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AP Sports WriterBrowns activate Conklin, Parkey from COVID list to playBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns will have starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey on Sunday against Philadelphia after both were activated from the COVID-19 list.The team made the moves on Saturday, capping a rough...

Brees to miss at least 3 games after Saints place him on IRNEW ORLEANS (AP) The Saints placed quarterback Drew Brees on injured reserve Friday, meaning he'll miss at least three games with rib injuries.Brees was unable to finish last Sunday's game after absorbing a heavy hit on...

Bengals put RB Mixon on IR ahead of matchup with WashingtonCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals have placed running back Joe Mixon on injured reserve with a foot injury.The announcement on Saturday means backup Giovani Bernard will start for the fourth straight game when Cincinnati faces Washington on Sunday.Mixon,...

Jets place CB Austin on IR, activate OLB Luvu from IRFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets placed cornerback Bless Austin on injured reserve Saturday, another tough blow to their already thin and inexperienced secondary.Austin injured his neck in practice Wednesday. He sat out Thursday, had an...

Chargers place leading tackler Kyzir White on COVID-19 listCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have placed linebacker Kyzir White on the COVID-19 list and called up three players from the practice squad Saturday.White is in his third season and is the Chargers leading tackler with 68....

Jags activate Hayden from IR, expect him to play vs SteelersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars activated veteran cornerback D.J. Hayden from injured reserve Saturday and expect him to play significantly against Pittsburgh on Sunday.They waived safety Doug Middleton to make room on the roster.Hayden missed the last...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders activate 7 defensive players from COVID-19 listBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders have activated seven players off the COVID-19 list after they missed practice this week as ''high risk'' close contacts to a teammate who had tested positive.Safety Johnathan Abram, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, defensive...

Stafford, Bridgewater both questionable for Lions-PanthersDetroit's Matthew Stafford and Carolina's Teddy Bridgewater are both questionable for Sunday's game between the Lions and Panthers - and aside from those two quarterbacks, several other players are dealing with injuries for the two teams.Running back D'Andre Swift (concussion) and receivers Kenny Golladay...

AP Sports WriterBig hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for EaglesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett has been slowed down just when the Browns need him most.Cleveland's dynamic star defensive end and the NFL's leader in sacks will miss Sunday's game against Philadelphia - and maybe...

49ers waive DE Takkarist McKinley after failed physicalSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley after he failed a physical.The Niners claimed McKinley off waivers earlier this week after he failed a physical in Cincinnati but then cut him Friday after he...

AP Pro Football WriterBetter ground game would help settle Broncos QB Drew LockBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A good ground game could do wonders for scuffling quarterback Drew Lock and his health but the Denver Broncos' 1-2 punch of Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay has been no haymaker...

AP Pro Football WriterDarnold has 'good shot' at returning as Jets QB next weekBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold might be back leading the New York Jets' huddle as soon as next week.The quarterback will be sidelined for the second straight game with a shoulder injury,...