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Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to SundayBy The Associated PressThe Thanksgiving night game between the Ravens and Steelers has been switched to Sunday afternoon because of coronavirus issues with Baltimore.The NFL announced the move Wednesday, placing the game at 1:15 p.m. EST on NBC. Previously, it was scheduled...

AP Pro Football WriterDefense dominates, Eagles rout Jets 31-6By ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles were the real Gang Green defense.Nate Gerry returned an interception for a score , Orlando Scandrick took a strip-sack the distance and Philadelphia routed the New York Jets 31-6 on Sunday.The Eagles (3-2)...

AP Pro Football WriterDarnold practices fully, on track to start Sunday for JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold was a full participant at practice Thursday, putting the New York Jets quarterback on track to start Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.Darnold missed the 0-10 Jets' past two...

Associated PressSeahawks sign LB Erik Walden, release DE Marcus SmithBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seahawks added veteran linebacker Erik Walden on Friday and terminated the contract of defensive end Marcus Smith.Smith spent 2017 with Seattle and re-signed with the team this offseason on a one-year deal. However,...

AP Pro Football WriterJets rookie QB Darnold aims for improvement in next 8 gamesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Flashes of brilliance. Spurts of inconsistency. Steady progress.The first eight games of Sam Darnold's NFL career have been marked by the ups and downs typical of a rookie...

NFL Players Association agrees to deal with 2K SportsBy The Associated PressThe NFL Players Association has reached an agreement with 2K Sports that will allow the video game developer to use the names, images and likenesses of over 2,000 players.The agreement announced Thursday by both parties also includes OneTeam...

Saints tackle Armstead on COVID-19 list, out vs. BroncosNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints placed starting left tackle Terron Armstead on their COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday, leaving him ineligible for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.The Saints also ruled out return specialist Deonte Harris, who...

The Arizona Cardinals on Friday released five-time Pro Bowl safety Adrian Wilson. Wilson, who had been the longest-tenured player on the team, took a pay cut to stay with the Cardinals before last season, but knew as it was winding down that it would be his final one in the...

AP Pro Football WriterShanahan faces former team when 49ers host FalconsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When Kyle Shanahan looks back on the two years he spent as offensive coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons, it's the positives he remembers much more than the disappointing ending.After a couple of...

Bucs waive CB Vernon Hargreaves from struggling secondaryTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived cornerback Vernon Hargreaves, the 11th overall pick in the 2016 draft and the most experienced starter in the team's struggling secondary.The team announced the move Tuesday, two days after the fourth-year pro...

Bears waive cornerback Amukamara, receiver GabrielLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears waived cornerback Prince Amukamara and speedy receiver Taylor Gabriel on Friday.Amukamara started 42 games over the past three seasons and gave the Bears a physical presence in the backfield while helping the defense emerge as a...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott showed off his strong arm even when effectively using his feet in yet another victory. While the rookie's season-low passing total of 195 yards was less than half of what Washington's Kirk Cousins had on Thanksgiving Day, the Dallas rookie used a stiff-arm to get...