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AP Pro Football WriterJets QB Darnold ruled out vs. Eagles, Falk to startBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold's return will have to wait at least another week.The New York Jets quarterback was ruled out for the team's game at Philadelphia on Sunday as he continues to...

S Eric Reid: 49ers won't force players to stand for anthemSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers won't be forcing their players to stand during the national anthem, safety Eric Reid said Wednesday.Reid, the first player to join Colin Kaepernick in protest last season, said he had...

Giants sign tackle Mike Remmers to solidify right sideEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have a new right side of their offensive line.Two months after acquiring right guard Kevin Zeitler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Giants found a new right tackle Tuesday, signing...

49ers re-sign LB Mark Nzeocha to 1-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed linebacker Mark Nzeocha to a one-year deal.Nzeocha appeared in 10 games last season and registered four tackles on special teams. He was eligible to be a restricted free agent in March...

AP Sports WriterJaguars rally to beat Chargers 20-17 in OT for 3rd straightBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Josh Lambo kicked a 30-yard field goal with 3:12 remaining in overtime, lifting the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 20-17 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.Lambo's kick got tipped at...

AP Sports WriterJets' Bridgewater believes he can again play at high levelBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Teddy Bridgewater refused to think about the possibility of never playing football again.Not when he was clutching his mangled left leg and screaming in pain. Not during the nearly two years...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Kelley, Darnold potential sleeper picksBy SCOTT ENGELThey're the hot names that everyone wants to know as they head into fantasy football drafts for the 2018 season - the unearthed gems and the deep values that can come out of nowhere to help you win your league and...

AP Pro Football WriterKaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFLBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) With a public hearing looming and the threat of owners and league officials facing depositions, the NFL settled collusion cases brought by Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid.The league, about to celebrate its 100th...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accoladesBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Justin Simmons keeps piling stops on the football field and salutes off it.The Broncos fifth-year safety is having another stellar season for a scuffling squad, and hopes to parlay it into the...

NFL seeks special investigator in concussion settlementBy The Associated PressThe NFL accused some lawyers representing players in the $1 billion concussion settlement of fraud and wants a special investigator appointed.Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough. So far, $227 million in claims have been...

AP Sports WrterFalcons WR Ridley eager to step out of Julio's large shadowBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) When you're a receiver on the same team with Julio Jones, it's easy to get overlooked.Calvin Ridley is hoping to change that in 2020.Heading into his third season with the...

According to a person familiar with the search, the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to offer Doug Marrone their head coaching job. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not confirmed the hiring. ESPN first reported Marrone had been chosen to replace Gus Bradley, who was fired...