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Pioli steps down as assistant GM of Atlanta FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Scott Pioli has stepped down as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.Pioli announced the decision through the team on Thursday. He says he is ''ready for a change'' after more than five years with the...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars showcase revamped roster, reformed culture in openerBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Every decision the Jacksonville Jaguars made over the last year had one of two goals in mind: fix the salary cap or improve the locker room.The Jaguars jettisoned personnel chief Tom Coughlin, cornerbacks...

The Latest: Chargers DT Reid carted off with knee injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the seventh week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):4:46 p.m.Chargers defensive tackle Caraun Reid was carted off the field Sunday with a left knee injury and listed as questionable to return.Reid was injured...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Saints, Winston in 'advanced' negotiationsBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Saints and quarterback Jameis Winston are working on a contract proposal to make the former Buccaneers starter a backup to Drew Brees in New Orleans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick jumped into the open arms of his leaping coach and all seemed right with the San Francisco 49ers for a few hours Saturday night.Then, in a matter of minutes, a matter of three clutch completions by Philip Rivers, the good feelings were...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Cliff Avril; injury cost him most of 2017By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Defensive end Cliff Avril was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season.Avril's release was expected...

The San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Hard Rock Stadium. San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins When: 11/27/2016 1:00 PM Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 261 SAN FRANCISCO -7.5 (-110) 45.5 (-110) 250 -310 262 MIAMI TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Dolphins -7.5....

Gun charge against NFL linebacker Khaseem Greene is droppedELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) A gun charge against an NFL linebacker has been dropped because the man who said he gave him a weapon admitted he lied, the player's attorney said.The charge against free agent Khaseem Greene was dismissed by a...

Dareus passes physical, completes trade from Bills to JagsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Newly acquired defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has passed a physical with the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing his trade from the Buffalo Bills.The Jaguars (4-3) gave the Bills (4-2) a sixth-round pick in the 2018 draft for Dareus, a...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Tyrann Mathieu working to get confidence backBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Entering his fifth NFL season, Tyrann Mathieu is trying to get his confidence back.Fighting through injuries in all four of his NFL seasons, he has had a hard time maintaining the dynamic ''Honey Badger''...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton expressed just one regret about somersaulting his way into the end zone against the Houston Texans.''I just hate that I didn't stick it,'' Newton said of the landing.Newton's frontward flip into the end zone over a Texans defensive back on a quarterback draw...

Patriots re-sign special teams captain Matt SlaterFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have re-signed special teams captain Matt Slater.Originally drafted in the 10th round in 2008, Slater has spent 10 years with the team. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl as a special teamer seven...