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AP Sports WriterJaguars sign QB Blake Bortles to 3-year, $54M contractBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Blake Bortles might not be the long-term answer in Jacksonville.He is, however, the short-term starter.The Jaguars signed Bortles to a three-year, $54 million deal Saturday that will keep him under contract through the...

AP Sports WriterBust to boom: Reddick's 5-sack day highlights Arizona riseBy DAVID BRANDTLinebacker Haason Reddick doesn't mind admitting he shed a few tears of joy after the brilliant, five-sack afternoon that etched his name into the Cardinals' record books.The emotions were intense for the former 13th overall draft pick...

The San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Heinz Field. San Francisco at Pittsburgh When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 20, 2015 Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers -5.5. O/U: 45 PREDICTION: Steelers 31, 49ers...

AP Sports WriterGronk says he's healthy and fire burns to play with BradyBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for a NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago.He told the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback he was getting an itch...

AP Pro Football WriterSuper Bowl rematch doesn't have a real super lookBy BARRY WILNERThe rematch of the Super Bowl with a historic finish doesn't have much of a super look right now.The Patriots are 4-2 and have not cruised in any game, mainly because of a leaky defense. The...

Associated PressFalcons coach: Jones, Freeman held out of 3rd preseason gameBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman are healthy and practicing at full speed again this week but will be held out for the third straight preseason game when the Atlanta Falcons visit the...

AP Sports WriterJets, Fitzpatrick show resolve to rally past winless BrownsBy WILL GRAVESCLEVELAND (AP) Maybe Ryan Fitzpatrick can stop worrying about what the New York Jets coaching staff and front office thinks of him. The proof came at halftime of a 31-28 win over the Cleveland Browns on...

AP Sports Writer49ers place RB Jerick McKinnon on season-ending IRBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon will miss a second straight season after having complications in his recovery from a knee injury.McKinnon was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Saturday as the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets re-sign LB Neville Hewitt, CB Arthur MauletBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are bringing back linebacker Neville Hewitt and cornerback Arthur Maulet, both of whom filled in as solid starters last season after injuries to other players.Hewitt is re-signing on...

Philadelphia Eagles get Super Bowl rings honoring team, fansPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles are sporting some bling to commemorate their Super Bowl victory.Players, coaches and organization members received their rings during a red-carpet party in Philadelphia on Thursday night.Cast in 10-karat white gold, the ring features 219 diamonds...

AP Sports WriterRams' Aaron Donald: Football without fans 'wouldn't be fun'By GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Aaron Donald is not thrilled about the prospect of playing football without fans.The Los Angeles Rams' superstar defensive lineman doesn't like the idea of playing an NFL season in front of empty seats,...

Associated PressTrial of former Pilot executives could take up to 6 weeksBy ERIK SCHELZIGCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) The federal trial of eight ex-employees of the truck stop chain owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam could take up to six weeks.Senior...