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AP Pro Football WriterBroncos owner Pat Bowlen one step from Hall of FameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Pat Bowlen's nomination for the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a jolt of good news for a franchise that's had little to cheer in the 30 months since winning Super...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Tyrod Taylor 'doing well' after injuring handBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor says on Twitter he's ''doing well'' after injuring his left hand against Philadelphia.Taylor was hurt when he fell without contact and landed on his non-throwing hand and wrist in the...

AP Sports WriterBrowns QB Taylor says he's 'doing well' after injuring handBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor says on Twitter that he's ''doing well'' after injuring his left hand against Philadelphia.Taylor got hurt when he fell without contact and landed on his hand and wrist...

AP Sports WriterBrowns QB Taylor injures left hand, set for more testsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor will undergo more tests on a bruised left hand the team hopes isn't seriously injured.Taylor got hurt in the first quarter Thursday night when he fell out of...

Colts down to 3 quarterbacks after injured Kaaya waivedINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed cornerback Juante Baldwin and placed quarterback Brad Kaaya on the waived-injured list.Kaaya did not play in Monday night's loss to Baltimore and missed practice with a back injury Thursday. If he clears waivers,...

Gil Brandt, Pat Bowlen nominated for Hall of FameCANTON, Ohio (AP) Gil Brandt and Pat Bowlen have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame as contributors to the game.Currently a consultant to the NFL and one of the key figures in the staging of the draft,...

Lions bolster LB position in trade for Eli Harold with 49ersALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions bolstered their depth at linebacker by acquiring Eli Harold in a trade with San Francisco.Detroit gave the 49ers a draft pick, which was not disclosed, in exchange for Harold on Thursday....

Steelers sign kicker Chris Boswell to new 5-year contractPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Bowl kicker Chris Boswell have agreed to a new five-year contract that will keep him in black and gold through the 2022 season.Boswell was entering the final season of his current deal and...

AP Sports WriterPhilip Rivers, Drew Brees look back fondly on partnershipBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Philip Rivers and Drew Brees could have an epic sports rivalry, if only they didn't like and respect each other so much.The ingredients are there: Brees was the San Diego Chargers' starting...

Associated PressMcVay might hold QB Goff out of Rams' third preseason gameBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hopes there will be a time when the NFL does away with preseason games entirely, saying that ''everyone's dream is not to play in...

AP Sports WriterQuiet rookie Washington fine letting his play do the talkingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The ball came floating down and James Washington appeared out of position. The back of the end zone was behind him. Green Bay defensive back Demetri Goodson was in front of him. The...

Raiders sign CB Rodgers-Cromartie, waive S MelifonwuALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.The Raiders added another veteran to their secondary on Thursday and cut 2017 second-round pick Obi Melifonwu to make room.Rodgers-Cromartie made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and `15 and was...