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49ers activate LB Kwon Alexander from injured reserveSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers activated linebacker Kwon Alexander from injured reserve Friday to make him eligible for the team's playoff opener against the Minnesota Vikings.Alexander initially got injured on Oct. 31 when he tore his pectoral muscle...

Lions sign cornerback Raysean PringleALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Raysean Pringle.Detroit made the move Wednesday.Pringle was part of practice squads in Jacksonville and Green Bay as an undrafted rookie. He played running back and wide receiver at Southern Utah.---More AP NFL: https://pro32.ap.org and...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: NFL to consider expanding replay reviewsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL will consider expanding replay reviews to include certain penalties, including pass interference.Two people with direct knowledge of the NFL's plans tell The Associated Press that the league's competition committee once again...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jaguars looking to trade RB Leonard FournetteBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from running back Leonard Fournette.A person familiar with the decision says the Jaguars are actively looking to trade the fourth overall pick in the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL didn't learn its lesson after Ray Rice incidentBy ROB MAADDIAfter mishandling Ray Rice's domestic violence incident two years ago, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said ''I got it wrong'' and vowed ''the same mistakes can never be repeated.''It doesn't appear the league learned its lesson.The NFL...

AP Sports WriterBills rookie Oliver boosted by Kyle Williams' crash courseBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Wherever Kyle Williams went, Ed Oliver could usually be found at his side.On the sideline. Walking to and from practice. In meetings.If the Buffalo Bills drafted Oliver with the expectation to replace...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - From the moment Rex Ryan first strolled through the door, it was clear things would be different around the New York Jets.He was a larger-than-life character with a mouth that matched his size and swagger, starting with his declaration at his introductory news conference...

AP Sports WriterPackers need to right ship; Giants still strugglingBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Since meeting in the NFC wild-card game in January 2017, the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants have followed the same path for a couple of seasons.Neither made the playoffs the past...

AP Sports WriterFournette's growth leads to role as peacemaker, playmakerBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette was in the middle of three dustups this season - and got praised for how he handled them.Fournette pulled coach Doug Marrone away from cornerback Jalen Ramsey during their...

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...

Possible Panthers SC practice field move to go to final dayCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) A decision on whether South Carolina will offer tax breaks in a bid to get the Carolina Panthers to move their practice fields out of North Carolina will go down to the Legislature's final day.The...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers defense getting healthy in time for playoff gameBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers defense is about to be almost whole again at just the right time of the season.Key starters Kwon Alexander, Dee Ford and Jaquiski Tartt are slated to...