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The Atlanta Falcons are likely to release running back Michael Turner, who is scheduled to make $6.9 million next season, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday. Turner, 31, rushed for 800 yards and 10 touchdowns last season as the Falcons reached the NFC Championship Game. It...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Marrone takes subtle dig at Pederson's critiqueBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) With a straight face and a shoulder shrug, Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone provided a subtle response to being criticized in Doug Pederson's new book.In Pederson's book released Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles coach ripped...

LA Chargers claim OL Schofield, DB Richards off waiversCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have claimed offensive lineman Michael Schofield and defensive back Jeff Richards off waivers.To make room on their 53-man roster Sunday, the Chargers waived cornerback Craig Mager and receiver Geremy Davis.The Chargers also...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' healthy Maye makes big plays, sheds injury-prone labelBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) This was exactly what Marcus Maye daydreamed about as he pushed through all those frustrating hours of treatment and rehab.It's Week 17 and the New York Jets safety is finishing the...

AP Pro Football WriterHarrison denies using PEDs, sends affidavit to NFLBy ROB MAADDIPittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison said in an affidavit sent to the NFL that he never met nor communicated with the source of a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing...

PHOENIX (AP) - NFL owners are considering a proposal to stop games when a medical adviser sees a player displaying obvious signs of disorientation.The proposal was a late addition by the powerful competition committee at the owners' meetings that began Monday. It would allow a medical spotter upstairs to...

AP Sports WriterJaguars defense eager to return to form against TitansBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Malik Jackson thanked the San Francisco 49ers for giving Jacksonville's defense an ''awakening.''A rude awakening, really.The Jaguars (10-5) allowed 369 yards, including 131 on the ground, 44 points and 10 third-down conversions in...

The Latest: Cowboys feed Elliott in return from suspensionBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 16th Sunday of the NFL regular season. (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott has 73 yards rushing at halftime in his return from a six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations.The Cowboys led...

Associated PressAuthorities: Slaying possibly linked to killing of ex-PackerBy JAY REEVESBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) A man whose bullet-riddled body was found dumped along a rural road in Alabama apparently was killed in retaliation for the slaying of a former Green Bay Packers player, authorities said Wednesday.A statement from the...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayers plead with NFL to address health, safety concernsBy ROB MAADDINFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.The league informed teams on Saturday that training camps will open on time even though discussions...

Cowboys release 10-year vet Scandrick with young DBs in foldFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released 10-year veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick, another move toward getting younger in the secondary.Scandrick had asked for a release that the Cowboys made official with Saturday's move. The post-June 1 designation gives...

AP Pro Football WriterWatson-Jackson showcase highlights Texans-Ravens matchupBy DAVE CAMPBELLDeshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson starred three years ago in one of the more meaningful and memorable games of that college football season.This weekend, the NFL gets to stage the show.Watson and the Houston Texans will travel to Baltimore for...