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With McDonald hurt, Steelers add Seahawks TE Nick VannettPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired tight end Nick Vannett from the Seattle Seahawks for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft.Pittsburgh is in need of help at tight end. The team placed Xavier Grimble on injured reserve Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterBrowns coach Kitchens calls Mayfield criticism 'asinine'By TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield's getting picked off and picked upon.Just three games into this second season, Cleveland's confident-and-cocky quarterback is being surrounded. He hasn't performed up to expectations - including his own - and Mayfield's all-around game...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Ramsey misses practice because of back injuryBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars don't appear to know what's going on with their best player.Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey missed practice Wednesday because of an apparent back injury that coach Doug Marrone said he...

AP Sports WriterPanthers rediscovering pass rush after offseason of changeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are finally figuring out how to get pressure on opposing quarterbacks.Now coach Ron Rivera hopes his defense can do it on a consistent basis beginning Sunday when the Panthers visit Deshaun Watson...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Keenum has foot injury, status vs. Giants in doubtBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Case Keenum's foot injury could put him in danger of not starting at quarterback for the Washington Redskins on Sunday at the New York Giants.Keenum was listed as a nonparticipant in practice...

AP Sports WriterMobility key for young QBs thrown onto field early in NFLBy TERESA M. WALKERIt's an NFL rite each season that young quarterbacks find themselves playing early whether because of high draft status, injuries or simply a struggling team looking for a spark.Injuries already have forced Gardner Minshew...

Bills promote Peko, place Harrison Phillips on IRORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have promoted defensive tackle Kyle Peko from their practice squad to replace Harrison Phillips, who was placed on injured reserve.The move was announced Tuesday, two days after Phillips tore a ligament in his left...

Vikings bring back WR Laquon Treadwell, PR Marcus SherelsEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell.The moves were made on Tuesday, when the Vikings placed wide receiver/punt returner Chad Beebe on injured...

AP Sports WriterRedskins keep finding different ways to loseBy STEPHEN WHYNOThis time, the Washington Redskins gave up 28 consecutive points.Before that, they gave up 21 in a row and in their first game allowed 25 unanswered. A 31-15 loss to the Chicago Bears dropped the Redskins to 0-3 and...

AP Pro Football WriterPettis' rough start to 2nd season with 49ers leads to big TDBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Dante Pettis' roller-coaster start to his second season in the NFL has led him to the end zone for the biggest touchdown of the year for the San...

Correction: Antonio Brown-Retires? storyFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) In a story Sept. 22 about former New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown, The Associated Press reported erroneously that team owner Robert Kraft was arrested in connection with a prostitution and sex trafficking sting in a Florida massage parlor. Kraft was charged...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: QBs to add include Daniel Jones, BrissettBy FRANK STAMPFLAfter three weeks of fantasy football, you should have a pretty good idea of where your team stands.Maybe you started 3-0 and drafted the best team of all time, but maybe you lost your quarterback last week and Saquon...