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By Pro Football WriterGaroppolo not worried about his future as 49ers starting QBBy JOSH DUBOWJimmy Garoppolo might be one of the few people not speculating about his future as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.For the second time in three years, an injury derailed Garoppolo's season, leading to...

Chargers offensive tackle Okung questionable for SundayCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung is questionable for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.Okung suffered a groin injury during last week's 29-27 victory over San Francisco. The ninth-year offensive tackle missed one game last year due...

AP Sports WriterSaints' Mauti lost large intestine, then saved NFL careerBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints linebacker Michael Mauti became so fearful of food in recent years that even the thought of a holiday dinner gave him high anxiety.Not wanting to cut short an NFL career...

AP Sports WriterWhile Steelers remain united, Tomlin warily eyes 2020By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are united heading into the 2020 season. Yet even with every member of his team opting to play this fall, that doesn't mean Mike Tomlin is certain his club - or the...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Henry will play vs Houston with playoff spot on lineBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry makes it very clear he will play Sunday against the Houston Texans with a playoff berth on the line for the Tennessee Titans.“I...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jaguars trading Ngakoue to Vikings for 2 picksBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Disgruntled pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is headed north, far away from Jacksonville.A person familiar with the trade says the Jaguars have agreed to send Ngakoue to the Minnesota Vikings for a second-round draft...

AP Sports WriterBeckham back on field with Browns' offense after hip issueBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. is closer to being game ready.With Cleveland's season opener on Sept. 8 against Tennessee quickly approaching, Beckham, who has been slowed by a hip injury, returned to team drills...

The Latest: Saints lose WR Kirkwood to hamstring injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT):4:45 p.m.Receiver Keith Kirkwood was ruled out for the New Orleans Saints shortly after kickoff in Los Angeles. The backup wideout apparently suffered a hamstring injury during pregame warmups.Kirkwood didn't...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers interviewed a pair of Green Bay Packers executives Thursday for their general manager vacancy. Niners CEO Jed York first met with Packers director of football operations Eliot Wolf and then with director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst as he seeks to fill...

Buccaneers place DL Lambert, DE Tu'ikolovatu on IRTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed defensive lineman DaVonte Lambert and rookie defensive tackle Stevie Tu'ikolovatu on injured reserve.Lambert, who has a wrist injury, started five of 11 games he appeared in last season. Tu'ikolovatu, who injured his...

AP Sports WriterJoan Jett, Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' openBy JOE REEDYFred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's ''Sunday Night Football'' opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary.It didn't take long for the show's executive producer to arrive...

AP Pro Football WriterMahomes piles up big numbers at Arrowhead - on Election DayBy ARNIE STAPLETONPatrick Mahomes piled up some very big numbers at Arrowhead Stadium last week.Twice.Five days before throwing for four touchdowns and nearly 400 yards in the Kansas City Chiefs' 33-31 victory over the Carolina Panthers,...