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AP Pro Football WriterBrees, Bradford start expiring deals in Saints-Vikes openerBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Drew Brees has reached the home stretch of his extraordinary career, preferring to play out the final year of his contract with New Orleans while trying to bring the Saints back to the playoffs.Then...

NFL teams propose 7 rules changes, including extra officialsNEW YORK (AP) Two NFL teams have suggested changes to game officiating, including a ''sky judge'' utilized by colleges, among seven rules proposals that will be presented to team owners later this month.Also proposed is revamping overtime to minimize the...

The Latest: Ravens take early lead against TitansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):4:50 p.m.The Baltimore Ravens have dominated the first quarter on the road against the Tennessee Titans.The Ravens sacked Marcus Mariota on back-to-back plays to force the Titans to punt on...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, linebackers coach Joe Vitt and three other assistants won't be retained, a person familiar with the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because none of the coaching moves, first reported by...

Packers moving forward without veterans Bulaga, MartinezGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) By adding linebacker Christian Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner this week, the Green Bay Packers signaled forward without two key veterans.Longtime right tackle Bryan Bulaga agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers and linebacker Blake Martinez...

Tennessee Titans place CB Malcolm Butler on injured reserveNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed cornerback Malcolm Butler on injured reserve after he injured his left wrist Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.Tennessee also re-signed cornerback Tye Smith, added wide receiver Rashard Davis to the practice squad and...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk walked on stage Wednesday night and received a vastly differently reception from Tennessee's season-ticket holders than a year ago. A crowd of approximately 5,000 gave her a standing ovation. ''I'm just stunned,'' Strunk said. A year ago, Strunk was apologizing for the mess...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have fired Ken Whisenhunt after a 3-20 start, and Mike Mularkey has been named interim head coach for the rest of the season.The Titans announced the move Tuesday morning and have scheduled a news conference.Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: LA Rams trade WR Brandin Cooks to TexansBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams are trading receiver Brandin Cooks to the Houston Texans, according to a person familiar with the deal.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the teams hadn't...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick's skills may force NFL teams to rethink positionBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Minkah Fitzpatrick understands the value of his skill set.At 6-foot-1, 201 pounds, he hits like a safety. His speed, hip movement and feet might make him more tailored to cornerback.So the Alabama star is...

AP Pro Football WriterRemote control: Tech support staffers star in NFL offseasonBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Like a principal walking through a hushed hallway on the first day of school, Cheryl Nygaard felt the emotional surge of relief and pride last week as the Minnesota Vikings director of information...

The Baltimore Ravens and the New York Giants will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at MetLife Stadium. Philadelphia at Washington When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 16, 2016 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 3-point favorites versus the Ravens, while the...