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Associated PressJames White a key to Patriots' offensive productionBy MIKE SHALINFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The numbers don't lie: The New England Patriots are a better offensive team in 2018 when James White is on the field.The running back, known more for his pass catching than his running, has seen...

AP Sports WriterGiants PK Rosas goes from roster long shot to Pro Bowl pickBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Aldrick Rosas came to the New York Giants' training camp as somewhat of a long shot to keep his job as placekicker.The former NAIA player struggled in his rookie...

Redskins' Nicholson placed on non-injury listASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was placed on the NFL reserve/non-football injury list Wednesday.Nicholson was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with assault and battery and being drunk in public stemming from a fight at a restaurant and retail complex...

AP Sports WriterTerrific twosome: Pro Bowlers Garrett, Ward lead BrownsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Myles Garrett interrupted linebacker Joe Schobert's interview session and then took his place at the podium - shirtless.Pro Bowlers can do whatever they want.The former No. 1 overall pick earned his first - and...

Cornerback Xavien Howard returns to practice for DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) NFL interception co-leader Xavien Howard returned to practice Wednesday for the Miami Dolphins after missing two games because of a left knee injury.Howard said he's hopeful but uncertain whether he'll be able to play Sunday against Jacksonville.''I feel...

Cornerback Xavien Howard returns to practice for DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) NFL interception co-leader Xavien Howard has returned to practice for the Miami Dolphins after missing two games because of a left knee injury.Howard said Wednesday he's hopeful but uncertain whether he'll be able to play Sunday against Jacksonville....

AP Sports WriterPanthers sitting QB Newton; Heinicke to start vs. FalconsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton is headed to the bench with a sore shoulder.The Panthers made the decision to shut down the 2015 league MVP for at least one game and possibly the remainder of the...

Lions put Kerryon Johnson on IR, activate Jamal Agnew off IRALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions put rookie running back Kerryon Johnson on injured reserve with a knee injury.Detroit also activated returner Jamal Agnew from IR on Wednesday. Agnew has been out since Week 5 because of...

AP Sports WriterRodgers gets 7th Pro Bowl nod in Packers' playoff-less yearBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) A lost season coming to a close without a trip to the playoffs for the Green Bay Packers is ending in a familiar spot for Aaron Rodgers. He's headed to...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders hope to get help for banged-up offensive lineBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders go into the final stretch of the season not knowing if they will have their starting offensive line available for the remaining two games.Coach Jon Gruden said he remained...

AP Sports WriterBlowout loss leaves Arizona's Wilks on shakier groundBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Another blowout loss has left Steve Wilks on even shakier ground as first-year coach of the Arizona Cardinals.The 40-14 defeat in Atlanta to a 4-9 Falcons team left the Cardinals at 3-11.They face the...

AP Sports WriterWith division in hand, Bears going for first-round byeBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Coach Matt Nagy is saving the big celebrations for later.He opted instead to spend ''quality time'' at home with his four sons, ate sushi, consumed ''one beverage'' and kept his eyes on...