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Former Jets player Muhammad Wilkerson arrested for DWINEW YORK (AP) Former New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is charged with driving while intoxicated after his arrest in New York City.A police spokesman says the 29-year-old was arraigned Saturday in Manhattan Criminal Court and released on his own...

The Latest: Packer's Crosby misses 2 PATs in game 1st timeBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 5 of the NFL (all times Eastern):4:55 p.m.Green Bay kicker Mason Crosby missed his first two extra points against the Dallas Cowboys - the first time in his career he has missed...

Titans place pair of starters on IR in Brown, SambrailoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed a pair of starters on injured reserve in linebacker Jayon Brown and left tackle Ty Sambrailo.The Titans also designated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern, cornerback Tye Smith and cornerback Kristian...

Chiefs promote Brett Veach to general managerKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have promoted co-director of player personnel Brett Veach to general manager.The appointment was announced Monday, about 2+ weeks after Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt surprisingly fired John Dorsey, their GM of the past four years....

AP Sports WriterDecker agrees to new deal with Lions, agent confirmsBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Taylor Decker has agreed to a six-year, $85 million deal with the Detroit Lions that includes $37.5 million guaranteed, agent Jonathan Feinsod confirmed Tuesday.Decker joined the Lions as a first-round draft pick out of...

AP Sports WriterSaints narrowly prolong Browns winless streak 21-18By BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Wil Lutz kicked a 44-yard field goal for New Orleans with 21 seconds left, Cleveland kicker Zane Gonzalez pushed the second of his two missed field goals wide right in the final seconds, and the...

AP Sports WriterChiefs among centerpieces of NFL slate as they chase repeatBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In the makeshift interview room just outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, defensive tackle Chris Jones yelled across to Chiefs teammate Frank Clark, vowing that the Super Bowl championship they had...

Jaguars sign 13 rookies, cut punter Nortman, receiver StrongJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed 13 undrafted rookies and cut veteran punter Brad Nortman and third-year receiver Jaelen Strong.The Jaguars selected Mississippi State punter Logan Cooke in the seventh round of the NFL draft and chose LSU...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Gase: Had no input on GM firing; excited about BellBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase spent most of his nearly 15-minute news conference batting down reports and rumors, while trying to set the record straight.The New York Jets coach has been...

AP Sports WriterTimmons' suspension lifted after 1 week by DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins' vanishing linebacker is back.Miami lifted the suspension of Lawrence Timmons after one week Tuesday, and he's eligible to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in London.Timmons was suspended indefinitely after he...

AP Sports WriterGiants interview Judge, Rhule on deck, McCarthy to DallasBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have interviewed New England Patriots assistant coach Joe Judge for their vacant head coaching job.The 38-year-old Judge has been a part of five championship teams, winning three Super...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders QB Derek Carr looks to maintain upward trajectoryBy JOSH DUBOWNAPA, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr's career has been on an upward trajectory ever since entering the NFL as a second-round pick three years ago.Ten straight losses to open an up-and-down rookie season in 2014 was...