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AP Sports WriterBills' Gore fearless - and ageless - in enjoying 15th seasonBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Frank Gore isn't scared of anything. Not the next hit he'll take. Not how many yards he'll gain. And especially not questions about his age.Whatever fears the 36-year-old Buffalo Bills...

AP Sports WriterGreat scot: Browns rookie punter has Scottish heritageBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jamie Gillan already has the catchy nickname and ready-for-Hollywood back story. He is no ordinary rookie.With his long hair pulled back into a ponytail and a thick Scottish accent unaffected by his college days...

AP Pro Football Writer5 of 6 QBs in Vikings-Broncos matchup have Denver rootsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Vikings-Broncos exhibition Saturday night features more intrigue than the typical preseason opener.Denver QB Case Keenum gets to face his former teammates whom he helped reach the NFC championship before management...

AP Sports WriterWith Trubisky delivering, Bears get relief in lopsided winBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Never mind the opponent, the Chicago Bears can breathe a little easier following a victory that was every bit as cathartic as it was dominant.That's because Mitchell Trubisky finally stepped up after...

NFL promotes Miller to public affairs/communications chiefNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has moved longtime executive Jeff Miller into the role of executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy.Miller, who has overseen the league's health and safety initiatives since 2012, will maintain those duties and continue to...

Linebacker Adams cut day after Bills claimed him on waiversORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have designated linebacker Tyrell Adams as being waived/injured a day after he was claimed off of waivers.Adams had been claimed by Buffalo after the second-year player was released by the Oakland Raiders....

The Latest: Washington's Maurice Smith out with concussionBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):5 p.m.Washington defensive back Maurice Smith has been ruled out with a concussion after he was taken off the field on a stretcher in the first half against Dallas.Smith...

Redskins interview Gus Bradley for defensive coordinator jobASHBURN, Va. (AP) Gus Bradley has interviewed for the Washington Redskins' defensive coordinator job.The team said on Twitter that former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Bradley interviewed on Wednesday, two days after Mike Pettine's candidacy was announced.Bradley was fired by the Jaguars...

Joe Horrigan wins PFWA award named for his fatherBy The Associated PressFootball historian Joe Horrigan, who retired on June 1 as executive director after 42 years on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's staff, has been selected as the 2019 Jack Horrigan Award winner by the Professional Football Writers...

Vikings bring back WR Laquon Treadwell, PR Marcus SherelsEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have brought back a pair of familiar players, signing cornerback/punt returner Marcus Sherels and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell.The moves were made on Tuesday, when the Vikings placed wide receiver/punt returner Chad Beebe on injured...

AP Pro Football WriterJets rule out RB Le'Veon Bell vs. Dolphins with illnessBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jets running back Le'Veon Bell has been ruled out for New York's game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday because of an illness.Bell practiced fully on Wednesday, but then sat...

AP Pro Football WriterJamaal Charles signs 1-year deal with Denver BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) Declaring ''I still have more in my tank,'' the Kansas City Chiefs' all-time rushing leader Jamaal Charles signed with the AFC West rival Denver Broncos on Tuesday for a chance to prove it.''Excited...