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QB Ryan agrees to 5-year contract extension with FalconsATLANTA (AP) Quarterback Matt Ryan has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons.The team announced the deal Thursday without revealing financial terms.Ryan was the third overall draft pick in 2008 and has been the Falcons' starting quarterback...

Hey NFL players: If you want a safe way to celebrate touchdowns and big plays, just hug it out. Don't twerk. Don't pretend to shoot a bow and arrow. Don't even think about playing basketball with a football. And, never take your helmet off. ''Hugs are always legal,'' Dean Blandino, the...

The SAN FRANCISCO and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN FRANCISCO vs WASHINGTON When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 263 SAN FRANCISCO -11 (-110) 46.5 (-110) 325 -475 264 WASHINGTON TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Redskins -11. O/U: 46.5 PREDICTION: Redskins 27, 49ers 20 Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoffBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dalvin Cook logged off last week from virtual team activities with the Minnesota Vikings, no longer willing to participate until he has secured a new contract.Cook's situation is the latest standoff of sorts between...

AP Sports WriterConfident Darnold hits Jets practice field for first timeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles chuckled for a moment and then just couldn't resist the urge to break from his normally low-key, stoic public persona.The New York Jets coach had just been asked what...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running backBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey for his production and versatility, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.The team agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with McCaffrey on Monday,...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL stadiums serving up much more than hot dogs, burgersBy TERESA M. WALKERHamburgers and hot dogs are always great at a football game. How about some pimento cheese melts, fried ravioli or a brat wrapped in a blanket of fried cheese curds on a pretzel bun.Hungry...

Seahawks 1st-rounder L.J. Collier out with sprained ankleRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks rookie first-round pick L.J. Collier will be sidelined for weeks after the defensive end suffered a badly sprained ankle in practice earlier this week.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that Collier's ankle injury was an unusual...

Backfield change: Panthers waive Anderson; sign CadetCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have waived backup running back C.J. Anderson, a 1,000-yard rusher last season with the Broncos.Anderson played in nine games for Carolina and had 104 yards rushing on 24 carries. He had one reception for a 24-yard touchdown.Carolina...

Former Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien says he attempted suicideSPOKANE, Wash. (AP) Former Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien said he has attempted suicide, hired prostitutes and suffers from persistent depression. Now, he's wondering if he sustained brain injuries while playing football.The 55-year-old former quarterback is worried about his...

Jay Cutler to join Fox broadcasting team for NFL gamesNEW YORK (AP) Another former NFL quarterback is headed to the broadcast booth.Jay Cutler was hired Friday by Fox as an analyst to work on its No. 2 NFL team with Kevin Burkhardt and Charles Davis.Last month, CBS replaced...

Steelers fullback Rosie Nix dealing with knee issuePITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers will likely be without fullback and special teams captain Rosie Nix for Sunday's visit by Seattle.Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Nix is dealing with a knee injury sustained in a 33-3 loss to New England...