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AP Pro Football Writer49ers may need temporary home because of new COVID-19 rulesBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks.County...

Ravens add 6, Steelers RB Conner goes on COVID-19 list, tooBy The Associated PressThe Pittsburgh Steelers placed running back James Conner on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, while their scheduled opponent next Tuesday, the division rival Baltimore Ravens, added six more players to the list.Conner is joining three teammates...

Saints tackle Armstead on COVID-19 list, out vs. BroncosNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints placed starting left tackle Terron Armstead on their COVID-19 reserve list on Saturday, leaving him ineligible for Sunday's game against the Broncos in Denver.The Saints also ruled out return specialist Deonte Harris, who...

AP Sports WriterDetroit Lions fire coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob QuinnBy LARRY LAGEMatt Patricia opened his final postgame news conference with the Detroit Lions by thanking his wife and children for their support.Patricia probably knew what was coming.His boss, general manager Bob Quinn, might not have expected the...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: All Broncos QBs pulled out of practice over virusBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday and sent home over concerns about their contact...

AP Sports WriterColts lock up DT Grover Stewart with contract extensionBy MICHAEL MAROTWhen the Indianapolis Colts selected defensive tackle Grover Stewart in the 2017 draft, they initially considered him a rotational player. They hopes he could develop into a starter.Stewart has done better than expected. He's become a key...

Ravens-Steelers game in more doubt; 49ers banned by countyBy The Associated PressThe Pittsburgh Steelers placed running back James Conner on the COVID-19 list on Saturday, while their scheduled opponent next Tuesday, the division rival Baltimore Ravens, added six more players to the list.Conner is joining three teammates already on...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers may need temporary home because of new COVID-19 rulesBy JOSH DUBOWThe San Francisco 49ers and other teams may need to find a temporary new home after Santa Clara County on Saturday banned all contact sports from holding games and practices for the next three weeks.County...

Rams CB McGhee suspended 2 games for violating NFL policyLOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Rams cornerback Tyrique McGhee has been suspended without pay for two games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.McGhee has been on the Rams' practice squad all season. He signed...

Texans release wide receiver Kenny StillsHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have released veteran wide receiver Kenny Stills.Despite being undermanned this season at the position after the offseason trade of All-Pro Deandre Hopkins to Arizona, Houston decided Friday to cut Stills.Stills, 28 and in his eighth pro season, was...

AP Sports WriterBills' Allen shows growth since last start against ChargersBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) As much as he'd like, Josh Allen can't change the past when the topic of the Bills quarterback's first career start was mentioned this week.''Obviously, very nervous, and things didn't turn out...

Bengals Bernard questionable for Giants gameBy The Associated PressCINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after dealing with a concussion.Bernard has been starting for the Bengals (2-7-1) since Joe Mixon went out with an injured foot on...