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Redskins TE Vernon Davis to IR; was out with concussionASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis has been placed on injured reserve because of a concussion, ending his season.Davis has been sidelined since making one catch in Week 4 for the Redskins, who are 1-9 heading...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release rugby league star Holmes from practice squadBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Valentine Holmes gave his NFL dream a chance. Now, the rugby league star is set to return to Australia to resume his already successful career.The New York Jets released Holmes, who...

Mitchell Trubisky cleared to start for Bears against GiantsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky made it through a full week of practice without an issue from a hip pointer and will start Sunday against the New York Giants.Trubisky completed a third straight full practice without...

Cowboys LB Vander Esch missing 2nd game with neck injuryFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will sit out a second game because of lingering issues from a neck injury sustained last month against Philadelphia.The second-year player was ruled out of Sunday's game at New England....

AP Sports WriterBrowns’ Jarvis Landry: Garrett inquiry by league unfairBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry called the NFL for two penalties - false start and illegal procedure in its handling of Myles Garrett’s suspension.“It was not fair to Myles,” Landry said.Garrett was banned indefinitely...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release rugby league star Holmes from practice squadBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets have released running back-wide receiver Valentine Holmes from the practice squad as he eyes a return to Australia to resume his rugby league career.The 24-year-old Holmes joined New York...

Seahawks place tight end Ed Dickson back on injured reserveRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks placed tight end Ed Dickson back on injured reserve Friday, just two days after activating him.The Seahawks signed Tyrone Swoopes from the practice squad to take Dickson's place.The addition of Dickson earlier this...

Chargers cornerback Michael Davis suspended 2 gamesCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Michael Davis has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.The Chargers (4-7) are on their bye this week. The suspension will cover road games against Denver (Dec. 1) and Jacksonville...

AP Sports WriterFrustrated Fournette gets pep talk from Hall of Famer AllenBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) After Leonard Fournette’s frustration reached a new level, the Jacksonville Jaguars running back reached out - to his coaches, his dad and even a Hall of Famer.Fournette had a series of meetings...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders look to keep rolling on road vs. JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders got their season back on track with a three-game homestand sweep.They're hitting the road again this weekend, traveling to the East Coast to take...

AP Sports WriterBills’ newfound offensive identity to be tested by BroncosBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse expressed a brief sense of satisfaction. He didn't have to spend yet another week addressing the same old questions regarding the offense's shortcomings.For once, Morse could point...

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...