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Jaguars promote Wilds in case Fournette doesn't play vs PatsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have promoted running back Brandon Wilds from the practice squad, making a roster move in case Leonard Fournette doesn't play against the New England Patriots on Sunday.The Jaguars made room for Wilds on...

Chargers sign Scott from practice squad, place Mager on IRBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed offensive tackle Travis Scott from their practice squad and placed cornerback Craig Mager on injured reserve.The Chargers made the moves Saturday.The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Scott played at Grambling State from 2013...

Titans sign offensive tackle Tyler Marz from practice squadNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have signed offensive tackle Tyler Marz from their practice squad and have waived cornerback Kenneth Durden.Marz (pronounced MARE-its) was on the Los Angeles Chargers' active roster for six weeks last season but didn't appear...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Gordon to miss Saints game with hamstring injuryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Gordon's season is already off course.Cleveland's star wide receiver, who appeared in his first season opener since 2012 last week, will not play in Sunday's game at New Orleans because of a hamstring...

Rodgers returns to Packers practice after injuring kneeGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has taken part in practice for the first time this week after being held out with a left knee injury.Rodgers was a participant in practice on Saturday after being held out...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Gordon to miss Saints game with hamstring injuryBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will miss Sunday's game in New Orleans with a hamstring injury.The team announced Gordon's status on Saturday before flying to Louisiana. He practiced all week and was not...

Bills cut receiver Kerley, sign Thomas off practice squadORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have cut veteran receiver Jeremy Kerley in a surprise move that further depletes their depth at the position.Kerley was released Saturday so the Bills could sign defensive tackle Robert Thomas off their practice...

AP Pro Football WriterColumn: NFL keeps open pipeline for game officialsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) One NFL fan is enraged by a penalty flag he sees fly on TV. He turns to the woman next to him and asks, ''Where do they get these guys?''Replay then proves the...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter dominant opener, Jets' defense aims to 'step it up'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets were dominant on defense in their season opener, with one player after another coming up with highlight-reel plays.Five interceptions, big tackles and lots of pressure...

Associated PressRoethlisberger returns to practice, questionable for ChiefsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned under center on Friday after missing the previous two practices with a bruised right elbow.He is officially listed on the injury report as questionable to play, but Roethlisberger's teammates expect him...

AP Sports WriterLook who leads the AFC North: those 2-0 BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A few hours after a Thursday night loss to the Texans left them 0-2 last season, the Bengals made a decision that amounted to reversing field. They fired coordinator Ken Zampese and elevated Bill...

Associated PressRoethlisberger returns to practice, questionable for ChiefsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger returned to practice after skipping two workouts due to a right elbow injury.The 36-year-old's status for Pittsburgh's home opener against Kansas City is uncertain. The team listed him as questionable on its...