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With McDonald hurt, Steelers add Seahawks TE Nick VannettPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired tight end Nick Vannett from the Seattle Seahawks for a fifth-round pick in the 2020 draft.Pittsburgh is in need of help at tight end. The team placed Xavier Grimble on injured reserve Wednesday...

The Latest: Another QB hurts shoulder, this time WinstonBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's sixth Sunday of the regular season (all times Eastern):5:09 p.m.Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has suffered a right shoulder injury in the second quarter and is doubtful to return against the Arizona...

AP Sports WriterJags sticking with QB Kessler despite woeful, 3-game stretchBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Cody Kessler has taken the Jacksonville Jaguars to a new low in 2018.The Jaguars (4-10) have totaled 658 yards in three games since Kessler replaced inconsistent starter Blake Bortles, including a season-low...

Giants QB Jones practices, questionable vs. CardinalsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is listed as questionable for the game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.Jones was a full participant in practice on Friday for the first time since his hamstring injury against the Cincinnati...

AP Sports WriterFresh start: Brandon Allen gets his break with BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) It took Brandon Allen four seasons and three different teams to get his shot at starting in the NFL.The gig may only be temporary, even if Joe Flacco is out for a while...

AP Sports WriterBengals expect to be without top cornerbacks against JaguarsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The winless Bengals expect to be without their top two cornerbacks when they host Jacksonville, the latest challenge for a defense that's given up at least 490 yards in half of its games.Dre Kirkpatrick...

AP Sports WriterBrowns speak with suspended RB Hunt after argument near barBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns spoke to suspended running back Kareem Hunt after he was involved in an incident outside a downtown bar.The 23-year-old Hunt, who will serve an eight-game NFL ban this season for off-field...

Texans' Reid says time with brother gave him jump startHOUSTON (AP) Justin Reid used to frequent his older brother's house to watch NFL game film and study game preparations.The Texans rookie safety was at Stanford then, and the visits gave him a behind-the-scenes look at the NFL life...

Pats place kicker Stephen Gostkowski on injured reserveFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have placed kicker Stephen Gostkowski on injured reserve.The team announced the move Wednesday, but didn't disclose the 35-year-old's injury.He is the fourth Patriots player to go on IR this season, joining receiver N'Keal Harry, left tackle...

Redskins activate TE Jordan Reed from PUP listASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have activated tight end Jordan Reed from the physically-unable-to-perform list.Reed had been on the list since the start of training camp in late July because of an injury to the big toe on his left...

AP Pro Football WriterCarson Wentz playing more like Ol' Gunslinger Brett FavreBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz is playing more like his favorite player this season.Wentz, who grew up rooting for Brett Favre, has turned into a younger version of the Ol' Gunslinger in his fifth year with...

Chiefs return WR Thomas to active roster, cut WR PringleKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have returned De'Anthony Thomas to the active roster and waived fellow wide receiver Byron Pringle with the hope that they can sign him to the practice squad should he clear waivers.The moves were...