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AP Pro Football WriterJimmy Garoppolo set to return from injury for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo will return as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this week after missing the past two games with a sprained ankle.Coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo will start Sunday...

AP Sports WriterNagy unloads on Bears' offense after win over Brady, BucsBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Coach Matt Nagy unloaded on the Chicago Bears' struggling offense, venting about incorrect route running, breakdowns in blocking technique and missed opportunities for quarterback Nick Foles in the win over Tampa Bay on...

Falcons' Julio Jones misses another practice, not ruled outFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Julio Jones was held out of practice for the third straight day with a hamstring injury on Friday but has not been ruled out for the Atlanta Falcons' game against the Carolina Panthers.The injury forced Jones...

AP Sports WriterRyan Neal making most of his chance as starter with SeahawksBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Ryan Neal understands this isn't likely to last.That when he's healthy, All-Pro Jamal Adams will step back in at strong safety for the Seahawks.But the impression Neal has made thus far...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders hoping to get Brown, Ruggs back for Chiefs gameBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders are hopeful of getting starting right tackle Trent Brown and speedy rookie receiver Henry Ruggs III back in time for a showdown against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.Brown...

Chargers place Austin Ekeler on IR with hamstring injuryCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Chargers placed running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve Friday, making him the seventh Los Angeles starter to go on IR this season.Ekeler was injured during the first quarter of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay....

AP Pro Football WritersAP source: Jets have presumptive positive COVID-19 testBy TERESA M. WALKER and BARRY WILNERNew York Jets players and coaches have been sent home from their training facility after a presumptive positive coronavirus test, a person with direct knowledge of the test tells The Associated Press.The player...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coaches to mask up for 'Sweet Caroline' celebrationBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said the team's coaching staff will be masked up for future victory celebrations in the locker room that include the singing of ''Sweet Caroline.''A decision on whether the...

AP Sports WriterGiants place LB Ximines on IR; S Peppers iffy for DallasBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have placed outside linebacker Oshane Ximines on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.The Giants (0-4) announced the move Friday, two days before a game against the...

AP Pro Football WriterJordan Mailata goes from Aussie rugby star to NFL starterBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Jordan Mailata said he knew ''peanuts'' about the NFL when he decided to stop playing rugby in Australia and pursue a career in football only three years ago.The 6-foot-8, 346-pound Mailata has...

AP Sports WriterPats prepare to host Broncos in shadow of positive testsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) For the second straight week, the New England Patriots are heading into a game after having their preparations disrupted by a teammate contracting coronavirus.Last week it was Cam Newton, who tested positive...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Titans told not to hold any in-person activitiesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee was told players could not gather together for any in-person activities either at the club's facility or elsewhere a day before several Titans worked out at a private school,...