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Titans place linebacker Cameron Wake on injured reserveNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Cameron Wake on injured reserve after the 37-year-old veteran was hurt late in their win over the Jaguars.The Titans announced a handful of moves Tuesday.Wake signed a three-year contract...

Texans' longtime special teams coach Brad Seely retiringHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans special teams coordinator Brad Seely is retiring after 31 seasons coaching in the NFL.Seely served as a team’s special teams coordinator from 1989-2019. In all, he has been a coach for 41 years and won three Super...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick backpedaled giddily for about 20 yards as he watched DeSean Jackson come down with a 36-yard touchdown pass over the middle. The journeyman quarterback then turned toward the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sideline and triumphantly thrust his arm in an upward arc. Time will tell if...

AP Pro Football WriterBig changes are coming to the NFL scouting combine this yearBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Big changes are coming to the NFL scouting combine this year.There will be more eyeballs on the league's annual gathering of top college talent but fewer assistant coaches watching those prospects...

Bills-Broncos, Panthers-Packers set for Dec. 19 doubleheaderNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has set its pairings for the league's first Saturday doubleheader this season.The Buffalo Bills will visit the Denver Broncos on Dec. 19 at 4:30 p.m. ET. That will be followed by the Carolina Panthers at Green Bay...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans coach not ruling DeMarco Murray out vs. Jaguars yetBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee fans wanting to see Derrick Henry start at running back instead of DeMarco Murray will get their chance to see what that looks like in the Titans' most important...

AP Sports WriterPats defense has been cohesive, dominant through 2 gamesBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) With 76 points through two games, plenty has gone right for the New England Patriots.Offense has certainly been a big part of their dominance, but their defense has been equally as impressive in...

Green has ankle surgery, expected to miss Bengals' openerBy The Associated PressCINCINNATI (AP) A.J. Green had ankle surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss the start of the season, another significant setback for the Cincinnati Bengals' offense.Green hurt his left ankle during the opening practice of camp Saturday...

Rodgers hopeful for contract extension as Packers retoolGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) An offseason of change for the Green Bay Packers has been met with occasional displeasure by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.At the Super Bowl, Rodgers called it ''interesting'' that the Packers replaced quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt ''without consulting...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots release kicker Nugent, tight end TomlinsonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.The New England Patriots have released kicker Mike Nugent and tight end Eric Tomlinson.A person familiar with the deal says the Patriots have signed veteran kicker Nick Folk to replace Nugent. The person spoke to The Associated...

The Latest: Burrow's first NFL touchdown comes on a long runBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 1 in the NFL (all times EDT):5:05 p.m.Joe Burrow's first NFL touchdown came on a draw play that took the Chargers by surprise.Burrow ran 23 yards up the middle to put the...

Cap-strapped Vikings sign 1st-round pick Garrett BradburyEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury, the center from North Carolina State selected with the 18th overall pick.The deal will force the Vikings into a corresponding adjustment for salary cap compliance. According to NFL Players...