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Cowboys without starting offensive tackles vs. JetsBy The Associated PressThe Dallas Cowboys with their top-ranked offense will look to stop a two-game skid without its two starting tackles against the New York Jets.Right tackle La'el Collins is inactive with a knee injury, while left tackle Tyron Smith is out...

Chargers re-sign defensive lineman Damion SquareCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Defensive lineman Damion Square has re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the franchise said Wednesday.Square will be going into his eighth season in the league and seventh with the Chargers. He has appeared in every game the past three...

AP Sports WriterRams snap skid by beating Falcons 37-10 as Ryan hurts ankleBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Jalen Ramsey's entrance boosted the Los Angeles Rams' hopes they can return to the postseason.Matt Ryan's exit with an ankle injury provided a painful reminder the Atlanta Falcons have little hope remaining...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets agree on deal to acquire Raiders' OsemeleBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets made a big move to get a big man to bolster their offensive line.Two people with direct knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press that...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayer reps not voting on NFL labor deal; want more talksBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL player representatives decided Friday to not vote on a new labor deal approved by team owners.Instead, the NFL Players Association is seeking more negotiations with the league next week.''Today...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL going with virtual format for upcoming draftBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes.In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined procedures...

Chicago Bears release tight end Dion SimsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released tight end Dion Sims.Signed by Chicago in 2017 after spending his first four years with Miami, Sims caught 17 passes for 189 yards over 22 games the past two years. But he went...

Bears receiver Brandon Marshall left the stadium in an ambulance after sustaining a rib injury during Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Marshall was hurt taking a knee to the right side from the Cowboys' Barry Church following a reception in the second quarter. That happened moments after he made...

AP Sports WriterWashington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'By STEPHEN WHYNORon Rivera and Washington embraced a ''Why not us?'' mentality in exceeding expectations to win the NFC East.After losing a close playoff game to Tom Brady and Tampa Bay, there's plenty of hope for a franchise...

AP Pro Football WriterJets sign Ficken to solve kicking woes, waive VedvikBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have signed Sam Ficken to try to solve their ongoing kicking woes.The team also announced Tuesday it has waived Kaare Vedvik after he missed an extra point...

AP Pro Football WriterEarl Thomas returns to Seattle in Ravens-Seahawks showdownBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Earl Thomas is going back to the place where it all started for him.The playmaking safety was a star in Seattle for nine seasons, helping the Seahawks win a Super Bowl while establishing himself as one...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Darnold says shoulder improving, unsure if he'll playBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold and the New York Jets will need to wait a few more days before they know if he has a shot at playing next Sunday.The quarterback has a sprained...