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Redskins LT Williams expects to be back for training campASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams says he expects to be back for training camp after having surgery on his right knee.Williams wore a bandage on his knee as he spoke to reporters Wednesday after the...

AP Pro Football WriterHarrison denies using PEDs, sends affidavit to NFLBy ROB MAADDIPittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison said in an affidavit sent to the NFL that he never met nor communicated with the source of a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing...

Giants claim ex-Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush on waiversEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have claimed former Dallas Cowboys' backup quarterback Cooper Rush on waivers.The Giants announced the move Tuesday, saying it is contingent on Rush passing a physical. The make room on the 90-man roster,...

Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after 1 seasonFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan on Friday after their defense allowed a franchise record in points and finished 31st in the NFL against the run in his only season.Coach Mike McCarthy hired Nolan from...

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...

AP Pro Football WriterKicker/punter prospect Vedvik among Vikings cutsBy DAVE CAMPBELLThe Minnesota Vikings have waived kicker/punter prospect Kaare Vedvik, just three weeks after they acquired him in a trade for a fifth-round draft pick.Vedvik was among the 32 players cut Saturday by the Vikings to reach the 53-man limit...

Steelers sign DE Tyson Alualu to 2-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) Tyson Alualu is sticking with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Steelers re-signed the defensive lineman to a two-year contract on Friday that will run through the 2020 season.The 31-year-old Alualu has 61 tackles, with four sacks, in 31 games for the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos star polishing both his deejay and pass rush skillsBy ARNIE STAPLETONVon Miller longs to make a name for himself scratching vinyl just like he did sacking quarterbacks.s the Denver Broncos star linebacker’s alter ego, one whose fledgling club concert career has been thwarted by the...

AP Sports WriterAtlanta Falcons' brotherhood starts with a little white ballBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Georgia (AP) For the Atlanta Falcons, brotherhood begins at three pingpong tables in the middle of the locker room.That's where friendships are forged and friendly wagers settled.And when that little white ball starts flying,...

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 Pro Football WriterAll NFL teams to enter intensive COVID-19 protocol SaturdayBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL is placing all teams in intensive protocol starting Saturday to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 as the number of cases rises around the country.Use of masks will be mandatory at all times at team...

Titans RB Murray active after missing 2 practicesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray is active Sunday after missing two practices and being limited on Friday.Murray was bothered by a hamstring injury during the week.Wide receiver Eric Decker is starting against Seattle with rookie...