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AP Sports WriterPink slips at stake in 'Williams Bowl' featuring Jets, Jags?By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quinnen and Quincy Williams might have more than jerseys to exchange after the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars play Sunday.The brothers and NFL rookies have a significant wager on the outcome...

AP Pro Football WriterGase doesn't address Osemele situation; NFLPA offers supportBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase is keeping the focus of his team on the field, not the escalating feud off it.The New York Jets coach opted Thursday to not address the standoff between the...

AP Sports WriterFresh off best outing, Chiefs defense continues to progressBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The prospects of Kansas City slowing down the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their blowout win over Oakland, probably feel a whole lot better after the way the Chiefs played last week.Their...

AP Pro Football WriterOsemele having shoulder surgery; Jets yet to approve itBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets guard Kelechi Osemele says he is having surgery on his injured right shoulder Friday despite the team not yet approving the procedure.Osemele says Wednesday he received a...

Falcons' Matt Ryan misses practice, hopeful he will playFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says quarterback Matt Ryan is hopeful he'll return from a sprained ankle to play against Seattle.As expected, Ryan did not practice Wednesday. He also may sit out Thursday's practice. Quinn says...

AP Pro Football WriterMahomes or not, Packers-Chiefs matchup takes center stageBy DAVE CAMPBELLJust last week, the Green Bay-Kansas City game was looming as one of the largest in the NFL this season.Then Patrick Mahomes went down with a dislocated kneecap, tainting a bit this made-for-prime-time TV matchup against Packers...

AP Pro Football WriterJets taking 'really deep dive' on ailing MosleyBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets are concerned linebacker C.J. Mosley could be dealing with more than just a groin injury.Mosley played Monday night for the first time since straining his groin in...

Cardinals add running back depth with Morris, ZennerTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed Alfred Morris and Zach Zenner to add depth at the banged-up running back position.The 5-foot-10, 222-pound Morris has played in 104 career games over seven years and run for 5,931 yards and 34...

Lions sign Paul Perkins after putting Kerryon Johnson on IRALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed running back Paul Perkins, adding much-needed depth at the position.Detroit made the move Wednesday, a day after putting running back Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury.The Lions...

Pats' WR Josh Gordon placed on IR with knee, ankle injuriesFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have placed receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve with knee and ankle injuries.The move was posted on the NFL's transaction wire late Wednesday afternoon.Gordon suffered the injuries during New England's win over the...

AP Pro Football WriterAs Vikings prep for Redskins, Cousins grateful for old teamBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The coaches and players who have departed the Washington Redskins have not always been complimentary of their time with a franchise that has experienced its share of dysfunction over the past two...

AP Sports WriterSaints QB Brees says playing against Cardinals is 'the plan'By BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Drew Brees says he plans to play Sunday against Arizona unless his form in practice this week does not meet his expectations.Brees, who spoke after practice on Wednesday, says he is comfortable...