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AP Sports WriterChiefs' Kareem Hunt happy with whatever role in offenseBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Kareem Hunt spent the first few weeks of the season doing what he called ''dirty work,'' which mostly amounted to carrying the ball late in games as the Kansas City Chiefs tried...

AP Sports WriterJaguars counting on Hyde to recapture identity, help BortlesBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are counting on newcomer Carlos Hyde to help veteran Blake Bortles.The Jaguars (3-4) believe Hyde's physical running style will pay immediate dividends, especially for their embattled quarterback.''People are brought here...

AP Sports WriterMayfield says 'no words' for ref's explanation of helmet hitBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The explanation didn't make any sense at the time. Days later, Baker Mayfield remains baffled.After the Browns rookie quarterback was blasted in the helmet on Sunday by Tampa Bay safety Jordan Whitehead,...

RotoExpertsFANTASY PLAYS: Waiver adds for Week 8 in fantasy footballBy SCOTT ENGELThe latest thing to sweat on fantasy football waivers besides byes and injuries: real-life NFL trades.The deal that sent Cleveland running back Carlos Hyde to Jacksonville last week prompted immediate pickups and high free agency acquisition budget (FAAB)...

Associated PressBroncos backup QB Chad Kelly arrested in trespassing caseBy KATHLEEN FOODY and ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Denver Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly was arrested early Tuesday on suspicion of criminal trespass after a couple reported he came into their suburban house uninvited and sat down on their couch...

AP Sports WritersGiants trade cornerback Eli Apple to New Orleans SaintsBy TOM CANAVAN and BRETT MARTELThe New York Giants have sent ''the other Eli'' to the New Orleans Saints.Not Eli Manning. Eli Apple.The Giants on Tuesday traded the cornerback who was the 10th pick overall in the 2016 draft...

Chiefs put Devey, Smith on IR amid flurry of roster movesKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have placed offensive lineman Jordan Devey and linebacker Terrance Smith on injured reserve as part of a series of roster moves Tuesday.The Chiefs also promoted center James Murray and tight...

AP Sports WriterDolphins need to plug holes in run defense - and fastBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins' defense will have a different look this week.''I got a haircut,'' linebacker Raekwon McMillan announced, ''just to make myself feel good.''Change is needed after a decidedly ragged showing...

Falcons right guard Fusco has season-ending ankle injuryFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons right guard Brandon Fusco will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a broken right ankle in Monday night's win over the New York Giants.Coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday Fusco suffered the fracture late...

Associated PressGeorgia Tech trying to hang onto the ball, and seasonBy Matt WinkeljohnATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has had time to stew during its bye week, but the Yellow Jackets are neither lamenting their tough schedule, ruing a few dreadful losses nor contemplating the complexities required to save their...

Associated PressBroncos backup QB Chad Kelly arrested in trespassing caseBy KATHLEEN FOODY and ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Denver Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of criminal trespass after a couple reported he came into their suburban house uninvited and sat down on their couch ''mumbling...

Raiders sign K Daniel Carlson, waive K Matt McCraneALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed kicker Daniel Carlson and waived Matt McCrane.Oakland also promoted receiver Marcell Ateman and offensive lineman Denver Kirkland from the practice squad Tuesday to fill open spots on the 53-man roster.Carlson was a...