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AP Pro Football Writer'Today we say no more': Jaguars march to sheriff's officeBy TERESA M. WALKERThe Jacksonville Jaguars protested against inequality and police brutality on Friday, marching from their stadium to the steps of the sheriff’s department.“Today we say no more,” wide receiver Chris Conley said. “Today we see...

AP Sports WriterRetooled Patriots receiving corps brings early excitementBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have had more than their share of luck when it comes to getting the most out of their receivers during the Bill Belichick era.Last season that guy was Chris Hogan, a modestly used...

AP Pro Football WriterRams take in fresh air, mountains ahead of game vs. ChiefsBy ARNIE STAPLETONCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) This was a respite for the Los Angeles Rams but certainly no vacation.The team kept its plans to train at the Air Force Academy and stay at the posh...

The NY GIANTS and the DALLAS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY GIANTS vs DALLAS When: 8:20 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 287 NY GIANTS -3 (-110) 43.5 (-110) 130 -150 288 DALLAS TV: 8:20 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: DALLAS , NY GIANTS Oddsmakers currently have the DALLAS...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Casey eager to face former team Titans in openerBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Ever since the NFL released its schedule on May 7, Jurrell Casey has been counting down the days to the Denver Broncos' season opener against Tennessee.The Titans traded Casey to Denver this...

AP Sports WriterDeMarcus Walker eager to pull his new weight in Year 2By PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos mandated DeMarcus Walker bulk up this offseason. That was a big weight off his mind.As a rookie last season, Walker slimmed down to about 238 pounds in order...

AP Pro Football WriterPainful lesson helped shape Jets QB Darnold's cool demeanorBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The knuckle below Sam Darnold's freckled right pinkie is still slightly out of place.It serves as a once-painful reminder that the New York Jets rookie quarterback needs to keep his...

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings meet at TCF Bank Stadium. Detroit at Minnesota When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 20, 2015 Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Vikings -3. O/U: 43 PREDICTION: Lions 20,...

AP Sports WriterSteelers want draft built on difference-makers, not dramaBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Antonio Brown is gone.The Pittsburgh Steelers hope the drama the star wide receiver produced during his prolific, but occasionally problematic stay followed him out the door.And while general manager Kevin Colbert understands it will be...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Sources: Rooney Rule to require for more interviewsBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL is amending the Rooney Rule to require more interviews of minority candidates for head coaching and coordinator positions, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press.Reacting to a lack of diversity progress...

Former Eagles LB Weber dies at 87PHILADELPHIA (AP) Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Charles ''Chuck'' Weber died on Sunday, the team said. He was 87.A seven-year NFL veteran, Weber spent his final three seasons in Philadelphia (1959-61) where he played in 38 games and helped the Eagles win the...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders' Hurst happy to turn focus from heart to footballBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After months of questions about the health of his heart sent him tumbling down the draft board until being taken by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round, Maurice Hurst was...