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AP Pro Football WriterTitans QB Marcus Mariota's status still unclear vs. MiamiBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey says quarterback Marcus Mariota is still unclear for their upcoming matchup with the Miami Dolphins.The Titans coach remains hopeful that Mariota will play despite a strained...

HOUSTON (AP) Houston's $72 million man Brock Osweiler is staying on the bench and the Texans are counting on Tom Savage to help them to their second straight AFC South title on Saturday night against the Bengals. Osweiler, who Houston signed to that huge contract this offseason, was replaced after...

AP Pro Football WriterAnother big show in Las Vegas: NFL details draft plansBy BARRY WILNERHere comes another big show to Las Vegas.The NFL on Tuesday detailed its draft plans for April 23-25 on the city's glittering Strip, complete with a red carpet stage on the lake in front of...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Okung appealing NLRB decision on labor practicesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers offensive tackle Russell Okung says he's appealing a decision that denied a claim he brought against the National Football League Players Association alleging unfair labor practices.The National Labor Relations Board last Thursday dismissed...

Giants kicker arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run crashCHICO, Calif. (AP) Alcohol is suspected in a hit-and-run crash that led to the arrest of New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas in Northern California, authorities said Tuesday.Rosas, 25, allegedly failed to stop for a red light and plowed his Chevrolet...

AP Sports WriterBrowns, Pats' McDaniels meet for 7 hours about coaching jobBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh McDaniels is back home. Maybe not just to visit.The Patriots offensive coordinator, whose first shot as an NFL coach didn't go well, interviewed Friday for seven hours with the Cleveland Browns, the...

AP Sports WriterBengals release oft-suspended LB Vontaze BurfictBy JOE KAYThe Bengals stuck with linebacker Vontaze Burfict through all his troubles, including a hit to Antonio Brown's head that led to a playoff loss. They finally released him on Monday after a season of below-average performance.During seven seasons with Cincinnati,...

Giants sign 2 before start of minicamp Tuesday, waive 1EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have made a couple of roster moves before the opening of a mandatory minicamp.The Giants announced Monday the signing of defensive tackle Jarron Jones and defensive back Kenneth Durden. Rookie free...

AP Sports WriterDolphins LB Koa Misi goes on injured reserveBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi's season has ended two days before the start of training camp.A six-year starter, Misi was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after he failed to receive medical clearance. Misi suffered...

Fred McNeill, the former Minnesota linebacker who helped the Vikings reach two Super Bowls in his 12-year NFL career, has died. He was 63.Wife Tia McNeill said he died Tuesday in Southern California of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He also suffered from dementia.Drafted 17th overall in 1974, the...

Cardinals sign TE Cantrell, release CB SheltonTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed tight end Dylan Cantrell to a one-year deal.The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Cantrell is switching positions to tight end after being selected as a receiver by the Los Angeles Chargers in the sixth round of the...

Body found in house of New York Giants' Janoris JenkinsFAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) A body has been found at a New Jersey home owned by New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins.The Bergen County prosecutor's office says it is investigating a death at the house in Fair Lawn, about...