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Redskins LT Trent Williams has 'minor' procedure on kneeASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams had what coach Jay Gruden called ''a minor'' procedure on his knee and is expected to be able to play in the team's next game.Gruden said Monday that Williams was scheduled...

AP Sports WriterRacial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiumsBy JIMMY GOLENSeattle's Jason Myers kicked the ball through the end zone to open Seattle's season at Atlanta. No one else on the field moved.Instead, the Seahawks and Falcons dropped to one knee where they had stood.After years of...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Neal, back from Achilles injury, feels 100 percentBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal knew he faced a tough task after tearing his Achilles in Week 3 last year.Neal had missed 15 games the season before with a torn knee ligament,...

The Associated PressMayor: 'Joy ride' driver arrested on Super Bowl parade routeBy MARGARET STAFFORD and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTHKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) An impaired driver taking a “joy ride” Wednesday along the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade route was put into a forced spin by law enforcement officers who...

The Chicago Bears left no doubt about their confidence in Jay Cutler. Cutler, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, signed a seven-year contract with the team, general manager Phil Emery announced Thursday. Although financial terms were not released, Cutler's deal is expected to eclipse the $17.6...

The PITTSBURGH and the NY GIANTS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/14/2020 at 7:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH vs NY GIANTS When: 9/14/2020 7:15 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 479 PITTSBURGH 4 (-110) 47 (-110) -170 150 480 NY GIANTS TV: 7:15 PM LINE: 4 PREDICTION: NY GIANTS , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have the NY GIANTS listed as 4...

AP Sports WriterJets promote QB coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinatorBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Jeremy Bates is getting another chance at running an NFL offense.The New York Jets promoted Bates from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator Wednesday, replacing the fired John Morton.The team also hired Rick Dennison as offensive line...

Jaguars sign rookie Chark to 4-year deal worth about $4.5MJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed rookie receiver DJ Chark to a four-year contract worth about $4.5 million.A second-round draft pick from LSU, Chark was slotted to get a $1.3 million signing bonus. He was the 61st...

AP Sports WriterWith playoffs unlikely, fading Patriots have questions at QBBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFor the first time in more than a decade, the New England Patriots will head into their final three games of the season with an unsettled playoff fate.The Patriots entered the week in 10th place in the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets totally overwhelmed by the Eagles in 31-6 lossBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Jets lined up 300-pound offensive lineman Jonotthan Harrison at fullback on a first-half play, gave the ball to Le'Veon Bell and still lost 1 yard.Nothing the Jets tried against the...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles could have Mills, Darby back to bolster secondaryBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Jalen Mills and Ronald Darby were back at practice Wednesday, boosting Philadelphia's depleted secondary.The team's starting cornerbacks haven't played together in a game since last Oct. 28. They could be on the field...

Vikings hire ex-NFL vet Kaeding as part-time kicking coachEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have hired nine-year NFL veteran Nate Kaeding as a part-time kicking coach.Kaeding, a two-time Pro Bowl pick with the San Diego Chargers, has begun working with Vikings specialists this spring. He's been at the...