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Cardinals sign S Swearinger 1 day after release by RedskinsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Safety D.J. Swearinger, released by Washington after he criticized the team, was signed Tuesday by the Arizona Cardinals.Swearinger said Monday, when he was cut by the Redskins, that he received no explanation for the move. A...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Jim Irsay figured the road to Indianapolis' next Super Bowl title eventually would go through Peyton Manning's new team.He never anticipated it would happen this fast.Heading into Sunday's divisional-round game against the Broncos, the Colts owner said Tuesday that Hollywood couldn't have created a better script...

AP Sports WriterEdmonds runs for 3 TDs, Cards top Giants in Barkley's returnBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The game was billed as the return of Saquon Barkley to the New York Giants' lineup and the matchup of first-round rookie quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones. It had...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants released popular punter Steve Weatherford on Friday and acquired Brad Wing in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers.The moves came days after coach Tom Coughlin suggested neither Weatherford nor free agent Robert Malone would be his punter this season.Malone was...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Pro Bowl will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year and be held one week before the Super Bowl. The NFL's all-star game will be an afternoon match at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. A week later, the league's championship game will be played...

49ers' Foster pleads not guilty in domestic violence caseSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from allegations that he attacked his then-girlfriend in their home in February.A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 17, at which point...

Detroit's Walker out this weekend against RaidersDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have ruled out defensive back Tracy Walker for Sunday's game at Oakland because of a knee injury.Defensive tackle Mike Daniels (foot) is doubtful, and cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) is questionable. The team said Slay was a full...

Associated PressSteelers safety Morgan Burnett set to return against BrownsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Morgan Burnett is just happy to be back on the field.The veteran safety will play Sunday at home against Cleveland after missing the previous four games with a groin injury.''It's good...

AP Sports WriterChargers' Herbert able to deliver while under pressureBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Justin Herbert has surprised many people with how quickly he has adjusted to the rigors of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.So when it comes to the Los Angeles Chargers' matchup on...

AP Sports WriterRavens seeking more production from 32nd-ranked offenseBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens' standard formula for success is having their standout defense dominate the game while receiving only a marginal assist from the offense.To this point, the imbalance has been exceedingly disproportionate.Baltimore ranks last...

AP Sports WriterBengals trying to act like London's just another home gameBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Coach Marvin Lewis opened a notable week in the Bengals' history by insisting that they're not actually traveling to London for their next game.''We're not going to London,'' he said. ''We're playing the...

AP Sports WriterChiefs head into minicamp with plenty of fresh facesBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Bob Sutton has been around football long enough to realize that every year brings turnover, even when a team is coming off back-to-back division championships for the first time in its history.It...