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Redskins promote Kyle Smith to VP of player personnelASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins continued their organizational overhaul Monday by promoting Kyle Smith to vice president of player personnel.The son of former NFL general manager A.J. Smith spent the past three seasons in charge of college scouting and...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Henry will play vs Houston with playoff spot on lineBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry makes it very clear he will play Sunday against the Houston Texans with a playoff berth on the line for the Tennessee Titans.“I...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release Osemele day after he has non-approved surgeryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets have released guard Kelechi Osemele a day after he had shoulder surgery without the team's approval.The move Saturday is the latest chapter in what has become a...

In video, Kaepernick says he's 'still ready' to returnBy The Associated PressColin Kaepernick says he's ''still ready'' to return to the NFL, even though he is set to enter his third season out of the league.In a video posted Wednesday on social media, the 31-year-old Kaepernick is shown working...

AP Pro Football WriterCoaches, players make best of NFL's 1st virtual offseasonBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Turns out there’s only so much that can be done virtually.Six teams decided to end their offseason programs even with the NFL allowing two more weeks to keep working: the Bears,...

Associated PressBarkley tries to temper Giant expectations as minicamp opensBy MATT SUGAMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) When it comes to football, Saquon Barkley has a knack for doing what might sound impossible.Whether it's his freakish feats in the weight room, or his game-breaking plays during a three-year career at...

AP Sports WriterBills' McCoy vows to find his stride against BroncosBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) LeSean McCoy wouldn't be topping 9,000 career yards rushing if he spent time wilting at the prospect of facing defenses stacked against him or deflecting blame after a bad outing.And the Buffalo...

AP Pro Football WriterWinless Broncos, Jets square off looking to avoid 0-4 startsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Banged up, struggling and desperate for a win.That describes both the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, who'll square off Thursday night at MetLife Stadium with their seasons spiraling,...

AP Sports WriterJaguars 'all in' on winning regular-season finale at TitansBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars coach Doug Marrone has no plans to rest starters in the regular-season finale even though Jacksonville is locked into its playoff seeding.''We are 100 percent all in on winning this football game,''...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles meet at Lincoln Financial Field. N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 19, 2015 Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Eagles -3.5. O/U: 50 PREDICTION: Eagles...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings have 'every intent' of retaining Spielman, ZimmerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings President Mark Wilf issued a statement of confidence in general manager Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer on Friday, tamping down speculation about their future two days prior to the team's...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Maye has broken thumb, Enunwa sprained ankleBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets could be without two of their top playmakers on offense and defense for a while.Safety Marcus Maye has a broken right thumb that could sideline him for a few weeks,...