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When Gary Kubiak resigned for health reasons less than a year removed from coaching the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl championship, he left behind a great gig. ''There's 32 of these jobs, and to think that you're doing one of them is the greatest feeling in the world. I'll...

AP Sports WriterDespite close loss, Patriots' Newton sees offensive progressBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots left Sunday's 35-30 loss at Seattle lamenting the yard they didn't get.But they exited with increased confidence in both the progress they're making on offense and the versatility of the quarterback...

Titans sign rookie drafted to back up NFL's rushing leaderNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have signed their third-round draft pick, the running back expected to back up NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.The Titans announced Darrynton Evans agreed to a multi-year deal Wednesday. His agency shared a photo...

Vikings hire ex-Raiders offensive coordinator Todd DowningEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have hired Todd Downing as a senior offensive assistant, bringing him back to his hometown team after serving last year as offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders.Downing will begin his 18th season in the NFL,...

AP Sports WriterWatt healthy and with Houston Texans for first day of campBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt was thrilled to come off the physically unable to perform list on Thursday in time to join the Houston Texans for their first practice of training camp.Quarterback Deshaun Watson didn't...

AP Sports WriterPanthers lean heavily on McCaffrey in upset bid of ChiefsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Carolina coach Matt Rhule promised that Christian McCaffrey would get a full load against Kansas City if he was healthy.Rhule sure wasn't kidding.Starting with an opening 75-yard drive on which McCaffrey...

The Latest: Chiefs grab 14-0 lead over TitansBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times local):5:15 p.m. ETThe Chiefs that won five straight to start the regular season and four straight to finish it have apparently showed up in the playoffs, racing to...

AP Sports WriterCardinals re-sign OT D.J. Humphries to 3-year dealBy DAVID BRANDTThe Arizona Cardinals have re-signed starting left tackle D.J. Humphries to a three-year contract that keeps him with the team through the 2022 season.The 26-year-old Humphries started all 16 games at left tackle last season, anchoring an offensive...

AP Pro Football WriterOhio State star Chase Young follows in Nick Bosa's footstepsBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chase Young wants to follow in fellow Ohio State star Nick Bosa's NFL footsteps, and he probably won't have to wait all that long to start.The freakishly athletic defensive end who's widely...

AP Pro Football WriterMan in Black: Intense is only way Jets' Gregg Williams knowsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Gregg Williams has been described in many ways during his 30-year NFL coaching career - several flattering, and others not exactly appropriate for young ears.But there's one adjective...

AP Sports WriterNewton, McCaffrey lead Panthers past Bucs 42-28By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton can't keep from grinning when he looks around at the playmakers that surround him in the Panthers' locker room.''The talent level we have on this team is extremely scary,'' Newton said.The Panthers proved...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders have hired Hall of Famer Rod Woodson as assistant defensive backs coach.The Raiders announced the addition of 11 assistants Monday to fill out Jack Del Rio's staff.The other new hires are Sam Anno (defensive assistant), Tim Holt (assistant offensive line), Jake Peetz...