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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...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: NFL is fun again in most surprising twist to seasonBy TIM DAHLBERGMichael Thomas reached behind a goal post to pull out a flip phone in homage to a memorable touchdown celebration of the past. Benjamin Watson used his touchdown catch to let everyone know that he...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Immediate and future pickups for Week 10By SCOTT ENGELThe Vikings, Broncos, Texans and Ravens being off in Week 10 means there are plenty of bye week players to replace in lineups.You'll be without the likes of Adam Thielen, Kirk Cousins, Phillip Lindsay, Emmanuel Sanders, DeAndre Hopkins and...

AP Sports WriterCowboys unable to defend star at home except for Jones shoveBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys defense might want to delete that last group photo. It was a celebration that proved a bit premature.On this Monday night, the Cowboys didn't defend their star in...

Lions cut Ameer Abdullah, sign Zach Zenner, Bruce EllingtonALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have released running back Ameer Abdullah, cutting ties with their seldom-used, second-round pick from the 2015 draft.Detroit also signed running back Zach Zenner and receiver Bruce Ellington on Tuesday.Abdullah had one carry, two...

AP Pro Football WriterDeveloping young QBs in NFL a tricky balancing actBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Start them right away? Ease `em in? Have them sit a whole season?When it comes to developing young quarterbacks in the NFL, it all depends on who you talk to.Some teams...

AP Pro Football WriterQB Nick Mullens to get 2nd start for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers are sticking with Nick Mullens as their starting quarterback after his spectacular debut performance.Mullens said coach Kyle Shanahan told him Tuesday that he will remain the starter...

Associated PressGiants rookie QB Lauletta apologizes after traffic arrestBy JIM HAGUEEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta apologized Tuesday morning, a week after he was arrested for motor vehicle violations near his home in Weehawken, N.J.''First things first, I want to apologize to the New York...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans now face Patriots on short week after snapping skidBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee's three-game skid is over, and the Titans are back to .500 after a big road victory.But before they can catch their breath, the Titans have a short week before...

AP Sports WriterSaints on top of latest Pro32 poll; KC, Pats tied for 2ndBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Who Dat on top of the latest AP Pro32 rankings?Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.The Saints knocked off the Los Angeles Rams 45-35 on Sunday, handing them their first...

AP Pro Football WriterQB Nick Mullens to get 2nd start for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers are sticking with Nick Mullens as their starting quarterback after his spectacular debut performance.Mullens said coach Kyle Shanahan told him Tuesday that he will remain the starter...