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Newly acquired DE Griffen can't join Lions until next weekALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia says newly acquired defensive end Everson Griffen will not be available to practice or play until next week due to NFL's COVID-19 protocols.The Lions acquired Griffen from the Dallas Cowboys...

AP Sports WriterBrowns star, league sack leader Garrett not practicingBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the NFL's sacks leader, is not practicing Wednesday because of an ankle injury.Coach Kevin Stefanski gave few details about Garrett's condition, but said the team is being cautious as it...

AP Sports WriterLions acquire DE Griffen from Cowboys for conditional pickBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have acquired veteran defensive end Everson Griffen from the Dallas Cowboys for a conditional draft pick to strengthen one of the team's weaknesses.The Cowboys announced the deal Tuesday night,...

Bills activate guard Jon Feliciano off injured reserveORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills activated offensive lineman Jon Feliciano from injured reserve on Tuesday after the starter missed three months recovering from surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle.Feliciano started 16 games at right guard last season, and...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 gamesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team's injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood Carolina's 2019 All-Pro running back will play Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons.McCaffrey arrived at Panthers practice...

AP Sports WriterImproving Rams buoyed by first victory over winning teamBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams' offense is producing at a steady rate, and their defense appears to be improving on its already strong start.Now that they've proven they can even beat a winning team,...

AP Sports WriterRams release rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after rough startBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have released rookie kicker Samuel Sloman after seven games with the team.The Rams (5-2) dropped their seventh-round pick on Tuesday after he had a field-goal attempt blocked in their...

AP Sports WriterNagy sticks with Foles, play-calling duties after Rams lossBy ANDREW SELIGMANChicago Bears coach Matt Nagy is sticking with quarterback Nick Foles over Mitchell Trubisky and intends to keep calling plays on offense at least for now.He made that clear Tuesday, a day after an ugly 24-10 loss...

AP Pro Football WriterJags' Marrone planning bye week shakeup amid losing streakBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said Tuesday he plans to shake things up during the team's bye week, which comes amid a six-game losing streak.Marrone offered no details Tuesday, but he insisted...

AP Pro Football WriterCarson Wentz playing more like Ol' Gunslinger Brett FavreBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz is playing more like his favorite player this season.Wentz, who grew up rooting for Brett Favre, has turned into a younger version of the Ol' Gunslinger in his fifth year with...

Cardinals place DL Allen, LB Irving on injured reserveTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have placed defensive end Zach Allen and linebacker Isaiah Irving on injured reserve after a marathon game against the Seahawks.The Cardinals made the moves on Tuesday, two days after a 37-34 overtime victory over...

AP Pro Football WriterReid tells AP he declined Washington's practice squad offerBy ROB MAADDIFree agent safety Eric Reid told The Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington's practice squad.Washington (2-5) lost safety Landon Collins to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in a win over Dallas on Sunday....