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AP Sports WriterTagovailoa looking forward to going full speed in MarchBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Tua Tagovailoa climbed up a couple stairs, then walked to the podium without a hitch Tuesday.It was a promising start to a critical week.Eventually, the former Alabama quarterback revealed what NFL scouts eagerly awaited:...

AP Sports WriterBrowns owners pick up tab to refurbish high school fieldsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam wouldn't trade the way the club's new front office handled its first NFL draft.After dealing away the No. 2 overall pick and dropping down again in the...

Edge rusher Dee Ford ruled out for 49ers vs. JetsSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have ruled out edge rusher Dee Ford for this week's game against the New York Jets.Ford had been listed as questionable initially before being ruled out on Saturday for Sunday's game....

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos rookie Lock doesn't begrudge Flacco for his commentsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Drew Lock doesn't begrudge Joe Flacco for saying that winning games - not mentoring the rookie quarterback - is his top priority.''I think if any quarterback's main goal isn't focused on winning games,...

AP Sports WriterSmart moves: Cardinals' RB Kenyan Drake digs into playbookBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kenyan Drake was a revelation for the Arizona Cardinals last season, providing a versatile, productive running back after his midseason trade from the Miami Dolphins in October.There's reason to believe 2020 can be...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL planning to allow social justice decals on helmetsBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names of victims of systemic racism and police violence.The league has been in talks with individual players and their...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Chargers' team doctor punctured Taylor's lungBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday's game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case.The person spoke to The Associated Press on...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Lane Johnson immediately showed why he's so valuable to the Philadelphia Eagles. Johnson cleared the way for Ryan Mathews to run 17 yards on Philadelphia's first play from scrimmage and then opened a big hole on Darren Sproles' 25-yard touchdown run by knocking Landon Collins out of the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 gamesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team's injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood Carolina's 2019 All-Pro running back will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.McCaffrey arrived at Panthers practice...

Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine has not made the announcement yet, but Johnny Manziel is expected to follow up his preseason debut as a backup Saturday night by starting against the Washington Redskins next Monday night in FedEx Field. During a conference call Sunday, Pettine said he has not settled...

AP Sports WriterRivers focuses on playoffs instead of possible career finaleBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The thought crossed Philip Rivers' mind.Win this weekend, get some help and he'll have another shot to reach his first Super Bowl. Lose to Jacksonville on Sunday, and it could be the end of...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams make long-awaited playoff return vs tested FalconsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons visited the Coliseum late last season on their path to the Super Bowl, and they easily racked up a blowout victory over the woebegone Los Angeles Rams.When...