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AP Sports WriterGoff, Gurley, Donald won't play in season finale for RamsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) Quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley and defensive tackle Aaron Donald won't play for the Los Angeles Rams in their season finale against San Francisco.Coach Sean McVay also said Wednesday that...

AP Sports WriterGore, Vinatieri won't use season finale as retirement partyBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Gore and Adam Vinatieri have been defying the odds for years.Both want one more shot.On Wednesday, the Indianapolis Colts' two seemingly ageless wonders acknowledged they would each like to play another season, meaning...

AP Sports WriterJets place RG Brian Winters on IR, promote DL Deon SimonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Brian Winters is being shut down for the New York Jets' season finale.The starting right guard was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday with an abdominal injury that he...

AP Sports WriterDip time: Browns coach backs up promise to jump in Lake ErieBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) His team already sunk, Browns coach Hue Jackson is taking the plunge.Jackson said Wednesday he'll make good on his promise to jump in Lake Erie because of his team's horrible record....

Associated PressMitchell Trubisky takes final rookie step against Vikings.By GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky never expected to line up under center only five games into his rookie season with the Chicago Bears.With one game left, Trubisky would now like nothing better than to provide tangible...

Associated PressMixed results for Redskins rookie classBy BENJAMIN STANDIGASHBURN, Va. (AP) Headlined by defensive lineman Jonathan Allen's run-stuffing game, there is plenty to like about the performances from the Washington Redskins' 2017 draft class.When they played, that is.Ultimately, that was not as often as hoped.Of Washington's 10 selections,...

AP Sports WriterFalcons focus on locking up playoff spot by beating PanthersBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Falcons found themselves in what coach Dan Quinn on Wednesday called ''a spin cycle of frustrated, anger and then motivated'' after a mistake-filled loss last week at New Orleans.Motivated? That's...

Tomlin noncommittal about lineup for finale vs. BrownsPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin isn't sure how long of a break he wants to give his star players before the postseason begins.The Pittsburgh Steelers coach is going to wait to determine how much Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell and company play during...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo leads 49ers to historic in-season turnaroundBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo has already helped the San Francisco 49ers make a bit of history for the NFL's best in-season turnaround.No team that ever started a season as poorly as the 49ers did with...

AP Pro Football WriterEx-Steelers star linebacker Harrison signs with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONJames Harrison is no longer the odd man out or the oldest man in the locker room.The ex-Steelers star signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, three days after his unceremonious departure from Pittsburgh.The...

AP Pro Football WriterEx-Steelers star Harrison signs with PatriotsBy ARNIE STAPLETONFormer Pittsburgh Steelers star James Harrison has signed with the New England Patriots.The Patriots announced the move Tuesday, three days after Harrison's unceremonious departure from Pittsburgh.The 39-year-old linebacker posted a photo of himself with 40-year-old quarterback Tom Brady in...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans coach not ruling DeMarco Murray out vs. Jaguars yetBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee fans wanting to see Derrick Henry start at running back instead of DeMarco Murray will get their chance to see what that looks like in the Titans' most important...