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Ex-NFL player Browner charged with trying to kill his exPOMONA, Calif. (AP) Prosecutors say former NFL cornerback Brandon Browner has been charged with trying to kill his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her Southern California home.Browner, who won Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, was...

AP Sports WriterRunning duo of Carson, Penny exactly what Seahawks wantBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When it comes to the foundation of what Pete Carroll wants from his offense, it’s always based around the run.It was that way in college when he was winning titles at Southern California....

AP Pro Football WriterJets sign LB Worrilow, place CB Johnson and WR Bellamy on IRBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed linebacker Paul Worrilow and placed cornerback Trumaine Johnson and wide receiver Josh Bellamy on season-ending injured reserve.The team also announced Tuesday...

Associated PressVikings' Barr says he was not trying to injure Aaron RodgersBy SAM EKSTROMEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr said Friday he did not intend to ''take out'' Aaron Rodgers with a hit last weekend that left the Packers quarterback with a broken right collarbone.After...

AP Pro Football WriterLB Williamson, TEs Griffin and Brown practice again for JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The banged-up New York Jets received a boost on the practice field Sunday as linebacker Avery Williamson and tight ends Ryan Griffin and Daniel Brown participated in team drills.Williamson...

Cardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL gamesNEW YORK (AP) Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling.The league announced the...

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will miss the remainder of the postseason after breaking his arm in Sunday's divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans. Gronkowski, who had a team-leading 11 touchdown catches this season, will require a second surgery on his arm, according to sources. Pro Football Talk...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns, WR Higgins agree to 1-year contractBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Rashard Higgins is getting a chance to reconnect with Baker Mayfield.The free agent wide receiver, who couldn't escape former Cleveland coach Freddie Kitchens' dog house last season, has agreed to a one-year contract to...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A little-known tight end recently signed off the street may just hold the solution to turning around a struggling Denver Broncos offense.Journeyman Richard Gordon's particular set of skills opens up quite a few avenues for the Broncos. He can block, meaning Peyton Manning should have...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis left Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a knee injury. The injury happened in the first quarter when Davis, the Colts' top cornerback, went in for a tackle on a running play. He was helped off the field where he was originally...

Bills place linebacker Robinson on reserve/retired listORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have placed linebacker Keenan Robinson on the reserve/retired list.The move on Thursday comes a month after the Bills signed the sixth-year player just before they opened training camp.Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier calls Robinson's decision as...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release Osemele a day after he has non-approved surgeryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Kelechi Osemele is no longer a member of the New York Jets.The veteran guard's contentious standoff with the team, however, is far from over.The Jets announced Saturday they released Osemele...