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Associated PressQB Trevor Siemian settling into new role with VikingsBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) When Trevor Siemian embarked on a Mexican vacation in the thick of NFL free agency, he was excited to relax with his fiancee during her break from law school at the University of Denver.As...

Judge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion casePHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.The league last month cited an independent study...

AP Sports WriterTolzien gives Colts solid showing in 28-7 loss to SteelersBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Scott Tolzien did just about everything the Indianapolis Colts could have asked Thursday night.He moved the offense, mostly took care of the ball and kept the Colts close.But replacing Andrew Luck isn't easy...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Packers' offense has changed a little from the last time center Corey Linsley snapped a football to Aaron Rodgers. More passing. Less running. It is in large part by necessity as the Packers adjust their plans following the spate of injuries that have sapped depth at...

Proposed Raiders stadium would be finished by June 2020LAS VEGAS (AP) A preliminary timeline for the proposed stadium that would be home to the Raiders in Las Vegas shows construction would be finished only three months before the 2020 regular season begins.The draft of the timeline made public...

AP Sports WriterPatriots in market for kicker after cutting Rohrwasser, FolkBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) After so much scrutiny on the quarterback position in New England this offseason, the biggest surprise on cutdown day came at kicker.The Patriots released both veteran Nick Folk and rookie fifth-round draft pick...

Associated PressFalcons keep winning, but still struggling to put teams awayBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' path to the playoffs is simple - win this week at New Orleans, and they're in.If only it were that easy.Atlanta (9-5) has yet to figure out how to...

AP Pro Football WriterJets CB Poole having shoulder surgery, out for seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets' suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit.Veteran cornerback Brian Poole is having surgery on his injured shoulder, and coach Adam Gase confirmed Thursday that Poole...

The GREEN BAY and the MINNESOTA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GREEN BAY vs MINNESOTA When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota ROT TEAM PS OU ML 259 GREEN BAY 3 (-110) 46.5 (-110) -150 130 260 MINNESOTA TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Packers -3. O/U: 46.5 PREDICTION: Packers 31, Vikings 21 Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterTalkative Jalen Ramsey goes quiet after back-to-back lossesBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The NFL's loudest trash talker has little to say after consecutive lopsided losses.Jacksonville Jaguars All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey delivered a repeat performance Thursday from his postgame news conference that followed a 40-7 loss to...

AP Sports WriterJohn Lynch follows similar path to GM role as Matt MillenBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Matt Millen couldn't help but chuckle about the similarities to his own career path when John Lynch was hired as general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.Like Millen, Lynch is...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver GM John Elway has been granted permission to interview three assistants currently in the playoffs for his vacant head coaching position, according to a person with knowledge of the Broncos' plans. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team isn't revealing its interview schedule,...