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Falcons place DE Shelby on IR with torn Achilles tendonATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have placed defensive end Derrick Shelby on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon, ending his season.Shelby left Sunday's loss at Seattle with what was initially announced as a calf injury. He had eight...

Cincinnati Bengals' 'Pacman' Jones suspended 1 gameCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones has been suspended for the regular-season opener against Baltimore for his role in an altercation at a downtown hotel earlier this year.Jones had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the January incident, the...

Chargers activate RB Justin Jackson from injured reserveCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Running back Justin Jackson has been activated off injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers. The third-year running back missed the past four games due to a knee injury.Jackson has rushed for 185 yards this season and...

Seahawks LT George Fant suffers torn ACL in right kneeSEATTLE (AP) Seahawks left tackle George Fant suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in Friday night's preseason game against Minnesota and is likely done for the season.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said after the 20-13 victory that Fant...

AP Pro Football WriterMinnesota mood: Bummed about Vikings, but Super Bowl readyBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Many of the feelings in Minnesota this week were a little colder and darker than the usual wintry conditions, even with Super Bowl 52 coming closer into view.The Vikings fell one win short...

Bills Training Camp CapsuleBy The Associated PressBUFFALO BILLS (9-8)OPEN CAMP: July 26, St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, New YorkLAST YEAR: Under first-year coach (Sean McDermott) and GM (Brandon Beane), Buffalo overcame major roster overhaul and midseason quarterback shuffle to win four of last six games and clinch playoff berth...

Titans agree to terms on deal with linebacker Rashaan EvansNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans now have three of their four draft picks under contract with linebacker Rashaan Evans, the No. 22 pick overall out of Alabama, agreeing to terms.The Titans announced the deal Tuesday.The 6-foot-3 Evans played...

Titans, free agent OL Sambrailo agree on 1-year contractNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Free agent offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo and the Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.Sambrailo spent the past three seasons with Atlanta after a two-year stint with Denver. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder has played in...

AP Sports WriterGM Veach gets to place stamp on Chiefs with his 1st draftBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) From the moment he took over the Kansas City Chiefs' front office, general manager Brett Veach has been willing to go out on a limb, whether it was signing...

AP Sports WriterGarrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appealBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett’s goal was to be NFL’s top defensive player this season. He won’t finish it.Garrett’s indefinite suspension for smashing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet was upheld Thursday by...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - John Dorsey likes to say that it takes several years before a verdict can be returned on a draft pick. There is a learning curve for rookies, often a steep one. The pro game is faster, players are stronger and the plays more complex.If...

The Latest: Titans race out to 28-3 lead with 3 quick TDsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EST):5:55 p.m.The Tennessee Titans are rolling over the Jacksonville Jaguars after scoring three touchdowns in the first 4:36 of the third quarter. Derrick Henry scored...