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Jones misses third straight practice, Manning likely starterEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Daniel Jones missed his third straight practice Friday because of a sprained right ankle, making it likely Eli Manning will return as the New York Giants starting quarterback on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.Jones was hurt...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller says he'll test out injured knee SundayBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller said Friday he will test his injured left knee before the Denver Broncos' game at Houston to see if he'll be able to start a new streak.He sat out last week...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Adams doubtful, Bell questionable vs. DolphinsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets will likely be without Jamal Adams and Brian Poole in their secondary against Miami.Their backfield could also be missing Le'Veon Bell, who was sent home Friday with an...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL coaching carousel started spinning early this yearBy ARNIE STAPLETONJudging by the jump start, it looks like we're headed for a ninth consecutive season with at least a half-dozen NFL head coaches getting canned.The coaching carousel began whirling earlier than usual this season with Jay Gruden...

Lott, Blount, Haynes, Lane among CBs on NFL All-Time TeamNEW YORK (AP) Safety Ronnie Lott and cornerbacks Mel Blount, Mike Haynes and Dick “Night Train” Lane are unanimous selections for the NFL's All-Time Team,As part of its centennial season celebration, the league announced Friday night the defensive...

AP Pro Football WriterJerry Jones tries everything, but Cowboys can't get it rightBy SCHUYLER DIXONJerry Jones tried ripping the coaching staff of the Dallas Cowboys after the first loss in the current three-game skid, then took the gentle approach following the second.The team's owner and general manager just looked...

AP Pro Football WriterInconsistent Eagles have real chance to win weak divisionBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) There's several reasons why the Philadelphia Eagles have been inconsistent on offense this season.Now isn't the time for excuses.Despite an up-and-down offense that showed up last week only to see the defense collapse,...

NFL Notes: Gronk solves post-playing stress with puzzlesBy The Associated PressRob Gronkowski is enjoying life in retirement - one piece at a time.The former star tight end who helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls during his nine-year career uses jigsaw puzzles to lower his stress levels...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Adams doubtful, Bell questionable vs. DolphinsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets will likely be without Jamal Adams and Brian Poole in their secondary against Miami.Their backfield could also be missing Le'Veon Bell, who was sent home Friday with an...

AP Pro Football WriterJumping right in: Rookies make big impact on NFL seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Hey rook, get in there.The salary cap, rookie wage scale and migration of strategies from the college to the professional game have placed more of a premium than ever on playing...

WR Jones, TE Hooper, G Lindstrom return to Falcons' offenseFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Receiver Julio Jones, tight end Austin Hooper and first-round pick Chris Lindstrom are returning to the Atlanta Falcons' offense for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.Coach Dan Quinn made the announcement after Friday's practice.Jones missed...

Broncos-Texans CapsuleBy The Associated PressDENVER (4-8) at HOUSTON (8-4)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE - Texans by 7 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD - Broncos 7-5, Texans 6-6SERIES RECORD - Broncos lead 4-3LAST MEETING - Texans beat Broncos 19-17, Nov. 4, 2018LAST WEEK - Broncos beat Chargers 23-20; Texans beat Patriots...