramsey, Colvin on active/PUP listJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars could be down two cornerbacks, including starter Jalen Ramsey, when they open training camp Thursday.The team placed Ramsey (core muscle) and nickel cornerback Aaron Colvin (foot) on the physically unable to perform list Saturday. Both...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Long snapper Zak DeOssie will be back with the New York Giants for an 11th season. The Giants announced Friday that the team's second longest-tenured player has signed a new contract. The 33-year-old DeOssie, who could have become a free agent, and quarterback Eli Manning are the...