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AP Pro Football WriterAFC's young QB quartet, old NFC guard create huge age gapBy SCHUYLER DIXONAndy Reid has been here before, with a young franchise quarterback on a team contending for the Super Bowl year after year.The Kansas City coach is at it again with Patrick Mahomes, and thrilled...

AP Sports WriterFriends as playoff foes: Packers' LaFleur faces Rams' McVayBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay say their friendship and shared history shouldn't have much of an impact on their teams' upcoming NFC divisional playoff matchup.LaFleur was the Rams' offensive...

AP Sports WriterButtoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy.Cleveland's quarterback has matured: buttoned-down Baker.Days before the biggest game of his NFL career and another matchup...

Packers QB Rodgers says he will guest-host on 'Jeopardy!'GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will be a guest host on ''Jeopardy!'' during the offseason.The show is currently using a series of interim hosts to replace Alex Trebek, who died of cancer ...

AP Sports WriterCastonzo announces retirement after injury-filled seasonBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) When Anthony Castonzo first arrived in Indianapolis in 2011, he figured he'd be a short-timer.He wound up starting at left tackle for the next decade.The Colts' longtime offensive line anchor announced his retirement Tuesday, three days after...

AP Sports WriterWolfe rediscovers his love for football with winning RavensBy DAVID GINSBURGDerek Wolfe signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens last March because he missed the joy of competing in the NFL playoffs.Wolfe, an energetic and talented defensive end, lost his passion for the game during...

AP Sports WriterPackers sign OT Veldheer, who played with Colts last weekBy STEVE MEGARGEEOffensive tackle Jared Veldheer is back with the Green Bay Packers, giving him an opportunity to compete in playoff games for different teams on back-to-back weekends.Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Tuesday that Veldheer was with the...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders hire Gus Bradley as new defensive coordinatorBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders hired Gus Bradley as their new defensive coordinator Tuesday with the task of turning around one of the league's worst units.Coach Jon Gruden decided to bring on the experienced Bradley to fill the...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks agree to contract extension with GM John SchneiderBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a contract extension with general manager John Schneider that will keep him tied to the franchise through the 2027 draft.The Seahawks announced Schneider's extension on Tuesday, three...

AP Sports WriterJohnson, Hopkins voice support for Watson amid trade rumorsBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins have weighed in on reports that Deshaun Watson is unhappy and wants to be traded by the Houston Texans.Reports from ESPN and the NFL Network surfaced last week that...

AP Sports WriterPackers sign OT Veldheer, who played with Colts last weekBy STEVE MEGARGEEOffensive tackle Jared Veldheer is back with the Green Bay Packers, giving him an opportunity to compete in playoff games for different teams on back-to-back weekends.Veldheer was with the Packers for Tuesday's practice. The Packers (13-3)...

AP Sports WriterPackers sign OT Veldheer, who played with Colts last weekBy STEVE MEGARGEEOffensive tackle Jared Veldheer is back with the Green Bay Packers, giving him an opportunity to compete in playoff games for different teams on back-to-back weekends.Veldheer was with the Packers for Tuesday's practice. The Packers (13-3)...