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AP Sports WriterChiefs' Hill close to returning while other stars remain outBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs could get star wide receiver Tyreek Hill back for Sunday's game against Houston, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes avoided any serious injury to his ankle, though that may be about...

AP Sports WriterSherman says 'my bad', plans to apologize to MayfieldBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Richard Sherman backpedaled after blitzing Baker Mayfield.The outspoken San Francisco 49ers cornerback said Wednesday that he plans to apologize to Mayfield after accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of not shaking his hand before...

Chargers dealt another setback as Pouncey placed on IRCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have been dealt another setback with center Mike Pouncey going on injured reserve Wednesday.Coach Anthony Lynn said the nine-year veteran will have season-ending neck surgery after being injured during the first half...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Herndon back from suspension, but has hamstring injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Chris Herndon's suspension is over. The New York Jets' string of bad luck isn't.The team expected to have its second-year tight end back in the mix this week after Herndon...

AP Sports WriterEnemy No. 6: Browns know Mayfield target, Sherman says sorryBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield's brash past behavior and celebrity status have made him a wanted man.Around the NFL, he's Public Enemy No. 6.Whether due to jealousy or simply wanting to bring him down, Cleveland's...

AP Pro Football WriterBurfict's appeal of suspension for rest of season deniedBy JOSH DUBOWOakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict's appeal to overturn his suspension for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit has been denied.Appeals officer Derrick Brooks ruled Wednesday that he would not reduce the longest suspension...

AP Sports WriterFranchise QB? Rosen will remain Dolphins' starterBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Josh Rosen says he's still trying out with the Miami Dolphins, even though the team's quarterback competition for 2019 has been decided.After supplanting veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 3, Rosen will start for the third...

AP Sports WriterPanthers LB Kuechly says stats don't matter, victories doBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina linebacker Luke Kuechly easily could have had an interception to add to his personal stats.Gardner Minshew's heave toward the end zone on the game's final play Sunday was floating harmlessly through the...

AP Sports WriterJalen Ramsey practices with Jaguars for 1st time in 3 weeksBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey practiced for the first time in three weeks Wednesday, rejoining teammates two days after seeing a back specialist.Ramsey participated in a limited capacity, taking part in...

AP Sports WriterShaken: Mayfield, Browns bruised after blasting by 49ersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield apparently offended Richard Sherman and paid for it. Mayfield got hunted, bear-hugged, sacked and mocked by Nick Bosa in front of a national TV audience.On a trip out west, the Browns went south.The...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos CB says he was paralyzed for half an hourBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos cornerback De'Vante Bausby says he was paralyzed for half an hour Sunday after wrenching his neck in the second quarter of Denver's 20-13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.''After 30...

Titans add K Cody Parkey after waiving Cairo SantosNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have signed kicker Cody Parkey one day after waiving Cairo Santos.Santos missed three field-goal attempts and had a fourth blocked Sunday in a 14-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills.The Titans signed Santos had been...