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Vikings cut long snapper Cutting after slump in 2nd seasonEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings waived long snapper Austin Cutting on Tuesday, their latest instance of special teams turnover.Cutting was a seventh-round pick in 2019, the first player drafted from Air Force in 20 years. Three weeks ago,...

AP Sports WriterRaiders ground up by Ravens' rushing attack in 34-17 lossBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) It wouldn't be an understatement to say the Oakland Raiders got run out of Baltimore.The Ravens trampled the NFL's 31st-ranked rushing defense, piling up 242 yards on the ground Sunday in a 34-17...

AP Sports WriterRams are unanimous top team in latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Los Angeles Rams continue to be box office gold for the NFL.The Rams are off to a 3-0 start after handling the Chargers 35-23 in an all-LA matchup on Sunday.They also...

AP Pro Football WriterRavens lose Lamar Jackson's playoff debut, 23-17 to ChargersBy HOWARD FENDRICHBALTIMORE (AP) Of all the discouraging stats for Lamar Jackson in the rookie sensation's NFL playoff debut, this was probably the worst: At halftime Sunday, his combined total of fumbles and interceptions (three) was higher...

Associated PressEarl Thomas doesn't practice; Ethan Pocic out for SeahawksBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas was at practice on Friday but did not take part because of reasons of a personal nature, according to coach Pete Carroll.Carroll left open the possibility that the issue...

AP Sports WriterMiller believes in Lock, goes back to basics to sack MahomesBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Take the word of a Pro Bowl pass rusher who's expended a lot of energy chasing him around: Patrick Mahomes is the best QB in the business at the moment.Still, Broncos standout...

AP Sports WriterEagles lose another backup QB, beat Jags 24-10 in preseasonBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Cody Kessler's return to Jacksonville lasted seven plays and ended with a slow walk to the visitors' locker room.Philadelphia's third-string quarterback was knocked out of the team's 24-10 preseason victory against the...

AP Sports WriterJets drop third straight close one, losing lead to FalconsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The story is getting old fast with the New York Jets. Take the lead, carry it into the fourth quarter and lose the game.It happened for the third straight time Sunday...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cayleb Jones has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault and theft. Dakota County Jail records show that Jones was arrested Tuesday by Eagan police. He also is accused of interfering on a 911 call. Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said in a statement...

Falcons promote Abrams, Fry from practice squad vs PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have promoted cornerback Delrick Abrams Jr. from the practice squad as a replacement for first-round pick A.J. Terrell, who remains on the COVID-19 reserve list.The Falcons also have brought up safety Jamal Carter...

Titans agree to terms with Dane Cruikshank, QB Luke FalkNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dane Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.The Titans announced the deals Thursday.Cruikshank was selected in the fifth round after...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Wagner savors chance to play for home-state teamBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers offensive tackle Rick Wagner says the decision to sign with his home-state team was easy.The challenge Wagner now faces much more difficult.Wagner is attempting to bounce back from a down season while making sure...