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Jones back at practice for Falcons, questionable vs. SaintsBy The Associated PressFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones returned to practice as a limited participant Friday and is listed as questionable for the Atlanta Falcons' game against the New Orleans Saints.The star wide receiver has been dealing with a...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: In a crazy world, Steelers provide needed stabilityBy PAUL NEWBERRYIt's comforting to see the Pittsburgh Steelers back atop the NFL.In a topsy-turvy world that's gone completely off the rails in 2020, the franchise that hardly ever changes coaches - the great Mike Tomlin is their third...

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...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: In a crazy world, Steelers provide needed stabilityBy PAUL NEWBERRYIt's comforting to see the Pittsburgh Steelers back atop the NFL.In a topsy-turvy world that's gone completely off the rails in 2020, the franchise that hardly ever changes coaches - the great Mike Tomlin is their third...

Jones, Gurley questionable for Falcons vs SaintsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones and running back Todd Gurley are questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.Jones (hamstring) and Gurley (knee) both missed last week's 43-6 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.Defensive end Dante Fowler...

AP Sports WriterPackers' versatile offensive line keeps overcoming injuriesBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe Green Bay Packers are shuffling their offensive line again this week due to injuries, with rookie guard Jon Runyan Jr. potentially making his first career start against his father's old team.It's nothing new for a versatile line that...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Harris: weird nerve pain was worst part of COVID-19By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Shelby Harris removed his mask and flashed that mile-wide smile that's been missing around the Denver Broncos for a month.''I'm telling you, that stuff was just crazy,'' the affable defensive end...

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...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders will be without injured RB Josh Jacobs vs. JetsBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders will be without leading rusher Josh Jacobs and safety Johnathan Abram for this week's game against the winless New York Jets.Coach Jon Gruden said Friday that the two won't make the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gase says he hasn't done enough to help Darnold growBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) It was a coach-player union that made the New York Jets excited about what could be.Adam Gase was the hotshot offensive guru, and Sam Darnold the young gun quarterback...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings still committed to core, as Jaguars starting overBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars, just short of three years ago, were leading New England with less than three minutes to go in the AFC championship game.Further down the coast, the Minnesota Vikings were warming...

AP Pro Football WriterMatchup of division leaders isn't quite what you'd expectBy BARRY WILNERIn this strangest of NFL seasons in this weirdest of years, here's a matchup of division leaders you wouldn't expect: Seattle hosting the New York Giants.Certainly the Seahawks on top of the tough NFC West is...