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AP Pro Football WriterBad defensive call leads to Jets' latest heartbreaking lossBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Marcus Maye trudged off the field, a towel draped over his head and covering up the disappointment of another brutal loss.After the game, the stunned New York Jets safety hid...

Ex-NFL player Burfict arrested in Vegas on battery chargeLAS VEGAS (AP) Former NFL player Vontaze Burfict, a linebacker who in 2019 received the most severe punishment in league history for an on-field infraction, was arrested Saturday in Las Vegas, according to court records.Online records for Las Vegas Justice...

Titans suspend top pick vs. Browns for violating club rulesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have suspended top draft pick Isaiah Wilson for Sunday's game for violating club rules after already declaring the rookie out against the Cleveland Browns.The Titans announced the move Saturday while elevating linebacker Tuzar...

Lions cut Hall and downgrade Swift to doubtful to play BearsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions released receiver Marvin Hall and tight end Isaac Nauta on Saturday.The Lions also downgraded running back D'Andre Swift to doubtful for their game Sunday at Chicago due to an illness.Detroit (4-7)...

The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19By The Associated PressThe NFL has seen major COVID-19 outbreaks for the Titans and Ravens. Big stars and coaches have been stricken by the disease. There have been plenty of scheduling adjustments. Here's a look at how each...

Seahawks become final team to put player on COVID-19 listRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks placed Bryan Mone on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, making the injured defensive tackle the first Seattle player to land on the list during the regular season.Seattle had been the only team in...

Packers place center Corey Linsley on injured reserveGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley has gone on injured reserve after hurting his knee during a victory over the Chicago Bears last weekend.The move announced by the Packers on Saturday means Linsley must sit out at...

Dolphins RB Myles Gaskin activated off IR for Bengals gameMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was activated off injured reserve Saturday after missing four games because of a knee injury.The Dolphins also elevated safety Nate Holley as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.Gaskin, a...

AP Sports WriterSteelers rookie LB Highsmith ready to fill in for DupreeBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Bud Dupree stood at the line of scrimmage during a stoppage in play Wednesday against Baltimore and did what the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker almost always does when there's a lull in action.He danced.Minutes...

Associated PressNFL betting lines in season of COVID-19 are moving targetsBy WAYNE PARRYATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) Trevor Konitzer is the kind of guy whose cellphone is constantly buzzing with updates on NFL players: who's hurt, who's playing, what breaking news affects one team or another.He saw a betting...

The virus' toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19By The Associated PressThe NFL has seen major COVID-19 outbreaks for the Titans and Ravens. Big stars and coaches have been stricken by the disease. There have been plenty of scheduling adjustments. Here's a look at how each...

Ravens place QB Robert Griffin III on injured reserveOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Quarterback Robert Griffin III has been placed on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens, leaving Trace McSorley as the backup when Lamar Jackson comes off the reserve/COVID-19 list.Griffin started Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Steelers and hurt...