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AP Pro Football WriterJoining football's most exclusive club hits homeBy BARRY WILNERCANTON, Ohio (AP) Joining the most exclusive club in football truly hit home Friday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2018.Well, maybe not for the one guy missing, but certainly for Ray Lewis, Randy...

The Atlanta Falcons will engage quarterback Matt Ryan in negotiations to extend his contract this offseason, but sources said Tuesday that persuading tight end Tony Gonzalez to return has become a higher priority at the moment. The Falcons have been exerting tremendous pressure on Gonzalez to make one more Super...

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, SambrailoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty Sambrailo.The Titans also designated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, cornerback Tye Smith and cornerback Kristian...

AP Pro Football WriterNeil Glat steps down as Jets team presidentBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets have announced Neil Glat is stepping down as team president and will transition to a new role as a senior adviser.Glat has been with the Jets since 2012 and was...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - On a defense in the middle of a generational shift, Lawrence Timmons is the constant.The faces that mentored the Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker when he broke into the NFL in 2007 are gone. James Farrior and Larry Foote have been replaced by youngsters Ryan Shazier, Sean...

AP Pro Football WriterChris Harris Jr. skips start of Broncos offseason programBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Chris Harris Jr. skipped the start of the Denver Broncos offseason program Tuesday as he angles for a new contract.The Broncos became the fourth team to start their offseason program, which at...

The NY GIANTS and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY GIANTS vs TAMPA BAY When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 1, 2017 Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 269 NY GIANTS -3 (-110) 44 (-110) 140 -160 270 TAMPA BAY TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Buccaneers -3. O/U: 44 PREDICTION: Giants 17, Buccaneers 16 Oddsmakers...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders upset about lengthy suspension for BurfictBy JOSH DUBOWThe Oakland Raiders are upset about the lengthy suspension handed down to linebacker Vontaze Burfict for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis tight end Jack Doyle.Burfict was suspended on Monday for the final 12 games of the season and...

AP Pro Football WriterHow the 49ers and the Chiefs match up in the Super BowlBy BARRY WILNERIt has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up. This one between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champ Kansas City Chiefs is...

Jaguars promote OL Chris Reed, release QB Ryan NassibJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have elevated offensive lineman Chris Reed from the practice squad and released quarterback Ryan Nassib.The addition of Reed to the 53-man roster likely means the Jaguars (2-2) are concerned about the health of center...

Associated PressProsecutors: 'Infection of fraud' at Haslam truck stop chainBy ERIK SCHELZIGCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) Federal prosecutors on Monday outlined its case against former Pilot Flying J executives and sales representatives as being the result of an ''infection of fraud'' at the truck stop chain controlled by the family...

Redskins' Williams reveals cancer scare, explains holdoutASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams revealed a cancer diagnosis that played a part in his lengthy holdout and distrust of the team's medical staff and the organization.Williams on Thursday said he told the team of the medical issue six...