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AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick in, Winston out as Buccaneers' starting QBBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Jameis Winston's inability to cut down on turnovers has cost him his starting job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Without speculating on what the move means for the young quarterback's future with the team, coach...

Rams put DL Easley, rookie LB Okoronkwo on PUP list, sign 4IRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have placed defensive lineman Dominique Easley and rookie linebacker Obo Okoronkwo on the physically unable to perform list heading into training camp.The Rams on Tuesday also signed four players: defensive...

Associated PressJones speaks up, tries to get Falcons on trackBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones rarely speaks up in the Atlanta Falcons' locker room.The six-time Pro Bowl receiver finally had enough last week, however, after the Falcons played their worst game of the season and lost...

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (1-4) at OAKLAND (2-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Raiders by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Los Angeles 1-3-1, Oakland 2-3 SERIES RECORD - Raiders led 63-50-2 LAST MEETING - Raiders beat Chargers 19-16, Dec. 18, 2016 LAST WEEK - Chargers beat Giants 27-22; Raiders lost to Ravens 30-17 AP...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Longtime San Francisco 49ers personnel executive Tom Gamble is leaving the organization after a front-office overhaul this offseason. General manager John Lynch announced on Wednesday that he and Gamble decided it would be in the best interest for the team and Gamble for him to leave...

Titans plan to release RB DeMarco MurrayNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans plan to release running back DeMarco Murray.The Titans announced their intentions Thursday, when general manager Jon Robinson said in a statement that Murray ''was a pro in every facet and we wish him and his family...

AP Sports WriterMahomes shows maturity, growth in Chiefs' preseason openerBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes dropped back to pass early in the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason opener against Cincinnati and, feeling the pressure of the pass rush collapsing the pocket around him, wisely stepped forward and...

Chiefs sign former first-round pick Charlton to help defenseKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a contract with defensive end Taco Charlton, adding a former first-round pick who flamed out in Dallas and Miami but whose athleticism is a perfect match for coordinator Steve...

Dolphins running back Ballage placed on injured reserveMIAMI (AP) Running back Kalen Ballage’s historically unproductive season ended Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.Ballage hurt his left leg in Sunday’s victory over Philadelphia.The second-year pro finishes the season with 135 yards in 74...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles got their swagger back against the GiantsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The champions got their swagger back.After a pair of tough losses, the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded with a dominant performance on the road against a division rival and dismissed talk of a Super Bowl hangover.Carson...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Kirksey benefits from familiar face in new locationBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay’s Christian Kirksey believes his history with his new defensive coordinator will help the veteran linebacker make a smooth transition as he switches teams for the first time.Kirksey signed with the Packers in Marchby Cleveland, where...

AP Sports WriterSaints and Lions match up with both in unfamiliar territoryBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) The New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory.New Orleans has lost consecutive games for the first time in three years and Detroit just ended an 11-game, 11-month losing...