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Broncos' Johnson pleads to 2 counts; DUI charge droppedKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson has pleaded guilty to simple possession and failure to exercise due care while driving and had a DUI charge against him dismissed.Johnson agreed to a judicial diversion program enabling the charges to...

Jaguars sign Jamaal Charles to help while Fournette's outJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to help during Leonard Fournette's absence.The 31-year-old Charles worked out for the team Tuesday morning and signed a one-year contract in the afternoon.The Jaguars...

Jaguars sign Jamaal Charles to help while Fournette's outJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles to help during Leonard Fournette's absence.The 31-year-old Charles worked out for the team Tuesday morning and signed a one-year contract in the afternoon.The Jaguars...

AP Sports WriterYoung Bengals team finding ways to pull 'em out at the endBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Since blowing a late lead to the Steelers during their first-round playoff loss in the 2015 season, the Bengals have been known for coming up short at the end of close...

AP Sports WriterSteelers defense turns up pressure by turning back the clockBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Joe Haden understands how it looks. Spend an afternoon keeping the NFL's leading wide receiver in check and you're bound to get all the credit.Yet the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback understands he didn't...

AP Sports WriterColts head into cleanup mode after 3 straight lossesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck made his thoughts perfectly clear after another loss last week.He expects the Indianapolis Colts to clean things up.Whether it's missed throws, dropped passes, penalties or turnovers, just about every glaring flaw that...

Dolphins' McDonald complains about NFL safety rulesDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins safety T.J. McDonald, still steaming Monday about a receiving a costly penalty, said rules protecting the safety of offensive players are hurting the game.''It's getting out of hand, man,'' McDonald said. ''We've got a job to do....

Associated PressRavens looking to avoid mistakes that led to playoff droughtBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore safety Eric Weddle proudly proclaimed this wasn't the same Ravens team following a spirited victory over the Broncos in Week 3.He might have spoken too soon.The Ravens (3-2) have dropped out...

AP Sports WriterNagy insists Howard still has big role in Bears' offenseBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Coach Matt Nagy insisted Jordan Howard remains a big part of Chicago's offense and the star running back was adamant he wasn't frustrated despite a limited role in the most recent...

Dolphins' McDonald complains about NFL safety rulesDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins safety T.J. McDonald, still steaming about receiving a costly penalty, said rules protecting the safety of offensive players are hurting the game.McDonald was flagged for an unnecessary roughness penalty when he hit intended receiver C.J. Uzomah during...

AP Sports WriterOffensive line play proves problematic for Bortles, JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Blake Bortles was largely ineffective despite a career-high 430 yards passing against Kansas City. His offensive line was the biggest problem.The Jacksonville Jaguars failed to give Bortles enough time or protection in a 30-14...

Falcons QB Ryan undergoes X-ray on foot, results negativeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had negative results on an X-ray of his foot following Sunday's blowout loss at Pittsburgh.Atlanta coach Dan Quinn said Ryan is ''100 percent good to go'' this week against Tampa Bay after...