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AP Pro Football WriterJaguars go back to Minshew, but will they stick with him?By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Gardner Minshew was back on the field for the first time in nearly two months Sunday and seemingly did enough to reclaim Jacksonville's starting quarterback job.But he will have to...

Vikings re-sign kicker Kai Forbath after strong 2017 finishEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed kicker Kai Forbath to a one-year contract after a strong finish to his 2017 season.The deal finalized Wednesday maintains the stability the 30-year-old Forbath has brought to the position since replacing Blair...

The BALTIMORE and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/28/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. BALTIMORE RAVENS vs CAROLINA PANTHERS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 28, 2018 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 265 BALTIMORE 3 (-110) 44 (-110) -150 130 266 CAROLINA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 3 PREDICTION: CAROLINA , BALTIMORE Oddsmakers currently have the...

Associated PressNFL Saints backed by church in effort to keep emails secretBy JIM MUSTIANNEW ORLEANS (AP) An attorney for New Orleans' Roman Catholic archdiocese Thursday strongly defended the New Orleans Saints' behind-the-scenes help in dealing with the clergy sex abuse crisis, saying the legal effort to unseal hundreds...

AP Sports WriterPanthers offense in shuffle mode following spate of injuriesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton heads to his hometown of Atlanta this weekend without his favorite target Greg Olsen and potentially three starting offensive linemen to protect him.That might concern some QBs, but the...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Telvin Smith steps away to 'get my world in order'By MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith, the team's leading tackler the past two seasons and a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, is stepping away from football to ''give this time back to...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys release star WR Dez Bryant after 8 seasonsBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released Dez Bryant, deciding salary cap relief with the star receiver's declining production outweighs the risk of him returning to All-Pro form with another team.Cowboys owner and general...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans hoping QB Marcus Mariota healthy enough to play ColtsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Only Marcus Mariota's left hamstring can save the Titans from adding yet another backup's name to the list of Tennessee quarterbacks trying their hand against the Indianapolis Colts.Mariota is questionable...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Gary, Savage look to make strides in second seasonsBy STEVE MEGARGEEThe Green Bay Packers' hopes of developing a championship-caliber defense would get a boost if their two first-round draft picks from last year make major strides in their second seasons.Outside linebacker Rashan Gary couldn't earn much...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys could target cornerback, pass rusher at top of draftBy SCHUYLER DIXONThe two biggest losses in free agency for the Dallas Cowboys were at cornerback and defensive end, so it's reasonable to list those as the club's top two priorities going into the draft.Dallas is back...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Davis healthy, receiver ready to earn new contractBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Nobody expects more of Tennessee wide receiver Corey Davis than Davis himself.The No. 5 pick overall in 2017, and the first receiver drafted that year, goes into his final season of...

AP Sports WriterRodgers-led Packers on brink of NFC North title, play LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Aaron Rodgers had his 37th birthday recently and is showing no signs of slowing down.In fact, Rodgers is having one of his best seasons for the Green Bay Packers as they close in...