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AP Sports WriterBills RB McCoy breaks silence by saying he's frustratedBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy ended his near two-week silence by saying he wanted to keep his frustrations to himself in what's been a miserable season.''I was just upset how everything's...

AP Sports WriterHarrison thriving in his new role with the PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) James Harrison is headed back to the Super Bowl.And he says the only thing he's focused on is winning a third championship.Everything else is secondary for the 39-year-old Patriots linebacker, who is thriving...

Packers sign first-round pick Kenny ClarkGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers signed first-round pick Kenny Clark on Friday.The 6-foot-3, 314-pound former UCLA defensive tackle was selected 27th overall in April.Clark played three years at UCLA, starting all 13 games in 2015 and making 29 consecutive starts...

AP Sports WriterSteelers star Brown out vs. Texans, Conner done for seasonBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to pick up the pieces from an emotional loss to the New England Patriots without Antonio Brown.Coach Mike Tomlin says Brown will miss Pittsburgh's Christmas Day visit to...

Former NFL GM, player Matt Millen has rare illnessALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) Former NFL player and general manager Matt Millen says he is being treated for a rare disease that has robbed his heart of most of its normal function.The 60-year-old Millen told the Morning Call in Allentown, Pennsylvania,...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Herndon focused on bouncing back from lost seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Chris Herndon was all set for a big breakout season a year ago with the New York Jets.A four-game suspension and a few tough injuries put those plans on hold. Now,...

Titans agree to deal with 4th-round draft pick Amani HookerNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a deal with defensive back Amani Hooker, their fourth-round draft selection.The Titans announced the agreement Wednesday.Hooker was the No. 116 draft pick overall out of Iowa. He was...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

AP Sports WriterConfused Jags keep blowing assignments in 5th straight lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are busting defensive assignments at an alarming rate.They are allowing receivers to get wide open across the field. They are letting tight ends go completely uncovered. They are missing calls,...

Jets activate Fatukasi from COVID list, place Langi on IRFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets defensive lineman Folorunso Fatukasi was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday and linebacker Harvey Langi was placed on season-ending injured reserve.Fatukasi missed the Jets' 23-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams after...

Dolphins RB Myles Gaskin activated off IR for Bengals gameMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was activated off injured reserve Saturday after missing four games because of a knee injury.The Dolphins also elevated safety Nate Holley as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.Gaskin, a...

AP Sports Writer'Prime' time? TE Ebron eager to start over with SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Eric Ebron isn't worried about Ben Roethlisberger's surgically repaired right elbow. The same goes for Ebron's balky ankle, which the newly signed Pittsburgh Steelers tight end said had “a whole lot of mess”...