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Redskins' Williams reveals cancer scare, explains holdoutASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the team's medical staff and the organization.Williams says he told the team of the medical issue six years ago,...

AP Sports WriterOBJ has Mayfield's back, believes Browns close to breakoutBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. believes the Browns' offense will come around. Until then, he's defending Baker Mayfield.On the heels of Cleveland's quarterback storming away from an interview session and expressing his frustration at losing...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans preparing to slow Panthers' Christian McCaffreyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans linebacker Jayon Brown remembers playing against Christian McCaffrey in college.Now the former UCLA linebacker gets his first chance to tackle the former Stanford running back in the NFL. Brown said it will...

Bucs promote TE Jordan Leggett; place LB Jack Cichy on IRTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have promoted tight end Jordan Leggett from the practice squad to the active roster.The team announced the move Wednesday after the team's top two tight ends - O.J. Howard and Cameron...

AP Sports Writer'Frustrated' Browns QB Mayfield storms away from interviewBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) ?? Baker Mayfield's frustration finally boiled over. The losing is beating him.Annoyed with a reporter's line of questioning about a drive at the end of the first half in last week's loss at New England,...

AP Sports WriterChargers hope promoting Steichen can help fix offensive woesBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Anthony Lynn is hoping the Los Angeles Chargers can get into a better rhythm on offense with Shane Steichen calling the plays the rest of the season.Lynn named Steichen as the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders preparing to play without injured C Rodney HudsonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are preparing to make do without the anchor of their offensive line.Center Rodney Hudson missed practice on Wednesday with a sprained ankle that knocked him out of last week's...

Associated PressPatriots' Watson plenty familiar with Ravens' defenseBy GLEN FARLEYFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) As a veteran of 16 NFL seasons who spent two of those years with the Baltimore Ravens, Ben Watson is well versed in the hard-nosed history of that team.''It was an impression that was made upon...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans QB Tannehill back at work after father-in-law's deathBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Focusing on football hasn't been very easy the past week for Ryan Tannehill.The eight-year veteran quarterback is starting again in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, trying to give the offense...

AP Sports WriterRedskins say Williams failed physical for helmet discomfortBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Standout left tackle Trent Williams is back at the Washington Redskins' practice facility, but there's no certainty that he'll play at all this season.Williams didn't practice Wednesday, less than 24 hours after reporting following...

AP Pro Football WriterAdams still 'hurt' Jets listened to trade offers for himBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jamal Adams stepped into Joe Douglas' office last Friday and told the New York Jets general manager he was exactly where he wants to be.Now, and in the future.He...

AP Sports WriterBills coach criticizes past regime for 'irresponsible' movesBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Sean McDermott took a swipe at Buffalo's former front office in defending the team's decision to stand pat at the trade deadline despite having several needs to address.''If there's not a...