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AP Sports WriterFalcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streakBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two-game winning streak and with three victories in their past four games.Almost nobody saw that coming after a 0-5 start.It's still too...

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Quarterback Nick Foles is getting to know his new St. Louis Rams teammates.''We love him,'' wide receiver Kenny Britt said Thursday after the second OTA session and first open to reporters. ''Great deep ball, he puts it on the money every time.''He can throw every...

49ers sign defensive lineman Damontre Moore to 1-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Damontre Moore to a one-year deal.Moore was signed Wednesday and will join the team when it reports to training camp Friday. Moore spent about six weeks with the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL ends in-person visits between teams, draft prospectsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The NFL is ending in-person visits between teams and draft prospects because of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.The league sent a memo to all 32 clubs on Friday afternoon saying the ban...

Dolphins' Fitzpatrick learns of mom's death before scrimmageMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's mother died Saturday, and he left a morning scrimmage as it began to be with his family, coach Brian Flores said.The team gathered in prayer as Fitzpatrick departed. He missed one day of practice...

AP Sports WriterChiefs wide receivers showcase speed during indoor raceBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Mecole Hardman is probably faster than 99% of players in the NFL.Tyreek Hill happens to be in the 1%.The two Chiefs wide receivers have traded barbs about their speed ever since Hardman was...

Giants sign G Zac Kerin, waive OL Ethan CooperEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed guard Zac Kerin and waived first-year offensive lineman Ethan Cooper.The Giants announced the moves Thursday, less than two weeks before the opening of training camp.Kerin has played in 14 regular-season...

AP Sports WriterFalcons QB Ryan agrees to 5-year, $150 million extensionBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) Quarterback Matt Ryan has become the NFL's highest-paid player, agreeing to a five-year contract extension worth a guaranteed $100 million with the Atlanta Falcons.The team announced the deal Thursday.A person familiar with the deal,...

AP Pro Football WriterElite teams have success in the draft on Day 3 and laterBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eighteen starters in the last Super Bowl were selected in the fourth round or lower, including six players who didn't get a call until the NFL draft was over.While first-round...

Cardinals could go conservative vs. 49ersCarson Palmer might not be available Thursday when the Arizona Cardinals hit the road looking to avoid a 1-4 start to a season in which head coach Bruce Arians identified the Super Bowl as the team's acceptable goal.Palmer entered the week in concussion protocol,...

AP Sports WriterSaints WR Thomas plans to earn 'every penny' of new dealBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints receiver Michael Thomas took extra time after his first practice of training camp to catch footballs fired from a machine at close range, first while facing the machine, then while...

AP Sports WriterSaints take care of Panthers, still hope for playoff byeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Even if the 13-3 New Orleans Saints don't get a first-round bye, coach Sean Payton likes his team's chances in the playoffs.The Saints took care of business against the reeling Carolina Panthers...