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AP Pro Football WriterStill kicking? "We'll see." Vikes keep Bailey for time beingBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have kept kicker Dan Bailey for now, despite a troubling run of misses by one of the most accurate specialists in NFL history.Coach Mike Zimmer declined Wednesday to commit...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accoladesBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Justin Simmons keeps piling stops on the football field and salutes off it.The Broncos fifth-year safety is having another stellar season for a scuffling squad, and hopes to parlay it into the...

AP Pro Football WriterRyan Tannehill proving he's no 1-year wonder with TitansBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Tannehill has done his best to put to rest the idea that he's a one-hit wonder.The 2019 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year who led the league with a...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders missing 4 more defensive starters for Chargers gameBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders will be without four more defensive starters for their first game under new coordinator Rod Marinelli.Coach Jon Gruden said that defensive end Clelin Ferrell will miss Thursday night's game against the Los...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL owners delay decision on 17-game regular seasonBy BARRY WILNERNFL owners have delayed a decision on implementing a 17-game regular season for 2021.During a teleconference call Wednesday that replaced the usual December gathering of owners in Dallas, they opted to push back any move on the...

Lions' Ragnow played against Packers with fractured throatALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow told teammates he couldn't talk because of an injury and continued playing against the Green Bay Packers.Lions quarterback Chase Daniel says Wednesday that Ragnow played with a fractured throat. Daniel says the...

AP Sports WriterQB Jones' status less certain for Giants for Sunday's gameBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is dealing with two injuries and his status for Sunday night's big game against Cleveland is uncertain.Coach Joe Judge disclosed Wednesday that the second-year quarterback...

AP Pro Football WriterMinshew Mania returns, could be limited shows remainingBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Minshew Mania is back, at least in theory.Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone switched to quarterback Gardner Minshew for the third time in two seasons this week, naming Minshew the starter for Sunday's game...

AP Pro Football WriterGase feels as though he has let down Jets CEO JohnsonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Adam Gase recognizes he has failed.The New York Jets coach is a realist and well aware he has not lived up so far to the hopes and expectations of...

AP Sports WriterRavens' Dobbins deletes tweet after Browns' Sendejo hurtBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The hard hitting between the Ravens and Browns in Monday night's thrilling game carried into Tuesday.Cleveland safety Andrew Sendejo sustained a concussion late in the fourth quarter after a collision at the goal line with...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Herbert faces new challenges with short weekBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Justin Herbert reached another bench mark Sunday in directing his first game-winning drive.But the Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback has had to quickly move on since there isn't much time between games.Herbert makes...

AP Pro Football WriterMarinelli has little time to fix Raiders defensive woesBy JOSH DUBOWRod Marinelli doesn't have much time to fix all the problems on the Las Vegas Raiders defense.Marinelli was promoted from defensive line coach to interim defensive coordinator after Paul Guenther was fired Sunday and has just...