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Bills add Diggs in trade, shore up defensive needsBy The Associated PressBUFFALO BILLS (10-7)UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Shaq Lawson, DL Jordan Phillips, RB Frank Gore, CB Kevin Johnson, OL LaAdrian Waddle, LB Lorenzo Alexander, LB Julian Stanford, DB Kurt Coleman, DB Dean Marlowe, LB Maurice Alexander, RB Senorise Perry.RESTRICTED...

AP Sports WriterBust to boom: Reddick's 5-sack day highlights Arizona riseBy DAVID BRANDTLinebacker Haason Reddick doesn't mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy after the brilliant, five-sack afternoon that etched his name into the Cardinals' record books.The emotions were intense for the former 13th overall draft pick...

Raiders sign RB Jalen Richard to 2-year extensionALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Jalen Richard to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday.Richard was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next month before signing this deal.Richard originally joined the Raiders as an undrafted free...

Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ersSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury.Thielen got hurt this week in practice but is healthy...

AP Pro Football WriterEx-Steelers star linebacker Harrison signs with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONJames Harrison is no longer the odd man out or the oldest man in the locker room.The ex-Steelers star signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, three days after his unceremonious departure from Pittsburgh.The...

AP Sports WriterSaints compliment poise, potential of Texans' WatsonBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) When asked if Deshaun Watson looked like a rookie during joint practices with New Orleans, veteran Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro nodded affirmatively.Then Vaccaro added, ''I go against Drew Brees every day, so everybody looks like...

The Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at FirstEnergy Stadium. Tennessee at Cleveland When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 20, 2015 Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -1. O/U: 41.5. PREDICTION: Browns 23, Titans 21 Join BetOnline...

AP Pro Football WriterFreeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsignedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Roster cuts were made and practice squads filled out around the NFL during what's always a busy weekend on the league's waiver wire.Several familiar names and players on roster bubbles took...

With McDonald hurt, Steelers add Seahawks TE Nick VannettPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired tight end Nick Vannett from the Seattle Seahawks for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft.Pittsburgh is in need of help at tight end. The team placed Xavier Grimble on injured reserve Wednesday...

Court won't reconsider ruling on NFL concussions settlementPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal appeals court in Philadelphia says it won't reconsider a ruling that upholds the potential $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims.Critics of the plan for retired players had hoped the full court would reconsider the approval granted...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are refocused if not refreshed.They didn't have much time to celebrate their playoff-clinching comeback over Cincinnati in overtime Monday night because they have a short week to prepare for Sunday's game against San Diego.Denver (11-4) needs a win to secure a first-round...

The CHICAGO and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO vs TAMPA BAY When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 275 CHICAGO -7 (-110) 43 (-110) 190 -230 276 TAMPA BAY TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Buccaneers -7. O/U: 43 PREDICTION: Buccaneers 23, Bears 14 Oddsmakers currently...