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AP Sports WriterConfused Jags keep blowing assignments in 5th straight lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are busting defensive assignments at an alarming rate.They are allowing receivers to get wide open across the field. They are letting tight ends go completely uncovered. They are missing calls,...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Eli Manning retires after 16 seasons, 2 Super BowlsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning ended his 16-year NFL career on his own terms. He was classy, well-prepared and walked away as a New York Giant.In a roughly seven-minute speech touched with a little...

Steelers rookie G Dotson out, RB Conner questionablePITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to try to clinch the AFC North title with a new-look offensive line.The Steelers (11-2) ruled out rookie left guard Kevin Dotson for Monday night's game against the Bengals (2-10-1). Dotson suffered a shoulder...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Goodson out for Jets game after positive COVID testBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without starting linebacker B.J. Goodson, who will miss Sunday's game against the New York Jets after testing positive for COVID-19.Cleveland can potentially lock...

NFL dealing with social media hackers during Super Bowl weekBy The Associated PressMIAMI (AP) The NFL has been dealing with hackers, not someone trying to peak into the league's records or team playbooks.The hackers apparently attacked social media accounts for the league and the AFC champion Kansas City...

Associated PressRGIII intends to seize starting opportunity with BrownsBy HAYDEN GROVECLEVELAND (AP) Despite spending an entire season on Washington's bench, Robert Griffin III never doubted he'd be a starter again.His belief became reality Monday, when coach Hue Jackson said ''it's time'' to give Griffin the opportunity to lead...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Greene trying to stay healthy, keep making playsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Rashad Greene has missed nearly twice as many games as he's played in three seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, leaving the receiver with plenty to prove going into the final year of his...

AP Sports WriterInjuries could put Chiefs' chances on shoulders of backupsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were the kings of improv Sunday.They may have to do it all over again next week after a rugged 30-14 victory at Indianapolis.This week's biggest concern, of course, will be...

Associated PressSteelers' James Conner shines in Le'Veon Bell's absenceBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't surprised by the success of second-year running back James Conner.Conner continues to shine in the spotlight while two-time All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell remains away from the team. Conner enjoyed a history-making...

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Left tackle King Dunlap has agreed to a four-year contract to remain with the San Diego Chargers.Dunlap had been eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. The deal was announced Friday.Dunlap was voted the team's lineman of the year in 2014, his second season with...

AP Sports WriterFormer Browns star Cribbs joining team as coaching internBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Former Browns special teams star Josh Cribbs is joining Cleveland's coaching staff as an intern.Cribbs, a three-time Pro Bowler who was one of the game's most dynamic returners, will work with new Browns special...

The Latest: Next man up at QB for Dallas quickly makes markBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 9 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:25 p.m.Garrett Gilbert's first touchdown pass in his first career start has the Cowboys up early on the undefeated Steelers.Gilbert's 20-yard scoring pass to rookie...