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Jets promote QB Davis Webb, place TE Neal Sterling on IRFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed quarterback Davis Webb from the practice squad and placed tight end Neal Sterling on season-ending injured reserve.Webb will serve as the backup to Josh McCown on Sunday against...

Associated Press49ers, Raiders alter schedules due to smoke from wildfireBy JOE STIGLICHSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers shifted workout times Friday as smoke from a massive Northern California wildfire affected the air quality in the Bay Area.With the air quality rated at levels considered unhealthy, the...

Lions rule out Slay, Lang for game against ChicagoALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions will be without standout cornerback Darius Slay for Sunday's game at Chicago.The Lions ruled Slay out Friday with a knee injury. Guard T.J. Lang is also out with a neck problem.Linebacker Eli Harold...

Associated Press7 Seahawks questionable to play against RamsBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Safety Bradley McDougald, running back Chris Carson and right guard D.J. Fluker headlined a list of seven Seahawks players listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.McDougald (knee), Carson (hip) and Fluker (calf)...

AP Sports WriterSay his name: Rookie WR Valdes-Scantling on rise for PackersBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling turned to Twitter to give a tutorial about how to pronounce his first name.Get it straight: It's "mar-QUEZ" and not ''mar-KEZ.''''It happens all the time,'' Valdes-Scantling...

AP Sports WriterTake 5; Steelers get a break after drilling PanthersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Ben Roethlisberger was still in the process of picking himself up off the Heinz Field turf when the scrum started, one that sent a message that at the moment it might be unwise to...

Bears get Khalil Mack back for game with LionsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Khalil Mack will save some secrets for the Detroit Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field.Asked if he would be 100 percent healthy or hindered by the sprained right ankle he suffered Oct. 14, the Chicago Bears'...

Saints' Dez Bryant hurt, calls injury the 'ultimate test'METAIRIE, La. (AP) Dez Bryant has been injured in just his second practice with New Orleans Saints and the newly acquired receiver has indicated in social media posts that he has had a significant setback.The team's injury report on Friday...

AP Sports WriterBills RB McCoy breaks silence by saying he's frustratedBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy ended his near two-week silence by saying he wanted to keep his frustrations to himself in what's been a miserable season.''I was just upset how everything's...

AP Sports WriterWin streak aside, Brady says Patriots can still do moreBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Historically, Tom Brady has been hesitant to express satisfaction when it comes to the Patriots' offense.His approach has remained unchanged this season about a group that only recently has started to find...

AP Sports WriterChargers CB King developing into complete defensive playerBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Desmond King is showing signs of developing into a complete player for the Los Angeles Chargers.The second-year cornerback, who was used mainly as a blitzer last season, is being used more in man...

Cowboys shuffling receivers again; pair set for 2018 debutsFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys are doing more shuffling at receiver as they try to revive one of the NFL's worst passing attacks before a critical game at Philadelphia.The Cowboys on Friday waived one of their key offseason free...