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AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Cliff Avril; injury cost him most of 2017By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Defensive end Cliff Avril was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season.Avril's release was expected...

Haskins to start for Washington vs. Seattle with Smith outASHBURN, Va. (AP) Dwayne Haskins is set to start at quarterback for Washington on Sunday against Seattle because starter Alex Smith is out with a right calf injury.Coach Ron Rivera ruled out Smith and standout rookie running back Antonio...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson becomes second player unanimously selected as Associated Press NFL MVPMIAMI (AP) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson becomes second player unanimously selected as Associated Press NFL MVP.

Bears hoping interceptions become contagious after big winLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Before Sunday, interceptions had been harder to come by this season for the Chicago Bears than victories.Now 2-4, the Bears hope they can climb among the NFC North leaders by starting a trend after producing two interceptions...

AP Sports WriterFormer Steeler, NCAA wrestling champion Haselrig dies at 54By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Carlton Haselrig, a Pro Bowl right guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the early 1990s who is also the only wrestler in NCAA history to win six individual national championships, died Wednesday. He was...

Bears release veteran receiver RoyalsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have released veteran receiver Eddie Royal.Royal was limited to nine games in each of his two seasons in Chicago because of injuries after agreeing to a three-year deal in March 2015. He caught 33 passes for 369...

AP Sports WriterDarnold could start Jets' preseason game vs. Smith, RedskinsBy STEPHEN WHYNOLong after the final joint practice between the New York Jets and Washington Redskins wrapped up, the quarterbacks kept chatting.Apart from the on-field workouts, those moments gave Alex Smith a chance to get to know Jets rookie...

AP Sports WriterBucs mum on whether Winston will start with suspension overBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can't avoid questions about Jameis Winston's return much longer.The young quarterback's three-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy ended after Monday night's 30-27 loss to the...

Steelers' Burns charged with driving with suspended licenseMIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns has been charged with driving with a suspended license.A Miami Beach Police report says an officer pulled over Burns' Cadillac SUV in South Beach on Thursday for having an expired tag.The report...

AP Sports WriterWatt's Up; Steelers LB TJ Watt stepping into spotlightBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) T.J. Watt reads the stories from his rookie year in 2017 and can't help but laugh a little. Sure, the Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker is more reserved than older brother JJ - the high-profile...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with tight end Phillip Supernaw and have waived defensive tackle Lucas Vincent.Supernaw, who is listed as 6-foot-5 and 248 pounds, played two games for the Kansas City Chiefs and six games for the Baltimore Ravens last season. He...

Texans' Watt, Hopkins on physically unable to perform listHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have placed star defensive end J.J. Watt and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on the physically unable to perform list.Also going on the PUP list was wide receiver DeAndre Carter.Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the...