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Giants, Redskins make picks in NFL's supplemental draftNEW YORK (AP) The New York Giants have spent a 2019 third-round draft pick on Western Michigan cornerback Sam Beal, and Washington has selected Virginia Tech cornerback Adonis Alexander in the sixth round Wednesday.New York will surrender its third-round pick in...

AP Sports WriterBills' McCoy uses questions about turning 30 into motivationBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The more skepticism LeSean McCoy hears about whether he can maintain his production after turning 30, the better the Buffalo running back feels.McCoy is using the questions as motivation in preparing to...

AP Sports Writer49ers Anthony Davis will begin at bottom of depth chartBy JANIE McCAULEYSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Right tackle Anthony Davis sat down with 49ers general manager Trent Baalke for a productive discussion about his return to the team after a year-long retirement, and both men insist they...

AP Sports WriterJaguars unveil 'no-nonsense' uniforms, helmets for 2018By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have unveiled new uniforms and helmets, going with an old-school look that matches the team's blue-collar identity.The Jaguars showed off their new duds at the team's annual state of the franchise presentation...

Steelers-Ravens, Broncos-Chiefs and Vikings-Packers. Big rivalry games with plenty on the line. Happy Holidays. There's been plenty of complaining about the NFL schedule this season. Not for Week 16, when those three gems and a few other strong matchups with postseason implications provide some extra gleam to this time of year. Pittsburgh...

AP Sports WriterBengals sign kicker Randy Bullock to 2-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals signed kicker Randy Bullock to a two-year deal on Thursday, giving him an opportunity to compete for the job next season.Bullock filled in for the last three games last season after Mike Nugent...

Quarterback Jay Cutler makes return for BearsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Jay Cutler's return has come at the right time for the Chicago Bears.Cutler is back as the starter after five weeks away with a thumb sprain as a replacement Brian Hoyer, who went on injured reserve with a...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - They are sisters, but they're divided by the aisle of a courtroom.In the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins is standing by him.Her younger sister, Shaneah, sits with the family of her boyfriend, Odin Lloyd, the...

Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker EllisNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday.The 6-foot-2, 241-pound Bradham is an eight-year veteran out of Florida State who began his...

Packers WR Randall Cobb questionable with hamstring injuryGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers are listing receiver Randall Cobb as questionable for this weekend's game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury.Cobb was added to the injury report on Thursday, when he was limited. He is...

AP Sports WriterJalen Ramsey practices with Jaguars for 1st time in 3 weeksBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey practiced for the first time in three weeks Wednesday, rejoining teammates two days after seeing a back specialist.Ramsey participated in a limited capacity, taking part in...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Manning more concerned with new offense than draftBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Eli Manning isn't paying much attention to the NFL draft, even with the possibility of the New York Giants using the No. 2 overall pick to take an heir apparent to the...