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Broncos, D-lineman Christian Covington agree to 1-year dealBy The Associated PressENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent defensive lineman Christian Covington on a one-year contract.Covington played for the Dallas Cowboys last year after spending four seasons with the Houston Texans, who...

AP Pro Football WriterRavens grab top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Patriots are No. 2By SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Lamar Jackson has been one of the most dynamic players in the league this season.The Baltimore Ravens quarterback has 2,036 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, along with 702 rushing...

The BALTIMORE and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BALTIMORE vs CINCINNATI When: 1/3/2021 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 121 BALTIMORE 13.5 (-110) 44 (-110) -875 525 122 CINCINNATI TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 13.5 PREDICTION: CINCINNATI , BALTIMORE Oddsmakers currently have the CINCINNATI listed as 13.5 point favorites versus the BALTIMORE,...

Falcons P Matt Bosher back to IR after re-injuring groinFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons punter Matt Bosher is done for the season after re-injuring his right groin.Bosher was activated from injured reserve on Monday and expected to play for the first time since Week 4 when the...

The Latest: Special teams ace McCray returning to JaguarsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. The NFL's spending in free agency continues Friday:---5:40 p.m.The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with defensive end and special teams ace Lerentee McCray.The deal is worth $1.047...

AP Sports WriterRookie Rosen happy with progress, ready for preseason debutBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Barring unforeseen circumstances, rookie Josh Rosen will begin his first NFL season on the sidelines as Arizona's backup quarterback.The preseason, though, will be his chance to shine, beginning Saturday night when the Cardinals...

AP Sports WriterLions eyeing matchup with Fitzgerald, Cardinals in openerBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit cornerback Darius Slay recalls a time earlier in his career when he went up against Larry Fitzgerald, and the star receiver was able to beat the coverage.Fitzgerald immediately explained why to his...

AP Sports WriterChiefs eager to see Patrick Mahomes II get preseason startBy DAVE SKRETTAPatrick Mahomes II wants to get out of the huddle without any issues, call the right protections and limit his mistakes, all while leading the Chiefs to a couple of touchdowns when he plays the first...

Bears place TE Trey Burton on IRLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have placed tight end Trey Burton on injured reserve.The 28-year-old Burton has been dealing with a groin injury all season long. He hurt his calf during last weekend's 20-13 victory over the Detroit Lions.Burton agreed...

AP Sports WriterWR Ross returns from injury, giving Bengals a deep threatBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) John Ross III spent a couple of weeks catching passes from Andy Dalton on the scout team during Bengals practices, something neither of them imagined doing when the season began.Ross was recovering from...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Ron Rivera says joint NFL practices are invaluableBy STEVE REEDSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Coach Ron Rivera believes joint practices have become an invaluable part of today's NFL.The Panthers wrapped up two days of practices at Wofford College with the Buffalo Bills that he thinks will go...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos promote Joe Woods to defensive coordinatorBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos coach Vance Joseph has promoted secondary coach Joe Woods to defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips, who left for the Los Aneles Rams.Woods, 46, was in charge of the Broncos' ''No Fly Zone'' secondary...