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AP Pro Football WriterWhat's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC NorthBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe pressure has clearly been on in the NFC North.Oh, there's the usual urgency around Super Bowl aspirations and on-field improvement. Aaron Rodgers has reached the final stretch of his time in Green Bay.Minnesota...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL's deadline features some big trades for a changeBy ARNIE STAPLETONThe NFL trade deadline finally featured some big-name buzz.The winless San Francisco 49ers acquired New England backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo , and the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their running attack Tuesday by adding Jay Ajayi from...

Associated PressGiants defense struggling so far after 3 gamesBy JIM HAGUEEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The stats speak for themselves.After three games, the New York Giants are ranked last in the NFL in yards allowed passing per game (332.3), 31st in yards per game (460) and 31st in points...

The Latest: Seattle Seahawks first NFL team to go 4-0 in '20By The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT):---4:10 p.m.The Seattle Seahawks are the NFL's first four-win team. They defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-23 Sunday.The Bears and Bills can join the Seahawks. They're...

Charge against NFL player Michael Bennett dropped in TexasHOUSTON (AP) ?? Prosecutors in Texas said Wednesday they are dismissing a felony charge against NFL defensive end Michael Bennett, who was accused of pushing the arm of a paraplegic security guard while trying to get onto the field after the...

Buccaneers unveil new, yet familiar look for next seasonTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all in for a new look in 2020.Building on momentum created by the signing of six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady in free agency, the Bucs on Tuesday unveiled new uniforms for...

AP Sports WriterBills receiver Watkins has 2nd operation on left footBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills star receiver Sammy Watkins has had a second operation in less than a year for a broken left foot and is expected to be sidelined until the start of training camp.The...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Rams have added former Pro Bowl quarterback Jeff Garcia to the coaching staff as an offensive assistant.Garcia will primarily assist wide receivers coach Ray Sherman. The move was announced on Tuesday.Garcia was with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL last year, and...

AP College Football WriterNFL Draft: Defensive Player ThumbnailsBy RALPH D. RUSSOA look at some of the top prospects available at each position in the upcoming NFL draft (x-denotes early entrant):DEFENSEEDGE RUSHERS/ENDSPosition outlook: Beyond Bradley Chubb, most of the best potential pass rushers have question marks that could keep them...

Redskins center Spencer Long to miss Cowboys gameASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will be without center Spencer Long against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and without linebacker Mason Foster for longer than that.Long has a knee injury, and Foster is set to have surgery on his right...

Texans sign quarterback Josh Johnson, release Matt McGloinHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson and released Matt McGloin.The moves come a day after coach Bill O'Brien said they had discussed the possibility of adding Colin Kaepernick in the wake of a season-ending knee...

AP Pro Football WriterChiefs, Ravens lead the way in the AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson are two of the NFL's most dynamic young players.They also are the league's last two regular-season Most Valuable Players.Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are the...