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AP Pro Football WriterLock used time on IR to slow his mind, speed his growthBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Drew Lock used his time on injured reserve to slow down his racing mind and speed up his transition from spread college quarterback to drop-back pro passer.Lock, expected to...

Cardinals awarded Cobi Hamilton off waivers from TexansTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have been awarded wide receiver Cobi Hamilton off waivers from the Houston Texans.The Cardinals announced the move Thursday.Hamilton has 18 receptions for 242 yards and two touchdowns in 14 career NFL games with Pittsburgh and...

School head resigns over comment about black quarterbacksHOUSTON (AP) A white Texas school superintendent who posted online that ''You can't count on a black quarterback'' in reference to Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has resigned.In a letter Saturday to the Onalaska Independent School District board, Lynn Redden says...

Raiders sign Nevin Lawson to 1-year extensionALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Las Vegas Raiders signed cornerback Nevin Lawson to a one-year contract extension Thursday.Lawson is the first player to sign with the Raiders since they officially added Las Vegas to their name Wednesday. The Raiders are set to play...

The Latest: Gonzalez urges youngsters to play many sportsCANTON, Ohio (AP) The Latest on the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday night (all times local):6:45 p.m.Tony Gonzalez believes youngsters should play multiple sports.The most accomplished tight end in NFL history, who was voted into the Hall...

CINCINNATI -- Andy Dalton looked over the spread-out Ravens defense and decided there was enough room for a quarterback sneak. With a push from his linemen, he surged into end zone for a last-minute win. Surged the Bengals back into first place, too. Dalton made up for his two fourth-quarter turnovers by...

Judge: Lawsuits against Hernandez can be heard in BostonBOSTON (AP) A judge says two wrongful-death lawsuits pending against the estate of late NFL player late Aaron Hernandez will be heard in Boston, in Suffolk County.An attorney for Hernandez's estate asked that the lawsuits filed by the families of...

AP Pro Football WriterAnalysis: From 'Andy Who?' to Super Bowl champion Andy ReidBy ROB MAADDIMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) When Andy Reid walked into an interview with the Philadelphia Eagles armed with a 6-inch binder containing notes on how to build a winning team, management was sold.But it took...

Associated PressLewis scores 3 TDs as Jaguars rout Ravens in LondonBy ZAC BOYERLONDON (AP) Jaguars wide receiver Allen Hurns knew Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens had to be different.It was - significantly. Blake Bortles threw four touchdown passes, three to tight end Marcedes Lewis, and the Jaguars...

Bengals put RB Mixon on IR ahead of matchup with WashingtonCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals have placed running back Joe Mixon on injured reserve with a foot injury.The announcement on Saturday means backup Giovani Bernard will start for the fourth straight game when Cincinnati faces Washington on Sunday.Mixon,...

Associated PressRavens' Yanda works out during Baltimore-LA Rams practicesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ravens coach John Harbaugh is reaping some health benefits with the return of Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda.''Seeing him out there doing individual drills was good for my blood pressure,'' Harbaugh said.Yanda participated in...

Former Denver Broncos backup QB pleads guilty to trespassingCENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) Former Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor second-degree criminal trespassing for entering a couple's suburban Denver home uninvited.After Kelly entered the plea Wednesday in Arapahoe County District Court, he was sentenced to one...