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Cowboys defensive lineman Ross arrested on drug, gun chargesFRISCO, Texas (AP) Police in the Dallas suburb of Frisco say Cowboys defensive lineman Daniel Ross has been arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon.Frisco police Sgt. Evan Mattei said Ross was arrested Wednesday...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Bell sits out practice, but could play vs. GiantsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets dodged an injury scare with Le'Veon Bell.The star running back is a bit banged up, but the team is optimistic he'll be able to play...

AP Sports WriterBills hope run-defense holes plugged in time to face BrownsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Jordan Phillips takes exception when asked if the Bills have fixed their leaky run defense.''I'm pretty sure they had 10 yards in the second half of last game,'' the defensive tackle...

Ryan returns to practice but limited with sore right ankleFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and it is uncertain if he will start at New Orleans.A sprained right ankle forced Ryan to miss his first game since 2009, snapping...

Former 1st-round pick Nkemdiche released by DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche has been released by the Miami Dolphins, who decided the former first-round pick couldn't help their struggling defense.Nkemdiche signed with the Dolphins in August and played sparingly in the past two games. He was the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets hit rock bottom with 1-7 start as Gase's seat heats upBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) It took just eight games for a season that began with high hopes to hit rock bottom for the New York Jets.Adam Gase is on the hot seat....

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Jon Gruden built a winner in his first stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders by bringing in grizzled veterans such as Rich Gannon, Jerry Rice and Eric Allen to...

AP Sports WriterChargers' offense looking to maintain consistency at OaklandBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon and Philip Rivers didn't have much time to savor the Los Angeles Chargers' best offensive performance of the season.They quickly had to look ahead to Thursday night's game at Oakland and...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders rookie class making big impact in 1st half of seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Jon Gruden built a winner in his first stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders by bringing in grizzled veterans such as Rich Gannon, Jerry Rice and Eric Allen to...

Chiefs, team president Mark Donovan sign long-term extensionKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs and team President Mark Donovan announced a long-term contract extension Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.Donovan joined the Chiefs as chief operating officer in 2009 and was promoted to team president in 2011.''I'd like...

AP Pro Football WriterJets sign LB Worrilow, place CB Johnson and WR Bellamy on IRBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed linebacker Paul Worrilow and placed cornerback Trumaine Johnson and wide receiver Josh Bellamy on season-ending injured reserve.The team also announced Tuesday...

Tennessee Titans place CB Malcolm Butler on injured reserveNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed cornerback Malcolm Butler on injured reserve after he injured his left wrist Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.Tennessee also re-signed cornerback Tye Smith, added wide receiver Rashard Davis to the practice squad and...